The scene at Kroger Fuel Center at Newport Pavilion. FTM file. Yellow caution tape outlined the fuel tanks at the Kroger Fuel Center at The Newport Pavilion Tuesday, while multiple Newport Police units were on scene, which prompted many messages to flood the FTM tip line with questions about an ominous-looking crime scene. While the […]
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Fort Thomas News to Start Your Week
1. The big story of the weekend was not only the big win for the Bluebirds over Elder but also the injury suffered by Pat Towles on the first drive. Our report on the story even got a shoutout on our favorite website Kentucky Sports Radio – which made both Mark and I’s weekend. The […]
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This Week in Fort Thomas Sports (plus notes)
Van Damme it’s Friday. A few quick notes before getting to the sports post. -Obviously Sept. 21 has come and gone and still no Kroger fuel center. Bummer. – Merchants and Music Festival is tomorrow. See you there. First one to spot me and tell me they read the blog, gets a beer on Fort […]
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Momentum Growing on Kroger Gas Station?
Obviously it’s been a long time coming but it seems as if the Kroger fuel center could be nearing an open. Through the movement of equipment, gas trucks filling the pumps and prodding Kroger employees for information, all signs point to an opening around the end of the month. Other than our website, probably the […]
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Random Notes on Independence Weekend
1. I read a recent comment on the Kentucky gasoline tax that you may find interesting. I haven’t heard anything reported locally but apparently Friday was the first day for a 2 cent increase in gas taxes for Kentucky motorists. 2. Two weeks ago I read a release on the Kroger Company earnings call and […]
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Some Updates on Kroger Fuel & Newport Pavilion
So I made mention prior to the Kroger opening about a School Spirit shop that would include wear from area high schools. I am not sure what I expected when Kroger touted this feature but I have to admit that this is a pretty weak effort. And what, no Bluebirds gear? Who is to […]
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Retail News of Interest to Fort Thomas
A couple of news items on the retail front: 1. The Chipotle in Highland Heights opens next week. While the store is in Highland Heights it will still be the closest Chipotle to Fort Thomas (unless of course the once rumored store in the Newport Pavilion comes to fruition). To celebrate its arrival, the restaurant […]