Successful Fort Thomas business owner, Barb Thomas, is announcing big changes in store for Fort Thomas Central and her newest venture, Grassroots and Vine. After six years in business at Fort Thomas Central on North Fort Thomas Avenue and following the successful launch of Grassroots and Vine (her restaurant, bar, and store concept in the […]
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Johnson Elementary School Hullabaloo Festival | Saturday, October 13th
With the weather FINALLY turning to fall, it is time to officially welcome the season with this Saturday’s Johnson Elementary School Hullabaloo Festival. This annual PTO-sponsored event raises a significant amount of money that directly benefits the students of Johnson Elementary, a National Blue Ribbon Elementary, through classroom aids, technology, enrichment programs, and other teacher-requested […]
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Act Now to WIN Elton John Tickets and Support the FTEF
What do Old Pogue Bourbon, a private Cessna Plane flying lessons, and exclusive tickets to the sold-out final Elton John World Tour have in common? All are items that can be won ONLY at the Fort Thomas Education Foundation’s (FTEF) annual silent auction, which is held in conjunction with the FTEF annual dance. Need a […]
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Highlands Middle and High School Strings Teacher Receives Prestigious Teaching Award
As a blue-ribbon district, Fort Thomas Independent Schools requires excellence in teaching and excellence from its students. Kathy Anderson, Strings and Orchestra teacher at both the Highlands Middle School and Highlands High School, was recently recognized for her excellence in teaching at a state level by being named the 2018 Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) […]
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Fort Thomas Education Foundation Annual Dance: GLOW
Are you ready to GLOW? On Saturday March 3, 2018, the Fort Thomas Education Foundation (FTEF) will be hosting their 15th annual dance at the Community Center (Mess Hall) in Tower Park in Fort Thomas from 8 p.m. to midnight and the theme this year is “GLOW”. Every year, this party features rocking music, creative […]
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Family Fun in the Fort: Kids and Family Expo
Kids of the MOMS Club After the holiday high always comes the winter woes and next Saturday, January 13th is shaping up to be awfully woeful; with a forecasted low temperature of 16 degrees and nary a holiday party in sight, the day promises to be extra boring for parents and their children. That is, […]
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Highlands High School Holiday Feast Drive Feeds Fifty Families in Northern Kentucky
As the Christmas weekend approaches, many find themselves readying their Christmas Eve meals; bringing the holiday ham, decorating the cookies, and whisking the eggnog. However, for far too many local families, including many in Fort Thomas, such a feast is out of the question; in fact, for many Northern Kentucky children, breaks from school may […]
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Fort Thomas Children Help Star in Crossroads Last “Awaited”
Awaited Often lost amidst the holiday hustle is the meaning behind Christmas. Families who celebrate the Christian faith often have unique, church-focused traditions to ensure the Advent and Christmas season is faith-based. One tradition many local families enjoy is now in its 11th year of production- Awaited, written, produced, and hosted by Crossroads Church. For […]
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Santa House is Coming TONIGHT
You’d better watch out, you’d better not cry- but feel free to shout because Santa House is coming to town. This weekend, November 17 and 18, Ruth Moyer Elementary will hold its annual holiday-themed fundraiser, the Santa House, at the Armory in Fort Thomas Tower Park. Featured at Santa House, which has been a Fort […]
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Your Go-To Guide to Neltner’s Farm in Camp Springs
‘ Although it lies not too far off the beaten path, the storybook Neltner’s Farm feels as if it comes from a time long-forgotten. From its fresh produce to its hand-canned preserves and apple butters, this throwback farm boasts one of the best local Fall festivals in the tri-state. After more than ten years of […]