Erlanger will start phase one of the highly anticipated Eons Adventure Park project after accepting a bid on Tuesday evening to begin construction. Phase one will include improvements to the intersection at Houston Road and Sycamore Tree Lane, as well as construction of an all-access drive, 36 new parking spaces, storm sewer improvements, a sidewalk, […]
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Erlanger appoints new city administrator
Mark Collier, one of the founding members of LINK nky and the current director of economic development for the City of Erlanger, has been appointed as Erlanger’s new city administrator. Collier will begin his duties as the city administrator on Sept. 1. Collier was appointed via a municipal order at the city council meeting on […]
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Erlanger named Small Business Saturday champion
Erlanger has been named a Neighborhood Champion for Small Business Saturday. American Express founded the program in 2010, which aims to help small businesses during their busiest shopping season. During Tuesday’s council meeting, Director of Economic Development and Assistant City Administrator Mark Collier said the title is awarded to those who showcase dedication to supporting […]
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Fort Thomas Matters Signs Sam Vinson as first “FTM Athlete”
Fort Thomas Matters Publisher Mark Collier signed a marketing deal with NKU basketball star freshman Sam Vinson. Collier, left, with Vinson, and his parents Debbie and Ed. Today we are announcing that we’ve signed NKU and former Highlands basketball star, Sam Vinson, to endorse Fort Thomas Matters digital platform. It’s an exciting day for us […]
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City Council Approves Building Remodel Bids at Year-end Meeting
Fort Thomas purchased a new ambulance. It arrived December 2 and is already in service. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor Fort Thomas City Council members said their good-byes to several longtime and highly regarded city staff and council members at their December 21 council meeting. Members expressed gratitude and congratulations to a number […]
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Two NKY Media Companies Join to Produce Virtual Debates, Talk Show
The River City News and Fort Thomas Matters announce partnership and creation of NKY1 to align their respective large audiences for NKY Election Central – a unique look at the 2020 campaign and the issues that matter to them. The operators of the two largest independent online media companies based in Northern Kentucky have joined […]
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“SaveFT” Website Generates Thousands for Local Businesses During Pandemic
The SaveFT.org gift card portal website has donated thousands for local businesses among the Covid-19 pandemic. By Jessie Eden The Covid-19 pandemic certainly changed the way people live, buy and support their local community businesses. After a conversation with a local economics expert and realizing there was a need for some kind of solution to […]
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City Passes Development Agreement for Central Business District Project
Fort Thomas residents gather to learn more about the Central Business District project Development Agreement. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor At the July council meeting, city officials passed a Development Agreement between the city and developers of the recently proposed development along North Fort Thomas Avenue in the Central Business District. The council […]
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City Council Takes Oath of Office, Celebrates Final Community Plan
Campbell County District Court Judge Cameron Blau administers the oath of office to Mayor Eric Haas. By Robin Gee, Council Beat Editor At the January Fort Thomas City Council meeting, the first order of business was the swearing in of the mayor and the 2019 board of council. Two new members, Adam Blau and Mark […]
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Living Magazines Acquired by Fort Thomas Media Company
Jim Lied, publisher of Fort Thomas Living for 40 years, and his wife, Karen. For 40 years Fort Thomas residents have turned to Fort Thomas Living magazine for stories about their community. With a focus on positive news, it is within this humble, black-and-white publication where neighbors have spent years learning more about their neighbors—the […]