When a developer has an idea for a project in a city, the next steps depend on a key factor: Who owns the land? At a recent Fort Thomas City Council meeting, Mayor Eric Haas explained how the city works with developers on potential projects, like the “large grocery store” chain that was proposed for […]
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Memorial Parkway Land Donated to Fort Thomas, Newport for Public Park
Land owned by Wayne Carlise to the cities of Fort Thomas and Newport is adjacent to Memorial Parkway. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount helps. Click here […]
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City Proposes Solution to Speeding on Water Works Road
The placement of traffic calming devices known as bollards may be a solution for dangerous Water Works intersection at Memorial Parkway By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Dangerous speeds as drivers come off Memorial Parkway onto Water Works Road has been an ongoing concern for the city and for residents who live on and […]
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City Council Roundup: Project Completions, Zoning Amendment, New Firefighter/Paramedic
Fort Thomas City Building By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The November meeting of Fort Thomas City Council was brief and highlighted ongoing street repair and related work, much of which is coming to completion as the colder weather and holidays move in. City Administrator Ron Dill reported that the resurfacing of the tennis […]
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Work to begin on Memorial Parkway starting Wednesday, (10-16)
In September, City Administrative Officer, Ron Dill, shared that fixes were imminent on Memorial Parkway. Today, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet released a scheduling stating that work would begin in earnest on Wednesday, October 16. Learn more: FortThomasExecutive.com Memorial Parkway, between mile marking 1.2 and 2.9 will begin a project that includes correcting drainage, pavement and […]
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City Council Roundup: Tax Rate, Bond Issuance, Golf Carts, Grow Grant
The Fort Thomas city council will meet twice in September. The next meeting will be September 16. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The September 3 meeting of Fort Thomas City Council opened with a moment of silence to honor city staff member Harry Holtkamp, who served as the city mechanic for 11 years. […]
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Man Injured in Bicycle Wreck on Memorial Parkway
A man was injured today when he wrecked his bicycle on Memorial Parkway at about 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Clover Ridge. The man, in his 60s, was taken to St. Elizabeth in Fort Thomas for his injuries, which were non life-threatening. Fort Thomas Police, Fire and EMS were on the scene. Try a […]
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Car Loses Control on Memorial Parkway, Towed from Ditch
Ice caused a skid and accident on Memorial Parkway near the Overlook Apartments. City officials have reached out to the state to find solutions to the icing problem. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor A vehicle spun out of control on Memorial Parkway Tuesday and had to be pulled back onto the roadway by […]
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Long-For Sale Building on Memorial Parkway Sells, Business to Open This Spring
The Veterinary Medical Center of Fort Thomas will open this spring. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor A new veterinary clinic will open in Fort Thomas this spring. Veterinarian Kristi Baker, who owns a clinic in Independence, will open a second location at 2000 Memorial Parkway. The Veterinary Medical Center of Fort Thomas will […]
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First City Welcome Sign Installed on Memorial Parkway, River Road
New signs were installed this week. FTM file. The City of Fort Thomas installed its first new iron signs on Memorial Parkway and River Road this week. In June of 2016, Fort Thomas Matters reported that the city’s Renaissance Board had asked council to approve a purchase of new city signage that would not only […]