Resident Mary Healy addressed Fort Thomas City Council about the vision for the south end of town. By Robin Gee, Council Beat Editor Tension was high at the July Fort Thomas City Council meeting concerning a text change amendment for the city’s general commercial zoning ordinance. About 40 people attended the council meeting to […]
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Pot Scare Indicative of Real Dangers of Fentanyl
Heroin mixed with Fentanyl may be responsible for the sharp rise in overdose deaths. photo: Creative Commons by Robin Gee Drug overdose has now surpassed car accidents as the leading cause of accidental deaths in the U.S. according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).* Opiate-related deaths are driving that figure with 13,000 […]
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Sticker Shock Promotes Healthy Living for Youth
Bright pencil-yellow stickers remind adults of the penalties of buying alcohol for youth. by Robin Gee Three out of four high school students say it is very easy or somewhat easy to obtain alcohol, and most get it from the adults they know — older friends, siblings or parents, says Sarah White, project coordinator for […]
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VA Homes Project Passes First Big Hurdle
City Administrative Officer, Ron Dill, Mayor Eric Haas, and city attorney, Jann Seidenfaden. FTM file. by Robin Gee The VA homes project passed a major milestone on Monday night. At its June 19 meeting, Fort Thomas City Council approved the development agreement between Fort Thomas and the developer, Bloomfield/Schon, clearing the way for the city […]
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City Council Roundup: Budget, body cams and new sidewalk
Fort Thomas City Building. by Robin Gee The city budget, an update on the VA homes project, a long-awaited sidewalk grant and a first reading of a new police body cam policy were among the issues discussed at the June 2 Fort Thomas City Council meeting. The council also welcomed a new police officer and […]
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Police Department Presents Body Cam Policy
Fort Thomas Police received funding grant to purchase 23 ProVision body cameras by Robin Gee The Fort Thomas Police Department has secured funding and is moving ahead with its new body cam program. Earlier this year city council approved the purchase of 23 cameras for officers. In addition to exploring makes, models and technical needs, […]
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Funding Comes Through for North Fort Thomas Sidewalk Project
New sidewalk will run along down N. Fort Thomas Avenue from Covert Run to the city limits. by Robin Gee Northern Fort Thomas will have a long-awaited sidewalk with the help of a state transportation grant. The sidewalk will run from Covert Run Pike and Barrett Drive, down N. Fort Thomas Avenue to the city […]
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Three Dogs Safe After Rescue From Fort Thomas House Fire
A broken window and tarp on the roof is the only evidence of a two-alarm house fire that occurred in Fort Thomas on Saturday. FTM file. by Robin Gee Fort Thomas firefighters responded to a house fire on Saturday evening, June 3, at 35 Porters Lane. The homeowners not home at the time, but […]
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Newest Fort Thomas Police Officer Introduced
Officer Kalin Holland with wife Courtney and son Titus. by Mark Collier and Robin Gee Fort Thomas Police Chief Mike Daly introduced the department’s newest officer at the city council meeting June 5. Daly said Kalin Holland impressed him from the start with his professionalism and preparedness for the job. Holland received two badges at […]
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Fire Department Annual Report highlights
Children at St. Thomas school learn about fire trucks and fire safety. by Robin Gee Fire Chief Mark Bailey presented the Fort Thomas Fire Department Annual Report for 2016 at the April City Council meeting. After expressing deep gratitude for his relationships with city officials and staff, he opened with praise for the […]