Tom Dupont always knew that when he was ready to sell his riverfront property, he wanted it to go to the City of Bellevue. Dupont, who is now in his 60s, was 19 when he purchased the property, located off Frank Benke Way and Van Voast Avenue. The time has come, and Dupont’s land will […]
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Bellevue introduces new assistant city administrator
Sam Shelton is taking over as Bellevue’s new assistant to the city administrator. City Administrator Frank Warnock made the announcement and introduced Shelton at the Bellevue City Council meeting last week. He will take over the position from Pierce Turner, who is moving on to take a position in Erlanger. Known for his signature bow […]
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Flea in the Fort event returns to Fort Thomas for 4th season
Flea in the Fort, an annual showcase of local artisans and craftsmen, will return to Tower Park in Fort Thomas in June for its fourth season, featuring over 150 different makers and free admission to the public.
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Fort Thomas may increase fines to address chronic code violators
Fort Thomas officials are considering a significant increase in fines for chronic violations of its code of ordinances covering maintenance of properties within the city. An amendment to the code would increase fines for third and subsequent violations. The fines will remain at $100 for a first and $200 for a second offense. If the […]
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Fort Thomas City Development launches new community app
At the last Fort Thomas city council meeting, residents spoke about the difficulties in finding information on the city’s website. It’s been an ongoing concern. Now, a solution may be just a few clicks away. A new “Welcome to Fort Thomas” app and website, launched by the city’s Economic Development team, offers direct access to […]
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Sam Shelton: Why I Am Running for Fort Thomas City Council
Sam Shelton By Sam Shelton I am running for Fort Thomas City Council to bring a different voice and a new perspective to council. During the sesquicentennial, I had the opportunity to work with a variety of people who are passionate about Fort Thomas history and also dedicated to our city and interested in what […]
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Meet Fort Thomas City Council: Sam Shelton
Download this episode (right click and save) Sam Shelton. FTM file. SPONSOR: OMEGA PROCESSING SOLUTIONS Recorded on 4-27-16. Shelton is seeking his first term on Fort Thomas City Council. He is a senior at Highlands High School. This is an advertisement. You can read Shelton’s introduction op-ed here. You can listen to Shelton’s first podcast […]
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Meet Sam Shelton: Candidate For Fort Thomas City Council
Sam Shelton. By Sam Shelton I’m running for Fort Thomas City Council because I believe the younger generation needs a voice in city matters. I have always loved history. My fascination of local history really began to grow when I attended the Junior Renaissance Camp started by Debbie Buckley, Fort Thomas Renaissance Manager and Economic […]
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FTM Radio Podcast: Sam Shelton, Fort Thomas City Council?
Download this episode (right click and save) Mark Collier and Sam Shelton. FTM file. Sam Shelton, the 18-year old Highlands Junior stepped into the FTM Radio podcast studio to talk about his interest in local politics, some of his issues and maybe hinting about his political future. You can always access the archives at FortThomasMatters.Podbean.com […]
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Meet Sam Shelton, a Highlands High School Junior Who Applied for City Council
Sam Shelton, HHS 18-year-old junior, recently applied for vacant City Council position. Since 18-year-old Highlands High School Junior Sam Shelton was young, he’s wanted to be mayor of Fort Thomas. Recently, while sitting in one of his favorite classes, his United States history teacher, Jason Harnish, said that younger people need to start getting involved […]