Honor Valentine and her adorable cousin twinning at Findlay Market. Fort Thomas residents are known for their hometown pride. An abundance of love and appreciation for the city shined throughout this summer’s 150th year celebration. The heart of Fort Thomas swelled as everyone came out to support local businesses, meet new friends and catch up […]
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City Council Roundup: Trash Collection To Increase 28.6 Percent
By Robin Gee Some 400 Fort Thomas citizens were involved one way or the other in helping to bring about the week-long celebration of the city’s Sesquicentennial. “From my standpoint it was one of the most awesome experiences I have ever had,” said Mayor Eric Haas. “It was a wonderful week, and thank you to […]
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Sesquicentennial Bike Decorating Contest and Parade — IN PHOTOS
On Saturday, July 15, Fort Thomas residents gathered at Tower Park to show off their cleverly decorated bikes and parade in front of Mayer Eric Haas, who won the same bike decorating contest at the city’s centennial celebration 50 years ago. Here are some photos from the event. These bikes celebrating the sesquicentennial were a […]
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Fort Thomas 150th Birthday Celebration — IN PHOTOS
On Monday, Fort Thomas residents officially celebrated the city’s 150th birthday with a seersucker bike ride, city-wide happy hour, cupcake decorating and eating contest, ice cream social, Highlands High School brass ensemble concert, Fort Thomas youth choir concert, and an InBocca Theater Production of “Pearl Bryan.” The youth choir concert, led by Mary Scaggs, has […]
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Fort Thomas Farm to Fort Dinner- IN PHOTOS
Earlier tonight, more than 200 of Fort Thomas’ finest citizens dressed in their finest white garb to kick off the Sesquicentennial Celebration in style, with a five-course meal at the Fort Thomas Farm to Fort Dinner. In addition to the meal, residents got an exclusive taste of the Knob Creek Bourbon uncorked specifically for […]
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Kentucky Symphony Orchestra’s Playlist During Fireworks
FTM file. The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra kicks off City of Fort Thomas’s sesquicentennial (150th anniversary) celebration on Tuesday, July 4 at 8:00 p.m. in Tower Park. To celebrate the City’s birthday together with America’s Independence the KSO presents “Let Freedom Sing,”— a musical retrospective that offers historical insight into America’s military conflicts dating from 1776. […]
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New Mural Being Painted In Fort Thomas
A rendering of what the new mural on the corner of Fort Thomas Ave. and Audubon. The City of Fort Thomas is receiving many gifts for its 150th birthday. The most recent? A colorful mural. The idea was born like so many sesquicentennial ideas have been born: The mural serves as yet another way to […]
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Beloved Fort Thomas Summer Event Series to Return Friday June 16- Art Around Towne
Next Friday June 16 the beloved summer series “Art Around Towne” will kick-off for the 2017 season. Now back for its third year, the Art Around Town is an opportunity to gather in the Central Business District and see the works of local artists and artisans while enjoying “food trucks, live music, kids activities, craft […]
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A Fort Thomas Street Will Be Named For City’s Tie To Veterans
Calling All Veterans: Fort Thomas Wants To Honor You This street, in Tower Park, is getting its own name. From its birth Fort Thomas always has had strong ties to military service. And as we approach the city’s sesquicentennial, folks on the Fort Thomas Sesquicentennial Committee have been brainstorming ways to honor veterans. One idea […]
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Kentucky Symphony Orchestra To Play During Fireworks
Crowds gather for the 2016 fireworks at Tower Park. This year’s fireworks will feature live music by the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra. This year’s Fourth of July Celebration brings many changes and additions thanks to the Sesquicentennial Celebration, which is turning out to be a remarkably full and exciting week thanks to the dedication (and countless […]