For many Fort Thomas residents, attending the Independence Day Celebration & Antique Car Show is an important part of their annual 4th of July festivities. The Fort Thomas Recreation Department seems to outdo themselves every year, and this year is certainly no exception. Independence Day in Fort Thomas is an all-day celebration, which kicks off […]
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The Campbell County Relay For Life
The Campbell County Relay For Life will be held this year on Friday, May 30th, starting at 6:00 pm and continuing throughout the night till 6:00 am the next morning. The Relay For Life is a way to honor cancer survivors, remember our loved one and to raise funds to help beat cancer!
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Tower Park to Host Northern Kentucky Music Lengends Hall of Fame
On June 5, 2014, Tower Park will host the Northern Kentucky Music Legends Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The day’s events will not only include the induction ceremony, but will also feature a concert and a museum exhibit. According to the City of Fort Thomas website, an array of local talent will be celebrated during […]
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Blue Marble Bookstore Presents: Mama on a Budget: Your Guide to the Fort Thomas Recreation Easter Egg Hunt
This Saturday is Fort Thomas’ annual Hunger Games Spring Egg Hunt sponsored by the Fort Thomas Recreation Department. This year, Knox is in the 4-6 age category which is wonderful because he had perfectly mastered the 1-3 category after last years’ two-egg, three-meltdown showing. This is no fault of the event; it is a wonderful […]
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Ft. Thomas VA Homes Project: Details You Won’t Get Anywhere Else
By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Reporter Many people know what kind of economic impact this major acquisition from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and refurbishing would mean to the city of Fort Thomas. The city recently made huge step toward that when City Administrative Official Don Martin drew up a two-year plan […]
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Tower Park Ecological Transformation
If you haven’t been to the Tower Park trails lately you are in for a surprise. The NKU Center for Applied Ecology has spent over $1,000,000 restoring the ecosystem of the park. Take a look at the difference: Notice the massive difference without all the honeysuckle obscuring more than 10 feet ahead. Also, the massive […]
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Salute to Veterans
In honor of Veterans Day, the Ft. Thomas Renaissance Board hosted the 5th Annual Salute to Veterans on Saturday, November 10th and Sunday, November 11th. Tower Park’s Mess Hall was bursting with military displays, vendors, and live entertainment. The schedule of events consisted of special demonstrations or musical acts each hour. While I attended the […]
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2011 General Services Annual Report: Park Review Part II
Highland Park Tower Park always has been and continues to be a park of special significance. Not only does it have historic merit, being a frontier and Civil War fort, it continues to be an active military base and even more active playground for children through adult. I grew up playing at that park; the […]
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2011 General Services Department Annual Report
Recently, the 2011 General Services Department Annual Report was compiled to summarize the projects performed by this important but often unnoticed department of the city. While this was no Fifty Shades of Grey, it was still a very interesting read. As the report contains a wealth of information, it will be discussed in two separate […]
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What’s Going On: July 16th – July 21st
Well, I have some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that the next week is basically another seven days of heat and humidity. The good news is that there are plenty of events happening this week to keep you distracted from the ridiculous weather. Here’s a guide to this week’s events […]