Everybody knows Fort Thomas is an incredible place to raise your children. However, when it comes to this year’s Merchants and Music Festival, you may be thinking that “Every Rose has its Thorn” and that the city really struck out for kids in bringing the former “Rock of Love” star, Bret Michaels, to our community […]
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New Grocery Delivery Service in Fort Thomas
Countless times I’ve loaded the kids into the car for a quick grocery store run only to remember, last minute, that one of them had soccer practice, or a doctor’s appointment, or a playdate. The grocery store would have to wait! In fact, for that exact reason, my family signed up for Green Bean Delivery, […]
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Fort Thomas Mother to Lead New NKU Dance Program
Stephanie Brumer teaching Contemporary Dance Stop. Collaborate and listen. “Dance prep is a grand new addition (…) to the Northern Kentucky University ‘Prep’ Program”, says Stephanie Brumer of Fort Thomas. Many of you may know Brumer from the many classes she has taught around town, especially at the YMCA. Or perhaps some of your children […]
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HHS Grad Hikes 2K Mile Trail Through Appalachia
Will Modrall Northern Terminus of the Appalachian Trail Will Modrall, a 2011 graduate of Highlands High School, and 2015 graduate of University of Louisville, spent this past summer hiking the Appalachian Trail (AT), a 2,189.2 mile trail that winds through the Appalachian mountains as well as several other ranges, passing through fourteen states. Will, an Eagle […]
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Last days of Summer To-Do List
School starts back up Tuesday for most children here in Ft. Thomas which leaves you with one last weekend for your final summer hoorah. You’re probably simultaneously singing songs of praise to get the welcome relief that the school year brings AND bemoaning the fact that you simply didn’t do all the educational and fun […]
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Female Police Officers to Shoot Fitness Calendar
As a female runner, yesterday’s news regarding the alleged brazen sexual assault in Fort Thomas left me unsettled. So, as I sit here writing a story about ten Northern Kentucky policewomen and their bold decision to, as Erlanger Police Detective, Jill Stultz describes, “to promote female strength, confidence, and fearlessness” through a fitness calendar with […]
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Art Around Towne in PHOTOS
Fort Thomas pulling out all the stops for last Friday’s Art Around Towne. See the familiar faces, familiar places, and incredible art our city has to offer: Art Around Towne in photos.
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Police Officers to Donate to Fellow Officer in Need
Lauren, Kate, James and Casey Kilgore visit with the Duke kids: Finley, Marlow and Knox. Typically, the first reading of a new city ordinance doesn’t generate much positive publicity. But “Ordinance No. O-12-2015” is anything but typical. As is often reported in this space, one of the greatest assets a community has is the […]
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When Baseball is More than Baseball
During a year of success on the field with their first trip to the state semi-finals in 50 years the Highlands High School baseball team has truly weathered a tumultuous year. Easy to be lost amongst all of this attention and pressure, both positive and negative, is the human element. Mitchell Jones, senior starter for […]
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Fort Thomas Comes Together For #FTPD4210STRONG
Police officers potentially put their lives on the line in the name of protecting a city’s citizens on a daily basis. Despite living in a very safe community, the Fort Thomas police officers never know when the line of duty could put them at risk. However, sometimes, the most dangerous thing facing our officers lies […]
