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Andy Ellison launches campaign for Fort Thomas Mayor

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Andy Ellison launches campaign for Fort Thomas Mayor

Fort Thomas Councilmember Andy Ellison has announced his candidacy for the 2026 Fort Thomas Mayoral race. Ellison will make his candidacy official by walking in the Fort Thomas Independence Day parade, inviting residents to stop him along the route. “This city has given so much to me and my family,” Ellison said. “I want to ensure Fort Thomas remains the kind of place where our kids — and their kids — can thrive, just as we did.” A graduate of J…Read Article

Why some development proposals stay private until they're public

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Why some development proposals stay private until they're public

When a developer has an idea for a project in a city, the next steps depend on a key factor: Who owns the land? At a recent Fort Thomas City Council meeting, Mayor Eric Haas explained how the city works with developers on potential projects, like the “large grocery store” chain that was proposed for Memorial Parkway in June. At a June 2 Fort Thomas City Council meeting, city administrator Matt Kremer announced the sale of a 6.8-acre parcel of th…Read Article

'Not interested' | Fort Thomas rejects project by developer involved in Publix locations

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The City of Fort Thomas has rejected a development that could have brought a Publix to the Northern Kentucky city."We appreciate the feedback we received from city council and residents," said Mayor Eric Haas. "Public input played an essential role in this decision and we are grateful for everyone's input."The announcement says the city has decided the proposed development will no longer be considered and that the city has decided to inform the …Publix · Fort Thomas See the Story

Major League genes fuel Bluebirds’ baseball championship pursuit

As a kid, Highlands High School baseball coach Brian Benzinger shagged fly balls off the bat of his brother Todd Benzinger, a former Major League Baseball player with the Cincinnati Reds and others.“My father played college football. He was an avid sports fan,” Benzinger said. “When we worked on baseball, he pitched to my brother and I was in the field. It’s definitely an early baseball memory.”Highlands head baseball coach Brian Benzinger. Phot…Baseball · Fort Thomas Read Article

Could Fort Thomas be getting a Publix?

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Fort Thomas is considering selling a portion of the Carlisle Park property to a “large grocery store” chain.Publix · Fort Thomas Read Article

Niko Moon announced as headliner for Merchants & Music Festival

Fort Thomas’ free Merchants & Music Festival will see Niko Moon take the stage in September.The event is set for Sept. 20 at Tower Park. Moon will perform on the main stage at 9 p.m.Moon broke out as a solo act in 2019 after his work with the genre-blending group Sir Rosevelt, alongside Zac Brown and Ben Simonetti. His debut single, “Good Time,” hit number one on country radio charts.Festivalgoers can enjoy a full day of entertainment with NKY a…Fort Thomas, Kentucky · Fort Thomas Read Article

Fort Thomas welcomes new firefighter

Fort Thomas Fire Chief Chris Amon introduced new firefighter Craig Emerson at the May 19 city council meeting.Amon said his department had an opening after longtime firefighter/paramedic Mike Watson retired as of May 1. Emerson was previously at the Florence fire department, and before that, had emergency response experience in Walton “He’s already assimilating very well into his crew,” said Amon. The chief then invited Emerson up to receive his…Fort Thomas, Kentucky · Fort Thomas Read Article

Highlands junior drives breast cancer awareness game with Notre Dame

It’s a matchup of the top two softball teams in the Ninth Region. It also carries more weight than bragging rights on the softball diamond. When Notre Dame (10-3) and Highlands (19-5) meet on Thursday at 5:30 p.m., it will also represent a game for breast cancer awareness.Highlands junior Morgan Pompilio has been thinking about this game for years. Now as an upperclassmen and with the confidence to do so, she made it a possibility.“I’ve been mot…Notre Dame · Fort Thomas Read Article

Highlands junior drives breast cancer awareness game with Notre Dame

It’s a matchup of the top two softball teams in the Ninth Region. It also carries more weight than bragging rights on the softball diamond. When Notre Dame (10-3) and Highlands (19-5) meet on Thursday at 5:30 p.m., it will also represent a game for breast cancer awareness.Highlands junior Morgan Pompilio has been thinking about this game for years. Now as an upperclassmen and with the confidence to do so, she made it a possibility.“I’ve been mot…Notre Dame · Fort Thomas Read Article

NKY Water District celebrating importance of healthy water during Drinking Water Week - NKyTribune

The Northern Kentucky Water District (NKWD) is joining communities across North America in celebrating Drinking Water Week May 4-10. The annual observance led by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) serves to highlight the importance of healthy drinking water and recognize the tireless efforts of water professionals who keep it flowing around the clock in our communities. Northern Kentucky Water District’s Fort Thomas water treatment plan…Fort Thomas, Kentucky · Fort Thomas See the Story

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