By Mary Casey-Sturk Harlan Hubbard (1900–1988) will always be connected to Fort Thomas and remembered for his art, travels, and writing. Bellevue-born Hubbard studied in New York City and later at the Art Academy of Cincinnati. He settled in Fort Thomas in 1919, where he built a house for his mother and himself, a rental... Continue Reading →
Art After Hours Returns on July 24
Enjoy art, music and food at the Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch Library on Friday, July 24 from 7-9 p.m.. Summer is drawing to a close and that means it is time for the annual Adult Summer Reading finale-Art After Hours. This year, the event will showcase 10 different artists: Sharmon Davidson, Jerry Warner, Ruthie Wyman, Kathleen... Continue Reading →
GEORGE H. THOMAS – CITY NAMESAKE AND GREATEST UNION GENERAL IN THE CIVIL WAR – PART 2
Editor’s Note: In our May issue, we shared part one of this article written by contributor Mike Leising. Thomas then trounced Hood in a surprise attack at Peachtree Creek. Hood and Thomas faced off again in the Battle of Nashville. If Hood prevailed, there would be nothing stopping him from marching on to the Ohio... Continue Reading →
PHOTOS: Fort Thomas 4th of July 2026
Photo: ©Chris Stegner - BluegrassPhotography.Net Happy 4th of July, Fort Thomas! Here's a photo recap of the festivities this past weekend! Many thanks to everyone who shared their photos with us and thank you to photographer Chris Stegner of bluegrassphotography.net for allowing us to share his great work.
Free Shakespeare in the Park Tour Kicks off July 14th
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (CSC) has announced its much-anticipated schedule of this summer’s FREE Shakespeare in the Park tour, featuring the favorite comedy Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare directed by CSC’s Robert Carlon Stimmel. Between July 14 and September 6, over 40 parks across the tri-state area will host free performances in Hamilton, Warren,... Continue Reading →
Local Resident is the 2026 SABR Jefferson Burdick Award Winner
By Mary Casey-Sturk Fort Thomas artist, author, and researcher Gary Cieradkowski has been honored for his significant contributions to the baseball card hobby. Cieradkowski is the recipient of the 2026 SABR Jefferson Burdick Award. Established in 2020 by the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), the Jefferson Burdick Award honors individuals who have made significant... Continue Reading →
New Restaurant Concept to Bring Global Flavor to Fort Thomas
Beloved Fort Thomas Restaurant To Become Traveler's Table, Where Guests Can Travel The World Without Leaving The Table Taste Food and Wine Group has announced plans to introduce a new restaurant concept this August at 1011 S. Fort Thomas Avenue in Fort Thomas, replacing Grassroots & Vine with an entirely new dining experience. Traveler's Table represents the... Continue Reading →
Father and Daughter Share Art, Humor, and Authorship
By Chuck Keller Jerry Noran’s quirky sense of humor is reflected in the title of his first book, A is for Edelweiss, a humorous view of the oddities of the English language. Jerry was in the practice of noodling little verses or palindromes on his work desk calendar. “You know, I’d just be on the... Continue Reading →
Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy: Upcoming Programs
Painting at the Harlan Hubbard Studio on June 20 All are welcome to visit the Harlan Hubbard Studio on Saturday, June 20 from 10 am-1 pm. During this open studio event, feel free to bring art supplies and use Harlan’s studio as inspiration for your art. Both the interior and exterior of the studio are... Continue Reading →
Kindness Blooms: How a Fort Thomas Girl is Giving Back One Bouquet at a Time
By Mary Casey-Sturk You may have seen a girl selling flowers at the corner of West Villa Place and South Fort Thomas Avenue. Perhaps you’ve stopped to buy zinnias from a young entrepreneur with a smile that could brighten any day. If so, you’ve already met Josie Soltes. If not, you may get the chance... Continue Reading →
