By Chuck Keller, Contributor One of the first things you notice when you enter the Comal restaurant on North Fort Thomas Avenue is the mural. It’s a colorful display of Mexican characters - Day of the Dead musicians, Frida Kahlo, Poncho Villa, farmers working the field by hand, colorful sky reminiscent of the magical realism... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk Getting outside is important for your physical and mental health. Fort Thomas and Campbell County have many places to embrace “the great outdoors”! Whether you want to walk or hike, read a storybook, fish, or participate in a nature program-our community has you covered! According to the Mayo Clinic, the benefits of... Continue Reading →
By Chuck Keller, Contributor Settle Down is a new novel written by Northern Kentucky native Ritt Deitz. It’s the journey of a young man looking for a home, a place to belong, a place to put down roots. The problem is that he thinks he belongs to many places and wonders if he can ever... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk Farmers markets are often thought of as a “summer” thing. Fresh vegetables, baked goods, locally raised meats, cheese, and wine, the makings of a great picnic, cookout or dinner. As autumn rolls in, Fort Thomas Farmers Market continues to operate, and locally grown fruits and vegetables continue to be harvested. Popular fall... Continue Reading →
The Merchants & Music Festival will return for its 21st year on Sept. 20, bringing national and local music acts, food, family entertainment and a new kickoff event in Fort Thomas’ Midway District.
By Bill Furbee, Contributor Church Leadership Reflects on Legacy, Continuing Mission On Sunday morning, September 21, the First Christian Church of Fort Thomas will observe its 100-year anniversary with a worship celebration and fellowship meal. The church invites current and former members, staff, pastors, denominational leaders, and neighbors to join them. “Even with a relatively... Continue Reading →
By Bill Furbee, Contributor In September, breast cancer survivors and their supporters will reconvene at AJ Jolly Lake in Alexandria – boat paddles in hand – to compete in the annual “Paddling for the Pink” Kentucky Dragon Boat Festival. The Kentucky Dragon Boat Festival has taken place every year since 2010, is presented by the... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk The Village Players recently wrapped up a successful second year of the NextGen program. Through NextGen, students explored the world of theatre for young audiences and learned the techniques and characteristics of the genre. It is the brainchild of local theater educator, Drue Harris, who leads the summer program held at the... Continue Reading →
By Kristen Swilley Whether the confetti is still being prepared or has already been swept up from the dance floor, Richard and Brianna Ritz have created something truly special. As co-chairs of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati's annual gala on September 6—the organization's most significant fundraising event of the year—this Fort Thomas power... Continue Reading →
Local non-profit raising money for Type 1 Diabetes with Inaugural Golf Outing By Mary Casey-Sturk The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reported in 2021: 1.7 million adults aged 20 years or older—or 5.7% of all U.S. adults with diagnosed diabetes—reported both having type 1 diabetes and using insulin. 304,000 children and adolescents younger than age... Continue Reading →
