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 Things that go “bump” in the night have long fascinated the reading public. Local author, Steven J. Rolfes, has been researching and sharing stories that might send shivers down your spine. Books such as the Supernatural Lore of Ohio and Beware the Banshee's Cry: The Folklore & History of Messengers of Death... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk Founded by Willard “Smokey” Walton in 1950, Walton’s Games in Blue Ash is celebrating 75 years in business in 2025. You might be familiar with Walton’s Games and don’t even know it, Walton’s has been selling, repairing and renting games to area businesses (and homes) for decades. This family-run business will also... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk Many sources cite the roots of Halloween are linked to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (a Gaelic word pronounced “SAH-win”). It was a Pagan religious celebration to welcome the harvest at the end of summer. People would light bonfires and wear costumes to keep the ghosts at bay. Celts (many from... Continue Reading →
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 Chris Weber Imagine opening your dream bookstore! In 1975, three women- Blair Garvey, Anne Harrison, and Gen Rosenkrantz - made their fantasy come true. Fifty years later, the store has survived because of its strong ties to the community, diversified income streams (like book fairs and author events), and the ability to adapt to... 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 →
Story and Photos by Mary Casey-Sturk Madeira has a treasure located at 7226 Miami Avenue. The Miller House Museum is a lovingly preserved Sears, Roebuck & Co. Crescent Model Home circa 1922. The Miller House was built in 1922 by the DeMar Construction Company to be the home for the Fournier Family. It included a... Continue Reading →
By Robin Gee Today, when someone asks “What time is it?” most people pull out their cell phones, even at home. A few still look down at their wrists, but that’s mostly out of fading habit. They are likely to wake up to a ditty of their choice set on their phone alarm and don’t... Continue Reading →
