By Mary Casey-Sturk The Newport Shopping Center has played a part in many of our shopping experiences for decades. For this writer, it was visiting JCPenney (or just “Penney’s” as we called it) to visit Santa Claus (he always had a gift), order our Scout uniforms, and buy school clothes. During those visits of my... Continue Reading →
A vibrant celebration of wildlife, minimalism and mid-century design is set to captivate art lovers this November as the Village Players of Fort Thomas opens its doors for an exhibit centered on the acclaimed work of late artist Charley Harper (1922–2007). Titled “Nature Reimagined: The Joyful Art of Charley Harper,” the exhibit will showcase approximately... Continue Reading →
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 →
Photos and story by Mary Casey-Sturk General Butler State Resort Park in Carrollton, Kentucky has something for everybody and makes for an easy getaway or day trip. Within the park is a historic home, a lake, a lodge, outdoor sports, birding, hiking and a variety of naturalist programs. Bird watchers might spy Wood Ducks, Great... 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 →
By Mary Casey-Sturk Since its formation in 1992, the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra (KSO) has been performing throughout Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati, including the popular Summer Series in parks. In recent years, the series comes to Tower Park each summer, including three performances this year. Other Summer Series performances are in Covington’s Devou Park. Part... Continue Reading →
