Allcroft’s first adaptation, which she financed by mortgaging her house, was a 26-episode series that bowed in 1984 on ITV in the U.K. as Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends.

Thomas has served as the District 9 at-large councilor since then, winning re-election in 2014, 2018 and 2022. Prior to her election to council she served as Chief of Staff for Mayor Jim Wetherington.

After a long day that usually includes exposure ... Readers may email Cal Thomas at tcaeditors@tribpub.com. Look for Cal Thomas’ latest book “A Watchman in the Night: What I’ve Seen Over 50 Years ...

Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife, Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, have long been surrounded by a tight network of friends and patrons, most of them staunch conservatives. Over the past six months ...

Thomas led Cincinnati in three-point shooting this past season (40.1% on 3.5 attempts per game) and will be back in the guard rotation mix alongside Jizzle James, Kerr Kriisa, and Keyshuan Tillery.