Boone County is seeking a new parks department facility, and Hub+Weber Architects have been chosen to lead the project’s design team. The firm was given the green light to proceed with the design process during Tuesday’s Boone County Fiscal Court meeting. “We moved into a schematic design phase where we developed concept plans of the […]
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Douglas Clark is LINK nky's Boone County reporter
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Child abuse prevention leader named NKY nonprofit executive of the year
Jane Herms prefers to go unnoticed while leading a Northern Kentucky nonprofit seeking to end the cycle of child abuse. So the Family Nurturing Center President and CEO was stunned when she was recently named Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky Horizon Nonprofit Awards 2023 Executive of the Year. “It was a shock….I didn’t know that I […]
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Boone County Schools touts preschool education merits
Preschool education plays an essential role in Boone County Schools – and those on the inside say funding for such should be prioritized. “I would appreciate if, at some point, that our board reaffirms our commitment to preschool education,” Division 3 Board Member and Vice Chairperson Jesse Parks said. “I would like to know that […]
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Florence establishes veterans commission: ‘He felt there was more we could do’
The Florence City Council has established an advisory panel to provide input regarding veterans programs and related activities. Council member David Osborne initiated the Florence Veterans Commission concept, officials said during Tuesday’s special council meeting session. “Mr. Osborne served in the Army, very proud of his service and his community,” Florence Mayor Julie Aubuchon said […]
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Florence eyeing sexually oriented business ordinance refresh
Over the summer, Boone County refreshed regulation and licensing requirements for sexually oriented businesses like adult bookstores, video stores or cabaret. Now, Florence is seeking to do the same. “As you know, prior to 2007, zoning regulations in the Florence Code of Ordinances did not allow, in any form, a sexually oriented business to operate […]
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Boone County Schools encourage scholarship, grant interest
The Kentucky School Boards Association and its Educational Foundation annually award thousands of dollars in scholarships and grants to Kentucky high school students. Boone County Schools hope their students can benefit from some of those funds. “The KSBA scholarships and grants for Kentucky high school students application period is going on,” Boone County School Division […]
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Beshear, Cameron square off in NKY debate
Kentucky gubernatorial candidates Gov. Andy Beshear and Attorney General Daniel Cameron met for a debate on Monday, harpooning each other’s platforms – while attempting to demonstrate to voters why they’re the best choice to lead the state. During his opening statement in Northern Kentucky University’s George and Ellen Rieveschl Digitorium, Beshear, the Democratic incumbent, listed […]
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New education software approved for Boone County Schools
The Boone County School Board has approved new educational support software, and educators have said they’re happy about it. During Thursday’s regular session, board members voted 3-1 in favor of the Panorama Education license agreement. Division 4 Board Member Cindy Young cast the dissenting vote, while Division 2 Board Member Maria Brown was absent. Educators […]
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Boone County to continue snow, ice services on state roads
Boone County will continue partnering with the state to provide snow and ice services on certain state-owned roadways within the county, officials said. During the last couple of snow and ice seasons, the county has entered an agreement with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to address approximately 50 miles of state roadways, Boone County Assistant County Administrator/County Engineer […]
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Panel recommends Boone County amend law regulating alcohol sales in parks
Another step has been taken to potentially allow permitted alcohol sales in three Boone County parks. In August, the Boone County Fiscal Court requested a committee be assembled to offer recommendations regarding a potential update to the county’s ordinance addressing alcohol in parks. During Tuesday’s Boone County Fiscal Court meeting, the committee indicated an ordinance […]