With the 36th annual Boone County Senior Picnic serving as the backdrop, Attorney General Daniel Cameron, the Republican nominee for governor, greeted and mingled with attendees on Wednesday. “I always enjoy being here in Boone County and it’s nice to be invited to this picnic; see so many familiar faces; and meet new people,” Cameron […]
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Douglas Clark is LINK nky's Boone County reporter
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Boone County Garden Club unveils Blue Star highway marker
On the 22nd anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and the crash of United Airlines Flight 93, a group gathered in Florence to pay tribute to armed forces personnel. The Boone County Garden Club, a member of The Garden Club of Kentucky, Inc. and National Garden Clubs, Inc., […]
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A new dog park is coming to Idlewild Park in Boone County
A new dog park is in England Idlewild Park’s near future. The Boone County Fiscal Court approved a bid related to the project with Covington-based LK Concrete securing the pact. The county’s dog park is temporarily located on Baseball Field #7 within England Idlewild Park to accommodate the new Boone County Animal Care and Control […]
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Burlington man sentenced to five years for sexual assault of teen
A Burlington man has been sentenced to five years in prison for charges connected to the rape and sodomy of a teenage girl in 2022. Circuit Court Judge Richard Brueggemann handed down the sentence to Michael G. Ozepy in Boone County Circuit Court on Thursday in accordance with a plea agreement. “Prior to the offer […]
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Hebron non-profit targets mental health awareness, suicide prevention
Hebron resident Debbie Zegarra lost her son, Ethan, to suicide nearly five years ago. And since that time, she’s dedicated herself to promoting mental health awareness and suicide prevention. “It’ll be five years Sept. 29,” Zegarra said. “He was 16 at the time. We took part of his college fund and some donations from the […]
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Boone County eyes receiving internet access expansion funds
Last year, Boone County was selected as the sole Northern Kentucky county to receive grant funds for high-speed internet expansion via the Broadband Deployment Fund. Now, the county is closer to actually receiving those dollars. During Tuesday’s regular session, the Boone County Fiscal Court approved the submission of final documents related to the grant, which […]
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TANK recognized for longevity, resilience
The Kentucky Public Transit Association has recognized the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky for a half-century of community service and resilient efforts to regain ridership. TANK received the Outstanding Section 5307 Urbanized Public Transit System of 2023 award during the recent Kentucky Public Transit Association Conference in Lexington. The Federal Transit Administration’s 5307 program designates […]
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Fireworks safety tips offered amid Labor Day activities
For some, Labor Day includes gatherings with family and friends, cookouts and fireworks celebrations. To that end, the Walton Fire Protection District is offering a series of fireworks safety tips for celebrants. “We encourage everyone to have a plan and a backup plan,” Walton Fire Protection District Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshal Charlie Alexander said. “Consider […]
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Florence ordinance eyes economic growth, investment
A recently enacted Florence ordinance is targeting building rehabilitation and economic growth. The city council has allocated resources to its general fund to finance the Florence Business Building Façade Upgrades Grant Program. “The purpose of this ordinance is to encourage rehabilitation and enhancement of buildings,” Florence Mayor Julie Aubuchon said, “to provide economic growth and […]
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Florence breaks ground on new fire station
Considering what it will offer, Florence Fire Chief Rodney Wren said he believes the city of Florence’s forthcoming fire station is a jewel in the making. “I see this fire station as tremendous increase in the services that we can provide to our residents and the future shining star of Dream Street,” Wren said. Wren […]