This story originally appeared in our weekly LINK Reader. Subscribe to our print edition here. The Kentucky commissioner of agriculture is an elected state executive position tasked with protecting and promoting the state’s farming industry. Those elected serve for four years and are limited to two terms. “As commissioner of agriculture I helped expand markets […]
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Florence declares National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Florence Mayor Julie Metzger-Aubuchon read a proclamation at Tuesday’s City Council declaring the week of April 9 through April 15 as the official National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Sherri Knipper, director of the Boone County Public Safety Communications Center, was introduced to the council as she thanked Aubuchon for recognizing the city’s telecommunicators. “The telecommunicators […]
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Reopening of renovated Florence Aquatic Center one month away
Just one month from today, the Florence Aquatic Center will re-open for the 2023 season. This Summer, patrons can visit the newly renovated center that will have a lazy river, zero-entry pool, two spray grounds, spiral and speed slides, concessions, bathhouses and sunbathing areas. Improvements made to the aquatic center during the offseason include furniture […]
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LINK nky Daily Headlines: Thursday, April 27, 2023
Happy Thursday! Plenty has been going on in Northern Kentucky this week. If you’re eager to keep up, sit back, relax and take a listen to today’s headlines from Boone County reporter, Grace Tierney.
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A look back at Florence Mayor Aubuchon’s first four months in office
It’s been almost four months since Julie Metzger-Aubuchon was sworn in as the Florence mayor. Speaking with LINK nky, she detailed what this role means to her and why so many people love to call Florence home. Aubuchon owns Metzger Eye Care, which she took over from her father back 1995. Like her father, who […]
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NKY Chamber hosts 2023 Legislative recap: ‘It was truly one of the most exciting votes I’ve ever been a part of’
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2023 Legislative Recap Tuesday morning, with a panel made up of local legislators. Sen. Chris McDaniel (R-Covington), Rep. Kim Moser (R-Taylor Mill) and Sen. Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) were among the panel moderated by Tami Wilson, vice president of public affairs at the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. […]
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Fiscal court discusses lease agreement at Rivershore Sports Complex
“I think opportunity is a good word in terms of how we view what’s in front of us,” said Boone County Engineer Jeff Earlywine as he explained to the fiscal court Tuesday the possibility of entering into a new lease agreement with Boone County Knothole for their 38-acre ball fields, Rivershore Sports Center. This comes […]
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New Graves Road residents: Does short-term rental policy apply to us?
The Boone County Fiscal Court listened to suggestions Tuesday about whether New Graves Road should be exempt from short term rental policy. New Graves Road has been going through changes after emergency services, the postal service, and delivery drivers were left confused. Jeff Earlywine, county administrator, detailed two ordinances at Tuesday’s regular meeting. The ordinances […]
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LINK nky Daily Headlines: Thursday, April 20, 2023
Happy Thursday! Plenty has been going on in Northern Kentucky this week. If you’re eager to keep up, sit back, relax and take a listen to today’s headlines from Boone County reporter, Grace Tierney.
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Boone County Schools to be reimbursed by county for transportation of non-public school students
Boone County Schools will receive a check this year after the fiscal court voted to reimburse them for all non-public student transportation at Tuesday’s meeting. Rob Notton, county treasurer and finance director, detailed to the court the meaning behind the resolution. “This is an annual resolution to apply for funds from the state,” Naughton said. […]