Mayor Aubuchon announced the Florence Police Department will be participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at Tuesday’s City Council Meeting. The event will take place on April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The day aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs. It also aims […]
Author Archives: Grace Tierney
Posted inHealth
Florence City Council welcomes presentations from local anti-smoking organizations
The Florence City Council heard from multiple Northern Kentucky anti-smoking organizations at Tuesday’s meeting. Live Well Florence, the Boone County Alliance and students from Cooper High School all spoke out against smoking, vaping and e-cigarettes during the meeting. LiveWell Florence is a group working together to create healthy environments and opportunities for all. The Boone […]
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LINK nky Daily Headlines: Thursday, April 13, 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.
Posted inNews
First time home buyers face steeper climb in NKY market
This story originally appeared in the March 31 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. Buyers are returning to the market faster than inventory, and realtors are seeing an uphill battle for renters looking to transition to homeownership. Northern Kentucky native Thomas Hedger is looking to move back to […]
Posted inInfrastructure
Union Mayor discusses Brilliance Avenue extension progress
A municipal order that the Union City Commission approved in August of 2022 will allow for the extension of Brilliance Avenue, making way for the Grammas Center. The Grammas Center is a six-acre development named for the family that has owned the property for more than 15 years. It is a $50 million project to […]
Posted inInfrastructure
Union Promenade infrastructure is 90% complete
A developer for the Union Promenade said the infrastructure for the site is almost done, according to a report he gave on the site’s progress at a recent Union’s Caucus/Commission Meeting. The city broke ground on the mixed-use development in July 2022, marking one of two large developments along U.S. 42 in the city. When […]
Posted inCulture
Chris Courtney recognized for seven years as Boone County Director of Government and Community Relations
Chris Courtney was honored at Tuesday’s Boone County Fiscal Court meeting for his seven years as director of government and community relations. Courtney, a U.S. Navy veteran, created an innovative citizens academy named ENGAGE that aimed to educate the citizens of Boone County on their local government and partner agencies while creating opportunities for involvement. […]
Posted inInfrastructure
Boone County awarded over $830k for maintenance, road repairs
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet presented more than $830,000 to Boone County for road repairs and maintenance. The money, presented by Andy Yeager with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 at Tuesday’s Boone County Fiscal Court meeting, is part of the 2023-2024 Recommended Rural Secondary Program. “Boone County was awarded $830,000 from KYTC,” Yeager said. “Of […]
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LINK nky Daily Headlines: Thursday, April 6, 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.
Posted inOpenings & Closings
New Florence car wash proposed to replace old Swifty Gas Station
A new 1.3-acre site for Prime Car Wash was proposed to replace the old Swifty Gas Station on Burlington Pike at Tuesday’s Florence City Council meeting. Joshua Hunt, business and community development director, proposed the project to the council and stated that the site’s architecture exceeds the Central Florence Overlay District Architecture requirements. Residents who […]
