As Election Day approaches in the Bluegrass State, LINK nky is answering some of the most frequently asked questions about voting to help Northern Kentuckians navigate the process. When is the General Election? The 2026 General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 3. What are the qualifications to register to vote? To register to vote in Kentucky, […]
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From West Point to Florence: Jason Lewis’ path of public service
What you need to know Florence Finance Director Jason Lewis can trace his public-service career back to the intense call to duty he felt in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Reflecting on the recent 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Lewis recalled feeling compelled to serve by an overwhelming sense of […]
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Camco Chemical breaks ground on 130,000-square-foot NKY expansion
What you need to know It was a family affair Thursday, as Camco Chemical CEO Adrian Hothem, flanked by relatives, celebrated the groundbreaking for the company’s sprawling new distribution center. Hothem, standing in the afternoon heat, reflected on the origins of his family’s three-generation business. Camco began in a small mechanic’s garage in Fort Thomas […]
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Drees’ scaled-down Boone County housing proposal advances
What you need to know A scaled-down development proposal from Fort Mitchell-based Drees Homes has advanced through a key subcommittee of the Boone County Planning Commission. Drees Homes is seeking a zone change for 185 acres along the west side of U.S. 42, between Rice Pike and Bleu Yacht Lane, to make way for a […]
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Florence considers updates to water, sewer regulations and fees
What you need to know The City of Florence is considering substantial updates to the rules governing its water and sewer systems. On Tuesday, Sept. 16, Florence City Council heard a presentation from Public Services Director Eric Hall, who outlined proposed updates to the city’s drinking water and sanitary sewer regulations, along with a revised […]
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Union discusses Flock cameras as residents raise privacy concerns
What you need to know Boone County communities are grappling with the use of Flock cameras amid growing public concerns over surveillance, privacy and data collection. With that in mind, the Union City Commission and Boone County Sheriff’s Office held a public discussion Wednesday on Flock Safety’s automated license plate reader system, giving residents an […]
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Scramblers, upscale Indian restaurant to join Union Promenade
What you need to know Correction: This article originally reported that Jot India planned to open a restaurant at Union Promenade. Jot India later said in a Facebook post that it has no plans to open a Union location. The original report was based on statements made during the Sept. 9 Union City Commission meeting. […]
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Boone Planning Commission recommends denial of Richwood Kroger
The Boone County Planning Commission recommended denying Kroger’s request to rezone a 20-acre property at its meeting on Sept. 2. The zone change would apply to property at the northeast corner of Frogtown Connector Road and Paddock Drive for commercial use, intended for large, master-planned employment centers. Since 2023, Cincinnati-based Kroger has opened stores in […]
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340-unit luxury apartment development recommended for denial by Boone County Planning Commission
At a Sept. 2 Boone County Planning Commission meeting, the commission recommended denying a polarizing luxury apartment development that would add 340 units on the border of Florence and Union. Silverman & Co., a Blue Ash-based real estate development firm, requested a zone change for nearly 33 acres near Old Union Road and U.S. 42. […]
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Athena Hospitality’s $100M Florence development gets planning commission backing
What you need to know A growing hospitality company has received the Boone County Planning Commission’s backing for a proposed $100 million commercial development at 3700 Houston Road in Florence. On Wednesday, the planning commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of a zoning change request that would pave the way for the development of a […]
