The Taylor Mill city commission hosted its regular meeting last week at Pride Park’s event building to allow people more room to spread out with COVID-19 cases rising in the region. At the meeting, Mayor Dan Bell said that the new sign honoring Taylor Mill native and country music star Carly Pearce was stolen from […]
Author Archives: Patricia A. Scheyer
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Photos: Governor, Local Leaders Top Off Churchill’s Revitalized Turfway
A topping-off ceremony was held Friday as part of the $145 million of the former Turfway Park, the Florence racetrack that is set to reopen as Turfway Park Racing & Gaming following its purchase and investment by Churchill Downs. Governor Andy Beshear, local state lawmakers, and county and city officials joined in the ceremony on […]
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Erlanger Sets Tax Rates with Fund for Park Improvements
Erlanger city council adopted its tax rates for the new fiscal year. The property tax rate will be $0.307 per $100 of assessed value and the personal property tax rate will be $0.297 per $100 of assessed value. Both are lower than last year but include a compensating rate to ensure that the city collects […]
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Independence Poised to Lower Tax Rate and Offer One-Time Special Reduction
Independence city council is set to make its property tax rate lower for the year ahead. In a special meeting last Monday, Mayor Chris Reinersman proposed the reduction to $0.244 per $100 of assessed value, down from the previous rate of $0.271. Reinersman cited the city’s reserves and budget. The rate will be determined at […]
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Photos: St. Cecilia’s Festival in Independence
St. Cecilia Labor Day Festival returned over the holiday weekend. RCN contributor Patricia A. Scheyer produced these photos from Sunday afternoon.
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In Confrontational Meeting Ft. Wright Votes to Shutter Museum, Disband Board
Days after Mayor Dave Hatter issued an order closing the James A. Ramage Civil War Museum, the Ft. Wright city council in a heated meeting Wednesday night voted to make that decision permanent, closing the museum and disbanding the board. Former museum board president Bernie O’Bryan spoke at the meeting in protest. “Once again, Mayor, […]
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Bark Park & Patio Will Welcome Beer and Dog Lovers in Florence
A place for lovers of beer and dogs is coming to Florence. Bark Park and Patio is currently under construction at 7544 Burlington Pike, an idea from Lee Cahill, 31, who has been kicking around the idea for more than a decade. Florence city council recently gave approval to a zoning map amendment for the […]