After hearing a presentation last week on Transportation Improvement Districts, the Florence City Council took steps toward establishing one in the city. At Tuesday night’s council meeting, the council held a first reading of an ordinance that would establish the district, known as a TID. Although the city would need to consider the financial impacts […]
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Three members of Florence Fire/EMS promoted to captain
As the first order of business at Tuesday’s meeting of the Florence city council, three Florence Fire/EMS personnel received promotions to the rank of captain. Chief Rodney Wren introduced the three firefighters who were sworn in by Mayor Julie Aubuchon. “Tonight, I want to acknowledge some members of our department,” said Wren. “Josh Corry is […]
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Dayton passes resolution opposing centralized payroll tax collection
Dayton City Council joined other Northern Kentucky municipalities opposing a bill that would centralize the collection and distribution of occupational business taxes and fees. On Tuesday, the council voted unanimously to pass a resolution against House Bill 253, which, if approved, would change the way local governments collecting the taxes. Taxes would be sent to […]
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What is a Transportation Improvement District and how could Florence use one?
Florence city council recently discussed Transportation Improvement Districts (TIDs) and whether the city might consider creating one next fiscal year. During the meeting on Feb. 5, council members heard from former State Representative Sal Santoro and Wade Williams, a consultant with Cincinnati-based Montrose Group, who helped Boone County establish a TID, becoming the first to […]
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Florence city council fills vacant seat
Mayor Julie Aubuchon swore in a new Florence City Council member last week who was appointed to fill the position recently vacated by the death of member David Osborne. New member David M. Schneider, Jr., is a Florence resident and insurance professional who served on the Florence Board of Adjustment from 2006 to 2014. He […]
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Two Florence first responders honored for quick stroke emergency response
For patients suffering from a stroke, time can make the difference between recovery and possible disability or death. Thanks to the quick work of two Florence first responders last November, one stroke patient is on her way to recovery, according to Josh Cox, EMS outreach coordinator at St. Elizabeth Healthcare. Cox visited the Jan. 28 […]
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NKY responds to immigration uncertainty with education, support
Jeff Richardson became involved with the immigrant community in Northern Kentucky during the first Trump administration. It was in response to an ICE raid, he said, in which 30-40 people were detained. He joined with neighbors in a town hall at Holy Spirit in Newport to figure out what to do. “It was like a […]
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Southgate moves ahead on new police evidence room
With $150,000 in the budget, a decision on location and now the selection of a contractor, Southgate is on its way to building a new police evidence room. At their meeting on Jan. 22, Southgate city council approved a recommendation to hire Cincinnati-based Kramer and Feldman, Inc. The company will build a new evidence room […]
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Florence considers extended-stay hotel project
Florence might soon be getting a new extended-stay hotel. At its brief Jan. 21 caucus meeting, Florence City Council discussed a zoning change to accommodate the proposed hotel at 5935-5495 Merchant St. next to the Kemba Credit Union. The zone change would include the credit union and a 5.3-acre site next door, 5935 and 5945 […]
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Begin again: Finding community after retirement
This story is part of our latest super issue about civic engagement and why it’s important to be part of your community. Click here for our full guide to getting involved. Having strong social ties not only makes us feel good, but it’s good for our health. As we age, keeping that sense of community […]
