Florence City Administrator Joshua Hunt briefed the City Council on a proposed electric franchise agreement that would set the rules for how electric utilities operate within city rights-of-way on Tuesday. Florence has two electric utilities, Duke Energy and Owen Electric Cooperative. “It ensures that they restore any kind of sidewalks or streets that they tear […]
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Property taxes drop again for Boone County residents
What you need to know Boone County residents will see another reduction in the property taxes this year. On Aug. 19, the Boone County Fiscal Court voted unanimously to reduce the county’s real property tax rate to 8.5 cents per $100 of assessed value–down from last year’s 9.2 cents. This means that a Boone County […]
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Memorial Park to swap out playground surface materials
The playground surface safety material at Memorial Park in Independence is being swapped out, according to a social media announcement from the city. “The playgrounds at Memorial Park are getting a facelift!” the announcement reads. “The crumb rubber mulch is being removed and replaced with a new poured-in-place play surface.” The project, which began Wednesday, […]
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Officials to give updates on Brent Spence, 4th Street bridge projects
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials will provide updates on two of the most critical infrastructure projects in Northern Kentucky during an event this week. Cabinet project managers Stacee Hans, Brent Spence, and Cory Wilson from 4th Street, along with Elizabeth Wetzel, the director of special projects and intergovernmental affairs for the City of Covington, will provide […]
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Covington pedals solution to public safety with first dedicated bike lane
If you’ve made your way down one of Covington’s main thoroughfares recently, you may have noticed a different road design. There are now two vehicular lanes instead of three, each slightly narrower than they previously were. The changes make way for the new five-foot-wide bike lane that is now painted beside them. It runs along […]
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Motorized scooter safety: Erlanger considers new guidelines
The operation of motorized scooters in the city was a topic of discussion at Tuesday’s Erlanger City Council meeting. The discussion was brought by Councilmember Jennifer Jasper-Lucas, who earlier this month called to implement new safety guidelines after hearing concerns from residents and business owners. According to Jasper-Lucas, residents observed riders not wearing helmets or […]
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Wil Schroder announces intent to run for Campbell County Attorney
Wil Schroder, current senior counsel to Kentucky’s Attorney General, former two-term state senator, and felony prosecutor, announced his candidacy for Campbell County Attorney. Currently serving as Senior Counsel to Attorney General Russell Coleman, Schroder plays a role in “protecting Kentucky families, overseeing the commonwealth’s opioid abatement commission, and working with prosecutors across the commonwealth,” per […]
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Popular Florence senior center gets new funding
The Deanna and Hugh Skees Senior Activity Center in Florence is about to get more money thanks to a new agreement between the City of Florence and Kenton County. The Florence City Council, in an Aug. 19 special meeting, voted unanimously to approve a resolution authorizing a one-year contract between the City of Florence and […]
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Erlanger proposes lowering property taxes for 11th year
Erlanger will likely lower its property taxes for an eleventh year in a row, following discussions between City Council at its recent caucus meeting. The recommended assessed rates for real property will be $0.244 per $100 of valuation ($2.44 per $1,000) and $0.178 per $100 of valuation for tangible property ($1.78 per $1,000). Real property […]
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Get a free Elly De La Cruz shirt by donating blood in Fort Wright
The City of Fort Wright will host a blood donation drive in conjunction with the Hoxworth Blood Center on Sept. 5, and every donor gets a free Elly De La Cruz shirt. The donation drive will take place in the parking lot of the Fort Wright City Building on Kyles Lane. Donations will be collected […]