Street repaving, storm sewer replacement and a cemetery refresh are among the public works projects the City of Union has on its to-do list. “We’re hoping to start right after Columbus Day,” Union Public Works Director Paul Kremer said regarding the street repaving work – adding the following streets are on the docket: The city […]
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Boone County approves Petersburg water line construction project
A residential water line project along portions of Woolper Road and Snyder Lane in Petersburg is slated to begin next month, Boone County officials said. In March 2022, the Boone County Fiscal Court awarded DLZ Engineers a contract to design the water line in accordance with the county’s Rural Water Expansion program, Boone County Assistant […]
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WiFi, pedestrian improvements considered for Covington ARPA funds
The City of Covington heard more proposals this week for the allocation of its American Rescue Plan Act funds, which include grants to local nonprofit organizations and enhancing city programs. Some of the items include expanding Covington’s citywide public Wi-Fi system, Covington Connect; infrastructure improvements to sidewalks and streets; and distributing money to four local […]
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Fort Thomas offers two new business support grants
Two new business support grants will offer small businesses in Fort Thomas opportunities for interior improvements and, for new businesses, a rent subsidy program. The city has set aside $120,000 for each program taken from funds provided through the federal American Recovery Plan Act. The Business Interior Upfit Grant provides money for improvements, renovations and/or […]
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Fort Thomas Council discusses communications, transparency and project finance
A discussion of projects under consideration brought forth by the Fort Thomas City Council Recreation and Finance committees at the council’s March meeting sparked discussion on communications, transparency and the process of city project planning. Communications concerns Some members of the community voiced concerns about the discussion underway by the city’s Planning and Zoning commission […]
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Union sends $100k in American Rescue Plan funds to Children’s Home
The Union City Commission is sending $100,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funding to the Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky Behavioral Health. Mayor Larry Solomon said the home “has done a lot for our residents” and referenced a presentation given by CEO Rick Wurth at the commission’s caucus meeting on March 21. Children’s Home of […]