The Boone County Fiscal Court approved a zone change to make way for a 196-unit subdivision near Union. On Tuesday, the fiscal court conducted a second reading of a zoning amendment that would change the designation of a 41.4-acre site off Hathaway Road, also known as KY-536, from rural suburban estates to suburban residential. The […]
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Boone County signals intent to support expansion of 80 Acres vertical farming facility
The largest vertical farming company in the Greater Cincinnati area — 80 Acres — plans to expand its growing operation at its lone Northern Kentucky facility. Hamilton, Ohio-based 80 Acres plans to add another “grow zone” to its over 200,000-square-foot facility at 7455 Empire Dr. in unincorporated Boone County. Currently, the facility features two grow […]
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Boone County approves funds for 10 social service agencies
Boone County Fiscal Court approved ten mid-year tax fund allocations to social service agencies in the county and across Northern Kentucky, totaling $127,900, from the county’s aging, intellectual disabilities and mental health payroll tax.
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Boone County boosts funds for food box program
Boone County allocated $10,000 to a Florence-based Hispanic community organization to help with its food box program. The Boone County Fiscal Court voted to approve a resolution Tuesday that extended funding for several community programs through the end of the current fiscal year. The funding comes from the county’s aging, intellectual disabilities and mental health […]
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Boone County using opioid settlement funds to create social worker role under the sheriff’s department
Boone County is set to hire three new workers aimed at addressing the multifaceted challenges posed by the opioid crisis. On Tuesday, the Boone County Fiscal Court approved a resolution allowing the use of opioid abatement funds to hire up to three police navigators/social workers — a newly created position. “This is one of the […]
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Boone County grants funds to Brighton Center for Women’s Recovery
Boone County is continuing its relationship with Brighton Recovery Center for Women. At last week’s Boone County Fiscal Court meeting, the court authorized a resolution that executed a grant agreement between the center and the county. Brighton Recovery Center for Women is a 100-bed facility located in Florence that helps women recover from chronic substance […]
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Boone County considers zoning amendment for potential suburban development near Union
A prospective zoning amendment could pave the way for a 196 unit subdivision in Boone County. On Tuesday, Boone County Fiscal Court conducted a first reading of a zoning amendment that would change the designation of a 41.4-acre site in unincorporated Boone County from rural suburban estates to suburban residential. The amendment was proposed by […]
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Boone County approves bid for new gas-powered golf carts
Boone County will be leasing a new fleet of gas-powered golf carts. At the January meeting of the Boone County Fiscal Court, the board approved a resolution awarding the bid to lease new gas-powered carts for Boone County Golf Courses to Cunningham/Yamaha — a cart dealer based in Louisville. Their current golf cart lease is […]
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Boone County mulls funding for future infrastructure projects
Boone County is considering the creation of a new funding district for future infrastructure projects. On Tuesday, the Boone County Fiscal Court conducted a first reading on an ordinance relating to the creation of a Transportation Improvement District — a special-purpose governmental entity created to coordinate and fund transportation-related projects within a specific geographic area. […]
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Zone change makes way for Boone County’s 15th McDonald’s
A zoning change is making way for a new McDonald’s along Mt. Zion Road in Florence. On Tuesday, the Boone County Fiscal Court voted to change the zoning of a one-acre plot of land located at the southeast-facing intersection of Mt. Zion Road and Lakeside Drive in Florence from a Mobile Home Park designation to […]
