For some, Labor Day includes gatherings with family and friends, cookouts and fireworks celebrations. To that end, the Walton Fire Protection District is offering a series of fireworks safety tips for celebrants. “We encourage everyone to have a plan and a backup plan,” Walton Fire Protection District Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshal Charlie Alexander said. “Consider […]
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Boone County Public Library Foundation outlines its initiatives
The Boone County Public Library Foundation has outlined a trio of the organization’s key initiatives, according to the foundation’s web page. The endeavors include the Early Childhood Literacy/Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, in which a free book is provided to every child in Boone County from birth to five, to support kindergarten readiness. Also, the Boone County Borderlands Archive […]
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Boone County seeks public input on Ohio River conservation projects
The Boone County Ohio River Initiative has launched a public survey examining efforts to identify and prioritize conservation projects along the river. The Boone County Ohio River Initiative is a group of partners led by the Boone County Conservation District and the Boone Conservancy to improve river access and highlight the county’s natural and cultural assets, […]
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Walton Fire Protection District seeking new firefighter/EMT
The Walton Fire Protection District is seeking to fill a full-time firefighter/EMT position within the department. Starting base pay is $50,000, with a $4,300 state incentive for qualifying personnel. Health, dental and vision insurance is offered to the employee and family, and life insurance, long/short-term disability and critical illness insurance are provided to the employee […]
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State officials urge NKY to pursue brownfield cleanups
State officials are encouraging the Northern Kentucky region to take advantage of millions of dollars available for brownfield cleanup, which could lead to economic redevelopment. A brownfield is a property, the expansion, redevelopment or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant, according to […]
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City of Union conducting survey on Town Center project
The City of Union is seeking input from residents regarding its Town Center project through an online survey. Union Town Center is a 90-acre area located at the intersection of Mt. Zion Road and U.S. 42. The project consists of Union’s Old Business District along Old Union Road and future new business development, according to the […]
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City of Union makes donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters
The City of Union has made a $10,000 donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati to assist with mentorship programming. “We believe in the power of mentorship and the positive impact it can have on the lives of our young citizens,” Union Mayor Larry Solomon said. Boone County is among the 13 counties […]
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Regional food programs feed thousands experiencing food insecurity in NKY
Nearly 18,000 seniors and families have been served meals in recent efforts to address food insecurity in Northern Kentucky, Northern Kentucky Area Development District officials said. A family experiencing food insecurity doesn’t have access to enough food — or healthy enough food — due to social and/or economic conditions, according to the United States Department […]
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Boone County adds two emergency dispatchersÂ
The Boone County Fiscal Court has approved hiring two emergency dispatchers for the Public Safety Communications Center. Brooklyn Westerman and Ashley Schwanenberger possess previous experience in the field, Boone County Human Resources Director Lori Zombek said. “We are very pleased they have applied, wanted to come on board and are getting started very quickly,” Zombek […]
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Boone County awards recycling container bid
The Boone County Fiscal Court has approved the awarding of a bid to a company to provide bins for its recycling efforts. Bids were received on Aug. 9, and Pro-Tainer, Inc. submitted the sole bid of $52,998, Boone County Assistant County Administrator/County Engineer Rob Franxman said, adding the approved recycling grant was $54,270. “During preparation […]