What you need to know The City of Florence will be getting a second Planet Fitness after the city council voted to approve a proposal from Midwest Fitness Partners, a company that operates dozens of gyms across the country. The city council approved an ordinance on Tuesday, authorizing the development of a two-story, approximately 33,000-square-foot […]
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Boone County rejects Corporex apartment proposal near Mineola Pike
What you need to know Boone County has rejected a proposed residential development plan from Covington-based real estate investment firm Corporex on the grounds that it did not properly align with the county’s comprehensive plan, among other concerns. The Boone County Fiscal Court, which has final authority over all zoning map amendments in the county’s […]
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Boone County to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with free community event
Boone County and several local organizations are inviting residents to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a free community event later this month at the Boone County Fairgrounds. The celebration, dubbed “Boone County Celebrates America,” is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, from 3 to 10 p.m. and will feature live entertainment, family activities, community booths and […]
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Boone County allocates $3.1 million to mental health, aging and disability programs for residents
What you need to know Boone County has approved the allocation of over $3 million from its Mental Health, Intellectual Disability and Occupational Aging Tax to local nonprofits that provide critical services to the residents of the county. On Tuesday, June 9, the Boone County Fiscal Court approved a resolution distributing $3,095,300 to support programs […]
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By Golly’s, The Works locations in Northern Kentucky permanently close
What you need to know All By Golly’s and The Works Pizza locations in Northern Kentucky are now permanently closed. Lance Sizemore, CEO of Epic Eeats, a Cincinnati-based restaurant group, confirmed to LINK nky that the company shuttered four of its Northern Kentucky-based restaurants on May 18. As of now, Sizemore said there are no […]
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New independent challenger emerges in Boone County judge/executive race
An independent candidate has filed to run for judge/executive in Boone County. Timothy Dean Johnson, a libertarian-leaning independent, filed to run for judge/executive on May 29, according to the Kentucky Secretary of State’s website. Kentucky state law requires that a candidate seeking general election ballot access for county-level positions, such as judge/executive, submit a nomination […]
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Drees Homes proposes 135-unit townhome and condo development in Union
What you need to know The Union City Commission heard a presentation from Fort Mitchell-based Drees Homes on Monday regarding a potential residential development off Hathaway Road near Old Union Road. Drees Homes, in conjunction with Arlinghaus Builders, wants to build 135 residential units on a nearly 22-acre plot of land. To move forward, the […]
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Boone County Fiscal Court advances 2026-2027 budget ordinance
What you need to know Boone County has advanced its budget ordinance for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year. On Tuesday, the Boone County Fiscal Court conducted a first reading of an ordinance to approve its proposed budget for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year on May 26. A second reading is scheduled to take place at the next […]
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Boone County rejects Whitewater Car Wash plan at former Burlington Frisch’s site
What you need to know The Boone County Fiscal Court rejected a proposal from a car wash franchise to demolish the vacant Frisch’s in Burlington and build a new express car wash in its place. In December, Whitewater Car Wash, a Tomball, Texas-based company, presented a proposal to the Boone County Planning Commission to demolish […]
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Boone County Public Library Foundation receives grant for Hebron branch project
The Boone County Public Library Foundation received a $25,000 grant to support a revitalization project of the Hebron branch. The game comes from the H.F. & Louise Tuechter Dornette Foundation, with Fifth Third Bank serving as the trustee, according to a press release from the Boone County Library. The “Rejuvenate, Grow, Charge: Powered by the […]
