What you need to know Two major Northern Kentucky development projects are moving forward thanks to recent backing from the Boone County Planning Commission: one for a proposed residential development and another for a future big-box furniture store. Drees Homes The Boone County Planning Commission on July 1 recommended approval of a zone change request […]
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Former Boone County Sen. John Schickel named to Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame
Former state senator from Boone County, John Schickel, was named to the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. Founded in 2001 by the Kentucky Distillers Association, the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame honors individuals who’ve had a significant impact on the industry’s stature, growth and awareness. “We look forward to celebrating this extraordinary class in September […]
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Gateway Community & Technical College Summer Fest returns to Florence July 18
Gateway Community & Technical College’s annual summer festival is returning to Florence. On Saturday, July 18, Gateway will host its annual Summer Fest at its Boone Campus in Florence, located at 500 Technology Way. The free community event is scheduled from noon to 2:30 p.m. Summer Fest offers a range of family-friendly activities, including face […]
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Cincinnati woman killed Monday in two-vehicle crash in Florence
A two-vehicle collision in Florence claimed the life of a Cincinnati woman on Monday afternoon. The Boone County Sheriff’s Department announced that 75-year-old Shirley Hadden was killed while attempting to turn left out of the parking lot at 7405 Industrial Road. Hadden was transported by Florence Emergency Management Services to St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence, […]
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Arlinghaus Builders proposes 182-home Burlington Pike development
What you need to know Northern Kentucky-based Arlinghaus Builders wants to develop 182 home subdivision on the site of the former Oak Ridge Farm along Burlington Pike between Shady Hollow Lane and Springfield Boulevard. In order for the homebuilder’s proposal to move forward, Arlinghaus needs the approval of the Boone County Planning Commission to change […]
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Off-duty Florence police officer killed in shooting with Boone County deputies
An off-duty Florence Police officer was killed in a shooting with Boone County Sheriff’s deputies Friday night, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office. Kentucky State Police, which is investigating the shooting, said in a release that Boone County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 8600 block of Lely Court in Florence […]
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50 greatest NKY sports teams in 50 days: Day 13, 1987 Boone County football
We gave you the 50 greatest sports icons from NKY last summer. Since we had so much fun with that, we’re bringing you another list of the 50 greatest things this summer…The 50 greatest prep sports teams from NKY. Each day for the next 50 days, we’ll release one of the area’s 50 greatest prep sports […]
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Kroger proposes grocery store complex near Richwood Publix in Boone County
What you need to know Northern Kentucky’s grocery store wars are heating up as Kroger is planning a new store-anchored development less than a mile from the Richwood Publix, which opened in 2025. Kroger, a Fortune 500 grocery chain headquartered in Cincinnati, has prioritized expanding in Northern Kentucky following the entry of Florida-based grocer Publix […]
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Boone County library unveils trailblazer murals, history walk ahead of July 4
What you need to know The Boone County Public Library wants to honor national and local heroes on July 4th in a way that leaves a lasting impression. In anticipation of the United States’ semiquincentennial—more commonly marketed as the 250th anniversary of the ratification of the Declaration of Independence—the Boone County Public Library commissioned Cincinnati-based […]
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Residents weigh safety, traffic, rural character as Camp Ernst Road project enters design phase
What you need to know Improving roadway safety, relieving traffic congestion, and preserving the area’s rural character are among the chief concerns of Boone County residents regarding the future Camp Ernst Road improvement project. Boone County leaders have highlighted a more than four-mile stretch of Camp Ernst Road for safety upgrades, as increased residential development […]
