Boone County Parks and Recreation continues its free 2023 County Parks Movie Nights series on July 7, with “Minions: The Rise of Gru” at Boone Woods Park. Movie goers should bring their chairs and blankets for the 9:15 p.m. viewing. In the event of questionable weather, the Parks and Recreation Department is requesting interested parties […]
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Boone County Fiscal Court to consider Vision Zero supportÂ
During Tuesday’s Boone County Fiscal Court session, the body is expected to consider a resolution expressing support for a traffic safety initiative known as Vision Zero. According to the Vision Zero Network, the collaborative campaign helps communities reach their goals of Vision Zero — eliminating all traffic fatalities and severe injuries — while increasing safe, healthy, […]
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Adults and kids enjoy friendly mountain biking competitions this summer in Boone County
Written by Jennifer Ketchmark for WCPO Boone County is home to several great parks but England-Idlewild Park in Burlington shines because of its five miles of mountain biking trails. Why not elevate the fun and time those laps and race among your peers? That’s exactly what Boone County Parks has been doing on Wednesday nights […]
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Disc Golf Pro Tour event returning to Idlewild Park in August
England-Idlewild Park in Burlington is once again the host site of the LWS Open, an event on the Disc Golf Pro Tour. Running from August 11 to 13, fans can purchase weekend passes for $45. VIP tickets have already sold out. Play kicks off at 8 a.m. on Friday, August 11. The final round for […]
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Boone County representative named to task force that allocates lottery funds
Rep. Steve Rawlings of Burlington will serve on the Kentucky General Assembly’s Lottery Trust Fund Task Force, according to an announcement from the office of House Speaker David Osborne. Legislative leadership created the panel to focus on issues pertaining to the funds accrued from the Kentucky Lottery, as well as identifying both areas of improvement […]
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Boone County Farmers Market to host Community Activities Fair this Saturday
The Boone County Farmers Market will host a Community Activities Fair this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at their main location in Burlington. The event will highlight different activities for children to participate in throughout the summer from various community institutions, including the Boone County Public Library and Boone County Parks and Recreation […]
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‘Around My Kentucky Table’ culture exploration comes to Burlington
Author Blair Thomas Hess will share her program “Around My Kentucky Table” Tuesday, April 25. The program is through the University of Kentucky’s Extension Program with the Boone County Family & Consumer Sciences. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., attendees can sample Kentucky treats while learning about some Kentucky food festivals and history at the Boone County […]
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Boone County District Art Show in full swing
Boone County School Districts Art show has officially begun, highlighting student artwork. Students with a piece in the show should have received a letter that their work was selected. The selected art will be featured at the Historic Courthouse in Burlington at 2988 Washington St. Below are the dates and times to check out the […]
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Burlington Antique Show season opener set for this weekend
The Burlington Antique Show returns Sunday with over 200 antique and vintage collectibles dealers. From 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Boone County Fairground, patrons can shop through vintage jewelry, primitives, garden and architectural elements, mid-century collectibles, memorabilia, Americana and a large selection of retro and vintage furniture. The Boone County Fairground is located […]
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State Representatives to visit NKY Head Start Center in Burlington
Steve Rawlings, Kim Moser and Marianne Proctor will be visiting the newly renovated Head Start Center in Burlington. The Head Start Center promotes school readiness for children and their families. On April 12, Rawlings will visit at 11 a.m. and Moser at noon. April 19, Proctor will visit at 1 p.m. The newly renovated center […]
