Butch Wainscott shuffled his way through the crowded sea of tables on the Tousey House patio toward a lone microphone. The mood that Sept. 22 evening was jovial; it was a celebration of the building’s continued legacy and the people committed to maintaining it. The career restauranteur grabbed the microphone, ready to speak, just days […]
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1.2M square-foot building proposed near Hebron subdivision
Developers are proposing to build a 1.26 million-square-foot industrial building that borders a Hebron neighborhood with over 250 homes. The proposal was discussed at the Boone County Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday and members of the Little Hill Crossing neighborhood were present to express their concerns to the board and developers. The development is proposed […]
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LINK streetscapes: Washington Street and North Jefferson Street in Historic Burlington
This particular segment of Streetscapes transported me to a different era. I’ve been to Burlington before, but never made it past the McDonald’s and gas stations. The further I drove, the further away from modern reality I got, and I mean that in the best way possible. When I drove past Burlington Commons, I actually […]
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Big money, big crowds at Burlington’s Disc Golf Pro Tour weekend event
One big surprise and one favorite finished Sunday as the winners in the LWS Open at Idlewild on the Disc Golf Pro Tour’s stop in Northern Kentucky in Burlington. With a capacity crowd of 1,500 watching, Georgia’s Isaac Robinson won his first elite level tournament with a sizzling 33-under par as he held off Chris […]
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Holiday for Heroes partners with Boone sheriff to replace damaged flags
Local organizations are partnering together for the safe and respectful disposal of American flags.
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Open house invites Boone resident feedback on planning/zoning strategy
On Wednesday, May 25, the Planning and Zoning Committee is hosting an open house to solicit feedback from the community. Information gathered from the meeting will supplement the official zoning update for the county.
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‘Welcome Home’: Vietnam memorial rededicated in heart of Boone County
A Vietnam War memorial was welcomed home in its new location in downtown Burlington on Tuesday, April 26.
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Second regional driver licensing office opens in Northern Kentucky
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has opened a new driver licensing regional office in Covington. Previously, the only location option for Northern Kentuckians for driver licensing services was in Burlington. Kentuckians used to be able to go to the office of the circuit court clerk in their county. Licensing offices went regional after the services were […]
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Victims in Florence fire identified
Two Florence residents involved in a house fire on Thursday, April 14, have been identified. As firefighters arrived on scene at 30 Kelley Drive, they saw black smoke coming from every side of the home, according to Florence Fire Chief Rodney Wren. RELATED: Uptick in fatal fires leaves mark on first responders Firefighters saw Jennifer […]
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Burlington Man Charged with Sexually Abusing Teen
A Burlington man is charged with sexually abusing a teenager. Pete E. Rollins, 46, was arrested Thursday following an investigation that started Wednesday with a report of sexual abuse. The sexual abuse happened on multiple occasions, according to the Boone Co. Sheriff’s Office, which conducted the investigation and made the arrest. According to the sheriff’s […]
