A recently enacted Florence ordinance is targeting building rehabilitation and economic growth. The city council has allocated resources to its general fund to finance the Florence Business Building Façade Upgrades Grant Program. “The purpose of this ordinance is to encourage rehabilitation and enhancement of buildings,” Florence Mayor Julie Aubuchon said, “to provide economic growth and […]
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Florence Police Department welcomes new recruit officer
Cobi Allgeier is the Florence Police Department’s newest recruit officer. Allgeier is a Cooper High School graduate, previously served as a deputy jailer at the Boone County Jail, and will begin instruction at the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training facility on Sept. 3, according to the Florence Police Department. Allgeier was administered the oath […]
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Florence breaks ground on new fire station
Considering what it will offer, Florence Fire Chief Rodney Wren said he believes the city of Florence’s forthcoming fire station is a jewel in the making. “I see this fire station as tremendous increase in the services that we can provide to our residents and the future shining star of Dream Street,” Wren said. Wren […]
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Florence fire station groundbreaking ceremony slated for next week
The City of Florence will conduct a groundbreaking ceremony for its new fire station on Aug. 30. “The groundbreaking of this new fire station is a testament to our city’s dedication to the safety and well-being of our residents,” Florence Mayor Julie Metzger Aubuchon said in a media release. “It is an investment that will […]
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Florence police participating in national traffic campaign
The Florence Police Department is participating in the impaired driving national enforcement campaign “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” through Sept. 4., officials said. The department said in a Facebook post that while patrol units regularly look for traffic violations, additional police officers will be on the roadways seeking impaired or buzzed drivers. The “Drive […]
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Florence grant program to pay up to $40k for demolition of blighted property
No one wants to live next to an empty or abandoned building, Florence City Councilman Mel Carroll said. A new grant program is intended to help address abandoned and blighted real estate through the facilitation of demolition for redevelopment purposes. “We have, from time to time, throughout the city, abandoned buildings and structures,” Carroll said. […]
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Florence ordinance eyes building upgradesÂ
The Florence City Council has approved an ordinance designed to encourage community investment through building upgrades, officials said. The recently passed ordinance establishes the Florence Business Building Façade Upgrades Grant Program, which encourages the rehabilitation and enhancement of buildings to promote economic growth and seeks to improve the city’s long-term viability within designated areas of […]
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Florence city officials may soon be able to pursue continuing education, training
Florence city officials who want to pursue continuing education and training may soon be able to do so through a state program that incentivizes municipalities. Florence City Council discussed an ordinance addressing the legislation at its July 25 meeting. Mayor Julie Metzger-Aubuchon said the ordinance “adopts a training incentive program designed to encourage qualifying city […]
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Florence hosts National Night Out celebration
When Florence resident Jewell Highsmith learned the City of Florence would be hosting its annual National Night Out event on Aug. 1, she said she circled the date on her calendar. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live, the […]
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Looking to donate school supplies?
The Kiwanis Club of Boone County is continuing its 2023 Boone County Schools Youth Services Center school supply drive through Friday, Aug. 4. The club is seeking backpacks, three-ring binders, pencils, pens, markers and healthy snacks; donations are also accepted, organizers noted. A drop-off area donation box is located in the Florence Government Center lobby […]