Florence’s Drinkology Soda & Tea is introducing viral ‘dirty sodas’ to the region. Located at 7220 Burlington Pike Suite A, the newest addition to the Florence dining scene is inspired by viral social media trends on Instagram and TikTok: “dirty sodas.” The name refers to drinks such as Coke, Mountain Dew, Fanta and more that […]
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Families brace for change as schools enact Kentucky’s new gender-related law
This story originally appeared in the Aug. 25 edition of the Weekly LINK Reader. To see these stories first, subscribe here. When Nancy Bardgett’s daughter came out as transgender, she said she was thankful that Jordan Bardgett was able to receive the care she needed. In addition to having a supportive family, Jordan, then a […]
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5-year-old dies after being found unresponsive in Florence pool
By Taylor Weiter, WCPO A 5-year-old is dead after he was found underwater in a pool at a Florence home, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office said. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office said officials responded to a home on Clermont Court at around 4:30 p.m. Friday for a reported drowning. When they arrived, they found a […]
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Sustainable paper product producer to open new Boone County facility
A paper products producer plans to open a new $47.9 million in Boone County, according to an announcement from the governor’s office. Matrix Pack North America, which produces sustainable and environmentally conscious paper products, also plans to create 144 full-time jobs in the county. Its new 100,000-square-foot facility will produce lids, paper straws, cutlery, and […]
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Villa Hills receives Workers’ Compensation Grant
The City of Villa Hills received a 2023 Workers’ Compensation Safety Grant from the Kentucky League of Cities, according to a recent announcement. The League of Cities Insurance Services workers’ compensation members receive the money to help fund various programs and services that reduce liability and make the city safer. The group has been awarded […]
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Kentucky legislature seeks public input on certificate of need
Have an opinion on the certificate of need issue in Kentucky? The Kentucky legislature wants to hear from you. Earlier this year, the Kentucky legislature created a special task force to study the issue of certificate of need during the interim legislative period, the time in between legislative sessions when legislators specific policy issues that […]
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Three NKY students are finalists for national technology award
Three Northern Kentucky students finished fifth place for a national technology award at the 2023 Technology Student Association National Conference. Erikah Brown, Rose Freer, and Karter Holbrook of Ignite Institute in Boone County finished 5th place for the Animatronics Award at the annual conference. The national student organization caters to students in science, technology, engineering, […]
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City of Edgewood uses grant to make ambulance improvements
The City of Edgewood used a 2023 workers’ compensation grant to improve an ambulance, in addition to funding programs and services that reduce liability and make the city safer, according to Mayor John Link. The League of Cities awarded the grant — the group has awarded over $6.3 million in safety and liability grants since […]
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Union’s Rep. Marianne Proctor appointed to task force on Certificates of Need
Rep. Marianne Proctor of Union will serve on the Kentucky General Assembly’s task force on Certificates of Need, according to an afternoon announcement from House Speaker David Osborne. Legislative leadership created the panel to focus on issues pertaining to the Certificates of Need program, as well as identifying both areas of improvement and potential solutions. […]
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Kentucky, Ohio governors to dedicate Memorial Corridor
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine will join state, federal and local officials from Kentucky and Ohio, as well as African American community leaders and representatives from military history organizations, to dedicate the Brigadier General Charles Young Memorial Historic Corridor Thursday afternoon. Beshear will ceremonially sign Senate Joint Resolution 58. The resolution […]