Two first responders from the Florence Fire/EMS Department received commendations for outstanding care provided during an emergency call in August. St. Elizabeth Healthcare Outreach Manager Chris Vogelpohl and EMS Outreach Coordinator Josh Cox gave certificates to Captain Chris Fuhrmann and paramedic Lauren Goldfuss at the Nov. 18 Florence City Council caucus meeting. St. Elizabeth Healthcare […]
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Independence officers, first responders honored for saving life
A group of Independence Police and first responders were honored this week for saving the life of a resident. One of the officers, Nathan Beikman, was even granted a lifesaving medal from the American Police Hall of Fame. The City Council honored the first responders with a proclamation Monday night. The first responders were honored […]
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Independence success story prompts push to equip all NKY police officers with AEDs
More than 40 officers work at the Independence Police Department. Since November, the officers have shared life-saving equipment between shifts. With the arrival of a new shipment, they will not have to share anymore. Those devices are known as AVIVE Connect automatic external defibrillators (AEDs), portable electronic devices designed to treat people experiencing sudden cardiac […]
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Walton senior community developers highlight new site, honor first responders
Carolyn Collins has family and friends in Northern Kentucky, so when the opportunity for the former Mississippi resident to move to Walton presented itself, she was ready to spring into action. Now, she is a part of Walton’s newest senior housing community: Haven Crossing. City officials, developers and other partners joined Collins and Haven Crossing […]
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Land purchase moves Boone County Water Rescue closer to the river
Boone County Water Rescue is a step closer to having greater access to the Ohio River. The Boone County Fiscal Court has agreed to purchase 3.8 acres of property at 4114-4134 River Road in Hebron from Heritage Bank for $485,000.  “The county administration became aware in the last few weeks that a parcel of […]
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Florence police, fire departments welcome new personnel
The Florence Police Department is joining Florence/EMS in welcoming new personnel to respective folds. Florence Mayor Julie Aubuchon administered oaths to three Florence police recruits and four Florence/EMS members during Tuesday’s Florence City Council meeting. “I’d like to welcome our four newest members to the Florence Fire/EMS,” Florence Fire Chief Rodney Wren said. Aubuchon expressed […]
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Walton fire district to dedicate memorial
The Walton Fire Protection District will conduct its Firefighter Memorial dedication service from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 7. Boy Scout Troop 833 is commended for its involvement in the endeavor, with Scout Keegan Tilley assisting with the fundraising effort in conjunction with an Eagle Scout project. The ceremony will be held at […]
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Boone County Garden Club unveils Blue Star highway marker
On the 22nd anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and the crash of United Airlines Flight 93, a group gathered in Florence to pay tribute to armed forces personnel. The Boone County Garden Club, a member of The Garden Club of Kentucky, Inc. and National Garden Clubs, Inc., […]
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Walton Fire Protection District seeking new firefighter/EMT
The Walton Fire Protection District is seeking to fill a full-time firefighter/EMT position within the department. Starting base pay is $50,000, with a $4,300 state incentive for qualifying personnel. Health, dental and vision insurance is offered to the employee and family, and life insurance, long/short-term disability and critical illness insurance are provided to the employee […]
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First responders in Kenton County recognized for heroism
The Kenton County Fiscal Court recognized first responders this week who were deployed to Western Kentucky in December 2021 to aid those affected by the tornado. The tornado swept across 11 counties and traveled 165 miles, making it the most catastrophic disaster in the history of Kentucky. Representative Kim Moser was in attendance alongside Kenton […]