What you need to know Florence Finance Director Jason Lewis can trace his public-service career back to the intense call to duty he felt in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Reflecting on the recent 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Lewis recalled feeling compelled to serve by an overwhelming sense of […]
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NKY hazardous waste collection event returns in November
Have old electronics, batteries or other household hazardous waste you need to get rid of? The Northern Kentucky Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event is Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way in Florence. The event is free for Campbell, Boone and Kenton County residents and provides an […]
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Camco Chemical breaks ground on 130,000-square-foot NKY expansion
What you need to know It was a family affair Thursday, as Camco Chemical CEO Adrian Hothem, flanked by relatives, celebrated the groundbreaking for the company’s sprawling new distribution center. Hothem, standing in the afternoon heat, reflected on the origins of his family’s three-generation business. Camco began in a small mechanic’s garage in Fort Thomas […]
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Florence considers updates to water, sewer regulations and fees
What you need to know The City of Florence is considering substantial updates to the rules governing its water and sewer systems. On Tuesday, Sept. 16, Florence City Council heard a presentation from Public Services Director Eric Hall, who outlined proposed updates to the city’s drinking water and sanitary sewer regulations, along with a revised […]
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Fort Mitchell to discuss regulating e-bikes on city sidewalks, more in NKY gov
This week at NKY government meetings, Fort Mitchell will discuss restricting e-bikes on its city sidewalks, while Newport, Independence and Cold Spring will discuss their new tax rates. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened in NKY government […]
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Publix Super Markets sets grand opening for Florence location
Northern Kentucky’s newest Publix, “The Publix Super Market at Farmview Commons” in Florence, is scheduled to open on Oct. 7 at 7 a.m. Publix at Farmview Commons is located at 8740 US 42 in Florence. The store will feature a 58,817-square-foot Publix Super Market and an adjacent Publix Liquors (opening at 9 a.m. the same […]
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Florence suspends use of Flock license plate reader cameras
The City of Florence becomes the latest Northern Kentucky municipality to suspend the use of Flock cameras. Florence Mayor Julie Metzger-Aubuchon announced that the Florence Police Department will temporarily suspend the use of Flock Safety’s automated license plate reader system. During the suspension, the city said it will review Flock’s technology and data collection practices […]
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O’Charley’s closing its two NKY locations
O’Charley’s, a casual, sit-down dining chain, is closing its two Northern Kentucky restaurants in Cold Spring and Florence. After a turbulent stretch in 2023 that resulted in 51 nationwide closures, O’Charley’s is shutting down its remaining 52 restaurants across the country. The chain operated restaurants in 13 states across the southeastern and midwestern U.S. An […]
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Schickel’s Pickles and Wieners Feast returns to benefit Special Olympics
Former State. Sen John Schickel’s annual “Pickles and Wieners Feast” is set to return later this month. Schickel, who represented northern Boone County in the Kentucky Senate from 2009 to 2025, hosts an annual dinner fundraiser centered on selling homemade pickles and hot dogs. The event began as a fundraiser for Schickel’s political campaigns before […]
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Big Sandy Superstore opens in Florence
Big Sandy Superstore, an Ashland-based furniture and home goods retailer, has opened its doors in Florence. Big Sandy is located at 8032 Burlington Pike in the former Value City Furniture building, which closed earlier this year. The retailer hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 3 to commemorate the opening. Big Sandy operates in West Virginia, […]
