Boone County Republican Party Chair and County Commissioner Chet Hand has taken the first step to run for judge/executive in 2026, challenging incumbent Gary Moore, who has held the seat since 1998. “I’m running because Boone County deserves bold, accountable leadership that puts people over politics,” said Hand in a press release. “As a commissioner, […]
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Chet Hand signals intent to run for Boone County judge/executive
Boone County Commissioner Chet Hand filed a statement of spending intent with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, indicating his intention to run for the office of judge/executive in 2026. The filing, dated April 11, is required for any candidate who wishes to raise and/or spend more than $5,000 during an election. It is the […]
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Plans for new amphitheater at Boone Woods Park move forward
Boone County is one step closer to erecting a new amphitheater at Boone Woods Park. This past November, Boone County Park Director David Whitehouse announced that the previous amphitheater would be demolished to make way for a new facility. Louisville-based Battle Axe Inc. was awarded the demolition bid. As of now, the structure has yet […]
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Boone County approves architect for multi-use facility
Boone County has selected an architect for its forthcoming emergency management and public safety communications facility. On Tuesday, the Boone County Fiscal Court unanimously selected Cincinnati-based SMP Architects to provide design services for the project. SMP previously conducted a preliminary study and space utilization study for the project. In addition, the firm designed Boone County’s […]
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Boone County lends support to ‘President Donald J. Trump Highway’ resolution
Newly elected State Rep. T.J. Roberts, a Republican from Burlington, wants to name a section of highway in rural Boone County after President Donald Trump. Now, the county’s fiscal court has backed the measure. Roberts introduced House Joint Resolution 8 to the Kentucky House of Representatives Committee on Committees on Jan. 7. If passed, the […]
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Hebron’s Archer & Co. Roasters brings founder’s love for coffee full circle
Archer Roasters & Co., a specialty coffee roasting company, has opened in Hebron, Kentucky, sourcing beans from around the world and using a cutting-edge Mill City 3 Kilogram Drum Roaster to roast the beans to perfection.
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These 10 regional companies are celebrating corporate anniversaries in 2024
BE NKY Growth Partnership honored ten regional companies for their corporate anniversaries in 2024, recognizing their contributions to the Northern Kentucky community and their commitment to making the region a great place to live, work, and play.
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Boone County buys park for $750K to boost youth sports facilities
Boone County has purchased Rivershore Sports Park for $750,000 from the Boone County Knothole Association, which features six youth baseball fields, a pavilion building, concession stand, storage shed, and newly built restrooms, to accommodate the growing participation in youth sports programs.
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Preserving farm land in Boone County: officals look to restrict solar farms
Boone County is looking to move away from allowing the development of sprawling solar farms on rural land. At a meeting on Tuesday, the Boone County Fiscal Court discussed creating a text amendment to the county’s planning and zoning code that would regulate the types of solar panel installations that could be developed. “I believe […]
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BE NKY Growth Partnership welcomes three new board members
BE NKY Growth Partnership, Northern Kentucky’s economic development corporation, has added three new community leaders to its board of directors. BE NKY is governed by a 23-member board of directors comprised of business and community leaders who are unpaid volunteers. “I am thrilled to welcome Cady, Julie, and Brian to the board and for Carey to continue […]