The Boone County Fiscal Court unanimously passed a budget with 6% raises for all staff and the sheriff’s department beginning July 1.
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Officials eye Empire Drive for new sidewalk
Empire Drive is next on the list for a new sidewalk in Boone County, but the path forward may face a few challenges. Boone County Fiscal Court recently reviewed a proposal to hire Prime AE LLC to provide design services for the sidewalk project at Empire Drive and Empire Connector Drive. County Engineer Rob Franxman […]
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‘Welcome Home’: Vietnam memorial rededicated in heart of Boone County
A Vietnam War memorial was welcomed home in its new location in downtown Burlington on Tuesday, April 26.
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Judge/exec candidate seeking office for answers in land dispute
The 24-year incumbent Judge/Executive Gary Moore is being challenged by political newcomer Timothy Johnson, a man largely unknown to the Boone County Republican Party. No Democrat has filed for the judge/executive position, meaning the winner among the two Republican candidates will face no opposition in the Nov. 8 General Election. Johnson said he is “an […]
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Project to offer 1G Wi-Fi to every home in Boone County
The internet is getting faster in Boone County, and leaders believe it’s the key to economic growth. A year ago, Cincinnati Bell launched a project across Northern Kentucky to upgrade internet access everywhere by laying miles of fiber optic cable in the ground. The improvements mean residents will have access to 1 Gig Wi-Fi, among […]
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Residents respond to call for litter cleanupÂ
After a call to action from Judge-Executive Gary Moore, Boone County residents are picking up what’s been thrown down: litter. At a recent Boone County Fiscal Court meeting, Moore said he has noticed more roadside litter in the community. He said inmate work crews haven’t been operating on their normal cleanup schedule during the pandemic, […]
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‘We have to do better’: Boone Co. seeks community help for roadside litter
Roadside litter is piling up in Boone County, and authorities say staff shortages share some of the blame. Roadside litter collection has fallen off its normal routine during the pandemic due to staff shortages at the jail. Without enough corrections officers on duty, the jail cannot safely transport inmate work crews to collect garbage lining […]