Florence Mayor Julie Metzger Aubuchon announced her intent to run for re-election on Wednesday. “I love my hometown, and I love leading our dedicated city team who work tirelessly to serve our residents, the vital Florence business community and visitors who want to see exactly what it means to be nationally recognized as the home […]
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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 […]
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Florence police name new captain and lieutenant
Florence Chief of Police Jeff Mallery announced two promotions within the department during a city council meeting Monday evening. A member of the police department for over 20 years, Lieutenant Nathan Rettig, was promoted to the position of police captain. Rettig has held the positions of officer, corporal, sergeant and lieutenant. Rettig was the sergeant […]
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Florence fire station groundbreaking ceremony slated for next week
The City of Florence will conduct a groundbreaking ceremony for its new fire station on Aug. 30. “The groundbreaking of this new fire station is a testament to our city’s dedication to the safety and well-being of our residents,” Florence Mayor Julie Metzger Aubuchon said in a media release. “It is an investment that will […]
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Florence declares National Public Works Week
The city of Florence has named the week of May 21 through May 27 National Public Works Week. At Tuesday’s special meeting, Florence Mayor Julie Metzger Aubuchon read a proclamation to show the city’s appreciation for their work in the community. “Public Works professionals focus on infrastructure facilities and services that are of vital importance […]
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Reopening of renovated Florence Aquatic Center one month away
Just one month from today, the Florence Aquatic Center will re-open for the 2023 season. This Summer, patrons can visit the newly renovated center that will have a lazy river, zero-entry pool, two spray grounds, spiral and speed slides, concessions, bathhouses and sunbathing areas. Improvements made to the aquatic center during the offseason include furniture […]
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A look back at Florence Mayor Aubuchon’s first four months in office
It’s been almost four months since Julie Metzger-Aubuchon was sworn in as the Florence mayor. Speaking with LINK nky, she detailed what this role means to her and why so many people love to call Florence home. Aubuchon owns Metzger Eye Care, which she took over from her father back 1995. Like her father, who […]
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New Florence Mayor continues family legacy of public service
The Florence Mayoral seat hasn’t changed in over 20 years, but now the vice mayor is stepping up to bat. “I’ve known Julie a long time,” said Kenton County family circuit judge Christopher J. Mehling at Tuesday night’s Florence City Council meeting. “Just like I knew her father for a long time. Look what I’m […]