Cincinnati Reds fans will be able to enjoy Friday night home games throughout the 2026 season thanks to Rally at Ovation, a family-friendly event series that will open the development’s riverfront plaza. Programming will run from 4 to 8 p.m. on select Fridays in May, June, July, August and September at Ovation Plaza, located at […]
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Fort Wright chooses playground for former civic club property
The type of playground coming to the former Fort Wright Civic Club property has been chosen, and is expected to be completed by the end of August. Fort Wright City Council heard a presentation at their May 6 meeting from MotzScapes, a Cincinnati-based playground construction company. The playground they will move forward with is intended […]
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La Ru Lanes in Highland Heights announces permanent closure
La Ru Bowling Center, a bowling alley long considered a staple of Highland Heights, announced its permanent closure in a Facebook post. La Ru, originally opened in 1958 by Bud Tedesco and John Langenbahn at 2443 Alexandria Pike, changed ownership several times before Kati and John Manning acquired it in October 2022. La Ru featured […]
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Boone County Planning Commission advances proposal for second Planet Fitness in Florence
What you need to know Florence is one step closer to getting its second Planet Fitness after the Boone County Planning Commission recommended approval of a proposed gym development on Wednesday, May 6. Midwest Fitness Partners, a holding company that operates around 60 Planet Fitness gyms, seeks to develop a two-story, approximately 33,000-square-foot Planet Fitness […]
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Kentucky nonprofits to rally for 24-hour Kentucky Gives Day
Nonprofits across Kentucky are set to unite for a 24-hour online giving event on May 12. The Kentucky Nonprofit Network, a coalition of more than 1,200 nonprofits across the Bluegrass State, will host the 14th annual Kentucky Gives Day, a charity drive that encourages residents statewide to donate to their favorite nonprofit. The event will […]
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Boone County renews KYTC road aid agreement as funding drops nearly 18%
What you need to know Boone County has renewed its agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to receive its share of funding from the state’s county road aid program, although the amount is lower than last year. On Tuesday, the Boone County Fiscal Court approved a resolution authorizing the reception of $778,493.91 in County Road […]
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ARMOR-IIMAK to invest $6M in Hebron facility expansion
ARMOR-IIMAK, a global manufacturer specializing in thermal transfer ribbons and printing solutions for labeling and packaging, announced a $6 million investment into expanding its Boone County facility. ARMOR-IIMAK, located at 2900 Earhart Ct. in Hebron, makes thermal transfer ribbons for digital printing uses. The investment aims to increase production capacity and consolidate certain production volumes […]
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Union Town Plan update reflects past growth, future development
What you need to know The City of Union is updating its long-term land use plan, which outlines the city’s internal strategy for managing development. Since 2000, Union’s population has grown substantially, increasing from approximately 2,800 that year to nearly 8,000 in 2024. As a result, Union’s land use goals are now different from what […]
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DisruptHR Northern Kentucky to debuts with 14 speakers at NKU
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has unveiled its speaking lineup for its first DisruptHR Northern Kentucky event. Scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, at Northern Kentucky University’s Griffin Hall, the event will feature 14 speakers from various industries who will offer diverse perspectives on the current state of corporate human […]
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Three Boone County markets join 2026 Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Program
Three Boone County businesses were accepted into the 2026 Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Farm Market Program, a statewide certification and marketing program for farm markets that sell directly to consumers. As part of the program, Eagle Bend Alpacas/Eagle Bend’s Yarn & Fiber Shop, Kinman Farm Market and McGlasson Farms will have access to shared advertising, […]
