Florence officially welcomed three new police officers during its May 13 city council meeting and marked weeks of recognition for public service and law enforcement. Police Chief Jeff Mallery introduced the officers who took their oath of office with Mayor Julie Aubuchon. Two of the officers, Aaron Spencer and John Martini, are new to the […]
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Florence council member dies at 84: ‘To know him was to love him’
Longtime Florence city council member David A. Osborne died on Jan. 10. He was 84. During Tuesday’s council meeting, city officials shared the news. Having served on council for close to 47 years, Osborne had just been sworn in for another term a few weeks ago. “It is with profound sadness I share the passing […]
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Florence city officials welcome new council, share 2024 highlights
The Florence city council closed out its last meeting of 2024 with honors, appreciation and swearing-in ceremonies. Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Michelle Keller administered the oath of office to the new council. New members joining council are Angie Cable and Diane Whalen. Returning members are Lesley Chambers, David Osborne, Patricia Wingo and Gary Winn. Honoring […]
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Boone County Pee Wee Association completes $425k project
Now that the dust has settled and teams have returned to their home turf this fall, the president of the Boone County Pee Wee Athletics Association shared an update with Florence officials. At Tuesday’s council meeting, Chris Gunkel, president of the organization, gave a presentation on a $425,000 project completed last May. The city had […]
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Florence prepares for potential medical cannabis businesses
Florence city council passed two ordinances in preparation for potential medical cannabis facilities within the city. This follows the Nov. 5 election where Florence, along with nine other Northern Kentucky cities, voted to allow medical cannabis facilities within the city. Mayor Julie Aubuchon said the council discussed the matter at a special meeting the day […]
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Florence proposes rehaul of staff personnel positions
Florence city council decided to table a vote on a revamped personnel staffing plan that would both eliminate and add positions in the finance and administration areas. The proposed changes came as a response to the retirement of city’s longtime Chief Financial Officer Linda Chapman in June after almost 20 years of service. In addition […]