After 19 years as the City of Union’s engineer, Barry Burke’s contract was terminated earlier this month. Commissioners agreed on the termination on Sept. 6, citing alleged violations that included doing work Burke was not authorized to do and billing for unapproved time, Mayor Larry Solomon said. The problem, Solomon said, was a recurring one. […]
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City of Union makes donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters
The City of Union has made a $10,000 donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati to assist with mentorship programming. “We believe in the power of mentorship and the positive impact it can have on the lives of our young citizens,” Union Mayor Larry Solomon said. Boone County is among the 13 counties […]
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Union approves Diwali celebration
Diwali, a five-day Hindu, Sikh and Jain religious festival of lights, is making an early appearance in Union this year. More than 1 billion people around the world celebrate the holiday, which falls on Oct. 24. The City of Union gave developer Hemal Soni permission to facilitate the holiday on Oct. 14 from 8:30 p.m. […]
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Union earns clean financial audit, report finds
The city of Union received a clean bill of health on its annual financial audit, according to a report presented by a certified public accountant during Monday’s Union City caucus meeting.
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Union to kick off 4th of July festivities early
The City of Union is getting patriotic with a parade and festival, but it means some roads will be closed for a short time on June 24.
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Union announces plans for new city building, town center
Union Mayor Larry Solomon announced that 22 acres have been purchased for a new city building, park, retail and residential space.
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Union commissioners, mayor agree on $100 monthly pay raise
Mayor Larry Solomon brought before the commissioners a proposal to increase the city’s pay scale for elected officials. He said it was a pressing need to decide whether they would change the ordinance, given the deadline to do so is in two weeks.
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Union awards bids for city-wide road repairs
A bid for $262,000 was awarded to Riegler Blacktop for the first phase of a city-wide resurfacing project in Union. The bid is part of the annual street repair program, and this year’s repairs will focus on eight streets in total. Some streets include Richmond Road in the Arbor Springs neighborhood, Burley Street in Hempstead, […]
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Union sends $100k in American Rescue Plan funds to Children’s Home
The Union City Commission is sending $100,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funding to the Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky Behavioral Health. Mayor Larry Solomon said the home “has done a lot for our residents” and referenced a presentation given by CEO Rick Wurth at the commission’s caucus meeting on March 21. Children’s Home of […]