Planning, urban design and landscape architecture firm MKSK is taking the lead in developing the new Union Town Center greenspace park area. The city commission approved the amended municipal order during its meeting Monday. This approval accepted MKSK’s $20,850 bid to prepare a master plan for the city’s 22-acre parcel at the intersection of U.S. […]
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Cincinnati Children’s breaks ground on healthcare facility in Union
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center broke ground on a new facility in Boone County Friday. Representatives from the healthcare provider joined City of Union officials, donors and a host of well-wishers for the ceremony Friday morning at 2015 Children’s Way in the Union Promenade mixed-use development under construction on U.S. 42. The one-story building, which […]
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Boone County commissioner may seek seat of retiring Sen. John Schickel
Boone County Commissioner Jesse Brewer confirmed with LINK nky that he has filed to run for Sen. John Schickel’s open seat after Schickel announced his retirement earlier this week. Brewer filed with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, which is the first step to starting a campaign. This does not necessarily mean Brewer will run […]
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Boone County brings on marketing firm to help with comprehensive plan update
A marketing firm is assisting with public engagement as Boone County works on updating its comprehensive plan. “One of the things I wanted to do was expand our public outreach, awareness and participation,” Boone County Planning Commission Executive Director Kevin Costello said. “We sent out an RFP (request for proposal) to hire a firm. Three […]
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NKY Amazon unionization efforts heat up with demands for translation and higher wages
Amazon KCVG workers still have a way to go in their unionization efforts, but they have no plans of slowing down anytime soon. The group made this clear at the Boone County Public Library on Sept. 23. A panel of speakers led a discussion and answered questions about the current status of the union and […]
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City of Union selling No Soliciting signsÂ
The City of Union is selling No Soliciting signs residents can use to deter uninvited doorstop pitches, according to the city’s Facebook page. The signs can be purchased for $10 (cash or check) and are available at the Union City Building at 1843 Bristow Dr. Residents can also visit cityofunionky.org to sign on to the […]
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Union mulling alternate projects amid halted storm water project planÂ
Union city officials said they are considering applying funds originally targeted for a project to address drainage and water issues to other endeavors. The Whispering Trails Storm Water project, a collaboration with Sanitation District No. 1, was taken off the table because of a roadblock, officials said. “The deadline of Aug. 1 has passed and […]
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City of Union looking for 2023 photo contest entries
The City of Union is seeking the best images showcasing Boone County’s beauty through its annual photo contest, city officials said. Submissions will be accepted through Oct. 31. Photographs should be focused on the landscape and life in Boone County. Photographers of all skill levels may submit a maximum of three photographs, and winners will […]
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Streetscapes goes off the beaten path on the way to Big Bone LickÂ
This story originally appeared in the July 28 edition of the Weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. Summer summons a range of outdoor activities. But when the pools are crowded and the pickleball courts are full, sometimes a trip off the beaten path is the best solution. This Streetscapes heads to […]
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U.S. News & World Report names Christ Hospital No. 1 in region
U.S. News & World Report named Christ Hospital — which has locations in Fort Wright, Cold Spring and Union — the No. 1 hospital in the Tri-State region, according to a press release. For the 2023-2024 rankings and ratings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 hospitals across 15 specialties and 21 procedures and conditions, the […]
