Union Point — a new retail development in Union located adjacent to Ryle High School — is set to open next week. Located at 10350 US-42 in Union between Frogtown Road and Callie Way, Union Point Center features two multi-tenant buildings. Spaces in both the buildings range from 1,500 to 5,000 square feet. Collectively, both […]
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Union leaders discuss how city fits into the greater region
The city of Union held a strategic planning session during a special meeting Monday, where leaders talked about how the city fits into the larger picture of Boone County, the Tri-State and Kentucky. “I can tell you that our staff right now is the best it’s ever been,” Mayor Larry Solomon said at the meeting. […]
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Meet Rep. Marianne Proctor
Each week, LINK nky is publishing a profile of one of our local legislators so that Northern Kentuckians can get to know the people representing them at the state level. Rep. Marianne Proctor has followed politics for quite a while. But it was government response to COVID-19 that she says showed her just how much […]
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Here’s how you can get your hands on some Pappy Van Winkle this holiday season
Have you ever wanted to get your hands on a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon? Now is your chance. In celebration of the holiday season, Kroger is offering customers an opportunity to purchase one of the rare bottles at six Northern Kentucky Kroger Wine & Spirits shops on Friday, Dec. 8, beginning at 6 a.m. […]
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Union mulling candidates for new city building architect
The City of Union has taken the first step toward selecting an architectural firm for its new city building. Brandstetter Carroll Inc. and Summit Architects and Engineers presented during Monday’s regular commission session. “The original intention was to bring in one for this meeting and one for the caucus meeting, but since we’re not having […]
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Boone County Planning Commission continues comprehensive plan process
In August and September, the Boone County Planning Commission conducted five meetings to gauge public thought regarding the comprehensive plan update. Now, the county is seeking input. A prime focus of the comprehensive plan is to flesh out goals and objectives that will be adopted by Boone County and the cities of Florence, Union and […]
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Union approves bid for 22-acre greenspace design plan
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 […]
