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 signs
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 plan
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 Lick
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 […]
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County hopes sidewalk project will ease traffic on Dublin Drive in Union
The completion of a sidewalk project along Dublin Drive and Dublin Place in Union will hopefully ease traffic in the area, a Boone County commissioner told LINK nky. “Dublin Drive is still a really pretty little area of Union,” Commissioner Cathy Flaig said. “People slow down when they see sidewalks and they see people out […]
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Kentucky lawmakers discuss automating criminal record expungement process
Written by the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission State law allows Kentuckians with low-level, non-violent convictions to have their criminal record expunged after meeting a few requirements, but it isn’t a simple process. Rep. Kimberly Poore Moser (R-Taylor Mill) and other stakeholders spoke before the Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary on Thursday on how to make […]
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Boone County youth fall flag football league registration now open
Flag Football Fanatics registration for the fall is open for potential participants residing in Florence, Union and Burlington. Find registration information here. The league is offering co-ed play for participants beginning at age 4. Organizers say the activity provides a safe and positive football atmosphere – adding the game of football provides unique opportunities for […]
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Senator John Schickel named ‘Friend of Kentucky Cities’
The Kentucky League of Cities named Northern Kentucky Senator John Schickel (R-union) a Friend of Kentucky Cities — an award that goes to legislators for their work to improve Kentucky’s cities. Among his work, Schickel co-sponsored Senate Bill 101, a Kentucky League of Cities initiative that extends contracts, subject to reimbursement for training costs, to […]
