Union Promenade, a 61-acre commercial and residential development that will include a Cincinnati Children’s Hospital location, is moving forward after a Boone County Fiscal Court meeting. As developments continue, two major amendments were approved at Tuesday morning’s fiscal court meeting: that financial benefits and support for the project are based on incremental revenue that will […]
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Union man charged with rape, sodomy and incest of 12-year-old
On Oct. 31, Boone County Sherriff’s Office detectives received a report from a victim stating that a known suspect raped and sodomized her. Nov. 9, detectives placed Alfredo Martinez, 44, of Union, under arrest. The victim who was less than 12 years old at the time of the assaults, reported Martinez sodomized and raped her […]
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Beshear names four Northern Kentuckians to boards and commissions
Gov. Andy Beshear appointed four Northern Kentuckians to boards and commissions this past week. Beshear reappointed Rick Wurth as a member of the Commission on Human Rights. Wurth, of Union, is CEO of CHNK Behavioral Health and will serve a term expiring Sept. 12, 2025. Beshear has appointed Madeleine Plummer and Emily Dudley as members […]
Posted inBusiness
Halloween Happenings in NKY: Things to do before Halloween
Candy, costumes, and trick-or-treating, oh my! Halloween is one of the popular holidays with children, and it is creeping up fast. Trick-or-treating is not the only Halloween activity in our region. NKY is offering some great options to celebrate the holiday. Big Bone Lick State Historic Site’s Monster Mash Bash3380 Beaver Road, Union859-384-3522https://parks.ky.gov/union/events/events/monster-mash-bash Big Bone […]
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Annual fundraiser helps give local kids shoes
Free Feet Footwear is holding their annual fundraiser at St. Timothy Parish in Union next month. On Nov. 12 from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., participants can enjoy music, food, a silent auction and a raffle. Each ticket costs $25 and all proceeds directly support local children in need of tennis shoes. Sally Woolf, one […]
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Visit Union’s first ‘Bourbon in the Bluegrass’ at Farm Haven
The City of Union is gearing up to celebrate the first “Bourbon in the Bluegrass” event at Farm Haven on Oct. 22. Located on Tadpole Lane, the event will feature live bluegrass music from local bands, spirits and bourbon from local breweries, which will be available to purchase for those of legal age. Farm Haven’s […]
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State awards incentives for new jobs in Covington, Union
Two companies expanding in Covington and Union won preliminary approval for state incentives on Thursday. BM2 Freight Services will invest $2.3 million and create 56 jobs in Covington while Automotive Service Products Inc. will expand its presence in Kentucky with an $8 million investment to relocate to Union, creating an additional 25 jobs, an announcement […]
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Police make arrest after car break-ins in Union
A Cincinnati man is accused in connection with three car break-ins in Union. Ryan C. Boykin, 31, has been charged with multiple offenses related to break-ins on Aug. 21, Sept. 1 and Sept. 7 after police recovered a stolen tablet from a business in Cincinnati. Police also reviewed surveillance video provided by Union residents who […]
Posted inBusiness
Graeter’s is coming to Union; Braxton and Dewey’s may follow, city says
Union is getting a Graeter’s Ice Cream store, and city leadership shared that Dewey’s Pizza and Braxton Brewing may be opening locations next door. Representatives from Graeter’s were present at the Union City Commission meeting on Wednesday night. There, Justin Jones, project manager of Cincinnati-based firm KZF Design, showed renderings and photos from other stores […]
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Union announces second annual photo contest
The city of Union is hosting a photo contest to see who can capture the city’s small town charm.