The City of Union announced the top three finishers in its photo contest. The city solicited landscape and life pictures that capture the Boone County community. The city commission decided on the winners and in a news release said that they enjoyed viewing them. The chosen photos encompass the vision of Union’s bright future, proud […]
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Union Approves 62-Acre Residential, Commercial Development
The Union Promenade took a major step forward last week. The Union city commission approved a zoning map amendment for the nearly 62-acre site where a mixed-use concept with office space, housing, and outlet buildings for retail and restaurant spaces could be forthcoming. The $150 million proposed project includes 50 single-family residences and roughly 300 […]
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Four Juveniles Arrested, Deputy Injured; Suspects Face Attempted Murder Charge
Four juveniles were arrested early Saturday morning charged with attempted murder and receiving stolen property following an event that involved the injuring of a Boone County Sheriff’s deputy. The sheriff’s office said that at around 10:30 Friday night, the four young suspects arrived on Twin Hills Court in Union in a stolen vehicle, then entered […]
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Florence Man Wins $250,000 Ky. Lottery Scratch-Off Jackpot
Persistence paid off for a Florence man after purchasing a $250,000-winning Kentucky Lottery scratch-off ticket. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous bought, a “Kentucky Jackpot” ticket on Sunday while at the Kroger on US Hwy 42 in Union. It was the only Kentucky Jackpot ticket that he bought that day, but told lottery officials […]
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Toddler, Shaken as Baby, Recovering but Medical Bills Mount
Adults must help children succeed in life since they can’t advocate for themselves, said Lisa Wilson. Wilson, 32, of Union knows firsthand how important it is to serve children in this way. Her daughter, Charlotte Wilson, needs advocacy and has received this and “a lot of love” from the Northern Kentucky community. Charlotte, now 2, […]
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NKY Residents to Compete on Sunday’s Episode of “Supermarket Sweep”
Two people from Northern Kentucky will appear on Sunday’s episode of Supermarket Sweep on ABC (WCPO/channel 9)/ The network announced that “Team Fruit Salad” includes Matthew Gillispie, of Union, and Rose Koehler, of Independence. They are one of six teams competing on Sunday’s episode of the series, a revival of the 1990s hit show in which pairs […]
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Union Reduces Property Tax Rate
The Union city commission voted unanimous last week to reduce its real property tax rate. The city’s 2021- 2022 real property tax rate from was lowered from 0.216 to 0.206 per $100 of valuation. The measure passed 5-0. “Due to our unprecedented growth in numbers and valuation, it is a privilege to reduce the tax […]
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Union Man Arrested After Confessing to Shooting Wife, Deputies Say
A man was arrested Monday after Boone Co. Sheriff’s deputies said that he confessed to shooting his wife during a domestic violence incident the night before. The sheriff’s office responded to the 5000 block of Loch Drive in Union at around 6:30 a.m. Monday after receiving a call that a woman had accidentally shot herself […]
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Op-Ed: Why I Support a Mask Mandate for Schools
The following op-ed is written by Brian Garner, a city commissioner in Union I’ve lived in Northern Kentucky since I was 3 years old. I love this area and I love our community. I’ve had more conversations than I ever dreamed over the last 18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic discussing the balance of public […]
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City of Union Announces Photo Contest
The City of Union announced a new photo contest showcasing city landscapes and life. The city commission will judge photos submitted through October 31 for a chance to win prizes. Pictures should be submitted as digital, color photos in .jpeg or .png formats with high resolution. The contest is open to non-residents but the photo […]
