One of the most significant public projects in Union’s history is moving closer to reality, as city officials finalize design plans for Union Town Square. The multi-million-dollar public project aims to transform a 22-acre plot between US-42 and Old Union Road. Prominent aspects of the project include the development of a new city building, park, […]
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Union wedding venue hits road block with planning commission
The Boone County Planning Commission recommended denial of a zone change request for a wedding venue and event center near a residential neighborhood in Union. At a public hearing in early April, Northern Kentucky Development Alliance, formed by Dale McPherson, a founding builder of Triple Crown Country Club, and Patrick Rector, founder of Rector Excavating, […]
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Union expands citywide economic development committee amid growth
The City of Union has added two people to its Economic Development Committee as the city juggles several prominent development projects. On Monday, the Union City Commission observed the second reading of an ordinance to expand its Economic Development Committee to five members. The committee advises the city on economic development issues and projects. A […]
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New Union Cincinnati Children’s location holds ribbon cutting
The new Cincinnati Children’s Brandon and Kelly Janszen building, which will feature primary care as well as several medical specialty offices, hosted a dedication and ribbon cutting Friday morning ahead of its opening day of May 5. The building takes its name from Brandon and Kelly Janszen, who provided the seed donation that funded the […]
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Newport considers late-night bar hour changes as Boone County reviews budget
This week, in NKY local government meetings, Newport will hear proposed changes to the Bar ID requirements and extended hours license ordinances, and Boone County will review the next fiscal year’s budget. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. […]
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Kitchen 1883 Union location to close
Kitchen 1883 announced on social media Wednesday morning that it would be closing its Union location on US-42 and its location in Anderson on April 24. “We are incredibly grateful for your support, love and loyalty over the years,” the post reads. “You have made this journey unforgettable, and we hope to see you at […]
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Covington considers golf carts on all city roads; Kenton County reviews PILOT for apartment project
This week in NKY local government meetings, Covington will discuss allowing golf carts on all non-state city roads; Kenton County Fiscal Court talks PILOT payment for a Covington apartment project. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened […]
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From Edgewood to Union to Southgate, here’s a look at some NKY homes up for sale
This week, we are featuring a 1920s brick bungalow in Southgate, a four-bedroom Union home on a golf course and a four-bedroom home in Edgewood with a first-floor primary suite and custom walk-in closet. Scroll down to learn more to see what NKY homes are for sale right now. You can also click here to […]
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Union election appeal dismissed
The Kentucky Court of Appeals has dismissed an appeal filed by former Union Commissioner Brian Garner against a ruling by Boone County Circuit Court Judge Richard Brueggemann to dissolve the city commission in January, following reports from voters of wrongful ballot distributions at two Union polling sites. Court documents indicate that Garner had failed to […]
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Former Union commissioner files AG complaint about appointments
Former Union City Commissioner Brian Garner has submitted a complaint to the Kentucky Attorney General, alleging that the appointment of new City Commissioner George Eldridge was illegal. Garner, who was ousted from his position by the Boone County Circuit Court in January before being subsequently passed over for an appointment on the new commission in […]