Last-minute candidate filings have led to more contested races in Boone County, bringing the total number of candidates running in contested races alone to 23.
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Cattleman’s Roadhouse now open in Walton
Cattleman’s Roadhouse has opened its new location in Walton, Kentucky, after the sale of a 4.29-acre plot of land for $1.04 million in April 2023.
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Kroger’s Sweet Georgia Peaches hitting Northern Kentucky this summer
Fresh-off-the-truck handpicked peaches are returning to Northern Kentucky this summer. Starting on Friday, May 31, customers can pick up their own 12 lb. crates of Kroger Sweet Georgia Peaches for $19.99. Kroger’s peach trucks will be stationed at six different Northern Kentucky locations throughout June, July and August. Boone County Florence: 7685 Mall Rd. June […]
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Walton City Council names Terri Courtney interim mayor
Walton City Council voted councilwoman Terri Courtney to serve as the city’s interim mayor Monday evening. The vote took place at a special meeting in which candidates for the position were allowed to make statements advocating for themselves for the vote. The candidates included three councilmembers—Courtney, Amy Long and Dan Martin—as well as former mayor […]
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Investigation into Walton mayor reveals repeated misuse of city funds
Walton released its final report of a months-long investigation into former Mayor Gabe Brown, and it reveals repeated misuse of city money and property. The report included seven key findings, according to special counsel Bryce Rhoades at a City Council meeting on Tuesday evening. The findings include misuse of a city-owned vehicle and gas card, […]
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Walton reveals investigation’s findings into former mayor
Walton City Council approved the findings of an investigation into the conduct of former Mayor Gabe Brown, which included seven key findings of misconduct.
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Walton City Council seeks interim mayor after resignation
Walton City Council is accepting letters of interest for the position of interim mayor following Mayor Gabe Brown’s resignation, with the deadline set for May 14.
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Walton mayor resigns again
Walton Mayor Gabe Brown submitted a letter of resignation to City Council on Tuesday, effective immediately, and the city has 30 days to appoint an interim mayor to serve the remainder of his term.
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City Council plans to bring charges, remove Walton mayor from office
Walton City Council is planning to remove Mayor Gabe Brown from office at its meeting next week, after an investigation into misuse of a city credit card.
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Former mayor proposes city administrator amid saga in Walton
Former Walton Mayor Mark Carnahan proposed the idea of hiring a full-time city administrator to the city council, which was backed by longtime Walton resident Mike Wood.