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Florence director Eric Hall retires after 27 years of service

Eric Hall, who oversees 74 employees and an approximately $30 million budget as Florence's public services director, will retire at the end of October after 27 years with the city.

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Local Government

President Donald Trump rallies at NKU Saturday ahead of Kentucky midterm races

President Trump will hold a midterm rally at NKU's Truist Arena in Highland Heights on Saturday, Oct. 17, with the Barr-Booker Senate race and the Gallrein-Strange 4th District contest on the line for Boone County voters.

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Donald Trump speaking at an immigration policy speech in Phoenix, Arizona.
Man in dark suit and burgundy tie speaking at a government podium with an American flag behind him.

Local Government

Boone County residents may qualify for Kentucky's $250M debt relief

Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order directing $2.5 million to erase an estimated $250 million in medical debt for more than 130,000 qualifying Kentuckians, including residents in Florence, Union, Burlington and Hebron, with no application required and notification letters arriving the week of Sept. 21.

Local Government

Florence council discusses water, sewer rules Sept. 15

The Florence City Council discusses updated drinking water rules, new sewer regulations and a revised fee schedule at its Sept. 15 caucus meeting, streamed live on YouTube.

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