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Local Government
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.
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.
Local Government
Boone County weighs allowing side-by-sides on public roads
Local Government
Boone County weighs e-bike rules after six kids hit by vehicles
Local Government
Packed hearing draws dozens against 340-unit apartment plan near Union-Florence border
Dozens of residents opposed Silverman & Company's 340-unit luxury apartment proposal at a packed Boone County Planning Commission hearing on Aug. 8, with Union's mayor confirming a unanimous city vote against the project ahead of an Aug. 19 subcommittee review.
Local Government
Union hires new public works director, promotes Kremer to city administrator over one commissioner's objection
The Union City Commission hired Kelly Preston as public works director and promoted Paul Kremer to city administrative officer at its July 6 meeting, while also renewing the Duke Energy franchise agreement at 3% over one commissioner's push to lower the rate.
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