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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
KY-536 construction to complicate Ryle, Cooper school commutes
The KY-536 widening project on Bristow Road and Mount Zion Road in Union will create delays for Ryle and Cooper high school families when Boone County Schools open Wednesday, August 19, with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet warning drivers to allow extra time through the active construction zone.
Local Government
Boone County approves East Bend Road rezoning for low-density housing
The Boone County Fiscal Court voted 3-0 on July 28 to finalize a rezoning of 5 acres on East Bend Road for the Mynhier family and gave first reading to an ordinance adding two Rivers Pointe streets to the county's golf cart network.
Local Government
Boone County awards contract for new Ohio River rescue dock
Local Government
Union hosts July 27 open house on Town Plan Update
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