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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
Florence council advances M&P Logistics truck parking plan
Florence City Council advanced a plan to allow Mackenzie and Paige Logistics to park 42 commercial trucks on 1.7 acres along I-71/75 and named six residents to the city's first Transportation Improvement District board at its July 21 caucus, with formal votes pending at the next business meeting.
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Union commission approves rezoning for 135-unit Drees Homes development
The Union City Commission approved the rezoning for Drees Homes' 135-unit Union Acres townhome and condominium development at 9944 Old Union Road on Monday, July 20, clearing the final legislative step for one of Union's largest residential projects in recent years.
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