The Boone County Fiscal Court has awarded Danville, Kentucky-based Bluegrass Recreation a contract to build the county’s first disability-accessible playground at Boone Woods Park. “The Boone Woods playground was built in 1997,” Boone County Director of Parks David Whitehouse said. “It is showing its age, but we’ve got really good wear out of it for […]
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Douglas Clark is LINK nky's Boone County reporter
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Boone County Fiscal Court seeking new sexually oriented business ordinance
It’s been 16 years since Boone County adopted an ordinance relating to sexually-oriented businesses. They are now taking steps to address changes in practices in the industry that have occurred since that time. During Tuesday’s regular session, the panel received the first reading of an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 111 of the Boone County […]
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Boone County Fiscal Court resolution supports traffic safety initiative
During Tuesday’s Boone County Fiscal Court session, the body voted 4-0 in favor of a resolution supporting the traffic safety initiative known as Vision Zero. According to the Vision Zero Network, the collaborative campaign helps communities reach their goals of Vision Zero — eliminating all traffic fatalities and severe injuries — while increasing safe, healthy, equitable […]
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Boone County Water Rescue urges heightened safety measures
In the wake of anticipated heavy boat traffic this weekend, with several events occurring along the Cincinnati Riverfront, Boone County Water Rescue encourages boaters to heighten proactive safety measures. Authorities are urging boaters to check their vessel’s safety devices and ensure that all onboard occupants have a life jacket. Additionally, Boone County Water Rescue maintains […]
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Here’s how to avoid stress while traveling through CVG this holiday weekend
With Fourth of July weekend, Taylor Swift-mania, Reds and FC Cincinnati games, CVG is going to be packed this weekend. Amid the expectation of 350,000 travelers navigating through its facilities from Thursday through July 9, airport officials maintain preparation is key. “We’re looking at the numbers for Fourth of July travel,” CVG Senior Communications Manager Mindy Kershner […]
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NKY Development District seeks to expand caregiving online resource awareness
The Northern Kentucky Area Development District seeks to use billboards to expand community awareness of Trualta, its online caregiving resource. According to Trualta Care Network Inc., the company was founded in 2017 and has offices in St. Joseph, Missouri and Ottawa, Ontario. The firm indicated it develops and delivers healthcare training focused on senior care and aging-in-place. […]
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Study seeks to aid in uniting employers, potential employees
Dozens of organizations throughout Northern Kentucky work with employers to assist with identifying and training potential employees, and another tool will soon be available to bolster that effort. Northern Kentucky Area Development District Executive Director Tara Johnson-Noem said the GROW NKY Workforce Governance Study, recently completed by Northern Kentucky University, was commissioned to focus on the […]
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Boone County sand and gravel firm’s request to expand operation draws concern from residents
Residents voiced concern at a Boone County Planning Commission meeting Wednesday after a sand and gravel company requested a zoning change that would allow it to expand its existing operation. The commission conducted a public hearing regarding Northern Kentucky Aggregates, Inc.’s request for a Zoning Map Amendment from Rural Suburban to Industrial Three Surface Mining […]
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Florence police distributing Kia, Hyundai steering wheel locks
The Florence Police Department has received a grant for steering wheel locks to help residents protect themselves from the uptick of Kia and Hyundai vehicle thefts. “We heard about it from other departments that had already been in the program,” Florence Police Department Lt. Jeffrey Mallery said. “I believe Covington and Independence have had it. […]
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Boone County Paw Pals program helps foster lifelong volunteers
The summer 2023 edition of the Boone County Animal Care & Control Paw Pals program is underway — and organizers say impact of the teen volunteer effort generally extends beyond its conclusion. “We started the Paw Pals program probably close to 10 years ago,” Boone County Animal Care & Control Volunteer Manager Sloane Lee said. […]