What you need to know A Kentucky Republican is hoping to define grooming of a child in state law and criminalize it under a proposal she presented Thursday. Rep. Marianne Proctor, of Union, said the goal of her bill would be to define what a “groomer” is, as there is no state law that has a definition […]
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Boone County panel rejects zone change for 382-unit Union Landing project
What you need to know A key Boone County Planning Commission committee has recommended against a proposed zone change that would have allowed nearly 400 housing units just outside Union. On Wednesday, Sept. 17, the Boone County Planning Commission’s zone change committee voted to recommend denial of a zone change request that, if approved, would […]
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NKY developer seeks rezoning to build 382 housing units near Union
A Northern Kentucky-based developer wants to build 382 dwelling units outside of Union. To do so, the firm will need the backing of the Boone County Planning Commission. Crestview Hills-based developer Charter Commercial presented its concept development plan to the full Boone County Planning Commission during a public hearing on Sept. 3. Developers associated with […]
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McAlister’s Deli to open Union location
McAlister’s Deli, a fast-casual food chain, is opening the doors to a new store in Union at 9148 US Highway 42. The grand opening celebration will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 8, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. The first 100 guests in line will receive one free club sandwich each week […]
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Union breaks ground on new town square
What you need to know The City of Union broke ground on its new city square and park Tuesday morning. “This is more than a construction project,” said Union Mayor Larry Solomon. “It’s a realization of a long-time vision, a central gathering place, a true town center that reflects the heart and soul of the […]
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Union greenlights $20M bond package for Town Square project ahead of August groundbreaking
What you need to know With a groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for later in August, the Union City Commission is moving full steam ahead with its ambitious Union Town Square project. The square is a multi-million-dollar project that will transform an empty 22-acre lot between US-42 and Old Union Road into a walkable park for the […]
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Erlanger to consider city administrator appointment; Independence revisits leash laws
This week, in NKY government meetings, Erlanger plans to talk about appointing a city administrator, while Independence will discuss its leash laws. What you need to know Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in […]
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Residents worry about Frogtown Road project’s effect on homes
Some residents are concerned that a state road project in Union could – maybe literally – upend their homes. Dozens of people came out Wednesday night to an open house at the Scheben branch of the Boone County Library to learn about the project and leave feedback. The project focuses on KY-3060, or Frogtown Road, […]
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Union to give phones to commissioners after open records violation
Union voted Monday night to provide separate phones to elected officials in the wake of a recent opinion from the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office that the city had violated the Kentucky Open Records Act. This will allow the commissioners to centralize all communications related to city business, rather than mixing their official communications with personal […]
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Union denies zoning for wedding, event venue
A zoning change that would have enabled the construction of a large wedding and event center, dubbed the Allora, on the north side of Hathaway Road in Union was voted down in a split vote Monday night. Union City Commissioners John Mefford and Doug Bine voted in favor of the change, whereas City Commissioners George […]
