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Boone bolsters voting machine privacy

Burlington, KY–The Boone County Fiscal Court has voted to purchase 121 privacy booths for the new optical scan E–scan voting machines. The Boone County Board of Elections requested the purchase in response to privacy concerns from voters in the May 18 primary election, which was the first time the new voting machines were used.

September 3, 2010 READ MORE

Farms still making it in Boone

Burlington, KY–Eve Vaske says she was born and raised on a farm so in Boone County that’s been all of her life. Vaske, owner of Vaske Produce in Walton, said the farm has fresh eggs, produce, tobacco, cattle, hogs, hay, straw and firewood. The farm was purchased in 1972.

September 3, 2010 READ MORE

End The Summer at Boone Parks

Burlington, KY–Just because summer is coming to an end doesn’t mean the fun has to end. Check out what Boone County Parks & Recreation Department has coming up. On Saturday, Sept. 11, join us at Union Pool for our Dog Days Pool Party. The party runs 2–5 p.m. All dogs and their owners are invited to take one last swim in Union Pool before it closes for the season. Don't forget to bring your towels.

August 30, 2010 READ MORE

Boone County E–Newsletter

August 30, 2010 READ MORE

Boone Considers Tax Break For New Jobs

Burlington, KY– The Boone County Fiscal Court is reviewing a tax incentive for Pemco World Air Services Inc. which is leasing what was a vacant facility at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in Hebron.

August 27, 2010 READ MORE

Linda Tally Smith Named Top Prosecutor

Burlington, KY– Commonwealth's Attorney Linda Tally Smith received the honor Thursday in Lexington alongside her former boss, Jim Crawford, commonwealth's attorney for Carroll, Grant and Owen counties.

August 27, 2010 READ MORE

New Sidewalks Greet Conner Students

Burlington, KY–School is back in session in Boone County and students at the Conner High/Middle School campus should have an easier time getting around this year. A plan to install more than 6,000 feet of sidewalks within a two-mile radius around the campus as part of the Safe Routes to Schools program is nearing completion.

August 24, 2010 READ MORE

Boone County E–Newsletter

August 20, 2010 READ MORE

Boone Hires Help For Homeless Study

Burlington, KY–Boone County has hired a consultant who will work on a study of homelessness. Kirk Kavanaugh, director of the county's human services department, said it received a $3,000 grant from Welcome House of Northern Kentucky to conduct an economic study to determine the cost of homelessness in the three Northern Kentucky counties in 2008–09 involving 37 chronically homeless individuals.

August 19, 2010 READ MORE

S. Airfield Road Project Moving Forward

Burlington, KY– It was a good week for the South Airfield Road project. On Tuesday Boone County Fiscal Court members agreed to designate funds to secure the last parcel of land needed for the project. On Thursday the Ohio Kentucky Indiana Regional Council of Governments allocated $3 million for the project, which will allow a Houston Road connector to be included in the project.

August 16, 2010 READ MORE

Boone County E–Newsletter

August 13, 2010 READ MORE

Boone Won’t Raise Property Taxes

Burlington, KY– The Boone County Fiscal Court has voted to accept a projected budget shortfall rather than raise its property tax rates. The vote keeps the county tax rate on real property at 10.2 cents per $100 of assessed value and motor vehicles at 15.6 percent, while personal property rates were lowered to 14.6 cents per $100 of assessed value.

August 12, 2010 READ MORE

Rural Treasure - The State of Boone County Agriculture

Florence, KY–The Boone County Farm Initiative will release results of a recent study to assess the current status of agriculture in Boone County. The study will be released during an open house on Wed., Sept. 1, 2010, at the Boone County Public Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Florence, beginning at 5:00 p.m., with a presentation at 7:00 p.m.

August 10, 2010 READ MORE

Boone County E–Newsletter

August 6, 2010 READ MORE

Boone Fair Now Under Way

Burlington, KY–The Boone County 4–H and Utopia Fair is under way. The fair, which is in its 78th year, takes place on the Boone County Fairgrounds at 5819 Idlewild Road in Burlington though Saturday. Boone County Judge–executive Gary Moore said the fair is a showcase event for the county.

August 3, 2010 READ MORE

Boone County E–Newsletter

July 30, 2010 READ MORE

Boone County withdraws from regional smoke free discussion

Burlington, KY–The Boone County Fiscal Court issued a statement today after considering the regional smoke free issue.

July 30, 2010 READ MORE

Boone County E–Newsletter

July 23, 2010 READ MORE

Boone Gives OK for Park Annexation

Burlington, KY–The Boone County Fiscal Court has agreed to allow the Union City Commission to annex Union Pool and adjacent park property into city limits. The action does not mean the county is transferring ownership or the responsibility to maintain the property to the city. It is located on Old Union Road.

July 23, 2010 READ MORE

Picnic Tickets Go On Sale On Aug. 2

Burlington, KY–Tickets will be available starting Aug. 2 for the 23rd annual Boone County Senior Citizens Picnic. Tickets will be sold 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Boone County Administration Building’s second floor judge–executive office. The sale is Aug. 2–31.

July 23, 2010 READ MORE

Summer Tradition: Boone Fair Ready Again

Burlington, KY–Boone County’s annual summer gathering of livestock contests, rides and treats is about to start. The Boone County 4–H & Utopia Fair begins Saturday, July 31, and runs Aug. 2–7 at the Boone County Fairgrounds on Idlewild Road in Burlington. This is the 78th year for the fair which began in 1932.

July 23, 2010 READ MORE

Arboretum Hosts Children’s Activities

Burlington, KY–The Boone County Arboretum has two events in August for children. Children ages 8–12 can learn how to build a birdhouse and what kind of bird will reside in it during a program 10–11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 13 at shelter No. 1. The event will take place rain or shine.

July 23, 2010 READ MORE

Boone County E–Newsletter

July 16, 2010 READ MORE

New Boone County Map Available

Burlington, KY–The Boone County Planning Commission has published a new official county map available for residents. The map has insets of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and Burlington. A street index is also included.

July 16, 2010 READ MORE

Judge–Execs: N.Ky. Ready for Growth

Burlington, KY–Northern Kentucky is ready to recover from the Great Recession, officials told a Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce crowd July 13. Campbell County Judge–executive Steve Pendery said Northern Kentucky is poised for growth across the area.

July 16, 2010 READ MORE

Officials: Kenton, Campbell Counties Have Votes to Pass Smoking Ban; Boone Doesn’t

Burlington, KY–Two of Northern Kentucky’s three counties have the votes to pass a ban on indoor smoking in public places, county officials said Tuesday. During their annual State of Northern Kentucky Address, Campbell Judge–executive Steve Pendery and Kenton Judge–executive Ralph Drees said three of the four members of their Fiscal Courts would vote in favor of the smoking ban.

July 16, 2010 READ MORE

It’s in the hole! And so is this one!

Burlington, KY– Burlington resident Adam Chaney and his 9–year–old son, Spencer, beat 17 million—to–1 odds on Saturday at Boone Links Golf Course in Florence when they knocked in back–to–back holes—in—one on Ridgeview No. 3.

July 12, 2010 READ MORE

Boone County E–Newsletter

July 9, 2010 READ MORE

Website Honors Boone’s Military Personnel

Burlington, KY– In honor of the continued service of American military personnel, Boone County has developed a website dedicated to past or present member of the armed services. The “Hometown Heroes” website recognizes men and women from Boone County who have served or are serving in the armed forces.

July 6, 2010 READ MORE

Emergency Director Leaves After 20 Years

Burlington, KY– One particular emergency in Boone County Dan Maher remembers involves Florence Mall being turned into a truck stop and housing a Rottweiler at a Boone County High School locker room. That was all during a winter storm in 1994. Maher took those memories and others with him as he retired after 20 years with Boone County’s emergency management department on June 30.

July 6, 2010 READ MORE

Boone County E–Newsletter

July 6, 2010 READ MORE

Boone Detective Succeeds in High-Profile Cases

Burlington, KY– Tracy Watson has encountered a lot of bad people in her career and helped put many of them behind bars. Watson works as a detective in the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, specializing in personal crimes and has been involved in investigating some of the region’s most high–profile criminals, including David Hopper, the infamous “blue–eyed rapist.”

July 6, 2010 READ MORE

Boone Transfers Water Program

Burlington, KY– The Boone County Fiscal Court on June 22 voted 3–0 to approve transferring its rural water program to the Boone County Water District but residents should not notice any changes. Judge–executive Gary Moore said the program is one the county began years ago. The Fiscal Court had entered into creating a rural water program so the county could more aggressively extend water to the outlying areas.

July 6, 2010 READ MORE

Boone County E–Newsletter

June 25, 2010 READ MORE

Boone Shelter Unveiling Adoption Van

Burlington, KY– The Boone County Animal Shelter will formally unveil its Mobile Adoption Van at the PetFest in Burlington Sunday. The van, which cost $124,755, was purchased with money generated through private fundraising efforts. The Boone County Fiscal Court formally approved the purchase of the adoption unit at its June 8 meeting.

June 23, 2010 READ MORE

Boone County Animal Shelter in Online Competition

Burlington, KY– The Boone County Animal Shelter is competing in an online voting competition for a $50,000 prize awarded by Purina and the Kroger Company. Voters are asked to register their email address and vote once per day for one of the 18 shelters in the competition. To vote online for the Boone County Animal Shelter, click here

June 23, 2010

PetFest Planned for Sunday

Burlington, KY– The eighth annual PetFest takes place Sunday at Boone Woods in Burlington. The event is sponsored by Friends of the Shelter/SPCA Kentucky. Carolyn Lalley of Friends of the Shelter said the group got the inspiration for the PetFest from a similar event that takes place in West Chester.

June 22, 2010 READ MORE

Road Plan Includes Major Boone Projects

Burlington, KY– The state’s 2010–2012 Biennial Highway Construction Plan includes some major construction projects for Boone County. A change in the funding designation for two projects county officials have identified as a high priority also helps ensure they should move from the drawing board to the construction phase quickly.

June 20, 2010 READ MORE

Boone County E–Newsletter

June 15, 2010 READ MORE

Ribbon Cut on Hebron Road Project

Hebron, KY– Gov. Steve Beshear was in Boone County again Thursday, his third visit to the Northern Kentucky county in less than a month. Beshear was in Hebron for a ceremony signaling the completion of a $31 million road project along the North Bend Road retail corridor. He then headed to Gateway Community and Technical College in Florence to tour the new Advanced Manufacturing Building on its campus and tout more than 400 new manufacturing jobs that are coming to the county.

June 10, 2010 READ MORE

Beshear Touts 404 New Northern Kentucky Jobs at Gateway Event

Florence, KY– Creation of 404 new jobs and more than $28 million in investments by seven manufacturing companies in Northern Kentucky were heralded Thursday by Gov. Steve Beshear and local officials as Gateway Community and Technical College formally opened its $26 million Center for Advanced Manufacturing.

June 10, 2010 READ MORE

TANK Opens North Bend Road Park and Ride in Hebron

Hebron, KY–The new North Bend Road Park and Ride in Hebron, KY is officially open for business –– and buses. The new park and ride is located across from Remke’s in Hebron, off of the roundabout at Cardinal Way and North Bend Road.

June 8, 2010 READ MORE

2010 Ohio River Sweep on June 19th

BOONE COUNTY, KY–The 2010 Ohio River Sweep will be Saturday, June 19 from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Volunteers are needed to aid in the cleanup of local riverbanks. Signup by calling Mary, Kelly or Rosie at 859-334-3629 or email at kchapman@boonecountyky.org.

June 8, 2010 READ MORE

Surplus Auction, June 5^th, 2010

BOONE COUNTY, KY–Boone County will auction surplus items at the Boone County Fairgrounds on June 5, 2010. Click here for more info and a partial list of surplus items.

May 26, 2010 READ MORE

Primary Election is Tuesday, May 18th

BOONE COUNTY, KY–The Primary Election is Tuesday May 18th. Polls are open from 6 a.m.–6 p.m. To check your voter registration and precinct location, click here for the Voter Information Center. A sample ballot is available this link. To view the County Clerk’s Voter Registration website, click here.

May 18, 2010

Boone Projects Surplus

BOONE COUNTY, KY–Boone County government should end fiscal year 2010 on June 30 with an expected surplus of $5.75 million to $6 million, according to a report by county officials. That would be an increase from $4.77 million on June 30, 2009. County Administrator Jeff Earlywine and County Treasurer Lisa Buerkley said in their third-quarter report that total lineitem spending across all departments in the general fund is projected to be below original budget appropriations by $1.25 million to $1.5 million at the end of fiscal year 2010.

May 14, 2010 READ MORE

Boone County E–Newsletter

May 10, 2010 READ MORE

Sections of Petersburg Road closed through Friday, May 14, 2010

From the KY Transportation Cabinet – KY 20 (Petersburg Road) between KY 212 (MP 19.7) and KY 8 (MP 20.7) – KY 20 will be closed to traffic through Friday, May 14, 2010. Traffic should use KY 212, I–275, KY 237, KY 2846, and KY 8 as an alternative route during this closure. Expect delays.

May 5, 2010 READ MORE

Dog License Expiration Extended to January 31st

BOONE COUNTY, KY–Since the inception of the Kentucky Dog Laws in the mid-1950s, dog owners in Boone County have renewed their dog’s license tag on or before June 30th of each year. That will change this year in Boone County. The expiration date of all current Boone County dog licenses is being extended to January 31st in an effort to balance the shelter’s workload.

May 3, 2010 READ MORE

Boone County E–Newsletter

April 30, 2010 READ MORE

Burlington Sidewalk Chalk Festival on Saturday, May 22nd

BOONE COUNTY, KY–The Historic Burlington Business Association is currently seeking artists who wish to participate in the Second Annual Sidewalk Chalk Festival. The festival will take place on Saturday, May 22nd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Boone County Administration Building (2950 Washington Street, Burlington, KY). There will be cash prizes and awards for winning artists as well as family friendly events and live music through the day. Judging will be at 3 p.m. Interested artists should contact Linda Whittenburg at 859-586-8021 or linda@cabinarts.com

April 26, 2010 Click here for the registration form

Boone County E–Newsletter

April 19, 2010 READ MORE

2010 Primary Election Ballot

BOONE COUNTY, KY–The ballot for the 2010 Primary Election being held on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 is now available. Click on the link below to view the ballot. Any questions should be directed to the Boone County Clerk’s Office Voter Registration Department (859) 334-2130. The last day to register to vote for this election is Monday April 19, 2010.

April 13, 2010 READ MORE

Household Waste Collection Event

BOONE COUNTY, KY–Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America (TEMA), Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Management and the Northern Kentucky Household Hazardous Waste Action Coalition are joining forces to help you properly dispose of unwanted items. Residents of Boone, Campbell and Kenton Counties can drop off select items on Saturday, April 24th from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the TEMA Campus in Erlanger, KY. Only certain items will be collected and some restrictions apply. Please call 859-334-3151 for more information or click below.

April 13, 2010 READ MORE

Fiscal Court Meetings Will Be Streaming Online

BOONE COUNTY, KY– Beginning on Tuesday April 20, 2010, Boone County Fiscal Court meetings will be streaming online. Videos of previous meetings are currently available via the video section of the webpage.

April 19, 2010 READ MORE

Boone County E–Newsletter

April 9, 2010 READ MORE

Spring Cleanup

BOONE COUNTY, KY–Spring Cleanup is taking place from April 26th to May 2nd offering free junk disposal at the Boone County Public Works Office and Union Pool. Items will be taken between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

April 9, 2010 READ MORE

Battery Recycling

BOONE COUNTY, KY–Boone County Solid Waste Department will begin accepting batteries on April 12th at four locations throughout the county. Batteries accepted include those from laptops, cell phones, cordless phones, digital cameras and other devices. The locations accepting batteries are in Walton, Union, Florence and Burlington.

April 8, 2010 READ MORE

Judge/Executive Gary Moore Encourages Boone County To Fill Out Census

BOONE COUNTY, KY–According to the latest update from the Boone County Planning Commission, 72% of residents across the county have responded to the Census form received at their home earlier this month. In 2000, the final response rate for the county was 74%. Judge/Executive Gary Moore encourages residents to fill out the 10 question form. Judge Moore said, “This information is critical for federal and state tax dollars to be returned to our community as well as for accurate representation in Washington and Frankfort.”

April 6, 2010 READ MORE

Boone County E–Newsletter

April 2, 2010 READ MORE

Great American Cleanup in Boone County

On Saturday, April 24, join your neighbors in celebrating the Great American Cleanup in Boone County! From 8:30 am to noon, volunteers will gather to clean riverbanks and trashed areas of litter and encourage community pride and environmental stewardship. The Great American Cleanup is nationally coordinated by Keep America Beautiful. Join us and the estimated 3 million people across the country as we clean, beautify, and improve our communities.

March 30, 2010 READ MORE

Boone County E–Newsletter

March 26, 2010 READ MORE

Boone Continues Fast Growth

Boone County’s population grew 2.2 percent from 2008 to 2009 despite troubles with the economy, including at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, according to freshly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Boone County grew by 2,577 people from July 1, 2008, to July 1, 2009, according to the federal agency. Boone’s population stepped up from 115,999 to 118,576, according to figures the bureau released this week.

March 25, 2010 READ MORE

Packaging Plant Opens In Hebron

Coating Excellence International, a Wisconsin–based maker of flexible packaging, has opened a manufacturing plant in a 120,000 square–foot building on Aviation Boulevard. It’s expected to employ more than 100 people over the next three years.

March 25, 2010 READ MORE

Boone County E–Newsletter

March 19, 2010 READ MORE

Scouts Post Signs As Census Reminders

Putting signs on the side of the road in the rain isn’t how most teenage boys would like to spend a Saturday morning, but these are Boy Scouts. Nine scouts and their leaders spread out across Boone County Saturday to post signs reminding residents to fill out their census forms which should arrive in the mail this week.

March 17, 2010 READ MORE

Giles Conrad Park Closed Due to High Water

Boone County Parks Department Director David Whitehouse announced today that Giles Conrad Park is closed due to high water. The park is located at 7500 River Road, Hebron, KY.

March 16, 2010 READ MORE

Boone County E–Newsletter

March 12, 2010 READ MORE

Work On New Boone Road Starts This Summer

Boone County plans to start construction on its new South Airfield Road this summer. The new four–lane divided highway would be along the southern border of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

March 11, 2010 READ MORE

Study Finds Boone Healthy

Boone County residents are making strides to be healthy but more work needs to be done, according to a national report. A report released last month ranked Boone County No. 1 in health outcomes (mortality and morbidity) in Kentucky.

March 8, 2010 READ MORE

Boone County E–Newsletter

March 5, 2010 READ MORE

Boone County Buying Forest Land

Boone County has agreed to buy 181.4 acres of forested land in western Boone County from a nonprofit group. The Boone County Fiscal Court on March 2 approved using a state grant to purchase two parcels called Dinsmore Woods and Boone Cliffs.

March 5, 2010 READ MORE

Boone County Leaving Cable Board

Boone County plans to be operating its own cable television franchise starting in the summer of 2011. The Boone County Fiscal Court on March 2 unanimously approved an ordinance that tells the Telecommunications Board of Northern Kentucky that it plans to leave the organization effective June 30, 2011.

March 3, 2010 READ MORE

History of Census: Step Back In Time

The U.S. Constitution empowers Congress to undertake a census to count every person living in the United States of America and to use that count to determine representation in Congress. The first census began more than a year after the inauguration of President George Washington and in the first meeting of Congress.

March 2, 2010 READ MORE

Boone County E–Newsletter

February 26, 2010 READ MORE

Boone Plans To Save On Debt

Burlington, KY–Boone County expects to save about $83,000 by refinancing some of its debt. The Boone County Fiscal Court on Feb. 16 unanimously approved refinancing bonds that paid for golf course improvements and a new firehouse for the Walton Fire Protection District. The county owns Boone Links and Lassing Pointe golf courses.

February 19, 2010 READ MORE

Boone Salt Supplies In Good Shape

Burlington, KY–Local governments in Boone County say they have enough salt to treat icy roads for the rest of the winter even though the area has been hammered with record snowfall this month. Boone County Engineer Greg Sketch said the county has used about 5,000 to 5,500 tons of salt, costing about $325,000. He said the county has plenty of it.

February 18, 2010 READ MORE

Boone Expects Balanced Budget

Burlington, KY–Boone County government should end the current fiscal year on June 30 with a balanced budget, despite the Great Recession and some revenue being down. "We are spending less and we couldn’t be doing it without all of our departments and the sacrifices they’re making," Judge–Executive Gary Moore said.

February 18, 2010 READ MORE

Boone Passes Bond Ordinance, Energy Contract

Burlington, KY– It was pretty much a foregone conclusion that the Boone County Fiscal Court was going to approve a bond ordinance Tuesday night. Judge–executive Gary Moore and County Commissioners Charlie Kenner and Terri Moore had already expressed support for the refinancing of existing bonds, and the issuance of new bonds for an energy program.

February 18, 2010 READ MORE

Boone, Warren Fare Well In Health Rankings

Boone County is Kentucky’s healthiest county, according to a new report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin's Population Health Institute.

February 18, 2010 READ MORE

Fiscal Court Passes Ordinance Enabling Bond Refinance

Burlington, KY–The Boone County Fiscal Court voted to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $3.5 million for the purpose of refinancing debt and funding the energy savings project. This legislation will enable the county to save approximately $120,000 in interest payments over the life of the bonds.

February 17, 2010 READ MORE

Boone County E–Newsletter

February 12, 2010 READ MORE

Boone County and Schwan’s Expand Frozen Meals for Seniors Program

Burlington, KY–In an effort to feed more homebound seniors, Boone County expanded the frozen meal program originally started in 2008.  At the February 2, 2010 Fiscal Court meeting, the court voted unanimously to expand this frozen meal program to serve 20 additional seniors.  “Seniors who were previously on a waiting list will now receive meals,” stated Judge/Executive Gary Moore.  Nearly 100 homebound seniors can be served by this partnership with the Schwan Food Company.

February 12, 2010 READ MORE

Boone County E–Newsletter

February 5, 2010 READ MORE

Boone Looks To Save On Energy

Burlington, KY–Boone County hopes to save some money on its energy bills. The Boone County Fiscal Court on Jan. 19 voted 3–1 to hire Louisville based Energy Systems Group who will do some improvements to some of the county’s facilities to make them more energy efficient.

February 2, 2010 READ MORE

Boone County E–Newsletter

January 29, 2010 READ MORE

Census Could Affect Boone Legislative Districts

Burlington, KY–In 2000, Boone County had the highest census response rate in Northern Kentucky, and with much at stake, plans are under way to ensure strong participation again this year. The 74 percent response rate in the county in 2000 easily surpassed both the state and national averages of 66 and 67 percent, respectively.

January 25, 2010 READ MORE

Boone Sewage Tunnel Ahead of Schedule

Burlington, KY–Deep below the snow–covered fields near Botts Lane, a 65–ton Celtic Tiger is clawing a 12–foot–wide path through the shale and limestone, 16 hours a day, five days a week. This is not your average groundhog burrowing a tunnel: The boring machine nicknamed the Celtic Tiger is 193 feet long, working more than 130 feet below the surface, and is on a gradual six–mile eastward journey that will take it to near Camp Ernst Lake County Park by this time next year.

January 22, 2010 READ MORE

Boone County E–Newsletter

January 15, 2010 READ MORE

Christmas Treerecycling 2010

Burlington, KY–On January 6, 2010 the Boone County Public Works Department and the City of Florence Public Service crews ran their snow routes and picked up Christmas trees from residents that were put out at the curb. On January 9, 2010 Boone County Public Work crews mulched all the trees from the following drop off sites: the Farmer’s Market on KY 18, the Old Florence City building...

January 11, 2010 READ MORE

Boone County E–Newsletter

January 8, 2010 READ MORE

2010 Census: Here Are The Questions

From NKY.com–The U.S. Census Bureau touts a new, 10–question form that officials say should take the average household 10 minutes to complete. But the 10 questions are just for the first person, with seven more questions for each additional person. Up to 12 people can be included on one form. The instructions require respondents to count all people, including babies, who live and sleep in the household most of the time.

January 4, 2010 READ MORE

Northern Kentucky Counties' Cooperation Can Teach Us A Lot

Like a lot of people in Lexington, I’ve never spent much time in Northern Kentucky. It has always been a place I see from the car windows while driving up Interstate 75 to Cincinnati. But when Kentucky leaders talk about success in economic development, Northern Kentucky is always one of the first places they mention.

December 28, 2009 READ MORE

Jobless Rate Steady in 2 of 3 NKY Counties

BURLINGTON, KY–Unemployment dropped in Boone County in November, while it stayed steady in Campbell and Kenton counties, according to new data Wednesday from the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. The jobless rate in Boone County was 9.4 percent, down from 9.6 percent in October but up from 5.9 percent in November 2008.

December 22, 2009 READ MORE

Campaign to Urge Residents to Fill Out 2010 Census Form

BURLINGTON, KY–Starting in January, Boone County residents will see a public relations campaign aimed at getting them to complete their 2010 census form. Kevin Costello, executive director of the Boone County Planning Commission, said the pieces will start in January but will really focus in February and early March. He said the forms will come out approximately March 15.

December 22, 2009 READ MORE

Manufacturer opening Boone plant

BURLINGTON, KY–A deal to bring a new manufacturing facility to Boone County is practically in the bag. Coating Excellence International, a Wisconsin-based flexible packaging company, plans to open a facility on Aviation Boulevard in Hebron early next year. The company will manufacture bag liners for pet food at the plant.

December 18, 2009 READ MORE

Judge/Executive Gary Moore orders flags to half–staff in honor of Air Force Reservist Tony Campbell

BURLINGTON, KY– Judge/Executive Gary Moore has directed that flags at all county office buildings be lowered to half–staff in honor of Air Force Reservist and Boone County High School graduate, Tony Campbell who was killed while serving in Afghanistan.

December 16, 2009 READ MORE

Emergency Road Aid Awarded To Boone County

BURLINGTON, KY– According to an announcement today, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will award $88,700 in County Road Aid emergency funds to reimburse the Boone County Fiscal Court for a slide repair on Second Creek Road and Woolper Road.

December 15, 2009 READ MORE

Boone County E–Newsletter

December 10, 2009 READ MORE

Boone County Prepared For Snow

BURLINGTON, KY–The Boone County Public works Department says, "let it snow."

Well, not really, but county officials say that when the white stuff does start falling, its road crews are prepared. A new salt dome and the addition of two more tandem dump trucks have county officials confident they can keep traffic moving along the more than 400 miles of roads for which it is responsible.

December 10, 2009 READ MORE

Animal Shelter Hosts Open House

BURLINGTON, KY–The Boone County Animal Shelter is hosting an adoption event and open house called "Home for the Holidays" noon to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, at the shelter, 5643 Idlewild Road, Burlington. The shelter is located next to the Boone County Fairgrounds.

December 10, 2009 READ MORE

Christmas Treecycling

BURLINGTON, KY–Boone County and the City of Florence are offering two programs to recycle Christmas trees. Christmas Tree Pick–Up: The County’s Public Works Department and the City’s Public Services Department will run their snow routes to pick up trees curbside from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6, 2010. Residents should have their tree out on the curb no later than 8:00 a.m. The trees will be taken to a collection point and ground into mulch.

December 10, 2009 READ MORE

New guidelines to save Boone money on road

BURLINGTON, KY–Additional guidelines mandated by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will allow Boone County to save money by spending money on the South Airfield Road project.

The road, which was projected to cost $19.4 million, is now expected to come in at $16.6 million.

December 3, 2009 READ MORE

Boone County Awarded Outstanding Parks Department in Kentucky

BURLINGTON, KY–Boone County Parks and Recreation Department has reason to celebrate. They were honored as the Outstanding Department for 2009 at the Kentucky Recreation and Park Society conference in Louisville. Director David Whitehouse accepted the award on behalf of the county. This award is given to only one department in the state of Kentucky.

November 20, 2009 READ MORE

Calling on Kids to Help Quit the Littering

BURLINGTON, KY–Sometimes the best ideas come from the youngest minds and that is why we’re asking the kids of Boone County to think about the mess and consequences that litter creates for our communities and help us do something about it.

October 30, 2009 READ MORE

Boone County Barn Quilt Trail

BURLINGTON, KY–The Boone County Barn Quilt Trail began in 2006 and is sponsored by the Florence Woman’s Club as part of their community service project. This trail has grown to over 40 painted quilt blocks mounted to barns scattered across the county. You are encouraged to view these quilt blocks, but please be careful when parking and avoid going on to private property. Click here for a map of the quilt block locations. For more information, please call Joyce Foley of the Florence Woman’s Club at 859-525-2451.

October 7, 2009

Dog Walk Event to benefit Boone County Mobile Adoption Unit

BURLINGTON, KY–There will be a Dog Walk Event to benefit the Boone County Mobile Adoption Unit on October 24, 2009 at 11 a.m. in the Boone County Dog Walk. Prizes will be awarded and a dog Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest will take place.

September 30, 2009 READ MORE

RETHINK MERCURY, COMPUTERS & TVs

Safely and environmentally dispose of mercury, computers and televisions on October 3, 2009, from 8:00 a.m. to noon (rain or shine) at Sanitation District No. 1 (1045 Eaton Drive, Fort Wright). Televisions and computers harbor materials that might be harmful to our environment if improperly disposed and mercury is an extremely poisonous element so take this opportunity to get rid of this household hazardous waste.

September 25, 2009 READ MORE

Free Junk Disposal Across Boone County

BURLINGTON, KY–From October 19 through October 25 between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Boone County Public Works is offering FREE disposal of junk, garbage, and bagged litter! We have a limit of 4 tires per resident.

September 24, 2009 READ MORE

BOONE COUNTY TRICK OR TREAT

BURLINGTON, KY–Boone County has established that the Trick or Treating times for this year will be on Saturday, October 31st, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Residents interested in participating are asked to turn on their porch light.

September 18, 2009 READ MORE

Public Notice – Community Development Block Grant

BURLINGTON, KY–To all interested citizens of Boone County, Kentucky.
The Kentucky Department for Local Government is accepting application material under the 2009 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The Boone County Fiscal Court intends to apply for assistance in construction of a new public water system to serve a portion of Petersburg Road and the Town of Petersburg.

September 3, 2009 READ MORE

Boone Payroll Tax Cap Dips

BURLINGTON, KY–The recession will affect the amount of payroll taxes Boone County can collect from certain workers. That will mean less money for county government but a little more for those who earn enough income to meet the payroll tax’s cap.

September 1, 2009 READ MORE

Boone Tunnel’s Under Way

BURLINGTON, KY–Sanitation District No. 1 of Northern Kentucky broke ground this week on a tunnel that will carry sewage across western Boone County to a new treatment plant on the banks of the Ohio River. “It’s kind of mind–boggling, a project of that scope happening right here in our backyard,” said board Chairman Bob Elliston. “We’re proud to be associated with such world–class technology and its utilization here.”

August 27, 2009 READ MORE

Boone OKs Tax Breaks For New Business

BURLINGTON, KY–The Boone County Fiscal Court on Aug. 25 approved tax incentives for ACS Commercial Solutions Inc. The company would be located at 1670 Dolwick Drive, Erlanger. It would have approximately 81 new full–time employees with 20 of those being Kentucky residents.

August 27, 2009 READ MORE

Health Department to Hold Swine Flu (H1N1) Presentations

BURLINGTON, KY–In an effort to educate members of the community about the emerging swine flu (H1N1) virus, the Northern Kentucky Health Department has planned presentations at local libraries. The presentations are open to the general public on a first come, first served basis as space permits.

August 20, 2009 READ MORE

Church Garden Feeds Many

PETERSBURG, KY–Peppers, beans, corn, potatoes and prayers were planted on a plot of land in rural Boone County this spring. This summer, a church tended it, and a community harvested it. All part of Petersburg Christian Church’s community garden outreach.

August 14, 2009 READ MORE

Boone Projects Get Federal Boost

BURLINGTON, KY–Three long–awaited Boone County projects have received $1.25 million in federal funds. The funding is among $51.9 million awarded statewide for projects such as streetscapes, traffic improvements, and walking and biking paths. Local projects include $725,000 for a second left turn lane from eastbound U.S. 42 to Mall Road in Florence.

August 14, 2009 READ MORE

County to receive $529,000 in community funding

BURLINGTON, KY–Boone County Judge/Executive Gary W. Moore announced today money for sidewalk projects in Burlington. This funding is from the Transportation Enhancement and Safe Routes to Schools federal programs.

August 13, 2009 READ MORE

‘Glimmers of hope’ in Boone County

BURLINGTON, KY–Boone County’s economy is showing signs of a potential recovery, officials told business and community leaders Tuesday. Boone County Planning Commission Executive Director Kevin Costello said there are “some glimmers of hope” on the horizon.

August 12, 2009 READ MORE

Fiscal Court approves 2010 tax rates

BURLINGTON, KY–At Tuesday’s Fiscal Court Meeting, Boone County Judge/Executive Gary W. Moore advocated for a tax rate the same as the previous year. After the meeting, Judge Moore said, “Our administration’s tax policy is to keep taxes low. Tonight the Fiscal Court took a strong step toward helping families and businesses in our community by not raising the tax rate.”

August 12, 2009 READ MORE

Boone County ends fiscal year with surplus

BURLINGTON, KY–Despite dire budget predictions last fall, Boone County ended the fiscal year well in the black. "To do that in this economy is truly a tribute to the administration and to the staff," Judge-executive Gary Moore said. General fund revenue fell $1.28 million short of projections, but the county slashed operating expenditures by $2.05 million, according to a year-end financial report.

July 23, 2009 READ MORE

Boone County Fiscal Court votes to hire McConnell aide

BOONE COUNTY, KY–Boone County Fiscal Court voted at its June 23, 2009 meeting to hire Senator Mitch McConnell's Northern Kentucky field representative Adam Howard as the county's Government and Community Relations Director.

June 24, 2009 READ MORE

Duke Energy Foundation Donates Trees for Burlington Urban Forestry Project

BOONE COUNTY, KY–Duke Energy Foundation, the charitable arm of Duke Energy, Inc., has donated $2,500 to continue the urban forestry project in historic Burlington. Duke employees converged on Burlington on Thursday, May 28th to plant 20 trees in a public parking area. The trees were chosen by Arboretum Director Kris Stone to best adapt to the harsh urban environment.

May 28, 2009 READ MORE

2009 Ohio River Sweep in Boone County

BOONE COUNTY, KY–The 2009 Ohio River Sweep will be Saturday, June 20 from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Volunteers are needed to aid in the cleanup of local riverbanks.

May 27, 2009 READ MORE

Gary W. Moore, Judge/Executive of Boone County, proclaims Monday, May 25th to be dedicated as Gunnery Sergeant Charles “Brandon” Bailey Day

May 27, 2009 READ MORE

Burlington celebrates first annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival

BOONE COUNTY, KY–The first annual Burlington Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival took place last Saturday in downtown Burlington.  The Boone County Fiscal Court and Historic Burlington Business Association (HBBA) co–sponsored the event with Mike Crane Insurance/Kentucky Farm Bureau as the presenting sponsor.  The event featured artists from the professional and high school divisions competing for cash prizes and scholarships.

May 14, 2009 READ MORE

A new entrance sign for Burlington has been donated to the Community

BOONE COUNTY, KY–Through the generosity of a local Burlington Business, The Tousey House Tavern, the newly formed Historic Burlington Business Association (HBBA) has been able to construct and install a new entrance sign into historic Burlington.

May 7, 2009 READ MORE

BOONE COUNTY YOUTH CABINET

BOONE COUNTY, KY–The Boone County Fiscal Court and is partnering with the RC Durr YMCA to continue and expand the Boone County Youth Cabinet (BCYC). The program, established by the Boone County Fiscal Court seven years ago, helps students develop in the areas of leadership

April 24, 2009 READ MORE

BOONE COUNTY, KY–The property known as Big Bone Marina has new operators as of April 1st. Boone’s Landing, LLC is now being operated by Janis and Chris Soper of Ryle Road. Plans are underway now for the upcoming boating season.

April 23, 2009 READ MORE

Save Green Go Green with Help from Boone County Solid Waste

BOONE COUNTY, KY–This Earth Day, Boone County Solid Waste wants to help you conserve environmental resources while conserving dollars.

April 21, 2009 READ MORE

Eco–Topic Essay Contest Winners!

BOONE COUNTY, KY–The Eco–Topic Essay Contest is Boone County Solid Waste’s environmental writing scholarship and we are ecstatic to announce this year’s very talented winners!

April 21, 2009 READ MORE

COUNTY SEEKS TO CREATE A DIALOGUE WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS

BOONE COUNTY, KY–Recently Judge Moore and several county staff members had the opportunity to meet with residents from the Hanover Park and Links (Oakbrook) Home Owners Associations. During the visits county representatives fielded questions from the residents and informed them about several projects, events, and initiatives planned for the future.

February 23, 2009 READ MORE

Great American Cleanup in Boone County

BOONE COUNTY, KY– On Saturday, April 25, join your neighbors in celebrating the Great American Cleanup in Boone County! From 8:30 am to noon, volunteers will gather to clean riverbanks and trashed areas of litter and encourage community pride and environmental stewardship.

April 6, 2009 READ MORE

Spring Cleanup – FREE Junk Disposal!

BOONE COUNTY, KY– It’s the time of year for some spring–cleaning and Boone County, the City of Florence, and the City of Walton want to help out!

March 23, 2009 READ MORE

Judge Executive Gary Moore and Appeals Court Judge Joy Moore Co-Chair Child Abuse Prevention Month

BOONE COUNTY, KY– Boone County Judge Executive Gary Moore and his wife Appeals Court Judge Joy Moore will co–chair Family Nurturing Center’s campaign for April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Northern Kentucky.

March 20, 2009 READ MORE

Boone County partnering with the Historic Burlington Business Association to Host First Annual Burlington Chalk Art Festival

BOONE COUNTY, KY– Boone County in partnership with the Historic Burlington Business Association, and presented by Kentucky Farm Bureau, Mike Crane Insurance, is hosting the first annual Burlington Chalk Art Sidewalk Festival.

March 12, 2009 READ MORE

BOONE COUNTY PARTNERS WITH THE BRIGHTON CENTER AND U.S. BANK TO HELP THOSE EXPERIENCING ECONOMIC HARDSHIP

BOONE COUNTY, KY– Boone County has been severely impacted by the country’s recession and is in need of foreclosure assistance as identified by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program based on several HUD risk factors. One factor, the 2008 foreclosure rate, indicated a 34% increase in the number of Boone County foreclosures since 2007.

January 21, 2009 READ MORE

County Expects To See Savings On Mowing Contracts

BOONE COUNTY, KY– At the March 17th meeting of the Boone County Fiscal Court a resolution was unanimously approved awarding the bids for contract mowing for the County Parks Department. The bids were awarded to A&A Lawncare, Lovett Lawncare, Cupps Mowing, and Jackson Lawn Care.

March 25, 2009 READ MORE

TAX-AIDE TAX COUNSELING PARTNERS WITH IRS AND AARP TO PROVIDE FREE TAX COUNSELING FOR BOONE COUNTY RESIDENTS

BOONE COUNTY, KY–Again this year the AARP TaxAide volunteer association will be providing free income tax counseling and preparation for elderly persons and/or lower to middle income taxpayers. This service is not limited to senior citizens. This service is being offered at seven sites in the Northern Kentucky area.

March 4, 2009 READ MORE

NORTHERN KENTUCKY ANIMAL SHELTERS MAKE PLEA THIS EASTER

BOONE COUNTY, KY– Easter brings to mind brightly colored eggs, baskets full of candy, and large chocolate bunnies. Traditions associated with the Easter season are enjoyable for children and adults alike.

April 8, 2009 READ MORE

Recycling, Writing, Rewards: Environmental Essay Contest

BOONE COUNTY, KY–Boone County Solid Waste is happy to announce its return to environmental writing scholarship! The Eco-Topic Essay Contest offers students a chance to explore environmental issues, use critical thinking and creativity, and earn very cool prizes.

February 25, 2009 READ MORE

COUNTY SEEKS GRANT FOR NEW VOTING MACHINES

BOONE COUNTY, KY–The Fiscal Court decided Feb. 17 to apply for a grant to obtain 63 new eScan machines, a form of voting machine that has a paper ballot backup – something Secretary of State Trey Grayson has encouraged counties to consider when they adopt voting system.

February 20, 2009 READ MORE

Andrews Electronics to Locate in Northern Kentucky

BOONE COUNTY, KY–Andrews Electronics, a division of MTI–Andrews headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, is pleased to announce that it will establish operations in a Boone County facility. Andrews Electronics is one of North America’s largest consumer electronic parts distribution and reverse logistics companies, providing a variety of essential services to manage the lifecycle of their customers supply chains.

February 19, 2009 READ MORE

BOONE COUNTY URGES TV VIEWERS TO GEAR UP FOR THE CONVERSION TO ALL–DIGITAL TELEVISON

BOONE COUNTY, KY– Updated – The House of Representatives approved S. 352, the DTV Delay Act, which will postpone the transition to digital television until June 12, 2009. This delay will grant millions of households the chance to be prepared for the transition and retain access to an important information resource.

February 10, 2009 READ MORE

BOONE COUNTY PREPARES FOR WINTER WEATHER ON COUNTY ROADWAYS

BOONE COUNTY, KY– With the winter season upon us the Boone County Public Works Department is ready for a busy snow and ice removal season. “Our workers traditionally have done an excellent job in keeping roads clear for the public,” said Greg Sketch, County Engineer and Director of the Public Works Department.

January 29, 2009 READ MORE

Boone County Child Support Program a Top Performer in Second Half of 2008

Burlington, KY– The Kentucky Division of Child Support released its statistics for the second half of 2008 and the Boone County Child Support Program was a top performing programs in the state.

January 23, 2009 READ MORE

COUNTY LOOKING FOR WAYS TO SAVE ON ENERGY

BOONE COUNTY, KY– The Boone County Fiscal Court has selected Energy Systems Group to conduct a series of energy audits for all of its fiscal court buildings including the County golf courses. The Court approved the contract at its Tuesday, January 6th meeting.

January 12, 2009 READ MORE

BOONE COUNTY TO HOST WEATHER SPOTTING CLASS

BOONE COUNTY, KY– On Tuesday, February 24th, the Boone County Department of Emergency Management in conjunction with the National Weather Service is hosting a free training session that will teach people how to spot severe weather conditions.

January 5, 2009 READ MORE

The 2009 "Recycling Resource Guide" for Boone County

BOONE COUNTY, KY– The Boone County Public Works Department, Solid Waste Management Division, announced today that the 2009 edition of the "Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Resource Guide" is now available both in hard copy and on its recycling website.

December 10, 2008 READ MORE

JUDGE MOORE APPOINTED TO STATE BOARD BY GOVERNOR BESHEAR

BOONE COUNTY, KY–Gov. Steve Beshear appointed Boone County Judge/Executive Gary W. Moore to the Kentucky Transportation Center Advisory board. He will be representing the Kentucky County Judges’ Association. The appointment replaces N.E. Reed, whose term had expired. Judge Moore’s term will expire on August 10, 2010.

January 16, 2009 READ MORE

County offices to close for President’s Day

BOONE COUNTY, KY–In observance of President’s Day, the Boone County Administrative offices will close on Monday, February 16th. However, the Boone County PVA’s Office will remain open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All County offices will resume normal scheduled hours on Tuesday, February 17th.

February 13, 2009

BOONE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER TO HAVE NEW OPERATING HOURS

BOONE COUNTY, KY– When the Boone County Animal Shelter opens for the New Year on January 5th they will have new extended operating hours.

December 19, 2008 READ MORE

CHRISTMAS TREECYCLING

BOONE COUNTY, KY– Boone, Kenton and Campbell Counties all offer programs that recycle Christmas trees. The Public Works Departments of each county mulches the trees and then uses the mulch on public projects.

December 15, 2008 READ MORE

KENTUCKY NATIONAL GUARD TO EXPAND IN BOONE COUNTY

BOONE COUNTY, KY– The Kentucky National Guard announced their plans to build a $20 million, 80,000 square-foot National Guard Readiness Center on a 34.7 acre site to be located on Conrad Lane and Bullitsville Road near the County’s Sheriff Department.

December 9, 2008 READ MORE

County offices to close for New Year’s holidays

In observance of the New Year’s holidays, the Boone County Administrative offices will close on Thursday, January 1st and remain closed on Friday January 2nd. All County offices will resume normal scheduled hours on Monday, January 5th.

December 31, 2008

Public to Get First Look at Future Soccer Complex

BOONE COUNTY, KY–After a year of planning, the Steering Committee for the proposed soccer complex at the former Valley Orchard Farm on River Road in Northern Boone County will hold an open house and presentation next Wednesday, December 17th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Claxon Room at the Boone County Cooperative Extension Offices at the corner of KY 18 and KY 237 in Boone County.

December 12, 2008 READ MORE

Boone County Seeks Citizens to Serve on Boards and Committees

BOONE COUNTY, KY–Boone County periodically recruits citizens interested in volunteering to serve on various Boards and Commissions. Over the next several months, numerous opportunities exist for citizens to get involved in the community by volunteering to serve on boards such as the Planning Commission, Boone–Florence Water Board...

October 6, 2008 READ MORE

BOONE COUNTY CALENDARS ON SALE

BOONE COUNTY, KY– The 2009 Boone County Calendars are now available and on sale for $ 5 at the Boone County Administration Building located in downtown Burlington at 2950 Washington Street.

October 16, 2008 READ MORE

COUNTY’S ASSISTED HOUSING DEPARTMENT GOES ON–LINE

BOONE COUNTY, KY– The Boone County Assisted Housing Department earlier this month announced residents in need will now be able to apply for assistance on–line.

November 19, 2008 READ MORE

Boone County Election Results

BOONE COUNTY, KY – Click the following link to view Boone County results from the November 4th election.

November 4, 2008 RESULTS

FREE MERCURY AND COMPUTER DISPOSAL EVENT

There is a Free Mercury, Computer and TV Recycling Event on Nov. 15, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sanitation District #1, 1045 Eaton Drive, Fort Wright.

October 31, 2008 READ MORE

BOONE COUNTY TRICK OR TREAT

BOONE COUNTY, KY–Boone County has established that the Trick or Treating times for this year will be on Friday, October 31st, from 6 p.m. to 8p.m. Residents interested in participating are asked to turn on their porch light.

October 1, 2008 READ MORE

BOONE COUNTY TO POST ELECTION RESULTS ON–LINE

BOONE COUNTY, KY– No more waiting for the morning newspaper or waiting through long news casts to see how local candidates’ and local issues faired in this year’s election. For the first time, election results from Boone County will be viewed online as vote tallies come in on November 4th.

October 28, 2008 READ MORE

County Surplus Auction

BOONE COUNTY, KY– Boone County will hold an auction for surplus items on Saturday, October 25, 2008 beginning at 9:00 am at the Boone County Fair Grounds.

October 15, 2008 READ MORE

Fall Cleanup – FREE Junk Disposal!

It’s the time of year for some Fall–cleaning and Boone County wants to help out!

Fall Clean-Up Drop Off Program: From October 20 through the 26, between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Boone County is sponsoring a Fall Clean–Up Drop Off Program. You may bring your bulk items...

October 7, 2008 READ MORE

BOONE COUNTY COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) TRAINING COURSE

BOONE COUNTY, KY–Intense hands on training designed to help citizens protect themselves, their family and their neighborhood in disaster situations. Learn preparedness for hazards that may impact our area and basic disaster response skills including: utility management, small fire suppression, medical assistance...

October 6, 2008 READ MORE

Volunteer at the Boone County Arboretum

October is Native Plants Month at the Boone County Arboretum! Come out on October 7 and October 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to clean up, dig and divide plants in our native plant garden.

September 26, 2008 READ MORE

NORTHERN KENTUCKY COUNTIES CONSIDER MULTIPLE DRAFTS OF SMOKING ORDINANCE

BOONE COUNTY, KY– Officials in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties are considering whether to propose a smoke free work place initiative to its respective fiscal courts.

September 2, 2008 READ MORE

PUBLIC INVITED TO HELP BUILD COUNTY ONLINE PHOTO GALLERY

BOONE COUNTY, KY –Boone County is now accepting photographic submissions of images from the County from residents that will be included on a photo gallery on the County’s Web site www.BooneCountyky.org.

July 16, 2008 READ MORE

Boone County Adjusts 2008 Property Tax Rate

BOONE COUNTY, KY– The Boone County Fiscal Court is reducing its recently established 2008 property tax rates due to KRS Statute 132.0225.

September 23, 2008 READ MORE

UPDATED: Boone County Extends Storm Damage Collection Times

BOONE COUNTY, KY– The Boone County Public Works collection sites will remain open daily until Friday, September 26th, from 8:00am to 4:00pm to accept storm damage tree and brush debris from the County residents.

September 23, 2008 READ MORE

BOONE COUNTY MAINTAINS STORMREADY RECOGNITION

BOONE COUNTY, KY–The National Weather Service Office in Wilmington, Ohio has renewed the StormReady recognition for Boone County including the Cities of Florence, Union and Walton.

September 11, 2008 READ MORE

September Events at the Boone County Arboretum

Come to the Boone County Arboretum, Shelter #2, to snag great annuals, perennials, or houseplants for your yard and garden. Fall is a great time to plant, so stop by and discover something new.

September 8, 2008 READ MORE

County foregoes full 4% tax rate for 9th time in 10 years

BOONE COUNTY, KY– Despite rising costs and budget challenges, the Boone County Fiscal Court set its property tax rate below the 4% growth rate permitted by law for the ninth time in ten years.

September 9, 2008 READ MORE

Boone County Courts closed Tuesday, September 16th

BOONE COUNTY, KY– Duke Energy has informed County Officials that the Boone County Justice Center will not have power restored on Tuesday, September 16th.

If you have business scheduled at the Boone County Courts this week, you should be advised to call ahead of time before scheduling your visit to Burlington.  You may call (859) 334-2100.

September 15, 2008

Storm Damage Response

BOONE COUNTY, KY–The Boone County Public Works Department is currently removing trees and storm damage from the public right–of–way area in response to the Sunday, September 14, 2008 wind storm.

September 15, 2008 READ MORE

COUNTY SEEKS TO RECOGNIZE LOCAL SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN

BOONE COUNTY, KY– If you have a son, daughter, relative or friend serving in the armed forces who is a Boone County resident and is not listed on our County’s Hometown Heroes page, please call Blair Schroeder at (859) 334-2282 or complete the online registration form.

August 27, 2008 READ MORE

HISTORIC BURLINGTON TO GET NEW SIGNS

BOONE COUNTY, KY– On Tuesday, August 26th at 12:00 Noon, the County will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony to inaugurate the new Information Kiosk, Wayfinding Signs, Historic Plaques, and new Street Signs in downtown Burlington.

August 19, 2008 READ MORE

BOONE COUNTY PREPARES FOR SENIOR CITIZEN’S PICNIC

BOONE COUNTY, KY– Preparations for the 21st Annual Boone County Senior Citizen’s Picnic are underway and this year’s picnic is sure to be a great one. This year’s event will be held at the Boone County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, September 10th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

July 29, 2008 READ MORE

HEMPFLING PROPERTY AMONG U.S. SOCCER FOUNDATIONS LIST OF GRANT RECIPIENTS

BOONE COUNTY, KY – Boone County’s vision for a first class soccer complex at Valley Orchards is drawing a great deal of attention from the national soccer community. Earlier this month the Hempfling property, site of proposed complex along Ky 8, was one of six recipients of a nationwide planning grant given by the U.S. Soccer Foundation and Clough Harbour Sports.

May 29, 2008 READ MORE

FAIRGOERS TAKE PART IN MOCK ELECTION AT COUNTY FAIR BOOTH

BOONE COUNTY, KY– The general election is still three months away, but at this year’s County Fair Booth gave everyone a chance to experience what it is like to vote.

August 14, 2008 READ MORE

PLAN TO ATTEND BOONE COUNTY 4th ANNUAL CELEBRATE AMERICA

BOONE COUNTY, KY– Come join Boone County as we Celebrate America on Saturday, Sept 6th at Boone Woods. This event is our way of honoring our veterans, military, and first responders for the sacrifices they have made and the services they provide. This is an evening of fun, snacks, music, and fireworks. This event starts at 6:00 p.m. and concludes with fireworks that will start at 9:10 pm.

August 28, 2008 READ MORE

U.S. PLAYING CARD SET TO RELOCATE TO BOONE COUNTY

BOONE COUNTY, KY –The United States Playing Card Company, the world's preeminent producer of playing cards including BEE®, BICYCLE®, AVIATOR® and HOYLE®, will be investing in excess of $30 million over the next two years to establish a new manufacturing, distribution and headquarters on a 570,000 square foot facility on a 40 acres campus in Boone County, Kentucky.

July 9, 2008 READ MORE

BOONE COUNTY SEEKS PHOTOS FOR 2009 CALENDAR

BOONE COUNTY, KY – Boone County is currently making plans for its 2009 calendar and needs your help. The County is asking residents who have pictures that capture the beauty, heritage, and nature of Boone County to submit them for consideration to be included in the upcoming calendar.

June 23, 2008 READ MORE

COUNTY CELEBRATES THE EXPANSION OF ITS NEW SENIOR CENTER

BOONE COUNTY, KY – Organizers and county leaders took part in a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, July 25th, at the R.C. Durr YMCA in Burlington.

July 25, 2008 READ MORE

FISCAL COURT MEETING NOTICE

BOONE COUNTY, KY– The Boone County Fiscal Court has rescheduled its regular Court meeting that was originally scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12th to Monday, August 11th, at 5:30 p.m.

August 5, 2008 READ MORE

COUNTY TO HOST AN INFORMATION BOOTH AT UPCOMING FAIR

BOONE COUNTY, KY– This year Boone County will provide an information booth at the Boone County 4-H & Utopia Fair. This year’s fair will be held on August 4-9th at the County Fairgrounds located along Idlewild Road in Burlington.

July 29, 2008 READ MORE

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE BOONE COUNTY ARBORETUM

BOONE COUNTY, KY –As your planning your summer events don’t forget to check out the Boone County Arboretum this summer.  The Arboretum offers countless events and opportunities for fun for all ages.  Check out what’s going on in the month of July.

July 7, 2008 READ MORE

Boone County’s River Sweep Enjoys Sweeping Success!

BOONE COUNTY, KY – Over 340 volunteers showed up to make a difference in Northern Kentucky and worked to remove 30,000 lbs. of garbage from the Ohio riverbanks.  This year Boone County had their most successful clean–up results ever.  Of course, this was because of the dedication of our volunteers and the generosity of our donors.  All of which made a remarkable difference that has not gone unnoticed throughout the community.

July 7, 2008 READ MORE

BOONE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER TO PARTNER WITH BROWN MACKIE COLLEGE

BOONE COUNTY, KY – The Boone County Fiscal Court approved at its meeting on June 24th an educational affiliation agreement with Brown Mackie College and the Boone County Animal shelter. This new partnership will allow students to gain hands–on experience at the County’s shelter located in Burlington.

June 25, 2008 READ MORE

BOONE COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AREA SET TO RECEIVE GRANT

BOONE COUNTY, KY – On June 5th Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear announced $1.5 million dollars in recycling and household hazardous waste grants funds. The Boone County Solid Waste Management Area was one of 34 areas to receive funding. Boone County is designated to receive $17,000 for household hazardous waste, mercury and television collection.

June 6, 2008 READ MORE

BOONE COUNTY SET TO RECEIVE $138,600 GRANT FROM THE KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION

BOONE COUNTY, KY – Boone County is set to receive a $138,600 grant from the Kentucky Housing Corporation. These funds will be disbursed through the Boone County Senior Home Repair Program.

May 21, 2008 READ MORE

2008 Ohio River Sweep in Boone County

BOONE COUNTY, KY – The 2008 Ohio River Sweep has been scheduled for Saturday, June 21st, from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Volunteers are needed to aid in the cleanup of local riverbanks.

May 21, 2008 READ MORE

BOONE COUNTY FISCAL COURT AND COUNTY FIRE CHIEFS’ ASSOCIATION TO HOST RIBBON CUTTING FOR FIRE TRAINING COMPLEX

BOONE COUNTY, KY – On Wednesday, May 21, the Boone County Fiscal Court and the Boone County Fire Chiefs’ Association will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Fire Training Complex. The Complex is located at 3025 Conrad Lane, across from the Boone County Jail. The ceremony will start at 7:00 p.m.

May 20, 2008 READ MORE

Arboretum Day: Family Garden Show on June 7

BOONE COUNTY, KY – The Boone County Arboretum in Union, KY will be celebrating the arrival of summer and the environment on June 7, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with an exhibitor’s tent featuring local nurseries, master gardeners, environmental agencies, and garden décor booths, guided tours of the arboretum throughout the day...

May 29, 2008 READ MORE

COUNTY WELCOMES KELLY ELEMENTARY’S STUDENT COUNCIL

BOONE COUNTY, KY – Today Boone County Judge/Executive Gary W. Moore welcomed members of the Kelly Elementary School Student Council to the Boone County Administration Building. During the visit Judge Moore explained to them the role of County government and fielded questions from the students about local issues.

May 7, 2008 READ MORE

BOONE COUNTY YOUTH CABINENT IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS

BOONE COUNTY, KY – The Boone County Youth Cabinet (BCYC) is currently seeking applicants for the 2008–2009 school year. BCYC is open to any student who is a Boone County resident and will be a junior in high school during the 08–09 school year.

May 1, 2008 READ MORE

Boone County Judge Executive Celebrates National Bike Month

BOONE COUNTY, KY – Boone County Judge Executive Gary W. Moore invites all bicyclists, and those interested in cycling, to find a reason to celebrate cycling during May – National Bike Month. Whether cycling for sport, as an easy way to commute to work, or as a way to enjoy the out–of–doors ... cyclists will be improving their health, saving money, and –– best of all –– riding together for fun!

May 1, 2008 READ MORE

BOONE COUNTY FISCAL COURT HOSTS PLANNING SYMPOSIUM

BOONE COUNTY, KY – On April 17th the Boone County Fiscal Court, along with partners at the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Northern Kentucky Independent Health District, Vision 2015, City of Florence, Union, Sanitation District #1, and the Boone County Water District presented a day-long event highlighting new development trends in our region including sustainable and walkable communities.

April 28, 2008 READ MORE

Judge Executive Gary Moore and Appeals Court Judge Joy Moore Co-Chair Child Abuse Prevention Month

BOONE COUNTY, KY – Boone County Judge Executive Gary Moore and his wife Appeals Court Judge Joy Moore will co-chair Family Nurturing Center’s campaign for April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Northern Kentucky. Working together with other community volunteers and the staff at Family Nurturing Center, the Moores are leading a community-wide effort…

April 21, 2008 READ MORE

Spring Cleanup – FREE Junk Disposal!

BOONE COUNTY, KY – It’s the time of year for some spring-cleaning and Boone County, the City of Florence, and the City of Walton want to help out!

April 16, 2008 READ MORE

BOONE COUNTY WEB–SITE TO OFFER RESIDENTS A NEW WAY OF REQUESTING INFORMATION

BOONE COUNTY, KY – Boone County has released a new web based program that will enable citizens to request information, submit request for services, or submit comments for review.

April 10, 2008 READ MORE

TRASH FOR CASH PROGRAM AIMED AT KEEPING COUNTY CLEAN

BOONE COUNTY, KY – Boone County will be highlighted on Channel 9 WCPO’s Living Green Program. This program is schedule to air in prime time on Wednesday, March 26th at 9 p.m. WCPO’s "Living Green" is a special program about companies and governments who offer special environmental programs.

March 25, 2008 READ MORE

PARK SHELTER RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE BOONE COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT

BOONE COUNTY, KY – Reservations for picnic shelters may be made by calling 859–334–2117, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Payment must be made by cash or check within seven (7) days of making the reservation. Shelter reservation fees are $25.00.

March 14, 2008 READ MORE

Great American Cleanup in Boone County

BOONE COUNTY, KY – Join the cities and communities of Boone County on Saturday, APRIL 26, 2008 from 8:30 am to noon in celebrating the Great American Cleanup!

April 16, 2008 READ MORE

Event Packed Weekend at The Arboretum!

Come to the Arboretum this Saturday, April 26, from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. to help celebrate trees and how important they are to our community. Take a guided tree walk, learn how to properly plant a tree, kid’s activities and more! Free!

April 25, 2008 READ MORE

COUNTY SURPLUS AUCTION

BOONE COUNTY, KY – Boone County will hold an auction for surplus items on Saturday, April 26, 2008 beginning at 9:00 am. Follow the "Read More" link below for more information and a partial list of items.

April 10, 2008 READ MORE

COUNTY LOOKS FOR FEEDBACK ON GREENWAYS PLAN

BOONE COUNTY, KY – The Boone County Planning Commission will host open meetings to discuss Greenways

March 18, 2008 READ MORE

BOONE COUNTY RECOGNIZED AS VOUCHER PROGRAM OF THE YEAR

BOONE COUNTY, KY– Human Services Assisted Housing Division is receives state recognition

March 7, 2008 READ MORE

County Passes Sexually Oriented Business Regulations

BOONE COUNTY, KY– The Boone County Fiscal Court unanimously approves Ordinance to limit Sexually Oriented Businesses in the County.

March 12, 2008 READ MORE

Boone County Prepares for Winter Weather on County Roadways

BOONE COUNTY, KY– With the winter season upon us the Boone County Public Works Department is ready for a busy snow and ice removal season. "Our workers traditionally have done an excellent job in keeping roads clear for the public," said Greg Sketch, County Engineer and Director of the Public Works Department.

March 7, 2008 READ MORE

BOONE COUNTY URGES TV VIEWERS TO GEAR UP FOR THE CONVERSION TO ALL-DIGITAL TELEVISON

Boone County, KY – February 17, 2009 has been set as the deadline for the digital transition by the U.S. Congress. After that date, most TV broadcasting will be digital.

February 5, 2008 READ MORE

BOONE COUNTY TO START DESIGN PHASE FOR NEW SOCCER COMPLEX

Boone County, KY – The Boone County Fiscal Court on January 22nd awarded a contract to Clough–Harbor Associates/Land Consultants for phase one engineering work to develop a soccer complex on Ky. 8 in northern Boone County.

January 31, 2008 READ MORE

R.C. DURR YMCA BREAKS GROUND ON NEW SENIOR CENTER

Boone County, KY – On Monday, January 28th, the R.C. Durr YMCA Branch in Burlington held a groundbreaking ceremony for their new expanded senior center.

February 5, 2008 READ MORE

BOONE COUNTY TO HOST WEATHER SPOTTING CLASS

Boone County, KY – On Wednesday, February 27th, the Boone County Department of Emergency Management in conjunction with the National Weather Service is hosting a free training session that will teach people how to spot severe weather conditions.

February 11, 2008 READ MORE

BOONE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO HOST ESSAY CONTEST

Boone County, KY – Boone County Public Works Department is holding an essay contest for students. Students are asked to write about recycling electronics.

February 4, 2008 READ MORE

Boone County Receives Grant To Combat Illegal Dump Sites

Boone County, KY – Recently Robert D. Vance, Secretary of the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet, announced that the Division of Waste Management has awarded Boone County a grant in the amount of $23,646.75. This money has been awarded for the cleanup of illegal dumps.

January 28, 2008 READ MORE

COMMONWEALTH’S ATTORNEY OFFICE RELOCATING

Boone County, KY January 8, 2008 – The Commonwealth’s Attorney office is moving closer to the Boone County Justice Center.

January 8, 2008 READ MORE

BOONE WOODS PARK TO GET ENVIRONMENTAL HELP

Boone County, KY – Boone County is partnering with the Northern Kentucky University Center for Applied Ecology for environmental repair work in Boone Woods Park in Burlington.

January 8, 2008 READ MORE

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE

Boone County, KY – The Boone County Fiscal Court and the Florence City Council will hold a Special Meeting that will start at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29, 2008, in the Community Room "B" of the Florence Government Center, 8100 Ewing Boulevard.

January 29, 2008 READ MORE

POINT–IN–TIME HOMELESS COUNT SCHEDULED FOR BOONE COUNTY

Boone County, KY December 21, 2007 –The Kentucky Housing Corporation, the state housing finance agency, is coordinating a point-in-time count of homeless persons in every county in the state. The count will take place in Boone County between the hours of 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., local time, on Thursday, January 24, 2008.

December 21, 2007 READ MORE

BOONE COUNTY HOLIDAY SERVICE PROJECT

Boone County, KY December 19, 2007K – This holiday season the Boone County employees identified a need with senior citizens within the community. County Employees prepared ninety–five (95) holiday baskets for seniors that receive hot meals through the "Meals on Wheels" program.

December 4, 2007 READ MORE

PROPOSED BOONE COUNTY CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD PROPOSAL

Boone County, KY – Last evening the Boone County Fiscal Court gave a first reading regarding a proposal for a Boone County Ordinance that would create a Code Enforcement Board.

December 5, 2007 READ MORE

Christmas Tree Recycling

Boone County and the City of Florence are offering two programs to recycle Christmas trees.

November 27, 2007 READ MORE

Boone County´s Solid Waste Department Receives Recognition at Statewide Workshop for their Educational Programs

Boone County has received an award in recognition for "Outstanding Achievement in Solid Waste Education" for 2006. The award was presented by the Recycling and Local Assistance Branch of the Division of Waste Management during the Statewide Solid Waste Workshop in Owensboro, on October 18, 2007.

November 28, 2007 READ MORE

Secretary of the Interior Kempthorne Announces Boone County to Receive Preserve America Grant

Washington, DC - Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne today announced the final round of Preserve America grants for 2007, and Boone County was selected as one of the twenty-nine grant recipients. In all there were 29 recipients of Preserve America grants; this final round of funding is set to provide $2.26 million for projects in 20 states representing all regions of the country.

October 2, 2007 READ MORE

2008 Boone County Calendars On Sale

Boone County, KY September 26, 2007 - The 2008 Boone County Calendars are now available and on sale at the Administration Building located in downtown Burlington at 2950 Washington Street.

September 26, 2007 READ MORE

Residents Offered Free Disposal of Mercury and Computers

Boone County, KY – As a part of the Division of Solid Waste’s program to Rethink Mercury & Computers Boone County residents are eligible for free disposal of Mercury and Computers.

November 13, 2007 READ MORE

Boone County Lift's Executive Order Prohibiting Open Burning

Boone County, KY October 24, 2007 - Recent rains have decreased the danger of wildfire, prompting Boone County Judge Executive Gary W. Moore to lift an emergency ban on outdoor burning.

October 24, 2007 READ MORE

Boone County Fiscal Court Invitation for Proposals

Boone County, KY - The Boone County Fiscal Court is currently seeking proposals from qualified architectural/engineering firms to prepare first phase design/engineering for proposed regional soccer facility to be located on County owned land in Boone County, Kentucky.

October 31, 2007 READ MORE

Boone County Jaycee Month Declared

Judge Executive of Boone County, Gary Moore, has declared October 2007 to be "Boone County Jaycee Month". This will coincide with National Jaycee Founders month being celebrated throughout the country.

October 22, 2007 READ MORE

Boone County Trick or Treat

Boone County, KY - Boone County has established that the Trick or Treating times for this year will be on Wednesday, October 31st, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

October 4, 2007 READ MORE

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

The Boone County Fiscal Court will be conducting a special joint meeting in conjunction with the Fiscal Courts of Kenton and Campbell County...

October 25, 2007 READ MORE

Boone County Special Order Prohibiting Open Burning

Boone County, KY September 24, 2007 - Boone County Judge Executive Gary W. Moore has issued an Executive Order prohibiting all open burning in the unincorporated areas of Boone County based upon advice from the Boone County Emergency Management Department and the Boone County Fire Chief's Association.

September 24, 2007 READ MORE

Boone County Ranks Second in State in Recent Health Study

Boone County, KY September 18, 2007 - Boone County recently was ranked as the second healthiest county in the state of Kentucky according to a recent assessment by the Kentucky Institute of Medicine.

September 18, 2007 READ MORE

Boone County's safe routes to school program to start on sidewalks around Conner Middle School

Boone County, KY September 18, 2007 - Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher announced earlier this month $243,000 in Safe Routes to School Funding for Boone County.

September 18, 2007 READ MORE

Governor Fletcher Promotes Safety in Visit to Boone County

Boone County, Kentucky, September 5, 2007 - Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher brought his message about highway safety to Boone County on Wednesday presenting nearly $600,000 in grants for sidewalks and law enforcement highway safety programs in Northern Kentucky.

September 5, 2007 READ MORE

Northern Kentucky Walktober

This October, the Health Department and its partners in Boone, Campbell, Grant and Kenton Counties are challenging Northern Kentucky residents to walk.

September 13, 2007 READ MORE

Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Grants Ceremony

Boone County, KY September 17, 2007 - Teresa J. Hill, secretary of the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet and Leah MacSwords, director of the Kentucky Division of Forestry (KDF), will present more than $52,000 in Urban and Community Forestry Assistance...

September 17, 2007 READ MORE

Ground Breaking Ceremony For Industrial Road

Boone County, Kentucky, August 24, 2007 - Today Boone County Judge Executive Gary W. Moore welcomed U.S. Senator Jim Bunning to the area for the ground breaking on the Industrial Road (KY1829) widening project.

August 27, 2007 READ MORE

HISTORIC BURLINGTON SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS: PHASE II CONSTRUCTION TO TAKE PLACE FALL 2007

August 22, 2007 READ MORE

Proposed Off Road Vehicle/All Terrain Vehicle Nuisance Ordinance

An ordinance amending chapter 93 of the Boone County Code of Ordinances to add regulations and penalties pertaining to the use of an all terrain vehicle, dirt bike, or motorcycle off road in a manner which constitutes a public nuisance.

August 22, 2007 READ MORE

Boone County Celebrating America

Boone County, Kentucky, August 30, 2007 - Come join Boone County as we Celebrate America on Saturday, Sept 8th, 2007 at Boone Woods.

August 30, 2007 READ MORE

Parking Restrictions Along Hart Drive

At the next regular scheduled meeting on August 21st, the Boone County Fiscal Court will be considering an ordinance to restrict parking during school hours on Hart Drive located in Hebron.

August 10, 2007 READ MORE

SBA DISASTER LOANS AVAILABLE IN KENTUCKY FOLLOWING SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE DISASTER DECLARATION

July 18, 2007 READ MORE

Changes coming to HWY18/Burlington Pike

July 18, 2007 READ MORE

Ground Breaking on New Fire Training Facility

In an innovative effort with the Fire Districts in Boone County, the Boone County Fiscal Court broke ground last evening on a new 3.5 million dollar Fire Training Center on Conrad Road within the Boone County Public Safety Complex.

June 22, 2007 READ MORE

Boone County Citizen Satisfaction Survey Results

The results of the Boone County Citizen Satisfaction survey are in. Click the link below to see the results.

May 9, 2007 See Survey Results