FLORENCE – Cincinnati City Manager Milton Dohoney believes the flurry of economic development in his city will benefit Northern Kentucky. The World Choir Games, The Banks project and the Horseshoe Casino have created a lot of buzz about Greater Cincinnati, Dohoney told the Florence Rotary Club on Monday, January 14. Cincinnati has been mentioned more than one billion times in…
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Deputy Quinn Gives Rotarians Boone County Sheriff’s Office Update
“A crime is committed in Boone County every 78 minutes,” said Josh Quinn of the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, during a recent presentation to the Florence Rotary Club. Deputy Quinn, a 16 year veteran law officer, shared several insights and offered tips for self-protection during the holiday season. Boone County has 130 Sheriff’s deputies to provide services for almost 120,000 residents. …
Read MoreFlorence Rotary Club Announces Boone County Teacher of the Year Awards
Would you like to thank a teacher who encouraged you during school? Would you like to recognize a teacher who impacted the education of your child? Would you like to publicly honor a teacher who inspires and motivates others? Here’s your opportunity! The Florence Rotary Club is currently seeking nominations for 2013 Boone County Teacher of the Year awards. …
Read MoreThe Historic Dinsmore Homestead
Imagine being a single woman in 1872, managing a 900 acre farm in rural Kentucky, while also being responsible for two orphaned nieces and all the workers on the farm. No wonder that Julia Stockton Dinsmore noted in her journal, “Lord, send me a fool who wants to pay a good price for this place!” Fortunately, Julia Dinsmore continued to…
Read MoreCommissioner Miller Gives 2012 Kentucky Tax Amnesty Report
Commissioner Thomas B. Miller was speaker at the Florence Rotary Club the week October 29th. Commissioner Miller made it clear that the clock is ticking if you qualify and are interested in applying for Tax Amnesty. Those who have outstanding tax liability for the Periods Ending after 12/31/01 but prior to 10/1/2011 are eligible to apply. The application period is October…
Read MoreWhitehouse Gives BC Parks Report to Florence Rotary
According to David Whitehouse, Director of Boone County Parks, most residents can name a few parks in the county, but have no idea of the variety of green space available. “We are blessed to have nineteen parks in Boone County,” said David, “they are the hidden jewels in our community. All residents can enjoy walking, hiking and biking, and just…
Read MoreTobergte Promotes Northern Kentucky Tri-ED
FLORENCE – The UpTech business incubator, airport connector road and available office space enhance the marketability of the region, according to the CEO of the Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (Tri-ED). “We are trying to build a world class economy in Northern Kentucky through expansion of existing businesses and creation and attraction of high quality primary businesses,” said Dan…
Read MoreLocal Students Establish New Rotary Club
An enthusiastic group of Northern Kentucky teens met September 18th at the Schebin branch of the Boone County Library for the inaugural meeting of the new Interact Club of Boone County. It is a community-based organization which provides leadership opportunities to all youth ages 12 – 18 who live in any of the communities in Northern Kentucky, not only Boone…
Read MoreRotary to commit $75 million to end polio
Funding announcement to come during special UN General Assembly session to rally support for global eradication of crippling childhood disease. EVANSTON, Ill. (Sept. 27, 2012) — Rotary International plans to contribute US $75 million over three years to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative as part of a worldwide effort to close a $945 million funding gap that threatens to derail…
Read MoreRotary Seeking Professionals for One Month Study in France
The Florence Rotary Club, part of Rotary District 6740, is seeking young professionals to form a team that will visit Grenoble, France from March 19 to April 16, 2013. Through Group Study Exchange, teams of young professionals from two different countries exchange visits. In previous years, exchanges have included France, South Korea, India, and the Philippines. For four weeks, the…
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