Think traffic volume and congestion problems are bad now? Based on projections researched by the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI), the region’s top transportation planning agency, our geographical area could encounter total gridlock during the morning rush hours starting in 2026 if we don’t replace the Brent Spence Bridge. Think about taking over an hour and a half to…
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Jerry Reiner of Foundation Builders International Introduces Project 5 2
The Florence Rotary Club was introduced to Project 5 2 by Jerry Reiner of Foundation Builders International. Reiner founded Project 5 2 in 2008 in West Chester, OH. Project 5 2 is a faith-based 501C3 distributor of food, clothing, furniture and supplies to the needy. The focus of the ministry initially was the tri-state area, but over the past two…
Read MoreEd Massey Calls for Unification on Educational Issues
FLORENCE – C. Ed Massey is trying to bring the collective weight of local Kentucky school boards and state school board associations across the country to bear on education legislation and funding. “How powerful we could be if we could bring the things we all believe in together before Congress,” he told members of the Florence Rotary Club on Monday,…
Read More2012 Citizen of the Year
Dennis McEvoy presents Stephanie Potter with a plaque commemorating her as the 2012 Citizen of the Year during a luncheon sponsored by the Florence Rotary Club.
Read MoreLocal Rotarians Inducted into Paul Harris Society
FLORENCE – Four local Rotary Club members were inducted into the Paul Harris Society during a Rotary District 6740 awards ceremony at Turfway Park on Thursday, March 29. The society, named after the founder of Rotary International, recognizes people who annually contribute $1,000 or more to the Annual Programs Fund, PolioPlus or other approved Rotary Foundation grant activities. Among the…
Read MoreRotary Presents Boone County Teacher of the Year
On March 26, the Florence Rotary Club recognized the 2012 Boone County Teachers of the Year at a luncheon in their honor. Each year, the Club asks the community to nominate outstanding educators in the public, private and parochial sectors. The applications are reviewed by a panel of judges, and awards are determined based on the nominee’s exemplary service in…
Read MoreCharity Night at the Tables this Saturday
FLORENCE – Turfway Park will turn the VIP tent for the Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes into a gambling casino on Saturday, March 17, for the 11th annual Charity Night at the Tables. No, the Kentucky General Assembly has not passed legislation legalizing casinos. It’s a mock casino and the gamblers will be betting with play money. Proceeds from the event…
Read MoreFour Northern KY Clubs Welcome Rotary District Govenor
The Florence Rotary Club joined the Covington, Campbell County and Kenton County clubs in welcoming John Adams of Somerset, KY, the Governor of Rotary District 6740, on August 9 at the Radisson Hotel in Covington. It is becoming a tradition for the four clubs to meet jointly when the Rotary Governor visits Northern Kentucky. John Adams is married to Christie Champlin…
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