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Florence police alert community to dangerous door-kicking prank trend among youth

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The Florence Police Department is alerting the community to a concerning trend among children and young adults that has recently come to their attention.In a press release, the department described behavior similar to the prank known as "ding dong ditch," but with a more alarming twist: individuals are reportedly kicking doors and causing property damage, specifically targeting homes in the middle of the night.Police are urging parents and guard…See the Story

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Plant Manager: Chemical Leak at Florence Manufacturing Plant; No Danger to Surrounding Area

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A chemical leak was reported at a manufacturing plant in Florence Wednesday morning, prompting a HAZMAT response.Diversey Solenis plant manager Matt Reed reported that on Tuesday night, during routine cleaning of the manufacturing process at the plant located on Foundation Drive in Florence, a chemical reaction led to the off-gassing of chlorine gas."At no time did that exceed the permissible exposure limits for safe handling of that material. L…See the Story

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FRONTIER LEAGUE: ValleyCats earn third consecutive series win

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FLORENCE, Ky. – The Tri-City ValleyCats (14-7) took the rubber game 8-3 over the Florence Y’alls (9-12) on Thursday at Thomas More Stadium. Dylan Broderick led off the game for Tri-City with a single off Eli Majick. Oscar Campos grounded out and Broderick moved to second. John McHenry singled in a run to give the ValleyCats a 1-0 lead. Tri-City added in the fifth. Josh Leslie doubled, stole third, and scored on a groundout from Josue Urdaneta to…See the Story

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FRONTIER LEAGUE: ValleyCats win sixth straight thanks to Manzano’s dominant outing

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FLORENCE, Ky. — The Tri-City ValleyCats (13-6) defeated the Florence Y’alls (8-11) 6-2 on Tuesday at Thomas More Stadium. Tri-City got on the board in the first. Amani Larry greeted Jonaiker Villalobos with a double. John McHenry reached on an error from Hank Zeisler, and Larry advanced to third. McHenry swiped second before Jake Reinisch drove in two with a double to give the ValleyCats a 2-0 lead. Reinisch singled in the fourth and moved to th…Florence, Kentucky · FlorenceSee the Story

Northern Kentucky Health Department announces quarterly public meeting

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The Northern Kentucky Health Department has announced a public meeting in accordance with Kentucky’s Open Meetings Act (KRS.61.805-61.850). The quarterly meeting is set for 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the NKY Health District Office located at 8001 Veterans Memorial Drive, Florence, KY 41042.The department serves over 400,000 residents across Boone, Campbell, Grant, and Kenton Counties. Its mission focuses on preventing disease, pro…Florence, Kentucky · FlorenceRead Article

Sold-out crowd to gather for 2025 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Awards today at Turfway - NKyTribune

Staff report A sold-out crowd will convene at Turfway Park Racing & Gaming at mid-day to honor the 2025 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky for the 41st year. Since 1984, more that 250 women have been recognized for their distinguished accomplishments and service to the community. Women are leading, innovating, and inspiring every day in their professions and their personal lives. The awards are now presented by the NKY Chamber Women’s Initia…Florence, Kentucky · FlorenceRead Article

City of Florence announces return of Movies in the Park with Inside Out 2 June 13 - NKyTribune

The City of Florence has announced the return of Movies in the Park in June. Community members are invited to two fun-filled evenings of outdoor entertainment. Grab your blankets, lawn chairs and favorite people and head to one of Florence’s beautiful park locations for a movie night under the stars. Movie lineup: • June 13: Inside Out 2 – Florence Nature Park, located at 7200 Nature Park Drive • June 20: Top Gun: Maverick – Skees Senior Center…Florence, Kentucky · FlorenceRead Article

Popular Tri-State park left neglected; residents rally to save it for local children

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The park, located near the Oak Brook community just outside Florence, has become a concern for residents due to its deteriorating condition.Florence, Kentucky · FlorenceRead Article

Otters put up 16 hits in series finale defeat | City-County Observer

FLORENCE, KY – The Evansville Otters (8-12) put up 16 hits but ultimately fell to the Florence Y’alls (8-10) 11-9 on Sunday afternoon in the series finale. Evansville was once again able to score in the first inning to open the game up. A one-out walk from Graham Brown began the rally. Evansville would load the bases in the inning but only score one run on a Keenan Taylor hit-by-pitch. In the bottom of the first frame, the Y’alls struck back. Th…Florence, Kentucky · FlorenceRead Article

Community Voices: What is a citizen academy and how can I get involved?

This Community Voices column on citizen academies is written by Darrin Wilson, an associate professor of public administration at Northern Kentucky University. In 2024, Gallup released its annual survey results on the public’s trust and confidence in government institutions. While local governments generally enjoy higher levels of trust compared to state and federal institutions, the results showed that nearly one-third of the public had “not ve…Florence, Kentucky · FlorenceRead Article

Otters win first road contest of 2025 | City-County Observer

FLORENCE, KY – The Evansville Otters (8-11) beat the Florence Y’alls (7-10) in an extra-inning thriller 9-8 on Saturday night in Florence. In the first inning, the Otters struck right away. A leadoff walk from Ty Crittenberger set the stage for three straight Evansville singles. Pavin Parks delivered with an RBI single to begin the scoring. JT Benson then hit a sacrifice fly a couple of hitters later. The third run came in on a wild pitch. HeadinFlorence, Kentucky · FlorenceRead Article

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