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Picture of the Day: Florence Government Center Fountain

Today's Picture of the Day is a young child enjoying a beautiful summer day at the fountain at the Florence Government Center on Ewing Boulevard in Florence. The Florence Government Center building is home to the office of the Mayor of Florence, Diane Whalen, the Florence Police Department and several other city and county services. The campus of the Florence Government Center is also home to the Florence Family Aquatic Center, the Florence/Boone County Skate Park and the Veterans Memorial.

Today's Boone County News:

Florence chef featured in cookbook

Tax credits draw company to Florence

Florence returns fireworks

Union OK's noise law

Boone County Schools office expanding

Union to start curbside recycling

Party celebrates Bushelman's career

Conner grad headed to KCU for basketball

Otters finish sweep of Freedom

Waffle House makes area restaurants smoke-free

Florence holds Neighborhood Night Out

Picture of the Day: Union City Building

Today's Picture of the Day is the Union City Building. The city of Union is one of the fastest growing areas in Boone County. The city used to be a quiet rural area just outside the development in Florence, but is now teaming with residential and retail development. Union Kentucky has big plans for its future, including a unique Town Center project that is still in the developmental stages. The Union City Building is located just off the recently relocated US 42 on Mt. Zion Road.

You can find more information on the City of Union Kentucky here at the city's official website.

Today's Boone County News:

Breakfast and Covered Bridge stories at library

Boone County working on greenways plan

Florence Freedom lose 4-2

Picture of the Day: Boone County Courthouse

Today' Picture of the Day is the Boone County Courthouse in Burlington. I'm sure everyone who lives in the county knows about this building. We have all made the trip there for one reason or another over the years. Hopefully your trip there was only to renew your driver's license or auto tags, and not something more serious!

The Courthouse is the center of Boone County government. Most of the offices that make the county run are located here or in the immediate area. The courthouse is the centerpiece of downtown Burlington. This version of the Courthouse is much different that that of Courthouses past. The image to the left from the Kenton County Library site shows what the courthouse looked like for many years. This image was taken in 1978, just before a major renovation.

The image on the right shows the Courthouse at its dedication in 1981 after the major renovation. This image of the Courthouse is the more familiar look of the current building. No matter what you do in Boone County, it is very likely you will cross paths with the Courthouse. If you go to the Burlington area, you can't miss it!

Today's Boone County News:

Recession making libraries busy

Eagles believe they can play with anyone

Boone horseshoe league on Tuesdays

Anna and Milovan this Friday at Boone County Library

Cornhole sets coming to Stringtown

UK band to perform at Conner Middle School

Picture of the Day: Florence Government Center

Today's Picture of the Day is a spring photo of the City of Florence Government Center. The Government Center is located at 8100 Ewing Blvd. The center provides a home for many of the city offices, including the Mayor's office, City Administration, Florence Police, Park and Recreation and others. The Government Center is also the place to go to renew your vehicle registration and driver's license renewals.

The campus of the Government Center also includes the Florence Family Aquatic Center, the Florence/Boone County Skate Park and the State Office Building. The campus is also surrounded by a .93 mile walking and biking trail. The campus is also home to Boone County Veterans Memorial.

You can find out more about the City of Florence by downloading this guide:

City of Florence 2009 Activity Guide

Today's Boone County News:

John Calipari accepts job to coach at UK

Airport Survey reveals information

Hebron Lutheran Church offers Easter Events

Ryle wins opener

Regional carrier grounds jets for inspections

Shakey's Pub & Grub goes smoke-free