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Unofficial results from the Kentucky State Board of Elections, with all 64 Boone County precincts reporting. Winners are in bold. Results are unofficial until certified.

Mayor: Julie Metzger Aubuchon 3,882, David Rose 3,235
City Council (6 seats): Diane Whalen 3,219, Angie Cable 3,053, Duane Froelicher 2,780, Gary Winn 2,615, Lesley Chambers 2,601, Shari Kilmer 2,475, Jeffrey Whittaker 2,337, Jim Leach 2,306, David Schneider 2,161, Aaron Gillum 1,900, Joe Clinton Berkshire 1,409, Brian Kinross 1,060

Judge/Executive: Chet Hand (R) 24,962, Timothy Dean Johnson (I) 14,000, write in 495
Commissioner, 1st District: Cathy Hudson Flaig (R) 26,467, Debra Waller (D) 17,069
Commissioner, 2nd District: John Schickel (R) 26,926, Lianna Simpson Nguyen (D) 16,724
Commissioner, 3rd District: Jesse A. Brewer (R), unopposed
Unopposed: County Clerk Justin Crigler, County Attorney Jordan Dallas Turner, Sheriff Les Hill, Jailer Jason Maydak, Coroner Missy Rittinger, PVA Jonathan L. Brown, Surveyor Greg Larison
Constables (unopposed): David C. Flaig (1st), Patrick Ryan Bailey (2nd), James L. Nelson III (3rd)

Family Court, 54th Circuit, 4th Division: Jennifer Dusing
District Judge, 1st Division: Jeffrey S. Smith
District Judge, 2nd Division: Marcia Thomas

Mayor: John J. Mefford 1,405, Chris Courtney 1,333
City Commission (4 seats): Christopher Reeves 1,758, Doug Bine 1,492, George Eldridge 1,435, Eric Dulaney 1,377, Larry Solomon 1,230

Mayor: Terri Lynn Courtney 909, Gabriel D. Brown 344
City Council (6 seats): Eric M. Tungate 640, Paula M. Jolley 633, Amy Long 605, Dan Martin 554, Sherry Gaskill 522, Paul David Washburn 486, Mark S. Carnahan 460, Heath Parmer 404, Kelly F. Fulmer 373

Boone County, 4th District: Cindy Young 3,234, Robin Shumate 2,884
Boone County, 5th District: no candidates on the ballot, 387 write in votes, winner not yet reported
Walton Verona (3 seats): James Dixon 1,341, Heather Stewart 1,330, Aubrey Ryan 1,314

State Senate, 20th District: Gex "Jay" Williams (R), Stella R. Pollard (D). Districtwide: 20,793 to 18,163. Boone County: 4,572 to 2,197
House, 60th District: Marianne Proctor (R) 9,884, Tracey Reid (D) 6,548
House, 66th District: T. J. Roberts (R) 9,542, Jason Ellis (D) 6,004
House, 69th District: Steven Doan (R), Wilanne Stangel (D). Districtwide: 6,046 to 5,579. Boone County: 1,993 to 1,745
Unopposed: Savannah Maddox (61st), Cole Cuzick (63rd), Mark Hart (78th)

U.S. Senate (statewide): Andy Barr (R) 784,000, Charles Booker (D) 611,987. AP called the race for Barr.
U.S. House, 4th District (districtwide): Ed Gallrein (R) 137,623, Melissa Claire Strange (D) 103,713. AP called the race for Gallrein.
Statewide totals for third party candidates Christopher Campbell (Senate) and Jeremy Todd (House) are not listed on the state results page.

Bars the governor from granting pardons or commuting sentences from 60 days before a governor's election until shortly after it.
Boone County: Yes 30,423, No 10,451
Statewide (all 120 counties): Yes 895,389, No 371,383

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⛈️ Wednesday — 68° / 53° · Showers And Thunderstorms
🌤️ Thursday — 66° / 47° · Mostly Sunny
⛅ Friday — 62° / 43° · Partly Sunny
📍 Source: weather.gov — Florence, KY 41042

Sunday, November 1, through Wednesday, November 11
Boone County Veterans Memorial, 8100 Ewing Boulevard, Florence, 8 a.m. daily
The City of Florence and Florence Christian Church hold an 11 day observance honoring veterans and raising awareness of veteran mental health. Each 15 minute ceremony includes readings, reflections and a moment of remembrance, and adds 22 dog tags to the Witness Tree, 242 in all by Veterans Day. The public may attend any or all.
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Monday, November 2, through Tuesday, November 17
Florence Government Center lobby, 8100 Ewing Boulevard, Florence, during regular business hours
The City of Florence is collecting food for Boone County Family Resource Centers. Requested items include peanut butter, canned fruit, fruit cups, canned tuna and chicken, dried beans and rice, and tomato sauce. Call 859 647 8177 for details.
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Saturday, November 7
Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Management Area holds its annual collection. Residents should complete a registration form before attending. Accepted items include electronics, oil based paint, aerosol cans, pesticides, fuels and smoke detectors. Latex paint and alkaline batteries are not accepted.
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Saturday, November 7
Florence Government Center Community Rooms, 8100 Ewing Blvd., Florence, 11 a.m.
The City of Florence honors veterans at its annual Veterans Day program. City Administrator and Coast Guard Reserve Officer Edwin King gives the keynote, with music by the Florence Community Band and Chorus, a Patriot Guard Riders flag display and a bagpiper. Refreshments follow. Call the Administration Department at 859 647 8177 for details.
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Saturday, November 7
Florence Mall, 2028 Florence Mall Rd, Florence, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Free admission. Sports cards, memorabilia, Pokémon and trading card games, and singles and sealed product, with vendors buying, selling and trading.
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Saturday, November 7
Hilton Cincinnati Airport, Florence, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free admission and free parking. A full ballroom of vendors with sports cards, Pokémon, trading card games and collectibles. A bar is open.
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Sunday, November 8
Florence Lions Club, 29 Lacresta Dr, Florence, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
A sports card show hosted by the Northern Kentucky Card Show community.
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From the Florence Pulse 2026 Holiday Guide.

Monday, November 2, through Friday, December 11
Boone County Parks Office, 3290 Maplewood Dr., Burlington, or register online
Free. Boone County Parks arranges personalized letters from Santa. Register online or mail the form to the Parks Office by Dec. 11.
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Wednesday, November 4
Chapin Memorial Library, 6517 Market St., Petersburg, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Free. Make a colorful sublimation metal ornament. All ages. Registration is required with a library card and PIN online, by calling 859 342 BOOK or at any branch.
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Friday, November 6, and Saturday, November 7
Florence Baptist Church, 642 Mt. Zion Rd., Florence, Friday 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
More than 80 vendors, crafters, boutiques and food trucks. Admission is $3, with proceeds going to Go Pantry. Parking is free, and the first 100 shoppers each day get a free market bag.
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Saturday, November 7
Conner Middle School, 3300 Cougar Path, Hebron, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The PTSO's fourth annual fair has more than 50 local vendors selling handmade crafts, jewelry, boutique items and holiday decor, plus food trucks. Admission is $5, and children under 15 are free. Proceeds support the PTSO.
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Saturday, November 7
Riding With Rhythm, 59 E. Fairview Rd. (corner of KY 467), Williamstown, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free admission. More than 20 crafters, artisans and vendors, plus a silent auction and a coffee bar. Look for fresh baked cookies, handmade cards, salsa, honey, handcrafted wood pieces, crocheted items, tumblers, wreaths, loose leaf teas, charcuterie, jewelry, home scents, 3D printed items, and home and garden decor.

Pickup begins Monday, November 9
Boone County Parks Office, 3290 Maplewood Dr., Burlington, starting at 8 a.m., while supplies last
Thanksgiving themed craft bags to make at home. $5 per person, all ages.
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Friday, November 13, through Sunday, November 15
The Next Chapter Boho tique, second floor above Pixi Sweets, 7736 US 42, Florence. Friday 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday noon to 4 p.m.
Free admission. Handmade, unique and local gifts from area makers.
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Saturday, November 14
Cooper High School, 2855 Longbranch Rd., Union, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
More than 125 vendors with a wide variety of handmade gifts. Admission is $3.
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Saturday, November 14
Dave and Buster's, 781 Heights Blvd., Florence, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
More than 30 local businesses selling homemade crafts, baked goods, personalized gifts, woodworking, jewelry, jellies and jams, 3D printed items, lemonade and hot cocoa.
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Begins Monday, November 16
Drop off at the Florence Government Center, 8100 Ewing Blvd., Florence
Children in kindergarten through eighth grade and community members of all ages can make holiday cards for local seniors. Every card is delivered, and winners are announced at the tree lighting.
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Wednesday, November 4: Hand Lettering and Calligraphy, 10 a.m.
Wednesday, November 4: Sleep Smarts: Getting Better ZZZs
Wednesday, November 4: Hand Lettering and Calligraphy, 2 p.m.
Thursday, November 5: Create A... (afternoon session)
Thursday, November 5: Create A... (evening sessions)
Thursday, November 5: Native Shrubs for the Home Landscape
Saturday, November 7: Guided Bird Hike at the Nature Center
Monday, November 9: Plan Today, Protect Tomorrow
Monday, November 9: Upcycled Piecework Sweatshirt for Adults
Tuesday, November 10: Pest Problems on Indoor Plants
Wednesday, November 11: Sleep Smarts: Getting Better ZZZs
Wednesday, November 11: Introduction to Hydroponics & Aquaponics
Thursday, November 12: Introduction to Watercolor
Thursday, November 12: Home Composting
Thursday, November 12: Handmade Greeting Cards, 5 p.m.
Friday, November 13: Cincinnati's German Heritage
Friday, November 13: Handmade Greeting Cards, 10 a.m.
Friday, November 13: Honeysuckle Removal Volunteer Day at the Nature Center
Monday, November 16: Choosing and Using Mushrooms

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BCHS Varsity Sports Schedule: Nov. 4 to 6

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Only two engagements between Confederate and Union troops took place in Boone County, and both came in September 1862. That month, Confederate forces were moving into Kentucky, and Union troops had built forts around Covington to defend Cincinnati against an expected attack.

The first fight came on September 17, 1862, in Florence itself. A Confederate detachment of 101 men from General Henry Heth's forces, camped at Snow's Pond north of Walton, clashed with a Union scouting party of 53 men at Florence's main intersection. One Union soldier and five Confederates were killed. A local civilian, Larkin Vaughn, was killed by a stray bullet. A Kentucky Historical Society marker in Florence commemorates the skirmish.

Eight days later, on September 25, fewer than 600 Confederates under General Kirby Smith and Colonel Basil Duke struck the Union camp at Snow's Pond, just north of Walton. The Union troops, under General Judah, whose headquarters was in Florence, had camped between Florence and Falmouth. The Confederates captured about 65 prisoners, and only two Union soldiers were wounded. A second state historical marker stands near the Snow's Pond site.

The county saw one more notable event. On the night of November 27, 1863, Confederate General John Hunt Morgan escaped from the Ohio State Penitentiary. He crossed the Ohio River into Kentucky near Ludlow. On November 28 and 29, he moved through Boone County with the help of sympathetic residents and Big Bone Baptist Church. Tomorrow, we look at life back home.