Kentucky 2026: Voter Registration Closes October 5
The November 3 general election is six weeks away, and Kentucky's voter registration deadline is October 5. Early voting runs October 29–31 — no excuse required. Voters must present a photo ID at the polls. Boone County residents can register online at govote.ky.gov or in person at the county clerk's office.
Read more → https://linknky.com/news/2026/09/23/kentucky-2026-election-voter-faq/

Residents Push Back on SD1 Sewer Route Through Old-Growth Forest
Boone County residents urged the Fiscal Court at the meeting Tuesday to formally oppose SD1's selected Route B2 for Phase 4 of the Central Boone County Conveyance Project, saying the route would destroy old-growth trees, cross Woolper Creek, and damage private property when less harmful alternatives exist. Judge/Executive Gary Moore revealed he has already sent a letter to SD1 demanding a public explanation for why B2 was chosen; SD1 is expected to deliver a formal response to the court in the coming weeks.

Boone County Library Shares Spooky Fall Reading and Viewing Picks
The Boone County Public Library's blog dropped a new "Meddling Kids for Falloween" guide rounding up Halloween-themed books, movies, TV shows, and music for the season. It's a solid resource if you're looking for spooky family-friendly entertainment heading into October.
Read more → https://bcplundiscovered.org/meddling-kids-for-falloween/

County Attorney's Office Leaving Historic Farmhouse for New Space
Boone County's County Attorney will relocate from the deteriorating Reniker farmhouse on the courthouse campus to 4,000 sq ft at 6170 Financial Drive under a four-year lease at $5,667/month — paid by the attorney's office, not county taxpayers. The historic farmhouse, part of a recognized historic district, has rotted trusses, failing walls, and water damage; the county plans to preserve it and will present a full repair roadmap to the court next month.

Hunters for the Hungry
Boone County hunters are encouraged to donate legally harvested deer this season to the Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry program, which processes donated deer into ground venison and distributes it to local food banks including Dare2Care. Each deer yields roughly 40 pounds of meat and 200 meals. Last year, 4,000+ statewide donations produced more than 650,000 meals. Visit https://kyhuntersforthehungry.info/ to participate.

Government Meetings This Week

Thu 9/24 — Boone County Fiscal Court Caucus, 5:00 p.m. | Boone County Administration Building, Burlington

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🌧 Thursday — 74° / 50° · Areas Of Drizzle then Mostly Sunny
☀ Friday — 72° / 49° · Sunny
☀ Saturday — 73° / 51° · Sunny
📍 Source: weather.gov — Florence, KY 41042

Parks Movie Night
September 25 - 7pm to 11pm
Boone Woods Park, 6000 Veterans Way, Burlington, KY
Free for all ages.
Summer Movie Nights are back! Join us starting at 7pm on select Fridays for inflatables and activities in the park!
Movies begin at dark (around 9:15pm).

Northern KY Anime-Fest Returns Sept. 27 at Airport Marriott
Northern KY Anime-Fest hosts a one-day all-ages convention Sunday, September 27 at the Cincinnati Airport Marriott in Hebron, running 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission is $20, with children 11 and under free with a paid adult. Highlights include meet-and-greets with voice actors Tiffany Grant (Neon Genesis Evangelion) and Chuck Huber (Dragon Ball Z), plus vendors, cosplay, and local artist exhibits. Free parking available.
Read more → https://nkytribune.com/2026/09/northern-ky-anime-fest-to-host-one-day-convention-airport-marriott-september-27/

Give Blood at Florence Methodist Church, Earn a $10 Gift Card
Hoxworth Blood Center is hosting a blood drive at Florence Methodist Church on Monday, September 29, with two sessions: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and 2:45–5:15 p.m. Every donor receives a $10 e-gift card. Appointments are encouraged — sign up online at the link below.
Read more → https://hoxworth.org/groups/florencemc

Help Shape Boone County's Future at NKADD Community Forum
The Northern Kentucky Area Development District invites Boone County residents to a community forum on September 30 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss local assets, opportunities, and development priorities. Attendees will help build a community "wish list" to guide future planning. Campbell and Kenton County forums are also available September 21 and 28 for those who prefer an earlier date.
Read more → https://buytickets.at/northernkentuckyareadevelopmentdistrict/2357432

Florence Neighborhood Night Out Comes to Nature Park Oct. 1
The City of Florence will host Neighborhood Night Out at Florence Nature Park, 7200 Nature Park Drive, on Wednesday, October 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. The free outdoor gathering invites residents to connect with neighbors and enjoy an evening of community activities. No registration is required.
Read more → https://florence-ky.gov/news/

Fall Community Garage Sale
October 3 - 8am to 1pm
Boone County Administration Building Parking Lot, 6025 Rogers Ln, Burlington, KY
No admission fee. Be one of our many sellers or just shop!
Pre-registration is required for sellers. (Register early - spots go quickly!)*
Sellers must be 18+
$10/first space
$6/each additional space
(9'x12' parking spot size)
*Register at boonecountyky.org/parks, or call 859-334-2117.

City of Florence Hosts Hoxworth Blood Drive on October 8
Hoxworth Blood Center is partnering with the City of Florence for a blood drive on Thursday, October 8, with two sessions: 11:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m. and 2:30–4:45 p.m. The donor bus will be parked at 8100 Ewing Blvd in Florence. Every donor receives a Hoxworth wearable blanket. Appointments encouraged — schedule online or call (513) 451-0910.
Read more → https://hoxworth.org/groups/florence

This Week's Events at Boone County Extension

Most programs are free but require registration in advance through the link. Some 4-H programs are open only to enrolled 4-H member. If you're not yet enrolled, contact the Boone County Extension office to sign up before registering.

Friday, September 25 — Healthier Liver, 10:00 AM. A hands-on cooking session focused on liver health. Free.

Friday, September 25 — 4-H Cloverbud Lego Club (September), 4:45 PM. For registered Cloverbuds ages 5–8. Free.

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🏐🏈⚽BCHS Varsity Sports Schedule — Sept. 21–26

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Before it was Burlington, it was Craig's Camp. John Craig and Robert Johnson donated 74 acres at the headwaters of Allen's Fork, and that act set the course for everything that followed. The land became the county seat, the place where Boone County would do its official business for the next two centuries and counting.

The settlement went through names the way frontier towns often did. Craig's Camp gave way to Wilmington in 1800. Then in 1816, when the post office needed something that wasn't already taken, it became Burlington, the name it still carries. Whatever you called it, the town was built around a deliberate idea: a public square at the center, streets arranged in a circle around it, the whole layout designed by county surveyor Moses Scott with an intentional hand you didn't always find on the frontier.

Early court was held wherever space allowed, in homes mostly, until a log courthouse went up in 1801. It wasn't much to look at, but it was a courthouse, and that made Burlington real in a way a name alone couldn't. People came to file deeds, settle disputes, get married, and register their children. The county was putting down roots. Tomorrow, we meet the people who actually made all of it work.