News from November 2024

Thanksgiving food drive supports Collins Elementary Resource Center

The City of Florence has announced a Thanksgiving Food Drive, which will run from November 1 to November 15.

Florence hosts Veterans Day program on November 9

The City of Florence is set to host its annual Veterans Day Program on Saturday, November 9, 2024.

How many Asian students were enrolled in Boone County High School during 2022-23 school year?

In Boone County High School, 1.7% of students identified as Asian in the 2022-23 school year.

Which former Florence Observer area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 4?

This former Florence Observer area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 4.

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276 Hispanic or Latino students enrolled in Boone County High School in 2022-23 school year

Hispanic or Latino students comprised 19.5% of the student population within Boone County High School in the 2022-23 school year.

Tips for staying warm this winter: layering clothes and using heated appliances

As temperatures fall, staying warm becomes a priority.

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 4.7% of Boone County High School’s student body in 2022-23 school year

Multiracial students comprised 4.7% of the student population within Boone County High School in the 2022-23 school year.

At least 19 business licenses issued in Kentucky ZIP Code 41042 during October 2024

There were at least 19 business licenses issued in Kentucky ZIP Code 41042 during October 2024, according to the Kentucky Secretary of State.

25 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students enrolled in Boone County High School in 2022-23 school year

In Boone County High School, 1.8% of students identified as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the 2022-23 school year.

Tracy Lynn Gillum, 54, Passes Unexpectedly

Tracy Lynn Gillum passed away on Nov. 4. Below is the obituary.

Funeral or memorial service tomorrow in coverage area

The following funeral or memorial service is scheduled to happen in coverage area tomorrow.

Tips for staying active through autumn

As temperatures drop and leaves begin to fall, maintaining an active lifestyle can become challenging.

Tracy Cannon, 59, of Union, Kentucky, Passes Away

Tracy Cannon passed away on Nov. 5. Below is the obituary.

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 60.2% of Boone County High School’s student body in 2022-23 school year

In Boone County High School, 60.2% of students identified as white in the 2022-23 school year.

Scholastic Book Fair supports school with in-person and online options

The Scholastic Book Fair is set to take place from November 11 to November 15.

Which former Florence Observer area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 11?

This former Florence Observer area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 11.

Reflections on Christmas spirit and transformation

The term "holiday" has a long history, tracing back to an Old English word recorded in 950 AD as "haligdaeg," meaning "holy day."

Enrollment Analysis: African American students comprised 6.3% of Erpenbeck Elementary School’s student body in 2022-23 school year

African American students comprised 6.3% of the student population within Erpenbeck Elementary School in the 2022-23 school year.