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π± Why is Florence ending a 32-year deal at World of Golf?
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- Why is Florence ending a 32-year deal at World of Golf?
Also on today's calendar: January Learn to Play - Florence, KY 2026.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? π€ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Cloudy and cold, with a high of 31 and low of 29 degrees.
- Friday: A little snow, up to 1", temps: high: 33, low: 19. βοΈ Brr!
- Saturday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 24 and low of 1 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ City of Florence, Landrum part ways on managing World of Golf (linknky.com) β Florence officials have decided not to renew Landrum Golf Managementβs contract to run the city-owned World of Golf on Woodspoint Drive, ending a 32-year partnership on Dec. 31. Longtime golf pro Ralph Landrum says he wasnβt given a clear reason, but heβs proud of introducing thousands of Northern Kentucky residents to the game and plans to keep teaching locally next spring.
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- Dog & Cat Adoption Event - Florence PetSmart
PetSmart, 1060 Hansel Ave, Florence
11:00 am
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- January Learn to Play - Florence, KY 2026
World of Golf , 7400 Woodspoint Dr , Florence
5:00 pm - Welcome2Golf - January - Thursdays
World of Golf , 7400 Woodspoint Dr , Florence
5:00 pm
Wednesday January 7
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π Events Nearby
- Transferable Skills Workshop
Kenton County Public Library - Erlanger Branch , 401 Kenton Lands Rd , Erlanger
10:00 am - Getting Through the Holidays
Hospice - Edgewood - St. Elizabeth Healthcare , 483 S Loop Rd , Edgewood
6:00 pm - Council Meeting
Crestview Hills, KY Calendar , 50 Town Center Boulevard , Crestview Hills
7:00 pm - JRTOC Applications Due
Scott High School - Senior Social and Games
Kenton County Public Library - Erlanger Branch , 401 Kenton Lands Rd , Erlanger
10:30 am - Home Decorating Contest
City of Erlanger , 505 Commonwealth Ave , Erlanger
6:00 pm - Raider Gils/JV Tournament
Larry A. Ryle High School , 10379 US-42 , Union
6:00 pm - Winter Wonderland
Kenton County Public Library - Erlanger Branch , 401 Kenton Lands Rd , Erlanger
6:00 pm - Christmas Brunch with the Divas
Erlanger Lion's Club , 5996 Belair Dr , Florence
2:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Sunday December 14
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π¬ Chatter
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- βUnlocking the Secrets of Gambling, Cheating, and Memory"
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We live in Florence, KY. Does anyone know of any good jobs. He has Warehouse, Manufacturing and Forklift experience. But also ready to learn new⦠(Nextdoor Wentworth)
- Jabil, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler II - Conversion in Florence. Apply here.
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π Nearby News
Union
- Holy Cross remains undefeated after senior makes 3-pointer in final seconds of 59-58 win over Ryle (nkytribune.com)
- Northern Kentucky cafe 'had to make a sad choice', closes after more than 8 years (local12.com)
Covington
- Covington breaks ground on riverfront development for new homes, businesses (wlwt.com)
- Band of Helping Hands showcasing holiday spirit with Christmas concert (wlwt.com)
- St. Elizabeth Healthcare hosting holiday meal giveaway (wlwt.com)
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