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Florence, Kentucky Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Florence! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Florence Costco’s gas lines are suddenly worth the wait
- Florence great-grandfather celebrates his great-granddaughter’s third birthday from afar
Also on today's calendar: Dog Adoption Event at PetSmart Florence, KY and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: 4. What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 57 and low of 37 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy and cool, temps: high: 55, low: 34.
- Sunday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 63 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Drivers line up at Florence Costco for cheaper gas (local12.com) — Drivers are packing the Costco gas station in Florence, where prices have dropped to $3.89 a gallon, even if it means waiting up to half an hour. Locals say the savings are worth the chaos, and some are changing their driving habits, combining trips from surrounding areas like southern Kenton County to cut fuel use as Greater Cincinnati prices climb. 
• Louisa Hooper celebrated third birthday March 15 (chestercountyindependent.com) — A local connection pops up in a sweet third-birthday celebration for Louisa Helenrose Hooper, whose great-grandfather, Ken Werner, lives in Florence. The Newnan, Georgia Barbie-themed party details highlight how Florence family ties still matter, with relatives also spread across Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida, and Ohio.
📸 Around Florence
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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LPGA Girls Golf Experience - May →
World of Golf, 7400 Woodspoint Dr, Florence
9:00 am
Saturday May 2
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Other local events
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Dog Adoption Event at PetSmart Florence, KY →
PetSmart, 1060 Hansel Ave, Florence
2:00 pm -
Wesley Saylor →
Barleycorn's Florence, 8544 US-42, Florence
6:00 pm -
Chandler Carter @ Barleycorn's Florence →
Barleycorn's Florence, 8544 US-42, Florence
6:00 pm -
Evansville Otters at Florence Yalls →
Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence
7:03 pm -
Evansville Otters at Florence Y'alls →
Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence
7:03 pm -
Dog Adoption Event at PetSmart Florence, KY →
PetSmart, 1060 Hansel Ave, Florence
2:00 pm -
Taylor Henry →
Barleycorn's Florence, 8544 US-42, Florence
6:00 pm
Saturday May 2
Sunday May 3
Wednesday May 6
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
Sunday May 17
📣 Florence Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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A Knight Out of Time →
Kenton County Public Library - Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger
3:00 pm -
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
Kenton County Ft Mitchell, KY 41017 -
Tai Chi with Susan (Kenton County Public Library – Erlanger Branch) →
Kenton County Public Library - Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger
5:00 pm -
Special Council Meeting - Dixie Hwy Reconfiguration
City of Erlanger, 505 Commonwealth Ave, Erlanger
6:00 pm
Friday May 1
Monday May 4
Tuesday May 5
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Schoolyard Winery Farmers Market — 2026 Season Opening May 2nd!
Sip, shop, and settle into the countryside at Schoolyard Winery's Farmers Market in Verona, KY — now in its 2026 season!Every Saturday morning from... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Yesterday, Tuesday the 28th, my cat went missing around Mt.
Zion Rd and i75. Please be on the lookout for him! Please call me at 832-899-4011 if you see him His name is Fabio (Nextdoor Dixie Hwy/Mt Zion Rd) - House keeper needed for elderly couple in savanna lakes area.
Part timer for ( 2- 3) days helping to straighten up and organize 2 storry home. Answer to this ad or call 859- 512-1244 and leave message. (Nextdoor Plantation Pointe)
- Sinceri Senior Living posted a job opening for Activity Assistant in Florence. Apply here.
- Crane Worldwide Logistics posted a job opening for Material Handler II - 3rd Shift - A Schedule - (Sun - Tues every other Wed 7:00 pm - 7:00 am) in Florence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Florence here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Women's Basketball Signs Four Transfers for Upcoming Season (radfordathletics.com)
- Deborah Lea Thornberry obituary (nkytribune.com)
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Ok Florence! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter R (Thank you Brenda C. for sending it in!)
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