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🌱 How a $52,000 grant will upgrade play space at Potter’s Ranch

Union, Kentucky Patch AM: a 3 min read

Coffee in hand, Union? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $52,000 grant will upgrade play space at Potter’s Ranch

Also on today's calendar: Itty Bitty Playdate and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 68 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunshine and some clouds, temps: high: 64, low: 43.
  • Friday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 69 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Three NKY communities receive funding improve recreation areas from KY's Waste Tire Trust Fund (nkytribune.com) — Union’s Potter’s Ranch is getting $52,000 from Kentucky’s Waste Tire Trust Fund to build a new poured-in-place playground surface, improving local recreation options for families. The grant is part of a statewide push to recycle scrap tires into safe, durable park amenities while cutting pollution and landfill waste.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Union

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★ Featured events ★

    Thursday May 14
  • Video Game Club →
    Boone County Public Library - Scheben Branch, 8899 US-42, Union
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • Hi everyone!
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🗞 Nearby News

Florence

  • Florence Y'alls open 2026 season with All-Star Game on the horizon this summer (wcpo.com)
  • M&P Logistics seeks approval for expanded truck parking facility in Florence (linknky.com)
  • City of Florence to host Public Works Night Out May 19 in celebration of National Public Works Week (nkytribune.com)

Walton

  • Schack's Yaks brings self-serve kayak rentals to waterways across the Tri-State (wcpo.com)

Ok Union! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Union

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