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🌱 Toxic mold forced a Walton family from their home—what happened next?
Walton, Kentucky Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Walton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Toxic mold forced a Walton family from their home—what happened next?
- Why Boone County leaders blocked new apartments near Mineola Pike
Also on today's calendar: Schoolyard Winery's Farmers Market and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
- Saturday: Sun and some clouds, temps: high: 86, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Family moved to Kentucky for daughter's treatment. Toxic mold changed everything (fox56news.com) — A young family who moved to Walton so their daughter could access specialized care at Cincinnati Children’s is now grappling with severe toxic mold that drove them back to Texas and left their Walton home badly damaged. Friends from a nearby Christian school have launched a GoFundMe to help with mounting medical bills and costly remediation, and are asking the Northern Kentucky community for support. 
• Boone County rejects Corporex apartment proposal near Mineola Pike (linknky.com) — Boone County Fiscal Court has rejected a 190-unit apartment proposal near Mineola Pike, saying it conflicts with long-term industrial and business park plans for the area. While Walton isn’t the project site, its city council is highlighted among local bodies that ultimately decide similar zoning changes, underscoring how such decisions shape growth across the county.
📸 Around Walton
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Schoolyard Winery's Farmers Market →
Schoolyard Winery, 14923 Walton-Verona Rd, Verona
10:00 am
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Group Donkey Encounter →
White Dog Farm, 12146 Percival Rd, Walton
1:00 pm -
Brianza Wine Series: 5 Best Wine Centric Vacation Spots in America →
Brianza Gardens & Winery, 14611 Salem Creek Rd, Crittenden
1:15 pm -
Family Time →
Boone County Public Library - Walton Branch, 13000 Towne Center Dr, Walton
9:30 am -
Toddler Tales →
Boone County Public Library - Walton Branch, 13000 Towne Center Dr, Walton
10:00 am -
Family Time →
Boone County Public Library - Walton Branch, 13000 Towne Center Dr, Walton
9:30 am -
Chad Allen Wonsik →
Verona Vineyards & Winery, 13815 Walton-Verona Rd, Verona
6:00 pm -
Family Time →
Boone County Public Library - Walton Branch, 13000 Towne Center Dr, Walton
9:30 am
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
Thursday June 18
Thursday June 25
Tuesday July 7
📣 Walton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Brianza Wine Series: Napa Valley →
Brianza Gardens & Winery, 14611 Salem Creek Rd, Crittenden
6:00 pm -
Cruise-In To The Schoolyard →
Schoolyard Winery, 14923 Walton-Verona Rd, Verona
5:30 pm -
Taylor Henry →
Verona Vineyards & Winery, 13815 Walton-Verona Rd, Verona
6:00 pm -
Brianza Wine Series: Blind Tasting Challenge →
Brianza Gardens & Winery, 14611 Salem Creek Rd, Crittenden
1:15 pm -
Schoolyard Winery’s Farmers Market →
Schoolyard Winery, 14923 Walton-Verona Rd, Verona
4:00 pm
Friday June 12
Thursday June 18
Friday June 19
Sunday June 28
Saturday July 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Fisher Auto Parts posted a job opening for Equipment Operator - 1st Shift in Walton. Apply here.
- Zotefoams posted a job opening for Quality Manager in Walton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Walton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Union
- 'Very unfortunate': Union County election in question after single-error vote (fox56news.com)
- Audrey Polazzo Scholes obituary (nkytribune.com)
Florence
- Northern Kentucky Chamber to host annual golf outing August 6 at The Golf Courses of Kenton County (nkytribune.com)
- Independence issues final approvals for industrial park expansion (linknky.com)
- How to get into Covington now that the ramps are closed (linknky.com)
Ok Walton! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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