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Presidents Inn restaurant ends its term in Burlington Nancy Daly Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK
BURLINGTON – It was hoped the Presidents Inn would offer fine dining in the 1840 building formerly known as Central House Diner at 5991 N. Jefferson St. in the Boone County seat. And it did, at a spot on the National Register of Historic Places, a little off the beaten track from the county’s bustling suburbs. But, in a Friday statement on its Facebook page, the restaurant’s owners announced an end of an era. “It is with bittersweet sadness that we announce that this evening, Nov. 23, we will be closing the doors of Presidents Inn here in Burlington for the last time. The last three years have been truly amazing for us, and those happy memories will forever stay deeply dear to our hearts. We hope to see you soon and wish all of you the very best in life and its adventures. “The Carver, Erion, and Sandy Family” In 2015 owners said the restaurant would offer a warm, welcoming environment for family and friends to
A statue honoring the Florence Police Department is one of three at the new Florence Community Plaza at 8001 Mall Road. The city's tree lighting ceremony will take place there. PHOTOS BY NANCY DALY/THE ENQUIRER
Kick off the holiday at new Florence Community Plaza
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Nancy Daly Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK
FLORENCE – A gift to the city of Florence will be highlighted at the Dec. 4 Christmas tree lighting, a tradition that is moving from the Florence Government Center campus to a corner on Mall Road’s busy shopping hub. Land at 8001 Mall Road, adjacent to Snuggy’s Mattress Express, has been converted to a brick Florence Community Plaza. The city was directed to create a community gathering space there by the individual who donated the corner in 2016. Amid the “hustle and bustle” along Mall Road, Mayor Diane E. Whalen said, the plaza “gives people an opportunity to take a break and stop and recognize the reasons that we’re all there.” The donated parcel is dedicated to those who serve and protect the city, as visitors to the 6-8 p.m. tree lighting will see. Three bronze statues were created by esteemed Cincinnati sculptor Tom Tsuchiya, best known for his life-size statues of Cincinnati Reds players at Great American Ball Park. Statues of a police officer, a firefighter and a public works employee were
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Three bronze statues were created by esteemed Cincinnati sculptor Tom Tsuchiya, best known for his life-size statues of Cincinnati Reds players at Great American Ball Park.
installed at the plaza last week. At the base of each are bricks engraved with the names of department members who have retired. “Florence employees take pride in enhancing the quality of life in this community through our many services. I feel the plaza gives back by honoring those commitments, sacrifices, and selfless actions,” said Eric Hall, the city’s Public Services director.
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Statues of a police officer, a firefighter and a public works employee were installed at the plaza last week.
And besides kicking off the holiday season, “We just want to to take time to say thank you” to the life squads, those who plow snow and patch potholes, and to the police, Whalen said. City officials said they are grateful for the opportunity afforded by this donation to create the Florence Community Plaza. See PLAZA, Page 1A
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At the intersection of Washington and Jefferson streets, Presidents Inn offered fine dining. It was announced Nov. 23, 2018, the restaurant is closing. PROVIDED
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