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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

NEWS ROUND-UP -- TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER

Compiled by Michael Monks
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LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN NOVEMBER
It really is your civic duty, so if you're not registered, please get it done.
SEE ALSO: Low turnout is expected in NKY. NKY.com
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NEW ART FOR MAINSTRASSE UNDERPASS
As part of NKU's “Nature/Sculpture” class, on October 12 at around 1 pm, Professor Steven Finke and his students will be installing their artwork at the 6th Street railroad underpass between Mainstrasse and Mutter Gottes Neighborhoods. This art and beautification installation will be up until October 17th. This installation will be installed just in time for the MainStrasse Wine Festival that will take place just down the street on the 6th Street promenade. You can check out the exhibit until October 17th. Covington City Commissioner Steve Casper notes that “We are excited that NKU art students are installing their project here in Covington and sharing their artwork with our community.”
(City of Covington press release)
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DELAYS COMING TO HIGHWAY AVENUE
Beginning on Monday, October 17, City contractors will begin repairing the floodwall closure seal across KY 8 (Highway Avenue). Eastbound and westbound traffic will alternate on the 1 lane of traffic that will remain open during this 4-5 week construction project.
City of Covington
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5K THIS WEEKEND FOR NKY EMERGENCY SHELTER
A run for a good cause in Devou Park! Pre-registration $25 and includes a T-Shirt. Register online at www.sprunning.com - Registration the day of the event is $30 and includes a T-shirt based on availability.
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NATIONAL WHITE CANE DAY IN COVINGTON
The Northern Kentucky Council of the Blind will "be educating the sighted people of the Covington community on how we navigate around in a sighted world. We will be meeting at Giuseppe's Pizza at 26th and Madison, at 2:00 PM. We have invited the City Commission and anyone in the public sector that would like to attend."
(Reader Teri Meyer posting at theRCnews on Facebook)
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OCCUPY CINCINNATI CONTINUES
This is more than a weekend activity.
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WHY OCCUPY WALL ST IS HERE TO STAY
From Andrew Sullivan
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THE ERA OF UNEMPLOYMENT
The jobs crisis does not appear to be going anywhere.
SEE ALSO: More Americans see crisis ahead Washington Post
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GAS PRICES UP IN AREA
But we are still below the national average.
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PHOTOS
Vision 2015's Celebration of Service
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GOT HAZARDOUS GARBAGE?
The NKY counties will help you dispose of it November 5.

 

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