NEWS ROUND-UP -- MONDAY LUNCH

by Michael Monks 

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A FIRMER HOLD ON LITTER AND GRAFFITI IN COVINGTON'S CORE

Instance of graffiti removed by
Urban Partnerhsip.
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A report this month from the Urban Partnership (operated by the Covington Business Council) indicates that cleaning up Covington's litter and graffiti problem is leveling off. The organization released its monthly report today. "These figures demonstrate that we are getting a firmer hold on litter, weed and graffiti problems allowing our fifteen paid and volunteer workers to focus on areas we haven't had time to address in the past," said CBC Executive Director Pat Frew in a release. After peaking in August with 10,000 pounds of litter picked up, 235 instances of graffiti removed, and 202 city blocks treated for weeds, today's numbers are smaller. The effort will not move more pointedly toward removing instances of gum stains on sidewalks which tripled to 150 in October from 50 in September. A hotline is available for members of the community to request special cleanup projects: 859.291.4333. Follow the Urban Partnership on Facebook.

Here's a video of UP in action this summer:

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THREE INDICTED FOR TWO COVINGTON MURDERS

Dexter Stallings

Leslie Haun

Robert Haun

A father and son accused of beating to death the father's Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor and a man accused in the beating death of a homeless man on the riverfront were all indicted today by a Kenton County Grand Jury. Leslie Haun, 47, was indicted for murder, tampering with evidence, and for being a persistent felony offender. His son Robert Haun, 20, was also indicted for tampering with evidence. The two are accused in the death of Shain Pierce, 54, in Septmber. (SEE: 2 Arrested in Tuesday Morning Homicide)
Dexter Stallings, 47, was indicted for the murder of Rodney Shaffer, 51, on Covington's riverfront. (SEE: Murder Suspect 
These murders and four others this year along with a spike in other violence crimes in Covington have led active neighbors to take a stand. A march/rally against violence is scheduled for later this month. Please join in and show solidarity for the people of our community.
SEE: Violent Crime Increase Prompts Rally
SEE: Will You Stand Up To Fight Violence?

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KENTUCKY FACES BLEAK ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

No raises for public workers or funding increases for recently cut state programs.

Courier-Journal

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KENTUCKY DRIVERS ARE 7TH WORSE IN AMERICA

But you drive on the cut-in-the-hill so you knew that already.

Herald-Leader

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CONGRESSMAN DAVIS HONORS VETERANS

In his weekly column, NKY's Representative in DC writes about our veterans.

Geoff Davis