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Thursday, November 10, 2011

NEWS ROUND-UP -- THURSDAY MORNING

by Michael Monks 
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COVINGTON'S MUSIC SCENE CONTINUES TO ROCK
The Cincinnati Entertainment Awards, the city's top local music prize, will be in Covington this year. The ceremony is set for the Madison and the after-party is at the Mad Hatter. The most active names on the local scene are on the ballot and on the stage, so check it out. You still have until noon Friday to vote for your favorites.
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THE PUMA PUSH CONTINUES TODAY WITH LUNCHEON
The Center City Action Plan, the city's latest effort to revive Downtown Covington, continues its two-day tour this afternoon with a luncheon at the Covington Business Council. If you missed The River City News coverage of yesterday's presentation, click here, and learn why a window is open for a Downtown Covington renaissance and how many pieces are starting to come together already.
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STATE FLAGS WILL FLY AT HALF STAFF TODAY
A Fort Campbell soldier was killed in Afghanistan on October 29. Sgt. James M. Darrough, 38, was from Austin, TX. 
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SAME SUSPECT BREAKS IN TWO COVINGTON STORES WITHIN 20 MINUTES
An industrious criminal is on the prowl, knocking off multiple shops in a half hour's time. Now, Covington Police need your help in identifying him. Click the link for photos from the break-ins at the Kwik Mark and Swifty on Madison Pike.
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CANDIDATE ANNOUNCES TO REPRESENT COVINGTON IN STATE SENATE
Fort Mitchell City Councilman Will Terwort (R) has announced his intent to replace the retiring Jack Westwood (R) in Frankfort. Cincinnati Enquirer/Scott Wartman
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DOES YOUR KID WANT A PONY THIS CHRISTMAS?
Of course they do. Can you afford one? Yes! The Kenton County Animal Shelter is still looking for homes for two young horses that were found malnourished on a Kenton County Farm. They are now healthy and ready to surprise your children. Adoption fee is only $100. Call 859.356.7400.
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OK, SO MAYBE THERE WON'T BE A CHRISTMAS TREE TAX
The River City News reported last night that a 15-cent fee per tree would be imposed on the industry to help promote real trees over fake ones. Now, the President is backing off.
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GOODFELLA'S PIZZA TO OPEN IN MAINSTRASSE
If you missed The River City News exclusive real estate news from yesterday, click the link below. The building at 603 Main Street sold to the owners Goodfella's Pizzeria, recently voted Lexington's best pizza. They'll open their first shop outside Lexington this spring.
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AQUARIUM & BEHRINGER CRAWFORD MUSEUM HONOR VETS THIS WEEKEND
The Newport Aquarium is offering free admission to veterans and active military personnel this weekend. Steep discounts for family members too. 
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Covington's Behringer-Crawford: "The 20th annual Holiday Toy Trains are back and rolling in the Christmas season at the Behringer-Crawford Museum! Join us Friday, November 11th for the exhibit opening for members and Military. Cookies and hot chocolate will be provided. The exhibit will run through January 22, 2012, plenty of time to make holiday memories for all ages to cherish. For additional information call 859-491-4003 or check out our website at www.bcmuseum.org."
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"IN THE NEXT ROOM, OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY" CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND
The Carnegie's latest show is getting rave views from fans on Facebook. Check out pics from the production: click here.
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PAINT COLORS BUTCH IT UP
No more painting with "Butterscotch Tempest". The shade you are looking for is "Beer Time". Click the link for the full story and all the hilarious dude-oriented paint colors.
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WHAT YOU MISSED WEDNESDAY NIGHT!
Did you know you can blame a dead Covington man for Justin Bieber's new music video? - NKU may be playing in Division-1 sports as early as next fall. - If you were creating a sandwich to honor the late Carl Lindner, what would be in it? Izzy's has the answer. Click the link for last night's round-up.

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