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REPOST: MAYOR'S FIRST MEETING TONIGHT
Mayor Chuck Scheper presides over his first meeting tonight. This is a repost, but if you'd like to see what's on the interesting agenda, click the link for details.
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CINCINNATI BENGAL GIVES HALLOWEEN CANDY IN LATONIA
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Thanks to a locally-based company called Unheard Of Brand: Street Pusher of Rare Goods, Andre Caldwell of the Cincinnati Bengals helped pass out candy on 41st Street in Latonia. This young entrepreneur seems to be all about giving back to his community, which is great! The most recent posting from the company's Facebook page reads, "Just got out of a meeting with senior services about meals on wheels and this thanksgiving. My buddies Andre Caldwell, rey maualuga and I need your help raising money for them, more info coming soon!" Keep up the great work!
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PROOF: AMERICAN HEALTH CARE IS FUNKED UP
Funk legend Bootsy Collins testified before Cincinnati City Council about the need to extend hours of the city's health clinics. Collins's nephew died from a tooth infection that spread to his brain after being unable to afford his antibiotic prescription. In America.
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DUKE ENERGY BUYS iPADS FOR HOLMES
90 iPads will arrive at Holmes High School courtesy of the Duke Energy Foundation at a cost of $65,000. They'll be used in biology classes.
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COVINGTON LADIES HOME TURNS 125
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We learn from the Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center that the Covington Ladies Home is 125 years old. The arts center writes on Facebook, "The birth certificate (patent) of the automobile was issued 125 years ago today. Also 125 years ago, The Covington Ladies Home was established. Stopped over to "party" and see a product of Baker Hunt outreach, a paper quilt. Administrator... Janet Borton"
CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO OF THE LADIES HOME -- IT'S REALLY GREAT:
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SPEAKING OF THE VICTORIAN ERA...
The Carnegie's "In The Next Room" opens this weekend. Check out this hilarious video preview:
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KY GOVERNOR RACE TURNS DESPERATE
Senator David Williams's bid for the Governor's Mansion took a turn for the desperate and pathetic today. Williams is quite upset with Governor Beshear for bringing 250 jobs from India to the Commonwealth. Oh, there's nothing wrong with that... it's the Hindu prayer that Beshear participated in that the xenophobic bigot Williams objects to. For the unbelievable details, click the link.
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COVINGTON POLITICAL CONSULTANT WRITES BOOK
Kathy Groob, whose November Strategies is based in Mainstrasse, has a new book available. Pink Politics: The Woman's Practical Guide to Winning Elections is the Elect Women Magazine publisher's effort to raise awareness and effectiveness for female candidates. Buy the book at the link.
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8 DIE ON KENTUCKY ROADS LAST WEEK
Three of the victims were not wearing seatbelts.
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SO YOUR HOUSE IS HAUNTED... DO YOU HAVE TO TELL?
A lot of homes in Covington are believed to be haunted. So, if you are trying to sell, do you think you should tell? The rules vary apparently, but here's a link to a fun article on the subject.
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