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Monday, February 27, 2012

NEWS ROUND-UP -- MONDAY MORNING 27 FEB

by Michael Monks 
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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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PLANS FOR MADISON THEATER EXPANSION TO BE PRESENTED TODAY
Though the proposed Walgreens near the Cathedral was pulled from the agenda, the Urban Design Review Board is expected to consider the plans for the expansion of the Madison Theater this afternoon. The live music venue is growing into the neighboring building that formerly housed Kings DJ & Lighting. 
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GAMBLING IS DEAD BUT THERE'S STILL A LONG TO-DO LIST IN FRANKFORT
Not the least of which is a budget. Also:
Lawmakers are considering whether to make the University of Pikeville the state’s ninth public university. They also want to pass some form of comprehensive legislation to fight various drug problems. 
WFPL 
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KY HOUSE TO PROPOSE BUDGET IN LINE WITH GOV. BESHEAR'S
The 2-year budget will have no new taxes:

House budget chairman Rick Rand, D-Bedford, told reporters Sunday that House leaders have not decided what, if any, substantial changes might be made in the governor's $19.5 billion budget. But he said Beshear's recommended cuts "probably in large" will stay in place. "It's going to be awfully hard to find money in this budget to restore many," he said. 
Herald-Leader/Jack Brammer 
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BILL WOULD ALLOW STUDENTS TO GO TO SCHOOL OUTSIDE DISTRICT
As long as the new district allows it: 
State Senator Ken Winters is sponsoring the bill because of concerns he’s heard from parents in his district. He says the measure isn’t aimed at getting students out of low-performing schools, but is instead tailored to parents who commute outside their home county. 
WFPL/Kenny Colston 
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COVINGTON CAMPAIGNS GO LIVE ONLINE
First-time Commission candidate Chuck Eilerman has launched his new campaign website. 
ChuckEilerman.com 
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Mayoral candidate Sherry Carran has her new website up and running. 
SherryCarran.com
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Mayoral candidate Steve Casper is on Twitter.
@vote4casper 
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The River City News will link to other candidates' websites and social media once they are up and running for the 2012 race. 
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KENTUCKY AIRMAN KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN
Terrible: 
Lt. Col. John D. Loftis, 44, died Saturday from wounds received during the attack, confirmed Air Force Special Operations Command spokeswoman Capt. Kristen Duncan. The advisers were found dead after being shot in the head in their office, The Associated Press reported. 
Courier-Journal 
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WHITE HOUSE DRUG CZAR MEETS WITH BESHEAR, OTHER GOVERNORS
He describes the prescription drug problem in Appalachian states as an epidemic: 
Kerlikowske told the governors that prescription drug abuse is claiming too many lives and holding back the economy in the impoverished mountain region.
WKYT  
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KENTUCKY MAYOR BUSTED FOR DUI
Verailles: 

Siegelman, 47, was charged after a traffic stop on Marseilles Drive in Versailles, said Versailles police spokesman Lt. Daniel Clark. 
Herald-Leader  
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NINTH DISTRICT ELEMENTARY SCORES $3,000 GRANT
Loveland, OH-based Xpedx is handing out $75,000 and some of that cash went to a Covington school: 
Ninth District Elementary School is the recipient a $3,000 grant from a Loveland-based business. Xpedx, a business of International Paper, is presenting grants totaling $75,000 to more than 20 non-profit organizations and schools in the U.S. with funding through the International Paper Foundation. Of those funds, $20,000 will go to six Greater Cincinnati area organizations. Ninth District, the only recipient in Northern Kentucky, was awarded $3,000 to help finance its Earth Day Every Day Environmental Education Project. 

FEBRUARY ADOPTIONS AT KENTON COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
Aww...
Many more lucky dogs and cats at the link. 
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WHAT SHOULD KENTON CO EXTENSION DO BETTER?
The wonderful operation in Independence is asking you to take a survey: 
The Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service is part of the University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University off-campus information network. We deliver information, education, and solutions. We grow ideas into better communities, stronger local economies, and healthier lives.

Our mission, simply stated, is to make a difference in the lives of Kentucky citizens
through research-based education. We take the University to the people in their local communities, addressing issues of importance to Kentuckians.

We are currently engaged in planning for the next four years and request your input. 
Extension Survey  
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SEE ALSO: Spinach is already growing in the unheated hoop house at the Extension. 
BOYS BASKETBALL REGIONAL PAIRINGS ARE SET
The 9th Region tournament is at the Bank of Kentucky Center, across campus from NKU's Regents Hall where the Holmes Bulldogs claimed their fifth straight 35th District title. Holmes (23-6) takes on Boone County (24-7) at 6:00PM Thursday. 
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Scott has to travel to Montgomery County since it was reassigned a few years ago to the 10th Region. The Eagles (15-14) take on Mason County Thursday at 7:30PM.
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See the full list of statewide regional pairings at the link.
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WORLD CHOIR GAMES TICKETS ON SALE THIS WEEK
Get some! A few of the events will be held in Covington. 
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MOERLEIN LAGER HOUSE OPENS AT THE BANKS TODAY
Terrific: 
"We've had people from Germany, Canada, Asia, South America that have given us calls trying to make reservations and what to see what the Moerlein Lager House is all about," said Moerlein Lager House CEO and President Greg Hardman.
WCPO

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