by Michael Monks
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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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COVINGTON WINS TV VOTE, WILL BE FEATURED ON KET
The popular KET program Kentucky Life has announced the winners that it will feature on an upcoming broadcast and Covington's Licking River cleanup project won! And so did Rabbit Hash:
We must have a lot of fans in Northern Kentucky! Congrats to Covington Parks & Rec; we'll see you (and the Rabbit Hash folks) on March 24th for Commonwealth Cleanup! Thanks to everyone who sent in ideas and voted; we wish we could make it to all of the events.Kentucky Life @ Facebook
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FILM FUNDRAISER FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER SUDDENLY CANCELLED
From NKY Emergency Shelter Director Rachael Winters:
The Emergency Shelter of NKY regrets to report that our fundraiser, "Night at the Movies" scheduled for March 13th has been canceled. The Rave theater, despite having a contract to show the movie "Being Flynn", now reports that the movie will not be coming to our local area. Our chair of the event, Cathy Kunkel-Mains along with many others, have put forth a great deal of effort to plan this event and we were devastated to hear this news. Our apologies to everyone who wanted to attend, who were selling tickets and who have already paid. We will be refunding all money collected for the fundraiser.
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MAINSTRASSE VILLAGE DIRECTOR CHEERS ON RAPID GROWTH
Following the news that Piper's & Hamelin Square expect to open while Otto's and Bouquet are expanding, Mainstrasse Village Association Executive Director Kim Blank says this:
The growth MainStrasse Village is experiencing right now is exciting! Between the expansions of Otto's and Bouquet, and the addition of Goodfellows, Pipers and the Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar, 2012 is looking like a great year! The variety of great restaurants, shops, bars, special events and outdoor dining makes visiting MainStrasse Village a fun, unique experience for all ages!|
GATEWAY PARTNERS WITH ADULT EDUCATION TO OFFER FREE GEDs
More good news from our growing community college:
Gateway Community and Technical College will offer free GED tests, which usually cost $60, through June 30 or until funds are expended. The tests are sponsored by Kentucky Adult Education, a unit of the Council on Postsecondary Education, and the Department of Workforce Investment, an agency of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, using federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) incentive funding.|
The free tests will be offered at Gateway’s Boone Campus, 500 Technology Way, Florence; Edgewood Campus, 790 Thomas More Parkway, Edgewood; and the Urban Center, 525 Scott Boulevard, Covington.
GED tests provide adults who did not finish high school an opportunity to demonstrate that they have attained high school-level academic knowledge and skills. To take the GED Exam in Kentucky, individuals must have a Kentucky address, pass the Official GED Practice Test through an approved Kentucky Adult Education center, and be 19 years of age or be withdrawn from school at least 90 days if you are under 19 years of age. If you cannot wait 90 days, you may request a waiver from your school superintendent.
For questions or scheduling, please call 859-442-1159. Accommodated testing is available for persons with documented disabilities. More information is available online at http://gateway.kctcs.edu/en/Academics/Testing_Services/GED.aspx.
TORNADO HEADLINES
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Video from just after a tornado rips through Piner:
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Kenton County couple killed in tornado laid to rest Local 12
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Kenton County announces weekend cleanup activities FOX 19
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From Peach Grove:
There is an immediate need for volunteers to help clear tornado debris from private property to the edge of roadways in the Peach Grove area to help with cleanup. The Pendleton County Emergency Management office has a coordinator at the rallying point at the North Pendleton Fire District, 5900 Ky. 154. People are asked to call ahead if they want to come out and volunteer, according to the Emergency Management office staff. To volunteer and coordinate your activities call the Emergency Management office at (859) 654-1930.|
More Kentucky counties may get federal aid Courier-Journal
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Can you believe that looting is a problem after these storms?
The people of Magoffin County have tried to pick up the pieces to the puzzles that have become their lives. Sheriff Carson Montgomery said some people are trying to make a bad situation even worse.WKYT
Montgomery said that the looting problem has gotten out of control and he had to have others come in to help with more than just clean up. He said people walk out with “about anything of value that they can carry” from cigarettes to sheet metal.
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MEANWHILE, MEN ACCUSED OF STEALING FROM TORNADO VICTIMS TELL THEIR SIDE OF THE STORY:
"We was wanting in the tornado area to work so we went to the fire chief in East Bernstadt and asked him," says Roger Smith with RNS Tree Service. Smith claims he and his sons Roger D. Smith and Ricky Trenton had picked up debris in the area before, and this week was no different.Riiiiiight...
"It was a gravel road where we was at. A few pieces of tin in a ditch. Picked them up, put them in the back of the truck, state troopers pulled up."
WKYT
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Those men are accused of stealing from victims in Laurel County which looks like this:
Senator Mitch McConnell has more photos of Laurel County here.
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West Liberty warehouse turned into school WKYT
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West Liberty newspaper rises from rubble Herald-Leader
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Visiting hours at West Liberty prison canceled Herald-Leader
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Storm victims live out of campers WKYT
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Facebook helps reunite victims with lost items Local 12
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Photos from Day 7 of the aftermath Herald-Leader
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AMOS SHINKLE HOUSE PROFILED IN CINCINNATI MAGAZINE
Check it out:
This Covington Italianate townhome’s story began in 1854, when it was built for millionaire entrepreneur Amos Shinkle. Credited with bringing gas street lights to Covington and founding the Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky, Shinkle is most famous for helping finance the Roebling Suspension Bridge. Although Shinkle lived in several Covington-area homes throughout his life, this one is thought to be the only one still standing.More on its history at the link.
Cincinnati Magazine
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FRANKFORT QUICKIES
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Senate bill would amend Constitution on redistricting WFPL
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HEMP PROMOTED AS A KENTUCKY CASH CROP!
Yes, please:
Most Kentucky political leaders have dismissed the issue in the past because of fears that voters might somehow conclude that they’re also pro-marijuana. But the issue was a centerpiece in last year’s race for agriculture commissioner, which was won decisively by Republican Jamie Comer, a hemp proponent.Wait, so these guys can go down there and accomplish jack-nothing but what they fear is that people may think they're "pro-marijuana"? Ah, Kentucky... how I love you so.
AP via Courier-Journal
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Senate bill would change Attorney General office to a nonpartisan one WFPL
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Senate panel approves bill regulating pain clinics Bluegrass Politics
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Nursing home lawsuit review bill to get further study Herald-Leader
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Legislature could revise meth bill next year cn|2
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GOP boycotts committee hearing because drug tests-for-welfare bill would not be heard cn|2
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Senate panel passes prescription drug bill WKYT
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Damaged Land Between the Lakes bridge will reopen by Memorial Day Press Release
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SENATE PRESIDENT SKIPS PART OF SESSION TO ATTEND UK GAMES
I'm conflicted on this one. I'd leave work to attend the SEC tournament, too:
Williams, who will skip Friday's legislative session, on Thursday defended the hours he works as a state legislator.Herald-Leader/Jack Brammer
Williams, R-Burkesville, said the Senate initially wanted to skip meeting on Friday to "save a day" in the legislative calendar to work on the state budget, but the House chose to meet Friday morning.
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UK BEGINS MARCH TOWARD SEC TOURNAMENT CROWN TODAY
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LSU promises to be a physical threat Herald-Leader
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Big Blue Nation takes over the Big Easy WKYT
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UK is behind the monstrous Anthony Davis billboard near New Orleans arena (Slick move, Cats!) Herald-Leader
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Anthony Davis poised to break another UK record Herald-Leader
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Calipari gives Cats time to breathe Coach Cal
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Derek Anderson says 1996 Cats could beat this year's team Vaught's Views
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Guest speaker inspires UK team Herald-Leader
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President Obama to watch NCAA tournament games in Dayton FOX 19
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IS EVERY BILLIONAIRE A COLLEGE DROPOUT?
Why, oh, why did I stay in school?
Ueltschi, a pilot who dropped out of the University of Kentucky to start a flight school, is one of the world's oldest millionaires. His pilot-training firm, FlightSafety International , which went public in 1968 and was sold to Berkshire Hathaway for $1.5 billion in 1996, Forbes reported.Business First
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MORE HEADLINES
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Kentucky's jobless rate drops below 9% Press Release & KY Post
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But, US jobless claims rise a bit Business First
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Toyota recalls more than 600,000 vehicles Business First
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Ford creates reality show for launch of new Escape (made in Louisville) Ad Age
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Kentucky company pulls ads from Rush Limbaugh radio show WBKO
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Lawsuit filed against Kentucky coal company Herald-Leader
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Sen. Rand Paul says his budget would balance the books in five years Press Release
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WOULD YOU LIKE A FLORENCE FREEDOM PLAYER TO LIVE WITH YOU?
Now's your chance:
Freedom players aren’t paid a lot of money and when they get to Florence, they stay with families who open their homes, Brown said.Cincinnati Enquirer/Justin B. Duke
Potential hosts are often worried they can’t provide for players for a season, but the requirements are simple, she said.
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ANOTHER STAR FILLY GIVES BIRTH -- ZENYATTA IS A MAMA!
From the champion's "diary":
My adorable foal weighed in at 130 pounds, has a white star on his forehead….and some white on his feet. As Ann commented when she saw him, “he has polka dots on his feet, Zennie, just like YOU.”The new colt is so cute! Check him out at the link.
Zenyatta
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SEE ALSO: 94 fillies nominated for this year's Kentucky Oaks Courier-Journal
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