by Michael Monks
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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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EXCLUSIVE
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CONSULTANT: REOPEN BID PROCESS FOR NEW COVINGTON HOUSING PROJECT
In an exclusive report from The River City News, a consultant asked by the City of Covington to review the bid process to develop River's Edge at Eastside Pointe is ripe with irregularities and possible ethical lapses. An email obtained by The River City News explains that the Housing Authority of Covington's Atlanta-based contractor, Integral, may have influenced the bidding process in granting the lucrative contract to one of its own subsidiaries. Click the link for the story
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SEE ALSO: The friction between at least a couple Covington City Commissioners and the Housing Authority of Covington may be on full display tonight at the joint caucus meeting between the Commission and HAC. For a preview, click here.
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Want live updates from inside City Hall during the meeting? Then follow along on The River City News Facebook page.
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PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CENTER CITY ACTION PLAN
Some preliminary results of the months-long study dubbed the Center City Action Plan will be unveiled at two public meetings Wednesday. The two sessions, which will feature the same presentation, are scheduled from 8:30AM-10:00AM and 6:00pm to 7:30PM at the Artisan Enterprise Center on Pike Street. This plan is extremely important to the revitalization of Covington's urban core. The River City News will be there to cover it for you.
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Also Wednesday, Progressive Urban Management Associates, the Denver-based consulting firm charged with developing the Center City Action Plan will unveil its findings for a separate but related issue, the proposed Downtown Business Improvement District. That meeting is also at the Artisan Enterprise Center from 10:30AM to 12:00PM.
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HOLY CROSS STATE CHAMPION FOOTBALL TEAM TO BE HONORED WITH SIGNS
The state champs will have two permanent signs erected in their honor Wednesday afternoon. From the City of Covington:
This Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 3:30 PM members of the 2011 State Champion Holy Cross Indians football team will gather along with school staff, fellow students, perhaps a few alumni, countless proud community members and several local elected officials just south of Ritte's Corner in Latonia for the unveiling of street signs commemorating their fairytale season and victory over the Glasgow Scotties at Western Kentucky University last December in the Class 2A State Championship game.|
There are two street signs dedicating a section of Winston Avenue to the 2011 Kentucky State Football Champions. The North bound sign is near the intersection of Boron Drive and the South bound sign is just South of Ritte's Corner. The ceremony will take place near the South bound sign. Father Tom Robbins will "kick off" the gathering with an invocation, followed by a welcome from former Covington Mayor Butch Callery, and comments from current City of Covington Mayor Chuck Scheper. Holy Cross Principal Clay Eifert and Head Football Coach Bruce Kozerski will round out the event.
All are invited and encouraged to attend. Participants should park at the Latonia Shopping Center near McDonalds. The actual ceremony will take place near the American Legion located at 3801 Winston Avenue.
FRANKFORT HEADLINES
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House Republicans hear the word "gay", clutch their pearls, and vote against anti-bullying legislation Bluegrass Politics & Cincinnati Enquirer
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House panel approves statewide smoking ban WKYT
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Friends of Big Bone Lick State Park worried about metal detector bill Cincinnati Enquirer
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Kentucky's casino bill needed a big idea: tuition vouchers Herald-Leader
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Senate changes to budget are certain WFPL
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Sen. Kathy Stein says women have leveling effect and that she would not have skipped work to attend the SEC Tournament like Governor Beshear and Senate President David Williams cn|2 & WFPL
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Lawmakers advance senate proposal on slow-moving vehicles (like Amish buggies) WFPL
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Plan to repay interest on unemployment loan passes committee WFPL
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LATEST HEADLINES FROM THE TORNADO RECOVERY
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More Kentucky counties added to disaster list Press Release
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Insurance company makes $5 million payment to damaged schools Herald-Leader
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in case you missed...
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THIS MORNING'S NEWS
President Obama discusses Brent Spence Bridge, tornado recovery; Plus, "Two Kentucky Men Cut While Playing With Knives", is an actual headline. Click it.
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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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THE PHOTO THAT LIT WOMEN'S FIRE ON REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS
Covington's Kathy Groob penned a column for Kentucky Forward:
The photo itself outraged members of Congress and leaders of women’s political organizations. Organized e-mail campaigns blanketed the e-waves and Facebook and Twitter were busting with Tweets and posts reflecting women’s outrage. Men joined the fray as well, sounding off about how men should stay out of the conversation on women’s reproductive health.
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BOYS TAKE ON GIRLS IN VOLLEYBALL TO BENEFIT EMERGENCY SHELTER
The boys of Covington Catholic and the girls of Notre Dame took on each other in a charity volleyball match and Covington's NKY Emergency Shelter benefited:
Did you know that Notre Dame High School girls and the boys from Covington Catholic challenged each other to a Volleyball game? Did you know that all proceeds from the sale of admission to this game went to the Emergency Shelter of NKY? Thank you to NDHS and CCHS for raising $1800.00 to help our shelter provide the basic life nessities for over 300 people this winter!
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QUICKIES
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City of Cincinnati and Duke Energy still sparring over streetcar CityBeat
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Judge rejects proposed settlement in Kentucky National Guard case Herald-Leader
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Flu cases in NKY rises to second-highest level, "regional", at 114 cases documented NKY Health Dept
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Two Lexington men made "MacGyver bombs", police say Herald-Leader
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Kentucky construction jobs rose 2.7% Business First
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Covington's Carnegie puts on drinkin' shoes for Pump Boys & Dinettes Behind The Curtain
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Kentucky's ousted chief steward of racing appeals Herald-Leader
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Churchill Downs to build "The Mansion" Blood-Horse
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You'll want to read Zenyatta's latest "diary" entry and see more pics of her brand new colt Zenyatta
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UK's Anthony Davis named freshman of the year by sportswriters association WKYT
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UK women's team scores a #2 seed, its highest in two decades State-Journal
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Times Square goes red in honor of the Louisville Cardinals (photo) Card Chronicle
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March Madness is overhyped and overrated Card Chronicle
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Ever wonder how referees are chosen for NCAA Tournament games? NCAA
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