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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

NEWS ROUND-UP -- WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON 7 MAR

by Michael Monks 
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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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ST. ELIZABETH APPEALS, STILL WANTS NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
The hospital's Edgewood location still wants a neonatal intensive care unit, in spite of the state's rejection of the idea in February:
Even if St. Elizabeth prevails in the appeal to the Franklin Circuit Court, it could take up to a year, meaning the sickest NKy babies still will be transported across the river to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Children’s supports supports the St. Elizabeth application. 
Cincinnati Enquirer/Cliff Peale  
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HAMELIN SQUARE: BIG PLANS TO BOLSTER MAINSTRASSE CORNER
Want the exclusive details on the internet cafe, art gallery, and ice cream shop opening in Mainstrasse? Click the link!
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DON'T MISS THIS MORNING'S HEADLINES
Mayor Scheper takes 10-point plan on road to Mainstrasse; Commissioner Casper to share vision for Goebel Park; Another commission candidate fundraiser announced; Plus, two dogs beaten by neighborhood kids after one eats a child's corndog need a home. Click it.
The River City News -- Wednesday Morning
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              TORNADO HEADLINES
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Tarps needed in Piner Cincinnati Enquirer 
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Governor Beshear tours damaged areas again Press Release 
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Volunteers prepare for rain, continue cleanup NKY Spot 
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INSIGHT CABLE HALTS COLLECTIONS EFFORT IN AFFECTED AREAS
Understanding the devastation and loss in these communities, Time Warner Cable and Insight immediately suspended all credit and collections work in the affected areas. The company will not charge customers whose equipment was lost or damaged as a result of the storms. 
WKYT
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Safety guidelines post-storm Press Release 

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Use caution while using chainsaws Press Release 
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TURFWAY RESPONDED TOO:
From the track's Facebook page:
When tornadoes struck last Friday, Boone and Kenton County officials called for help from area ambulances. Turfway sent both of its ambulances and EMTs Dave Merse and Brad Foley, who were deployed to Piner, Ky. 
NKY Community Action Commission continues its efforts: 
NKCAC staff are out and about today: Organizing and staffing a mobile food pantry for Tornado victims in Crittenden; Organizing volunteers and relief efforts in Peach Grove; helping with the cleanup in Piner. All in a day's work, but during a pretty unsual week as our region begins to put the pieces back together. 
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FRANKFORT QUICKIES

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House to vote on budget cn|2
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Agriculture department needs budget flexibility to avoid "catastrophic consequences" cn|2 
DO YOU SUPPORT PLANNING IN KENTON COUNTY? THEN DON'T LET SENATOR DAMON THAYER, THE NORTHERN KENTUCKY TEA PARTY, AND THE NKY HOME BUILDERS TAKE IT AWAY:
Senate Bill 62 will be heard by the House standing committee on State Government tomorrow at noon. The next 24 hours are crucial in reaching legislators on this committee. If you would like to help send an email to nkapcpetitionfacts@gmail.com with SB62 in the subject line and information will be sent to you.

Neighborhood schools bill introduced again WFPL 
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Tax reform commission launches website, asks for your input Click Here 
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Senator McConnell wants to hold prison bureau accountable Press Release via West Kentucky Star 
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Freedom of Religion Act passes senate panel:
The sponsor of Senate Bill 158, Sen. Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebanon, said it is designed to protect the free exercise of religion from unnecessary restriction by government.
He said it would give courts "more ammunition in favor of religion" when considering cases such as the jailing of Amish residents in Western Kentucky who refused to use orange safety triangles on their buggies and Christians in Bell County who want to hold public prayer at school athletic events.
Herald-Leader/Jack Brammer  
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DRAWBRIDGE INN SOLD AT AUCTION, WILL REMAIN A HOTEL
The new owners will keep renting rooms there: 
Gary Hall spoke for the company and told reporters there has never been any discussion of the property being run as anything but a hotel. 
AP via FOX 19  
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CINCINNATI REDS TO SPONSOR HIGH SCHOOL SHOWCASE IN COVINGTON
One of these games will be at Meinken Field:
The culminating event of the High School Showcase will be the players from the 50 high school teams being invited to join the Reds on the field pre-game at the April 3rd Reds vs. Futures Spring Showcase.
"Adding this high school showcase as part of what we have planned for our Reds vs. Futures event at Great American Ball Park on April 3rd ties yet another generation of baseball players to this celebration of our city's rich baseball heritage," said Phil Castellini, Reds Chief Operating Officer. 
FOX 19  
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NOTHING NEW, BUT IT'S STILL ONE WAY TO DEAL WITH DEADBEAT DADS
Make them wear a sign: 
Bell County Attorney Neil Ward says offenders can volunteer to hold a large sign in a public place that reads "I do not pay child support." In addition, he says they will have to start making child support payments. 
AP via WBKO  
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SOMETHING FOR COVINGTON TO CONSIDER TO SWEETEN THE DEAL?
Louisville is offering its new start-up companies free  conference space with wi-fi: 
“I want to encourage our entrepreneurs and fledgling businesses to grow, and this is a way that the city can help. A professional setting is important when meeting with potential financiers, partners and clients to get a business off the ground,” he says. 
WFPL
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THE FACULTY FOLLIES ARE BACK AT SCOTT HIGH SCHOOL

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I-69 SIGNS GO UP IN WESTERN KENTUCKY, LAUGHS HEARD 'ROUND WORLD
::Snicker::
Temporary signs currently denote I-69, which covers 38 miles of the former Western Kentucky Parkway and 16 miles of Interstate 24. 
WBKO  
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COUPLE OF QUICKIES
Why do the Holiday World owners want to operate Bluegrass Boardwalk? They explain at their blog
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Northern Lights may be visible here tonight Local 12

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