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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

NEWS ROUND-UP -- TUESDAY AFTERNOON 17 APR

by Michael Monks 
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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
DOCTOR BEHIND COVINGTON METHADONE CLINIC HAS OFFICE RAIDED
Dr. Gary Shearer, who was one of the partners hoping to open a methadone clinic in Covington saw the FBI raid his Florence office Tuesday: 
FBI agents carted out boxes filled with file folders and loaded them into a U-Haul truck. 
A photo with limited details at the link -- with a promise to update the story later. The proposed methadone clinic is slated to open later this year in the former Save-a-Lot store on Madison Avenue.
Cincinnati Enquirer/Brenna Kelly  (Originally this link was incorrect and directed readers to an unrelated story.  Many apologies for the error.)
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UPDATE FROM FOX 19: 
One patient told FOX19 that a police officer turned her away from the office when she arrived for her appointment with Dr. Shearer Tuesday morning. 
FOX 19
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UNION CONTRACTS TO BE APPROVED AT TONIGHT'S COMMISSION MEETING
In case you missed this morning's headlines from The River City News the Covington City Commission will likely vote to approve the working agreements between the city and the police and fire unions. AFSCME, meanwhile, is voting today. 
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Also at the link from this morning: Riverbank murder suspect says the victim is still alive -- because he visits him in jail; Is your street on the list to be resurfaced by the city (see all of them); Plus, an effort to honor UK's basketball team ends in embarrassment for Pikeville. Click it. 

The RC News: Tuesday Morning Round-Up 
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New developments on a new carrier for CVG?
This tweet was sent out today by river city state representative Dennis Keene: 
I talked to the KY Econ. Dev. Cabinet today about a out of state airline carrier who wants to come into CVG and serve the East Coast
Fingers crossed.
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GEOFFREY MEARNS NAMED NKU'S NEW PRESIDENT
The Cleveland State University provost will replace the retiring Jim Votruba: 
An avid runner who competed at Yale University and qualified for the 1984 Olympic trials in the marathon, Mearns is no stranger to Greater Cincinnati. He said visiting NKU last week brought back fond memories of running the hills on both sides of the Ohio River when he attended Walnut Hills High School. He and wife Jennifer ran the bridges during their visit last week, and Mearns said he looks forward to spanning them regularly when he arrives. 
“NKU’s location in a major metropolitan region is one of its greatest assets,” he said. “This region has so much to offer prospective students and faculty from around the commonwealth and across the country. Great things are happening in the region, and our whole family looks forward to our move to northern Kentucky.” 
President Votruba said Mearns will be a natural fit. “Geoff Mearns’ values, professional experience and breadth of understanding of the role NKU plays in the lives of our students and our region make him ideally suited for this leadership role,” Votruba said. “Under his leadership, I have no doubt that NKU will continue its momentum.” 
NKU Grad Articles 
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QUICKIES
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A Kentucky soldier was killed in Afghanistan press release
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Webb-Edgington says she'll prevail in 4th District Congressional GOP primary WFPL
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Return of original prescription drug bill reignites new debate in Frankfort WFPL 
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Kentucky House debating tolls on Louisville bridges WFPL 
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Legislative reunion features stale plot but plenty of drama cn|2 
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Mitt Romney to bring his presidential campaign to Louisville WFPL 

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UK professor beats education official in ACT challenge Herald-Leader 
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NKU helping to improve local daycares KY Post 
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Group to fly Confederate flag near Kentucky interstate FOX News 

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DESTINATION: GRADUATION
The Covington Independent Public Schools profiles another soon-to-be graduate from Holmes High School
At 17, Kelsey Hamilton is focused on her future. She knows she needs a college degree to get a good job and earn enough money to take care of her 17-month-old son.
In her year and a half at Holmes, Kelsey has made friends. She spent the first few high school years at Scott High School where she was a cheerleader. At Holmes, she works on the yearbook. Kelsey works part time at Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell. She mostly keeps to herself and concentrates on her studies.
"Nobody else is going to get you where you want to go,” Kelsey said. “You’ve got to work hard. It won’t be given to you.” 
More on Kelsey here.
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Bid on a lunch with Nick Clooney! Cincinnati Enquirer 
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Remember the old WLWT Channel 5 news team of Jerry Springer, Norma Rashid, Ken Broo, and Pat Barry? Me neither, but they're reuniting. Click the link to find out why. Cincinnati Enquirer

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