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Wednesday, April 4, 2012

NEWS ROUND-UP -- WEDNESDAY EVENING 4 APR

by Michael Monks 
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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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COUNTY VOTES TO APPROVE MERGER WITH COVINGTON 911 DISPATCH
In a special meeting this morning the Kenton County fiscal court approved the merger of Covington's 911 dispatch center with that of the county. No mention was made last night about this meeting and in fact three city commissioners reached today say they had no idea that it was happening this morning. 
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EMOTIONAL MEETING AS COVINGTON VOTES TO END DISPATCH
Mayor Scheper and the city commissioners vote unanimously to end the 911 dispatch center in Covington. Click the link for highlights from Tuesday night's meeting. 
The River City News 
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CITY COMMISSION RECAP

More comments from last night's meeting at City Hall that culminated in a vote to end 911 dispatch services in the city. Plus, other notes from the Commission meeting (did you know that 37.9% of people in Covington smoke?). Click it. 
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SEE ALSO: Mayor Chuck Scheper and the Covington City Commission are meeting right now with the Helentown Neighborhood Association to discuss the 10-point plan and the methadone clinic Event Invitation
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VIGIL PLANNED FOR WOMAN WHOSE LEGS WERE FOUND IN COVINGTON
A friend believes the victim, Jessica Rae Sacco, was killed in an act of retaliation: 
She said she’d had discussions with Sacco that she was having problems with Puccio, who lived with her in her Light Street apartment. Erb said she’d been encouraging Sacco to kick him out.
“Maybe that’s what set the whole thing off. Maybe she finally had had enough and was going to tell him to leave,” Erb said. 
A vigil is planned for Saturday evening in front of the victim's apartment. 
Springfield News-Sun/Jessica Heffner 
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SEE ALSO: Three in court for dismembering woman Cincinnati Enquirer 
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MASSIE, MOORE FIGHT OVER WHO'S THE FRONTRUNNER IN KY-4 RACE

Two GOP county judges-executive vying to replace Geoff Davis in Congress battled for frontrunner status at a tea party forum: 

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SEE FULL STORY HERE: cn|2 
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FLURRY OF BILLS IN FRANKFORT COULD HAVE LOCAL IMPACT
It was the final full week of the session: 
The General Assembly passed 98 bills during the last week before adjourning Friday evening. They will reconvene for one more day April 12 and take up the road plan funding and some bills. Northern Kentucky legislators believe the bills they got passed will have a positive impact. 
Check out the bill breakdown at the link. 
Cincinnati Enquirer/Scott Wartman 
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SEE ALSO: Thousands of pinwheels adorn Capitol lawn WKYT 
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ALSO IN FRANKFORT
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Former Ag Commissioner Richie Farmer collected the 55,000 hotel reward points from a convention he hosted Courier-Journal 
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Advocates cheer bills aimed at children Herald-Leader 
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How has working in the senate been lately? cn|2 
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Future of coal scholarships uncertain WFPL
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PRESIDENT TO OPEN KENTUCKY CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS SATURDAY
Obama for America will open a new office in Louisville: 
Obama for America is opening a new state Headquarters in Kentucky. Come be a part of the grassroots movement for change that is growing throughout the state. Join your friends, neighbors, and other supporters at the opening of our Louisville Headquarters! Special Guest Include: Congressman John Yarmuth and Mayor Greg Fischer. 
Barefoot & Progressive 
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ENQUIRER SHEDS 12 EMPLOYEES FROM NEWSROOM
Twelve employees from inside the newsroom accepted the early retirement buyouts: 
CityBeat already has reported that political columnist Howard Wilkinson, longtime photographer Michael Keating and Editorial Page Editor Ray Cooklis were among those departing the media company. Other editorial staffers who are taking the buyout are business reporter Mike Boyer; Features Editor Dave Caudill; news reporter Steve Kemme; Copy Desk Chief Sue Lancaster; Production Manager Greg Noble; Butler/Warren Editor Jim Rohrer; sports copy editor Bill Thompson; Copy Editor Pat Tolzmann; and Copy Editor Tim Vonderbrink. 
More, including the email from the paper's publisher, at the link.
CityBeat 
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EGG SPILL IN KENTUCKY COULD KILL FISH
Near Elizabethtown: 
Kevin Strohmeier with environmental protection said eggs dissolve in water, and bacteria in water eats the egg material, causing a drop in the water’s oxygen.
Depleted oxygen can kill fish, he said. The state environmental department will monitor the water and aerate if necessary, Strohmeier said. Ultimately, he hopes storms come through and dilute the concentration of egg. 
The News-Enterprise/Sarah Bennett 
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THE CELEBRATION CONTINUES FOR BIG BLUE'S 8TH NATIONAL TITLE
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Darius Miller: It doesn't feel real Herald-Leader 
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One and done? Cal's just getting started Herald-Leader 
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Kentucky athletic director is thrilled Herald-Leader 
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Cal's biggest worry? How to enjoy the title Herald-Leader 
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President Obama calls Calipari Herald-Leader 
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2011-12 was a season of caring & sharing Herald-Leader 
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Big Blue tank is getting attention in small town State-Journal 
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Final Four games score big ratings in Louisville Business First 
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Kentucky business cash in Herald-Leader 
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Calipari gets $350,000 bonus Herald-Leader 
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Calipari, Davis to appear on Jimmy Kimmel tonight Herald-Leader 
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FRONT PAGES FROM NEWSPAPERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY
See a lot more by clicking here.
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THE CARNEGIE LANDS FREE BRANDING WORK FROM INTERBRAND
From a press release: 
Interbrand, the leading brand consultancy, is partnering with The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center in 2012 for a major pro bono brand strategy and identity project.

Interbrand selected The Carnegie from among several ArtsWave member organizations that participated in a multi-step application process to be considered for gratis strategic branding and creative design services from Interbrand.

“Part of the reason we decided to partner with ArtsWave in finding a pro bono client is because, at the heart of it, Interbrand is a business comprised of artists,” explained Scott Lucas, executive director of Interbrand’s Cincinnati office. “Our employees are excited about leveraging our passion for the arts to help an organization like The Carnegie.”

Interbrand will work with The Carnegie to build a holistic branding approach that unifies its three divisions (gallery, theatre, and education center). Project elements include a competitive audit; stakeholder interviews; brand positioning workshop; brand identity concepts; visual and verbal identity recommendations; validation research; and comprehensive brand guidelines.

“To say that we are excited about collaborating with Interbrand would be an understatement,” said Katie Brass, The Carnegie’s Executive Director. “Interbrand is one of the world’s largest branding consultancies and to be able to have their guidance when it comes to communicating all that The Carnegie has to offer is an opportunity that we are grateful for.” 
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SEE ALSO: Photos from the latest Carnegie production, Pump Boys and Dinettes Carnegie @ Facebook 
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SEE ALSO: Congressman Davis announces Congressional art contest for kids Geoff Davis 
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LOOK WHO'S UP FOR ADOPTION THIS MONTH
At the Kenton County Animal Shelter:


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