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MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY
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PRESENTS
THE SUNDAY EDITION
COVINGTON, KY * 1 APRIL 2012
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the week that was...
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Take a look at the stories below and know that The River City News means it when it says "More Covington News Than Any Other Source"... and thank you for trusting and reading!
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COVINGTON DISPATCH CENTER TO CLOSE, MERGE WITH COUNTY
In a surprise move Friday evening, Covington dispatchers received letters from City Hall informing them that their jobs would eliminated on or around September 1 as the city merges its dispatch services with Kenton County. Since then, conflicting information has emerged about whether Covington dispatchers would be offered employment at the county. The River City News broke this story Friday evening. Here are the links:
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The conversation on this issue played out at The River City News Facebook page.
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BODY PARTS FOUND IN COVINGTON BELONG TO OHIO MURDER VICTIM
In a gruesome tale that originated in Urbana, Ohio, Covington Police were called to discover dismembered legs dumped over a guardrail near Hands Pike in South Covington. The River City News was first to report this terrible story Saturday morning. Here is the link:
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Urbana's police chief released this statement applauding the efforts of Covington Police:
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"I do want to say that I appreciate the combined efforts of my officers, the agents from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and the Covington, Kentucky police who together did fantastic work in a relatively short period of time after the death scene had been discovered in Urbana." - Matt D. Lingrell, Urbana Police Chief
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CONVICTED: MUGSHOT ROUND-UP
Who's going to prison and who got probation this week? Check out the mugshot round-up from the Commonwealth Attorney's office at the link. Convicted: Mugshot Round-Up
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SOLD: HISTORIC RIVERSIDE DRIVE HOME IS OFF THE MARKET
How a trip on the "Ride the Ducks" last summer led to the sale of one of Covington's most prime pieces of real estate -- at the link.
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FRIDAY'S HEADLINES
SWAT is called to the condo community of a local state representative; Report: Holy Cross's star quarterback commits to a college; Plus, Gov. Beshear declares New Orleans as part of "There's only one Kentucky" campaign... Those stories and more at the link. |
GROUNDBREAKING: RIVER'S EDGE AT EASTSIDE POINTE
Ground is broken for the new housing development River's Edge at Eastside Pointe which replaces the former Jacob Price. Congressman Geoff Davis was on hand and at the link, you'll find out how the Jacob Price community center inspired his daughter to become a teacher. Lots of photos, too! (The River City News was the only media present for this important occasion.)
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THE ANSWER FOR BROKE CITIES (LIKE COVINGTON)?
The answer to saving broke cities may be right above our noses: tall, empty Downtown buildings in need of TLC. At the link, check out a report on how the concept is working in other cities and weigh in with your thoughts here. |
THURSDAY EVENING'S HEADLINES
A Covington man buys a lotto ticket for this weekend -- only to catch it on fire and video the whole thing (crazy? what do you think?); That story and more at the link.
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ISSUES FACING SCHOOLS RAISED AT PACKED BOARD MEETING
Supporters and detractors of the Covington Independent Public Schools board and superintendent took the debate public at Wednesday night's meeting. Click the link for the story. 
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SEE ALSO: Board member Denise Varney will not resign her seat Click Here
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THURSDAY MORNING HEADLINES
While you were sleeping, the state legislature finally reached a budget compromise... at 2:40AM; City Commissioner Steve Frank reports from Washington, DC; Plus, Holmes basketball's head coach and star player are headed to the all-star tryouts. Click it.|
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON HEADLINES
A pricey fundraiser for a Congressional candidate brings out big names to the Covington riverfront; A Covington company is awarded the $51 million contract to lead the interstate work coming to a delay near you; Plus, why the Wall Street Journal says you should feel sorry for UK fans. Click it. |
WEDNESDAY MORNING HEADLINES
A UK fan offers his wife in exchange for tickets to Saturday's game; Plus, the springtime photos series continues with a trip to Licking Riverside. Click it. |
TUESDAY EVENING HEADLINES
Kenton County adds phone line to fight underage drinking; A Covington school wins state championship in academic competition; Plus, UK/UofL fans in fist fight during... dialysis? Those stories and more at the link. |
PHOTOS: SPRINGTIME IN LINDEN GROVE CEMETERY
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Lots more from the trip to Linden Grove -- check them out by clicking here.
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TUESDAY MORNING HEADLINES
A former Covington Police lieutenant colonel who died last week was also a karate pioneer in NKY; Plus, a Kentucky t-shirt company is the subject of a discrimination complaint after refusing to produce shirts for an event. Those stories and more at the link. |
MONDAY AFTERNOON HEADLINES
Local businessman says Covington puts the Greater in Greater Cincinnati; An African national accused of setting his own house on fire is now among Covington's most wanted; Plus, a Brent Spence Bridge environmental study indicates how Covington could be affected by a new bridge. Click it. |
MONDAY MORNING HEADLINES
Police investigate a home invasion in Rosedale; Students from Covington Schools launch a micro-enterprise: growing & selling salsa!; Plus, a soda fountain in Kentucky sells for $4.5 million... Click it. Happy Monday! ________________________________________________________
UK VS KU FOR NATIONAL TITLE
Kentucky beats Louisville and Kansas comes back to down Ohio State and now the two winningest programs in college basketball history will seek the most important victory of the season.
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UK headed back to championship game Coach Cal
UK headed back to championship game Coach Cal
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Jones keeps Cats above boards Herald-Leader
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Pitino extends support to UK (video) Courier-Journal
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Louisville celebrates 'never-give-up' spirit Herald-Leader
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Cards fall, but future is bright Card Chronicle
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SUNDAY HEADLINES
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NKY Congressional candidate Thomas Massie runs ad during UK/UofL game:
The spot for Massie, who is in his second year as Lewis County judge-executive, aired during the first half of the UK-UofL game on CBS in the Cincinnati-television market only. It cost $7,000 for the 30-second spot, Massie said.Check out the video and remarks from Massie explaining why Davis (who has not endorsed a candidate) is used in the ad at the link.
“We thought that was a bargain,” Massie said in a telephone interview. “This is bigger than the Super Bowl in Kentucky.”
Perhaps even more notable is that the spot uses the words of U.S. Rep. Geoff Davis, R-Hebron, to narrate. Davis is retiring at the end of the year prompting a rush for the 4th District seat for which Massie and six other Republicans, plus two Democrats, are running.
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A Democrat running for NKY's Congressional seat blasts the "Paul Ryan Budget" in DC:
“I am proud to announce not one Democrat voted in favor of this budget that will endTo find out more about Bill Adkins, check out his website here.
Medicare as we know it. The Paul Ryan budget is unsound fiscal policy that provides more tax breaks for millionaires. It is a continuation of failed Republican fiscal policy that brought about record deficits and more than doubled our national debt 2001 through fiscal year 2009.
We as a nation have made a sacred promise to our senior citizens and when elected I will fight to protect Medicare. We owe it to our children to provide opportunity for their future. It is morally wrong to attempt to balance our budget at their expense while not asking everyone to pay their fair share.
The only way to seriously cut the debt is by supporting common-sense solutions to balance our budget, like last year’s compromise to cut the debt by more than $2 trillion, and to reform our tax policy.”
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Governor Beshear applauds passage of unemployment & anti-meth bills press release
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Kentucky lawmakers bust myth with open budget negotiations Herald-Leader
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Beshear recognizes Kentucky soldier killed overseas press release
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HOLY CROSS PITCHES PERFECT GAME!
Too bad it happened at the expense of Holmes, but what a feat!
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Great story: An Enquirer reporter and photographer document life along NKY's Route 8 Cincinnati Enquirer
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LET'S END THIS EDITION WITH A PERFORMANCE FROM THE HOLMES CONCERT BAND
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The entire performance from these talented kids at Holmes:
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Have a great Sunday and remember, if it happens in Covington, you'll read about it first at The River City News.
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