THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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by Michael Monks
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COVINGTON MUST CATCH UP TO NEWPORT AND CINCINNATI IN GREEN SPACE
"We're the last of the three and there's no reason it can't happen here, too," said Covington City Manager Larry Klein during the Covington Business Council's monthly luncheon which focused on green space and branding Thursday afternoon. What are some possibilities for Covington to consider? Click the link for the full story.
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Meanwhile... on the Cincinnati side of the river...
The new Smale Riverfront Park is already exceeding expectations:
Reports from various media outlets and first-hand accounts highlight the immediate popularity of the park. One problem, according to Prather, has been that visitors want to play in the dramatic water curtain along Mehring Way which was not designed for interaction.Via UrbanCincy
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HOW COMMUNITY COLLEGES CAN SPUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The expansion of Gateway College's urban campus in Downtown Covington is one of the city's top priorities, though its fate relies heavily on financing from Frankfort which seems to be pretty well dried up at the moment. Why is it so important? City leaders believe the school (and the thousands of students that would be in attendance) would be a serious catalyst in revitalizing the urban core. This article from The Atlantic Cities, which focuses on Sinclair College in Dayton, Ohio, agrees:
Murka introduced me to Sinclair's President, Steven Johnson. Johnson, a farmer's son, has degrees in marketing and a PhD in education administration. He's seen a lot of things in his life, lived a lot of places, and worked a lot of jobs. Like Murka, he doesn't have much faith in private unions, especially unions like the UAW that, he said, put the needs of its membership ahead of the needs of the community. Nor, he made clear, did he have much patience for people who insisted that college be purely "academic."Full story: The Atlantic Cities/Ellen Ruppel Shell
"We're not Sarah Lawrence, not Wellesley," he says. "We're trying to help people get enough education to make something of themselves, people who are financially limited, academically limited, logistically limited."
Johnson explained that the UAV training program is part of his plan not only to prepare students for 21st-century jobs, but to promote a new educational model. "For most of us, college is one of the few things you do only once - you go when you're 18, stay until you're 22, and never go back," he said. "That model doesn't work for everyone. Sinclair is a place you can come back to for the rest of your life -- to refresh, retrain. You've heard of 'just-in-time' manufacturing? This is 'just in time' education."
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NEWPORT BREAKS GROUND ON NEW LUXURY APARTMENT BUILDING
Via WKRC:
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QUICKIES
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Feds did not properly seize $250,000 in Bill Erpenbeck's money Herald-Leader
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Erpenbeck's money up for grabs Cincinnati Enquirer
Erpenbeck's money up for grabs Cincinnati Enquirer
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Jobless rate falls in 107 Kentucky counties press release
Jobless rate falls in 107 Kentucky counties press release
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But this won't help: 500 miners to lose their jobs WKYT
But this won't help: 500 miners to lose their jobs WKYT
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Governor Beshear reacts via press release:
Governor Beshear reacts via press release:
“We are extremely disappointed and disheartened by the announcement from Arch Coal today, as we know the announcement of significant layoffs in Kentucky is devastating news for hundreds of Kentucky families.|
I have authorized the mobilization of our Education and Workforce Development Cabinet’s Rapid Response Teams to assist these employees in the transition from their jobs to beginning a search for new work, starting new workforce training or enrolling in classes to prepare them for the next stage of their careers. These teams will also ensure the families are aware of assistance available from state and federal services during this difficult time. We will adapt the roles and services of these teams as needed to make certain that our affected families are equipped to handle this challenge.
As unfortunate as this news is, it cannot be said that it was wholly unexpected. Demand for coal is at a 20-year low, thanks to a rapidly shifting energy market and high inventory. Unpredictable federal regulation processes have also hindered legal mining efforts, and we will continue to fight the unfair regulatory changes that effectively delay or halt our mining projects.”
Secretary of State Allison Lundergan Grimes's grandmother (made famous in Grimes's campaign ad) passed away at 92 press release Full coverage: cn|2
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Cincinnati/NKY home sales up, inventory down in May Business Courier
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After being hacked twice, Louisville traffic sign to be moved Courier-Journal
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134,000 KY FAMILIES TO SPLIT $15.3 MILLION IN HEALTH CARE REBATES
This is thanks to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare:
The average rebate for a family will be $114.Herald-Leader/Beth Musgrave
As part of the controversial 2010 health insurance overhaul pushed by President Barack Obama, insurance companies must spend 80 percent of all premiums they collect to pay claims or improve health outcomes. The remaining 20 percent can be spent on administrative costs, such as salaries and advertising.
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KENTUCKY COUPLE'S HOME BURGLARIZE WHILE AWAY AT SON'S FUNERAL
Parents whose son was murdered had their home burglarized while attending his funeral:
The thieves took jewelry, guns, tools, electronics, and money. Police say they believe the thieves were fully aware the family would not be home.Clarkson, Kentucky is rough.
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THIS WILL MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER ABOUT KENTUCKY
Isn't this a sweet piece of art?
The really wonderful group "Kentucky for Kentucky" is giving one away, but you have to "Like" their Facebook page. Click here
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