THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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by Michael Monks
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THE GREENING OF COVINGTON
Thursday afternoon's luncheon hosted by the Covington Business Council will focus on creating green spaces in the city:
Local experts are cautioning the need for more greenspace in the city. This presentation will focus on several key urban design elements; brand, place making, enhanced quality of place and long term economic value of downtown real estate. Concept renderings will also be shown regarding enhanced greenscapes for Covington.Kelly Kolar, President of Kolar Design, and Craig Gossman, principal of KKG, will host the presentation. The event runs from 11:30AM to 1:00PM at the Madison Event Center. It costs $15 for CBC members and $25 for non-members. Click here to register.
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NEW LUXURY APARTMENT GROUNDBREAKING TODAY IN NEWPORT
The Catalytic Development Fund sent this message earlier this week:
Capital Investment will break ground on Vu 180 in Newport KY this Thursday! Vu 180 is a 93 unit upscale apartment project located next to the SouthShore condominium project. This is the first major new development in the NKY River Cities since 2007. A groundbreaking ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 21 at 9:00 AM. Look for the tent next to SouthShore.And from this morning's Cincinnati Enquirer:
The building will be four stories of one- and two-bedroom apartments above a parking area. Rent for a one-bedrooms apartment will be about $800 per month and a unit with two bedrooms will be about $1,400 per month, Bastos said.Cincinnati Enquirer/Marika Lee
The construction of the building is estimated to take a year and will cost $15.8 million, he said.
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AN EVENING THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE
Tonight at the Carnegie, Kenton County Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders and Cincinnati State Technical & Community College President O'dell Owens will speak at An Evening That Could Change Your Life. The lectures start at 7:00PM with food & refreshments being served from 6:00 - 7:00PM. Admission is free and limited to the first 450 guests. The event is sponsored by the Eastside Neighborhood Association, the Kenton County Commonwealth's Attorney office, and O.A.S.I.S. Inc.
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DON'T MISS WEDNESDAY EVENING'S NEWS
As Covington faces the likelihood of layoffs, are these public job eliminations nationally slowing the recovery?; More on why the Latonia Waterpark is closed indefinitely; Plus, Gov. Beshear cuts the ribbon at the opening of Koran Kountry! (LOL). Click it.|
WEDNESDAY MORNING'S NEWS
More on why the City of Covington may be changing the way code enforcement exists in the city; World Choir Games concert is coming to Mainstrasse; Plus, a KY traffic sign is hijacked to read "Honk if you're..." Click it. |
QUICKIES
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KY State Police to release traffic plan for Quaker State 400 WXIX
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Kentuckians want more money for education, and suggest paying for it through online sales and pension taxes cn|2
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Sen. McConnell's plea to thwart EPA rejected Herald-Leader
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Kentucky Human Rights Commission to host fair housing summit in relation to gay/lesbian tenants today press release
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Priorities out of whack in world of academics and athletics Herald-Leader
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Cincinnati's Crosley Building to be torn down WKRC
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Hacked road sign in Louisville warns of zombies Herald-Leader
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BOTANY HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING TODAY
The neighborhood association meets tonight -- outside! The meeting is at 7:00PM at Devou Park. Click here for the agenda and other details.
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CAN YOU HELP THE HOLMES CROSS COUNTRY TEAM?
From the team's Facebook page:
We will be hosting our CC meet again in Aug. We are looking for the following items for the meet. If you have any of them or know someone that would like to donate please let me know. Yellow rope, safety tape, Surveying flags, red/white/blue flags, safety fence, temp fence post or anything that we could mark the courseoff which is held along the Licking River on the Licking River Greenways and Trails which is behind Holmes.
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WHO'S TAKING SCHOOL BUSES ON JOY RIDES IN MERCER COUNTY?
Harrodsburg, Kentucky is all abuzz after someone has hijacked a school bus three times over the past eleven days and headed out on a joy ride:
Authorities believe the culprit drove the bus to the Mercer County Mobile Home Park over the weekend and crashed into the community’s mailbox on Clay Avenue.Stealing a school bus and promptly driving to a trailer park? Ah, Kentucky.
Danville Advocate-Messenger
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SPORTS ARTS WORLD LOSES A LEGEND
LeRoy Neiman, who was widely known around the Commonwealth for his paintings of UK basketball, Muhammad Ali, and the Derby, died Wednesday at the age of 91:
For Kentucky basketball fans, Neiman painted the most famous painting in our beloved team's history. Commissioned by Ashland Oil in 1977, the original of Neiman's "UK Basketball Game Between UK and St. John's, December 17, 1977" hangs on display in the UK Art Museum.Read more about the artist and his work at The Kaintuckeean.
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THIS WEEKEND IN COVINGTON!
Another fun weekend in Covington is almost here... What to do? Check it out:
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RoeblingFest!
This event is really terrific and the weather is going to be perfect for it. Be sure to "like" RoeblingFest on Facebook!
In addition to all the fun, food, drinks, and games you would expect at a festival, you can also check out the "guts of the suspension bridge", take a walking tour on the bridge, around Licking Riverside, or along the riverfront murals, and then check out the headline music act, Poco.
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Covington Quest
It's our own version of the Amazing Race -- right here in Covington. Get all the details by clicking here.
Botany Hills Neighborhood Yard Sale
Don't miss the Botany Hills Yard Sale on Saturday, June 23rd from 9:00AM to 2:00PM at 1226 Highway Ave. There is still space left. Reserve table space for $10 ($5 for BHNA members). For more info contact Connie Kingsbury at 261-4053 or cschmitt@fuse.net.
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"Fix Covington Schools" to host school board candidates
The group that chats on Facebook about Covington Independent Public Schools is meeting up in person -- and hosting a few school board candidates, too. Click here for details.
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Sushi place opens Saturday
Pike Street is now home to a new sushi joint where you can learn to roll your own! Click here
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WITH SO MUCH TO DO, WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS?
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