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by Michael Monks
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SIXTH DISTRICT WILL START SCHOOL WITHOUT ITS PLAYGROUND
"It's been slow," Superintendent Lynda Jackson said of the process to rebuild Sixth District School's playground, which was partially destroyed by a suspicious fire in June. No arrests have been made though surveillance cameras did capture the image of a solo male running from the scene. As for rebuilding, Jackson explained at Thursday night's school board meeting that insurance will only cover its portion of the cost to rebuild if the playground is built exactly the way it was before the fire. Possibly because of that stipulation, only two bids from contractors have been received. "In September we will start school without a playground," she said.
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SEE PREVIOUSLY: Covington Playground Destroyed by Fire
SEE PREVIOUSLY: Community Responds to Help Rebuild Playground
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COVINGTON SCHOOLS CONSIDER DRUG-TESTING SOME STUDENTS
The Covington School Board is debating whether or not students who participate in extracurricular activities such as sports should be tested for drug use. The district will host parent focus groups on the subject in the coming weeks. Click the link for the full story.
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SCHOOLS OFFERING HEALTHIER CHOICES UNDER NEW FEDERAL LAW
School lunches will be healthier starting in the next school year with mandatory daily servings of fruits and vegetables, a substantial increase in whole grain foods, only fat-free or low-fat milk availability, limited calories based on age of the children, and new limits on saturated fat, trans fats, and sodium present in foods:
The new standards are expected to cost $3.2 billion dollars over the next five years.Full story: WXIX
The changes will be phased in over three years with most changes in breakfast offerings phased in during future years.
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NEWLY RENOVATED HOMES HIT MARKET IN COVINGTON
It was a block dominated by dilapidated, boarded-up houses but now features several newly renovated or newly constructed homes that just hit the market. (The houses are so nice, two are already nearly SOLD!) Take a photo tour of them at the link!
Full story with tons of pics: The River City News
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DON'T MISS THURSDAY EVENING'S NEWS!
The Southgate House lands a new home; Did Covington-born assassinated KY Governor William Goebel deserve to die?; A UK student is in trouble with the law for emailing a picture of The Joker; Plus, a look ahead to weekend events in Covington. Those stories and more at the link!The RC News: Thursday Evening Round-Up
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Delta to end Comair operations on September 29 Business Courier
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Woman accused of trading baby for truck is back in Kentucky Herald-Leader
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Read the Enquirer's online chat with news anchor and Covington resident Katherine Nero who recently revealed her breast cancer diagnosis Cincinnati Enquirer
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Kentucky man accused of stealing a book about... ethics? Courier-Journal
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SPORTS
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JOB OPPORTUNITY
The Backstage Cafe on Madison Avenue is hiring:
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COLUMBUS TV TAKES A TRIP ON THE BB RIVERBOATS
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Delta to end Comair operations on September 29 Business Courier
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Woman accused of trading baby for truck is back in Kentucky Herald-Leader
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Read the Enquirer's online chat with news anchor and Covington resident Katherine Nero who recently revealed her breast cancer diagnosis Cincinnati Enquirer
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Kentucky man accused of stealing a book about... ethics? Courier-Journal
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SPORTS
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UK football ticket sales running behind previous years Herald-Leader
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UK/UofL eye intense opener carefully Herald-Leader
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Former UK basketball star and NBA player Tayshaun Prince visits Scott High School for camp Cincinnati Enquirer
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What are UK players tweeting? The school knows because it monitors it Herald-Leader
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BENGALS-SIZED HOLE IN GEORGETOWN
The loss of the Bengals training camp at Georgetown College has had an adverse effect on the Kentucky town:
In the past, having the Bengals in the community of 20,000 for three weeks in the summer boosted the bottom line for business owners and the college. Now, however, the Bengals will begin camp Friday at their home base of Paul Brown Stadium because of new NFL guidelines that reduced two-a-day practices and left more downtime for players to lift weights, watch video and meet with coaches — activities better suited to staying in Cincinnati than in the dorms at Georgetown.Full story: Herald-Leader
Georgetown City Council member David Lusby said restaurants, hotels and shopping centers in the area will miss the influx of customers.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY
The Backstage Cafe on Madison Avenue is hiring:
We are looking for a server/bartender, part time, 2 to 3 nights a week. Must have experience! We are also looking for a part time cook a few nights a week, must have experience as well. If you or someone you know needs a fun part time job, come down and apply!!!Find the Backstage Cafe near the Madison Theater.
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COLUMBUS TV TAKES A TRIP ON THE BB RIVERBOATS
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SEE YOU TONIGHT AT HOLMES HIGH SCHOOL FOR A PREVIEW OF THE MARCHING BAND'S SEASON? IT STARTS AT 7:00PM.
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Oh, and where are you having lunch today? Try something different!
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