THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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by Michael Monks
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THE FUTURE OF CODE ENFORCEMENT, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The City of Covington hosts a public forum tonight on the future of code enforcement and community development based on recommendations made by outside consultants Management Partners and also based on projected budget constraints. Could code enforcement be outsourced away from City Hall? Will there no longer be a community development director? The discussion starts at 6:00PM at City Hall inside Commission Chambers. The River City News will have it covered for you.
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SCHOOL BOARD MEETING WILL DISCUSS BUDGET, TAX INCREASE
At Thursday afternoon's school board meeting, expect to hear some discussion on the budget and the proposed 4% increase in the district's share of property taxes. The River City News will have it covered for you.
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UPDATE: CANDIDATE FUNDRAISING IN COVINGTON
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UPDATE: CANDIDATE FUNDRAISING IN COVINGTON
As the fall campaign starts to pick up in pace, let's see who's got the most cash to spend:
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MAYOR
MAYOR
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Sherry Carran reported raising (including self-contributions) $17,855 and as of late July had just over $3,300 left.
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Steve Casper reported raising (including self-contributions) $10,450 and as of late July had just over $1,900 left.
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CITY COMMISSION
CITY COMMISSION
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Chuck Eilerman reported raising (including self-contributions) $14,245 and as of late July had just under $2,400 left.
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Steve Frank reported raising (including self-contributions) $15,701 and as of late July had just over $6,500 left.
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Greg Paeth reported raising (including self-contributions) $6,195 and as of late July had just over $2,800 left.
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Michelle Williams reported raising (including self-contributions) $2,557 and as of late July had just over $500 left.
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Candidates Ed Faulkner, Neil Gilreath, Roger Hamilton, and Mildred Rains have yet to report any fundraising or only reported a small self-contribution.
Candidates Ed Faulkner, Neil Gilreath, Roger Hamilton, and Mildred Rains have yet to report any fundraising or only reported a small self-contribution.
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The next campaign finance reports are due October 5.
The next campaign finance reports are due October 5.
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DON'T MISS WEDNESDAY EVENING'S NEWS!
Check out which homes won this year's Covington beautification awards; Graduation rates are up across the Commonwealth, including a small gain at Holmes; Plus, why there are probably more spiders lurking in your home RIGHT NOW! Those stories and more at the link. 
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FOOD TRUCK EXPANDS TO OFFER BURGERS AT DOWNTOWN WINDOW
One of the food trucks that participated in Covington's Food Truck Invasion, Cafe de Wheels, is expanding into immobile service:
Owner Tom Acito said he will soon be opening Base Camp 1, a burger window at Dive Bar on Short Vine in Corryville. He’ll still take the food truck to Fountain Square, events and other locations. But this space doubles his ability to sell burgers, and he’ll move his commissary there as well.Full story: Cincinnati Enquirer/Polly Campbell
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QUICKIES
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State retiree says legislators should put on their "man pants" and deal with the pension problem cn|2
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WATCH: Kentucky school's surveillance video captures footage of when a tornado ripped through it last spring WYMT
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Powerball jackpot grows larger for Saturday's drawing WKYT
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WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND IN COVINGTON
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Friday
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Xanadu the Musical opens at The Carnegie
Beautiful Greek muse Kira has journeyed from Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California in a quest to inspire struggling chalk artist Sonny to create the most resplendent and staggering work of art the world has ever known… the roller disco! But can Sonny capture the imagination of a jaded landlord to save his disco from the wrecking ball, and will Kira’s jealous muse sisters destroy Sonny and Kira’s forbidden love?For dates and times, click here
Roll up your leg warmers for an “all-skate” of funny and feel-good '80s pop-rock pandemonium,featuring musical hits including “Magic,” “All Over The World,” “Suddenly” and “Evil Woman.”
Tickets $19 - $26
SEE ALSO: Xanadu's director is profiled in City Beat
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Mother of God yard sale all weekend
Come and bring your friends to the church yard sale for an interesting and unique assortment of items. It will be held August 10 and 11, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and August 12, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. here at Mother of God.|
High School football returns with scrimmage tonight between Holy Cross and Scott. The game starts in Taylor Mill at 7:00PM.
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SATURDAY
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Backpack Giveaway in Mainstrasse
Northern Kentucky’s largest school backpack and school supply giveaway will be 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, in Goebel Park at Fifth and Philadelphia streets in Covington’s MainStrasse.Full story: Community Recorder
At the 12th annual Backpacks and Breakfast some 900 backpacks loaded with school supplies will be distributed to school children from low-income families.
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Helentown Neighborhood Picnic
Saturday on Garrard Street between Fifteenth and Patton. It starts at 12:30PM and lasts until 3:30PM.
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SUNDAY
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A Day in Rabbit Hash Click Here
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OBSCURE WORDS FOR PEOPLE WHO COLLECT OBSCURE THINGS
Interesting:
1. Sucrologists collect those little sugar packets that you see in restaurants.
Read more: Mental Floss
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