THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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by Michael Monks
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LAYING OFF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES HURTING THE ECONOMY?
As departments within the City of Covington consider the possibility of more layoffs in the coming days, a report from The New York Times indicates that the nation's economic recovery may be slowed by the purging of public employees:
So while the federal government has grown a little since the recession, and many states have recently begun to add a few jobs, local governments are making new cuts that outweigh those gains. More than a quarter of municipal governments are planning layoffs this year, according to a survey by the Center for State and Local Government Excellence. They are being squeezed not only by declining federal and state support, but by their devastated property tax base.
“The unfortunate reality is our revenue streams have not rebounded,” said Timothy R. Hacker, the city manager of North Las Vegas, which has cut its work force to 1,300 from 2,300 and is about to lay off 130 more. “Shaking this recession is becoming increasingly difficult.”
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If governments still employed the same percentage of the work force as they did in 2009, the unemployment rate would be a percentage point lower, according to an analysis by Moody’s Analytics. At the pace so far this year, layoffs will siphon off $15 billion in spending power. Yale economists have said that if state and local governments had followed the pattern of previous recessions, they would have added at least 1.4 million jobs.The New York Times
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The Center for State and Local Government Excellence reports:
More than half of state and local governments still have a pay freeze and are adjusting retirement and health care benefits. At the same time, the pace of layoffs has slowed with 28 percent reporting layoffs this year compared with 40 percent last year.Read the full analysis by clicking here.
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The City of Covington has asked for $500,000 (or possibly more) in cuts from police and fire budgets and massive cuts in other departments as well which will likely to lead to the elimination of several positions. Read that earlier report at the link below.
Questions and Uncertainty at City Hall as Budget Vote Looms
SEE ALSO: Home ownership may not be the answer to the nation's economic woes after all The Atlantic Cities
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DON'T MISS THIS 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...What?!" Click it.
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LATONIA WATERPARK AND SPRAY PARK CLOSED INDEFINITELY
In another blow to Covington's summer recreation opportunities, the City notified the media Wednesday afternoon that the waterpark/spray park in Latonia is closed:
The Covington Waterpark/Spraypark in Latonia is closed due to operational issues. We regret this inconvenience. The length of time it will be closed will be determined once investigations into the issues are conducted. We will send a notification once that information is available.Covington recreation director Natalie Gardner tells The River City News via email:
About the waterpark, our staff noticed an unusual amount of water was being lost. We suspect that the large recharge line that feeds the pool has a leak. The waterpark is constructed on a landfill and over time the decomposition will create settlement issues for decades after a landfill closure. The recharge line carries a large amount of weight and would be the first line to experience problems. Right now we are investigating to see if we can locate the leaks, so we are unsure the severity and how long it will need to be closed.That leaves only Randolph Park Pool in the Eastside and Goebel Pool in Mainstrasse available to the public. Gus Sheehan Pool in Botany Hills was closed for good earlier this year because of the high cost to repair and upgrade it.
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NEWPORT VS BELLEVUE IN TEEN ON TEEN FIGHT
Awful. Via WKRC:
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$75,000 AWARDED TO GATEWAY COLLEGE FROM DUKE ENERGY FOUNDATION
As part of its urban revitalization efforts, Duke Energy handed out $125,000 to three entities Wednesday, including $75,000 for the Gateway Community & Technical College Foundation and $25,000 for Legacy Young Professionals:
“While each of these organizations has a unique mission, they all rally around three common, profound goals: sustain the core of our communities, reduce blight in neighborhoods and produce something new out of something old,” Duke Energy Ohio and Kentucky President Julie Janson said.Business Courier
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SEE ALSO: Gateway students and staff team up to fight cancer press release
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DEMOCRAT LAUNCHES FIRST COMMERCIAL IN NKY CONGRESSIONAL RACE
From Williamstown attorney Bill Adkins (D) who faces Lewis County Judge-Executive Thomas Massie (R) in November:
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Said Adkins in a news release, “Voters in the 4th District need to know the truth about Thomas Massie. His broken promises and failings as a 1 ½ year Lewis County judge-executive, his radical positions and association with out-of-state Texas SuperPAC money are all fair game in this election.”
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The Massie campaign responded to the commercial through its campaign chair, failed Tea Party gubernatorial candidate Phil Moffett, in an interview with Bluegrass Politics:
The Massie campaign responded to the commercial through its campaign chair, failed Tea Party gubernatorial candidate Phil Moffett, in an interview with Bluegrass Politics:
Phil Moffett, campaign chair for Massie, said Massie won the primary election in May because “he was the best candidate and he will win the general election in November because he’s the best candidate.”|
QUICKIES
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Groups helps Democrat and Republican women get elected in Kentucky cn|2
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Commonwealth of Kentucky to county its horses WFPL
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Two historic Lexington homes crumbling (one is condemned) due to neglect... sound familiar? Herald-Leader
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The Republican US Chamber of Commerce says Kentucky's higher education system needs fixin' WFPL
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Did Reds pitcher Aroldis Chapman's girlfriend lie about being tied up in a Pittsburgh hotel room? WLWT
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Archaeologists hope to find remnants of original fort at Boonesborough Herald-Leader
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KENTUCKY WOMAN GLUED TO BATHROOM SEAT AT WALMART
Is that a Kentucky headline, or what?
Monticello city officials said the woman went to use the store's bathroom when she realized she was stuck to the toilet seat. It was later determined the seat was covered in Super Glue.CNN via WCPO
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WHY DOES A LEXINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD SMELL LIKE... POO?
A mixture for plants that included manure made for a steamy hot smelly mess, particularly on this hot day:
Herald-Leader/Karla Ward"It was almost unbearable," he said Tuesday afternoon. "You can't plan anything — we don't want friends over."Coldstream Court resident Nancy Jo Kemper said the foul smell made her sick to her stomach when she was in her yard."It was awful," she said. "It seeped through the windows and doors. ... It smells like a pig farm."
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COVINGTON SHOP OWNER ON WHAT TO WEAR THIS SUMMER
Jerod Theobald, owner of flow - a shop for men on Scott Boulevard writes his monthly column for Cincinnati Profile:
The truth is, most men don’t think twice about what they put on before they set out to enjoy the days of summer. Sure, a man doesn’t have to be on point to cut the grass, lay down mulch, or work under the hood of his car – but he should make an effort to look his best before heading out on a date or off to an outdoor wedding. A little effort (and adhering to the suggestions below) will go a long way to ensure you look cool and stay cool all summer long.For Jerod's tips on what guys should wear this summer to weddings, on dates, to concerts and other outdoor events, click the link below.
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UK'S 1996 CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM TO REUNITE
One of the greatest teams in college basketball history is getting back together. Herald-Leader
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But it's not just to hang out... the team is helping out the Derek Anderson foundation as the former 'Cat great launches a new bottled water Click Here
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KY High School Basketball Team Grows Flat Tops
More evidence that UK fans are the craziest... Members of the Marshall County High School boys basketball team have cut their hair in honors of incoming UK freshman Nerlens Noel and his now famous 'do. Check out the photo here
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KORAN KOUNTRY OPENS IN KENTUCKY WITH INCENTIVES FROM BESHEAR
LMAO:
Gov. Steve Beshear attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday for the opening of Koran Kountry, the radical Islamic theme park that could receive up to $75 million in tax incentives from the state.If you feel like wetting yourself from laughter, read the whole thing at the link. (Satire, obviously)
“We are excited to be here for the grand opening of Koran Kountry,” Beshear said. “This park will bring almost 1,000 jobs to this region and give a vital boost to our economy, with millions of tourists visiting the commonwealth.”
The controversial park is the creation of Answers in Koran, LLC, who seek to bring visitors to the “family-friendly attraction that celebrates the truth of the Koran, and the power of the global jihadist movement to liberate Muslims from the oppression of the infidels and Jews. We also have roller coasters.”
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No, but seriously... Can you imagine if someone wanted to open Koran Kountry in Kentucky? Would it be met with the same lavish tax incentives that the Creation Museum's "Ark Encounter" has been? What do you think?
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