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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

NEWS ROUND-UP -- TUESDAY MORNING 28 AUGUST


THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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by Michael Monks 
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GROUND IS MOVING AT DEVELOPMENT IN COVINGTON'S EASTSIDE
Work continues in the early stages of the River's Edge at Eastside Pointe mixed-income housing development. The first tenants are expected to move in next spring.



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DON'T MISS MONDAY EVENING'S NEWS!
Photos of the remnants of a longtime Covington business destroyed by fire Sunday; Plus, why investigating the fire's cause would have been extremely difficult. That story and much more including a new online video series for the Holmes Band, at the link.
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QUICKIES
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CVG Airport runway paved with potential Cincinnati Enquirer 
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Covington lawyer loses claim to class action fees from the Diocese of Covington sex abuse scandal Cincinnati Enquirer 
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Former Commonwealth's Attorney Harry Rankin has died Facebook & Obit  
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Kentuckians to address the Republican National Convention Tuesday & Wednesday Herald-Leader 
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Police: KY women used kids to shoplift WKYT 
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Highland Heights hopes for economic boost from NKU's NCAA Division I status Cincinnati Enquirer 
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It's gonna be a long year for UK football if these predictions hold up Herald-Leader 
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Book: a year in the life of Kentucky's minor league baseball teams, including the Florence Freedom WFPL 
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WHITE SUPREMACISTS FROM NKY TO RALLY IN OHIO
Ugh:
The brutal beating of a man by a group of young teenagers who said they did it because they were bored has shaken the Cincinnati suburb of North College Hill and stirred some to question why police aren't investigating the attack as a hate crime.
Now nearly two weeks after the beating, the small working-class city is bracing for two opposing rallies Friday, one organized by a self-described white separatist who says he wants to draw attention to "hate-crime hypocrisy."
"The rally is meant to be a way in which white citizens can gather and express their discontent with the problem of black-on-white crime, as well as the censorship and downplaying of these crimes by the media and police/government officials," wrote Robert Ransdell, of Florence, Ky.
Full story: AP/Amanda Lee Myers 
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AMOUNT OF FOOD WASTED AFFECTS HUNGRY KENTUCKIANS
A new study shows that Americans throw away 40% of their food:
The research from the National Resources Defense Council also suggests the average family of four wastes more than $2,200 worth of food annually.
"Well, its a shame," said Rev. Michael Barnette of Hazard's New Hope Church, which has a food bank. "Of course a lot of that food, there's no way to get it in the hands of the people that need it."
And with the recent drought causing food prices to tick upward, fewer and fewer people can afford to waste any part of a meal.
Full story with video: WKYT 
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SEE ALSO: Why don't Americans recycle? GOOD 
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PTA HOSTS COOKOUT AT JOHN G. CARLISLE ELEMENTARY
Via Covington Independent Public Schools:
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WHACKBURGER WANTS PHOTOS OF YOUR FAVORITE BURGER!
The trendy new burger place on Madison Avenue (5 stars, by the way!) is holding a contest. Check out the photo for details:
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Check out Whackburger on Facebook 
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SEE ALSO: Here's a great deal -- 50% off Totter's Otterville click here 
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF SHORTENING "NEIGHBORHOOD"
Is it the 'hood or is it the... nabe?
Real-estate blogs like Curbed rely heavily on "nabe." The Chicago Tribune has used the word, as has the Dallas Morning News and the Salt Lake Tribune. Generally, these publications do so "unglossed": without placing nabe in quotation marks or defining it in running text, indicating its general acceptance. There’s a national website for house-hunters called NabeWise.
It turns out nabe is not, as I had cynically hypothesized, a word invented by the incoming urbanites of the ‘90s and the real estate brokers who found them apartments. Nabe was not, at least initially, intended as a deracialized alternative to our more common shortening of neighborhood: "hood." So where did nabe come from, and why do we use it? Is there a difference between the way we use nabe and hood? Should there be?
Full story: The Atlantic Cities 
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Monday, August 27, 2012

NEWS ROUND-UP -- MONDAY EVENING 27 AUGUST


THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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by Michael Monks 
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L&L DRY CLEANERS BUILDING DEMOLISHED
Following Sunday's devastating fire, the L&L Dry Cleaners building where the Landrum family had operated its business since 1947, was demolished. Yesterday, code enforcement officials decided it would be best to take the building down since its structural integrity had been so badly compromised. Calling the building "unstable", acting Covington Fire Chief Dan Mathew said that any investigation would be difficult because of the severity of the damage. "It's not safe enough to truly discover where the fire started and it's not worth risking a life for," Mathew said. Though Covington Police were first on the scene responding to an intrusion alarm, Mathew believes that alarm sounded because the flames had cause windows to burst. Firefighters are still working on their individual reports about the fire.




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RELATED: Traffic is moving again on this stretch of Twelfth Street. Also, while taking these photos, I ran into WKRC reporter Joe Webb who was on the scene for a live shot and he told me that owner Paul "Butch" Landrum was able to salvage the business's sign and that if insurance allows for it he will reopen his business in a newly constructed building at this site. For Joe Webb's report: WKRC
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You can find links to the original story about the L&L Dry Cleaners fire as well as 100 photos from the several-hour fire battle in the Monday Morning Round-Up below.
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DON'T MISS MONDAY MORNING'S NEWS
Readers share their photos from Sunday's devastating fire at L&L Dry Cleaners; Sen. Paul says we could learn from Canada on how to get a new bridge faster; Plus, why the NKY tea party has turned its focus toward the Covington School Board.
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QUICKIES
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State Senator Damon Thayer (R) criticized by Democratic state representative for outburst from audience member that suggested President Obama was born in Kenya cn|2 
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Sen. Rand Paul implies that President Obama would rather support the South African Constitution LEO Weekly 
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Kentuckian will announce state delegate totals at Republican National Convention WFPL 
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Gov. Beshear is in Newport Monday night for State Rep. Dennis Keene fundraiser Facebook 
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Judge stops ex-Toyota worker from leaving country Herald-Leader 
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Gov. Beshear orders flags at state buildings at half staff for fallen Ft. Campbell soldier press release 
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Company to expand in Kenton County Business Courier 
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Restaurateur Jeff Ruby to announce reward in Stacy Peterson disappearance Cincinnati Enquirer   
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5 die on Kentucky roadways last week KSP 
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First Lady Jane Beshear, Agriculture Commissioner James Comer launch Ready, Set, Grow initiative press release 
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George Clooney aids President Obama with fundraiser in Geneva WKYT 
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NKY FAMILIES FEEL EFFECT OF HEROIN THROUGH LOSS OF LOVED ONES
Heroin is a drug that affects more than its users:
“He borrowed my car and left to go out with a friend,” Goetz said. “He said ‘I love you mom, I’ll be back later.’” But, Dietz never came back. The 30-year-old was found dead in a parking lot in his mother’s car a few days later after overdosing on heroin.
Bill Mark, director of the Northern Kentucky Drug Strike Force, said that heroin accounts for 63 percent of arrests in Northern Kentucky, with the region leading the state in heroin-related arrests.
Full story: Cincinnati Enquirer/Amanda Joering 
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Kenton County Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders weighed in on this very issue in Monday morning's mugshot round-up. 
Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders calls heroin a plague and says many other crimes in our area are caused by addicts looking for drug money. An interview with Sanders, as well as your weekly mugshot round-up -- at the link.
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CHARGES OF RACISM AT LOUISVILLE ATTRACTION SPARK DISCUSSION
Louisville's Fourth Street Live is one of that city's highlights, but allegations of discrimination there have led activists to plan a forum:
Community activist Theresa Boyd says residents need to address this long-standing issue locally now. “This issue of racial inequality or discrimination at Fourth Street is not a new issue. It’s an issue that’s always been there and seemingly continues to be there," said Boyd.
Boyd and her activist group Connected Voices organized Tuesday’s forum. She says the purpose is to give the community a chance to voice any frustrations minorities and others may have had with Fourth Street Live.
Full story: WFPL 
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DANGEROUS INTERSECTION COULD BE IMPROVED SOON
More roadwork coming to the South Covington/Taylor Mill/Independence area:
Improvements may be coming soon to the intersection of Fowler Creek and Senour Road. According to Nancy Wood, spokesperson for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6, which oversees state roadways, an upcoming meeting between local and state transportation employees could result in funding for improvements.
Full story: Cincinnati Enquirer/Amy Scalf 
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PRINCE OF PEACE SCHOOLS SWITCHES TO ALL-MONTESSORI
The Catholic School on Pike Street is going all-in with its Montessori education efforts:
Prince of Peace began as a traditional school for grades 1-8 in 1986. It added its first Montessori classroom for children ages 6-9 in 1999, and had Montessori at all grade levels by 2005. Due to budget constraints and the success of the Montessori program, the school started to phase out the traditional side a couple of years ago.
Full story: Cincinnati Enquirer/William Croyle
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HOLMES BAND PUBLISHES YOUTUBE "WEBISODE"
Check it out:

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RENAISSANCE COVINGTON HONORS LONGTIME PRESIDENT
Last Thursday August 23, 2012, proclaimed Barney Stengle Day in the City of Covington, the Board of Renaissance Covington said thank you to Barney as he termed out after 3 years as President and 6 years on the Board. Barney has been a terrific leader and will be greatly missed!
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Sunday, August 26, 2012

PHOTOS: FIRE DESTROYS BUSINESS IN COVINGTON'S EASTSIDE

THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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by Michael Monks 
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This is a large collection of photos taken from the scene during the Sunday morning fire that destroyed L&L Dry Cleaners on Twelfth Street. For the full story, including comments from the devastated owner, click here.
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PHOTOS: (Due to a technical glitch, you will have to scroll past the first five photos to get to the fire scene photos)
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FIRE DESTROYS L&L DRY CLEANERS IN COVINGTON

THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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by Michael Monks 
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L&L Dry Cleaners opened on Covington's Twelfth Street in 1947, was handed down to a second generation in 1977 and then a third generation in 2007 before passing into history Sunday morning as flames engulfed the building around 8:00AM, fully destroying a sixty-five year old business in less than two hours. Covington Police originally responded to the business after hearing of an intrusion alarm but upon arrival saw flames inside. An off-duty Covington firefighter was also among the first to report the flames. At its peak, forty-three firefighters were on the scene dousing the stubborn flames from the front and the back with Covington's department receiving assistance from Newport, Fort Mitchell, Fort Wright, and Ludlow. Those back-up crews were also on call to respond to any other possible fires in Covington.
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Two generations of the Landrum family watched from the sidewalk as the L&L's roof collapsed into the building. "I was starting to brag to people that I was starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, things were starting to look a little better and business is picking up and I got some new customers and everything was going great," said Paul A. Landrum, choking back tears. "Lo and behold, it ain't now."
Paul A. Landrum watches his business burn
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Landrum rushed from his Bromley home to the scene after initially hearing of the possible break-in. "I got a call this morning about 7:30 and I was wetting my hair down 'cause we were gonna go to breakfast," he said. "I went in and pushed the answering machine and it said the burglar alarm dropped, I'm used to that, it happens down here quite often, used to happen a lot more than it does now. I said, 'OK', told 'em I'd be right back, put my pants on and grabbed my keys and headed down. I got about half way through Ludlow, maybe into West Covington and got a phone call from the burglar alarm company and they said the fire department wanted to know if anyone lived upstairs and I said, No, why? And they said, well we have a working fire and so I started speeing up and and as I looked up I seen black smoke in the sky and I though there's no way that's from there and then the closer I got the more I realized, yeah it was."
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It is a sad road bump in a career that started in dry cleaning when Landrum was a child. His father, Paul K. Landrum took over the business from his own father in 1977, and also watched as a family's lifetime of work went up in smoke. Paul K. Landrum explained that his father started the business in 1977 with a man named Lloyd, so the L&L stood for Landrum & Lloyd, but his father bought the man out leaving the Landrums as the sole owners. The youngest Landrum, who raced from Bromley to the scene, explained how he had kept the business alive in a very tough time.
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Business went in the trash when Twelfth Street was widened, he explained, but emphasizing the delivery service helped keep the dry cleaners afloat. He said that before the widening, the business was divided up as seventy-five percent walk-in and twenty-five percent delivery. Now those numbers are reversed. "My customers are the greatest customers around, I mean, I've got some of the nicest people, or I should say, I had some of the nicest people," Landrum said. "I hate not knowing what I'm gonna do."
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Acting Covington Fire Chief Dan Mathew also responded to the scene admitting that he even had one of his dress uniform shirts inside and that he could see the smoke all the way from the Cut-in-the-Hill on Interstate 75 as he made his way to Twelfth Street. "Fortunately for us, the fire occurred right around our shift change time, so we had firefighters coming on shift and coming off shift to fight the fire," Mathew said. In all, five buildings were affected with the dry cleaners receiving the most damage. Flames spread from there to both neighboring structures causing interior damage to the second and third floors of a vacant apartment building and causing exterior damage to another. A couple other buildings were slightly damaged by firefighting activities.  No one was hurt.
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Mathew said that once the roof collapsed into the building fire crews were pulled back and code enforcement officers were headed to the scene to assess the structural integrity of L&L. "The building has the potential to collapse," Mathew said. Traffic was shut down in the immediate on three of the city's busiest streets: Twelfth, Scott Boulevard, and Greenup Street. 
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It was in the middle of Twelfth Street, as the flames started to go out, that Paul A. Landrum sat alone in the middle of the road, suffering a nose bleed. He was treated at the scene for what he suspected was his rising blood pressure. He had plans to have the roof painted next week and was at the early stages of redeveloping the building's second floor to turn it into an apartment for his daughter. "I just don't know what I'm gonna do," he said. "Every morning since I graduated high school I got up at 7 o'clock in the morning and I came to work and now, 7 o'clock in the morning I come and sit by work I guess. I don't know. I just don't know."
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012

NEWS ROUND-UP -- TUESDAY EVENING 7 AUGUST

THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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by Michael Monks 
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CITY COMMISSION IN SESSION TO DISCUSS FOOD TRUCKS
At the time of this report (7:00PM), Covington City Commission is in session taking up the issue of zoning ordinances and the one that has inspired the most debate is one involving food trucks. For the full agenda and for Tuesday morning's headlines, click here.
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OWNERS OF CHEZ NORA EXPLAIN OPPOSITION TO FOOD TRUCKS
Comparing the food truck vs. brick-and-mortar restaurant debate to RVs moving into residential neighborhoods, Pati Gilliece of Chez Nora pens an op-ed in The River City News that you can read at the link.
The River City News 
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CINCINNATI TV NEWS STATIONS START TO COVER THE TRUCK ISSUE
Via WKRC:

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Dear WCPO, where is the love for The River City News?
WCPO (Channel 9) offered a half-hearted report on Covington's food truck debate and included this nugget:
The city tested the popularity of food trucks last week with it's Food Truck Invasion. Four mobile food vendors gathered outside city hall to serve meals on wheels. According to one blog, 400 orders were taken at the four vendors.
According to one blog. That would be this blog. Hey, WCPO, it's OK to say The River City News's name and maybe throw a link up to cite the source.
Full story: WCPO (<---- See? That wasn't hard at all!)
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS EXPLAIN 911 DISPATCH VOTE
After failing to pass a law that would fund Kenton County's consolidated 911 emergency dispatch center through a $6 fee attached to Duke Energy bills, Commissioners Beth Sewell and Kris Knochelman explain their votes against it:
Sewell called the tactic “sneaky” and said after the meeting that she voted against this method of payment because she doesn’t think it’s transparent.
“It’s on the bill, it’d be on the Duke (Energy) bill, well that’s true,” she said. “I just worry when it’s not in one lump sum on a tax bill where you can see it, there’s opportunity for government to put it other places.”
Cincinnati Enquirer/Libby Cunningham 
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QUICKIES
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Governor Beshear orders flags at half staff in honor of deadly Wisconsin shooting press release 
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Cincinnati/NKY rank 16 in top 50 cities for global trade Global Trade Magazine 
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Calling it an "entrepreneurial city", The New York Times profiles Louisville The New York Times 
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KY distilleries form partnership with universities here to curb college drinking WKYT 
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27 arrested in drug trafficking bust in Georgetown Herald-Leader 
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Kentucky State Police launch documentary-style series press release 
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Kentucky ranks 20 in nation for lightning deaths WLWT 
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POLITICS
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Senator Rand Paul will speak at GOP National Convention WFPL 
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Senator Mitch McConnell confronted with tea party criticism WFPL 
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Campbell Co Democrats endorse Bill Adkins in special Congressional election press release 
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Judge orders Legislative Research Commission to pay winners' attorney's fees in redistricting lawsuit cn|2 
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PAPA JOHN'S CEO VOWS TO PASS COSTS ON TO CONSUMERS
The chief executive officer of Kentucky-based Papa John's is quite upset with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (AKA Obamacare). Here is what John Schnatter said on a conference call Tuesday:
"Our best estimate is that the Obamacare will cost 11 to 14 cents per pizza, or 15 to 20 cents per order from a corporate basis," Schnatter said.
"We're not supportive of Obamacare, like most businesses in our industry. But our business model and unit economics are about as ideal as you can get for a food company to absorb Obamacare," he said.
"If Obamacare is in fact not repealed, we will find tactics to shallow out any Obamacare costs and core strategies to pass that cost onto consumers in order to protect our shareholders best interests," Schnatter vowed.
Politico via WFPL 
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MORE MOVEMENT ON COVINGTON'S EASTSIDE
The final building left from the Jacob Price housing project is still standing and may last another week, though it was supposed to go down this week. Instead, the wrought iron fence was pulled as Covington's Eastside neighborhood gets closer to having its new River's Edge at Eastside Pointe development. Here are a few photos:




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Win dinner with NKY-born Hollywood star Josh Hutcherson Cincinnati Enquirer 
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Monday, August 6, 2012

NEWS ROUND-UP -- MONDAY MORNING 6 AUGUST

THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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by Michael Monks 
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WHAT THE FOOD TRUCK ORDINANCE ACTUALLY SAYS
Take the poll on whether you think food trucks should be allowed in Covington. Plus, take a look at the wording that explains how these new-to-town businesses would operate in Covington if they are approved by the City Commission Tuesday.
Full story with poll: The River City News 
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MADISON AVE STRIP MALL FILLS UP WITH LITTLE CAESAR'S, O'REILLY
Two empty storefronts in a small Madison Avenue strip mall are being filled by a Little Caesar's and an O'Reilly's Auto Parts.

Both locations are in the middle of construction and join an Asian restaurant and a laundromat in filling out the 4-space strip mall. Oh, and O'Reilly is hiring for this location so if this is the type of work you or someone you know is into, call 1-888-OREILLY or visit their website.
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DON'T MISS RCN'S THE SUNDAY EDITION
Wow, it was another busy news week in Covington and there is another one ready to start. For all the highlights of the week that was and a look ahead to the week that will be, check out The Sunday (Evening) Edition at the link!
The River City News: The Sunday Edition 
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CHECK OUT NEW COVINGTON POLICE CRUISER DESIGN
This is the Ford Interceptor with Covington Police insignia:
Photo courtesy of Jimmy Isaacs. Nice looking car.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE COVINGTON PD PISTOL TEAM
The Covington Police Department had a nice showing at the 2012 Northern Kentucky Police Pistol Match at CVG Airport:
2nd Place, 1st Flight: Covington Police Team 1 consisting of Ryan Eldridge, Matt Winship, and Nick Klaiss.

1st Place, 2nd Flight: Covington Police Team 2 consisting of Jim Miskanin, Dave Griswold, and Jeff Cook.

Ryan Eldridge and Matt Winship scored in the top 15 shooters and will represent Kentucky in the Kentucky vs Ohio shoot in October.

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FEDS MAY RELEASE FIREWORKS SEIZED FROM COVINGTON DEALER
It costs taxpayers over $100,000 a month to store the fireworks:
Federal authorities are eager to resolve outstanding issues and quit spending $101,790 a month to store about a million pounds of fireworks seized from a Northern Kentucky dealer, a federal prosecutor said in a hearing Friday.
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Hill said the ATF will agree to return at least about 80,000 pounds of fireworks, representing 42.6 percent of the seized material. Authorities admitted those fireworks were likely legal for the dealer, Sam Droganes, to sell.
Full story: Cincinnati Enquirer/Jim Hannah 

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QUICKIES
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Kentucky courts are closed today as part of furlough, budget cuts Business First 
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Former state auditor Crit Luallen takes early look at KY governor's race Herald-Leader 
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There was chatter at Fancy Farm over the weekend that LuAllen and Congressman Ben Chandler could run together Herald-Leader 
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Highlights from an otherwise lackluster Fancy Farm cn|2 
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Sen. McConnell criticizes no-show Democrats at Fancy Farm Herald-Leader 
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KY House Speaker Greg Stumbo not afraid to voice support for President Obama cn|2 
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Kentucky politics not what it used to be Richmond Register 
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Elected Democrats in KY could hurt themselves by dodging Presidential politics Courier-Journal 
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UnCommonwealth: Chicken & Politics have long been linked in Kentucky Herald-Leader 
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Louisville Police find kidnapped man in trunk WKYT 
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Jury convicts Kentucky woman of improper euthanization AP 
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KY Sheriff: Criminals using jury duty calls as scam AP 
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Former state officials travel expenses for two years topped $55,000 Herald-Leader 
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Lexington considers return to 2-way streets Herald-Leader 
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Travel: Studs & Whiskey in Lexington USA Today 
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Lyme disease often goes undiagnosed in Kentucky AP 
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Check out this great Group deal for Fatty Patty Pizza in Mainstrasse Groupon 
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PHOTOS: RACE FOR OASIS
OASIS, Inc hosted a fun series of races on Saturday, one with high heels, one with flips flops, and a three-legged one. Candidates for mayor and city commission were invited to place signs along the 200-yard course (Robbins Street) for $15 a pop. Commission candidates Steve Frank (incumbent) and Michelle Williams (the race's organizer) raced in the flip flop event while school board candidate Kerry Holleran braved the high heel dash. Check out some photos:











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BACK TO SCHOOL KICK OFF FOR COVINGTON STUDENTS
From Covington Independent Public Schools on Saturday:
Students got free visual, dental and hearing screenings Saturday at Covington's Back to School Festival on the Holmes Campus, 2500 Madison Avenue. The students are also receiving free school supplies. Hundreds of parents have already enrolled their children for school and learned about the programs and services that the district offers. 
More photos: CIPS Facebook 
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WORLD'S LONGEST YARD SALE
The annual yard sale that stretches from Michigan to Alabama was well-attended at its Mainstrasse stop:

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The World's Longest wasn't the only yard sale in Mainstrasse Village on Saturday. A former church on Willard Street is now someone's home (though the owners live in the house that is connected to the large rectory) hosted a yard sale inside where plenty of church stuff was up for grabs:






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AWESOME COLLECTIVE OF COVINGTON MEETS MONDAY EVENING
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