COVINGTON RANKS POORLY IN STATE CRIME REPORT

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COVINGTON RANKS POORLY IN STATE POLICE CRIME REPORT

The City of Covington, Kentucky's fifth largest in population, is close to the top of several unsavory categories in the 2011 Crime Report assembled by the State Police. The report found that more than 198,000 serious crimes were committed in the Commonwealth that year with one happening every two minutes and thirty-eight seconds. In Kenton County, a crime occurred every fifty-eight minutes. Statewide, there was a murder every 39 hours, a car stolen every two hours, a forcible sex offense every one hour and five minutes, and a robbery every five hours. 

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Over the course of 2011, just less than half of all serious crimes were solved, 964 police officers were assaulted, and nearly 298,000 arrests were made. 

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Covington's number of crimes higher than most KY cities

The Kentucky State Police broke down specific numbers of crimes for each city in the Commonwealth with a population of 10,000 or more (of which there are 39). Covington does not top the list in any category but is number two in arson (17), burglary (741), kidnapping (32), car theft (215), prostitution (16), and robbery (156). In each of those categories,  Covington trails Lexington, the state's second-largest city. However, Covington tops the largest city, Louisville, in nearly category of crime in raw numbers alone. 

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Covington, Florence have troubling statistics in NKY

Covington is not the only Northern Kentucky city with a bad placement on the crime report. Florence ranks first or second in NKY in every category. The NKY cities included in the breakdown of cities with more than 10,000 people were Covington, Burlington, Erlanger, Florence, Fort Thomas, Independence, and Newport. (The numbers for Newport seem rather low without explanation, however.)

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CRIME IN NKY BROKEN DOWN BY CITY

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Arson

Covington (17)

Florence (7)

Erlanger (1)

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Assault

Covington (1,228)

Florence (329)

Independence (192)

Erlanger (133)

Fort Thomas (91)

Burlington (89)

Newport (4)

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Burglary

Covington (741)

Florence (231)

Erlanger (137)

Independence (122)

Burlington (69)

Ft. Thomas (51)

Newport is listed as 0

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Drug Arrests

Covington (1,257)

Florence (288)

Fort Thomas (200)

Independence (153)

Erlanger (84)

Burlington (56)

Newport (48)

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Fraud

Florence (259)

Covington (230)

Independence (53)

Erlanger (47)

Fort Thomas (27)

Newport (0)

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Homicide (Covington's figure is not correct, but is what is in the report)

Florence (6)

Erlanger (2)

Covington (1)

Independence (1)

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Theft/Larceny

Florence (1,910)

Covington (1,623)

Erlanger (421)

Independence (263)

Burlington (249)

Fort Thomas (221)

Newport (13)

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Motor Vehicle Theft

Covington (215)

Florence (76)

Fort Thomas (22)

Erlanger (19)

Independence (18)

Burlington (13)

Newport (0)

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The report also includes statistics on statewide DUI arrests, hate/bias crimes, and breaks all of it down by demographic. To read the full report (Kenton Co. is explored starting on page 184) Click Here (PDF)

NEWS ROUND-UP -- TUESDAY AFTERNOON 17 APR

by Michael Monks 

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DOCTOR BEHIND COVINGTON METHADONE CLINIC HAS OFFICE RAIDED

Dr. Gary Shearer, who was one of the partners hoping to open a methadone clinic in Covington saw the FBI raid his Florence office Tuesday: 

FBI agents carted out boxes filled with file folders and loaded them into a U-Haul truck. 

A photo with limited details at the link -- with a promise to update the story later. The proposed methadone clinic is slated to open later this year in the former Save-a-Lot store on Madison Avenue.
Cincinnati Enquirer/Brenna Kelly  (Originally this link was incorrect and directed readers to an unrelated story.  Many apologies for the error.)
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UPDATE FROM FOX 19: 

One patient told FOX19 that a police officer turned her away from the office when she arrived for her appointment with Dr. Shearer Tuesday morning. 

FOX 19
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UNION CONTRACTS TO BE APPROVED AT TONIGHT'S COMMISSION MEETING
In case you missed this morning's headlines from The River City News the Covington City Commission will likely vote to approve the working agreements between the city and the police and fire unions. AFSCME, meanwhile, is voting today. 
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Also at the link from this morning: Riverbank murder suspect says the victim is still alive -- because he visits him in jail; Is your street on the list to be resurfaced by the city (see all of them); Plus, an effort to honor UK's basketball team ends in embarrassment for Pikeville. Click it. 
The RC News: Tuesday Morning Round-Up 
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New developments on a new carrier for CVG?
This tweet was sent out today by river city state representative Dennis Keene: 

I talked to the KY Econ. Dev. Cabinet today about a out of state airline carrier who wants to come into CVG and serve the East Coast

Fingers crossed.
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GEOFFREY MEARNS NAMED NKU'S NEW PRESIDENT
The Cleveland State University provost will replace the retiring Jim Votruba: 

An avid runner who competed at Yale University and qualified for the 1984 Olympic trials in the marathon, Mearns is no stranger to Greater Cincinnati. He said visiting NKU last week brought back fond memories of running the hills on both sides of the Ohio River when he attended Walnut Hills High School. He and wife Jennifer ran the bridges during their visit last week, and Mearns said he looks forward to spanning them regularly when he arrives. 

“NKU’s location in a major metropolitan region is one of its greatest assets,” he said. “This region has so much to offer prospective students and faculty from around the commonwealth and across the country. Great things are happening in the region, and our whole family looks forward to our move to northern Kentucky.” 

President Votruba said Mearns will be a natural fit. “Geoff Mearns’ values, professional experience and breadth of understanding of the role NKU plays in the lives of our students and our region make him ideally suited for this leadership role,” Votruba said. “Under his leadership, I have no doubt that NKU will continue its momentum.” 

NKU Grad Articles 
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QUICKIES
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A Kentucky soldier was killed in Afghanistan press release
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Webb-Edgington says she'll prevail in 4th District Congressional GOP primary WFPL
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Return of original prescription drug bill reignites new debate in Frankfort WFPL 
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Kentucky House debating tolls on Louisville bridges WFPL 
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Legislative reunion features stale plot but plenty of drama cn|2 
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Mitt Romney to bring his presidential campaign to Louisville WFPL 
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UK professor beats education official in ACT challenge Herald-Leader 
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NKU helping to improve local daycares KY Post 
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Group to fly Confederate flag near Kentucky interstate FOX News 
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DESTINATION: GRADUATION
The Covington Independent Public Schools profiles another soon-to-be graduate from Holmes High School: 

At 17, Kelsey Hamilton is focused on her future. She knows she needs a college degree to get a good job and earn enough money to take care of her 17-month-old son.
In her year and a half at Holmes, Kelsey has made friends. She spent the first few high school years at Scott High School where she was a cheerleader. At Holmes, she works on the yearbook. Kelsey works part time at Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell. She mostly keeps to herself and concentrates on her studies.
"Nobody else is going to get you where you want to go,” Kelsey said. “You’ve got to work hard. It won’t be given to you.” 

More on Kelsey here.
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Bid on a lunch with Nick Clooney! Cincinnati Enquirer 
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Remember the old WLWT Channel 5 news team of Jerry Springer, Norma Rashid, Ken Broo, and Pat Barry? Me neither, but they're reuniting. Click the link to find out why. Cincinnati Enquirer

NEWS ROUND-UP -- FRIDAY MORNING 23 DEC

by Michael Monks 
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MORE ARRESTS EXPECTED IN MURDER OF COVINGTON TEEN

One Covington teen is dead and another is behind bars charged with murder and complicity to robbery following a shooting on Greenup Street Tuesday evening. A 15-year old boy was arrested late Wednesday night following questions from investigators on the shooting death of 18-year old Brett Thornberry. Because of the "complicity" charge, we can expect that at least one other person was on the scene when the shooting happened. The River City News will continue to follow.

Brett Thornberry, 18, was killed Tuesday
night. This photo is one of at least 5
circulating on Facebook in his memory

The RC News: 15-Year Old Charged With Murder of 18-Year Old 
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'CHRISTMAS IN PRISON': THE WEEK IN KENTON CIRCUIT COURT
Kenton Commonwealth Attorney calls this week's round-up the 'Christmas in Prison' edition. Take a look at who was sent away this week:

On 11/22/11 Bonnie Tucker pled guilty to Obtaining a Controlled Substance By Fraud or Deciet. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended that Tucker, who has no felony record, be ordered into the felony diversion program for 3 years. On 12/19/11 Tucker was ordered into the felony diversion program for 3 years.

WANTED:

THIS GUY

For the list of who went to prison (or got felony diversion or probation) and who's the most-wanted in Kenton County, click the link.

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DEMOCRAT MAY ANNOUNCE SOON A RUN FOR CONGRESS TO REPLACE DAVIS
Nathan Smith, a Fort Mitchell Businessman, seems poised to announce a run for the US House. He appeared on cn|2 with conservative blogger and potential GOP candidate Marcus Carey, who may also be nearer to an announcement:

“After the holiday season, we’ll be considering it even further, and I’ll have an announcement of what I’m going to do,” Smith said in a joint appearance on Pure Politics with Republican lawyer Marcus Carey. Carey said he is looking at the race because he wants to make sure that the Republican who wins the nomination has the right ideals — and can win in the general election.

Short interview with both potential candidates at the link.
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NKY BEN-GAL CHEERLEADER INVESTIGATED
It's not her first time in the news. Sarah Jones also made headlines after she sued a gossip website for defamation. 

Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway has been asked to assign a special prosecutor to a criminal case. The board that certifies teachers in Kentucky is also investigating Jones and she resigned Nov. 30 from Dixie Heights High School in Edgewood. What law enforcement officials and educators will not say is what the 26-year-old Jones has been accused of doing.

Read the whole thing. Wow.
Cincinnati Enquirer/Jim Hannah  
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FLORENCE TO GET ELECTRIC CAR CHARGING STATION
Now drivers can charge their new Volt at Tom Gill Chevrolet in order to have enough juice to make it over to the new Flynt store. 

Because the station will be solar powered, Gill isn’t planning to charge for using it, Brown said. While recharging Volts is the primary use for the canopy, that’s not all Gill has in mind.

Cincinnati Enquirer/Justin Duke 
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OWNER OF ARNOLD'S BAR & GRILL: CORRECTING GRAMMAR IS HURTFUL
Rhonda Androski, owner of Cincinnati's oldest bar, Arnold's (which also festures prominently in the NBC series Harry's Law), takes to the bar's blog to discuss the modern-day problem of having one's bad grammar broadcast publicly on a daily basis:

In this computer age very few people could be online and having a wonderful time if they had to be perfect on grammar. I now delete someone that rudely corrects me or Arnold's on grammar mistakes. I will gladly change something if you message me in private and let me know with a friendly reminder that I have used your instead of you re or you're. Or even you instead of your, a big keystroke mistake for me. If anyone of my friends or customers that love me dearly and would never want to hurt my feelings care to edit this post please do so and I will re post with the corrected post. I will even give you credit if you so desire.

The whole post is well-done.
My Life At Arnold's 
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PROBLEMS AT 3 KENTUCKY MINES
Just three?

One of the citations issued was for an accumulation of combustible material, like coal dust, in the mine. In some places, the loose coal was two feet deep near the conveyer belt. A similar situation was one of the factors that led to the explosion at the Upper Big Branch Mine.

WFPL  
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GOV. BESHEAR ON MANAGED CARE FOR SENIORS

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HOLMES BASKETBALL WINS BY... 65 POINTS?!

The Bulldogs rolled last night over Nelson County 97 - 32. SERIOUSLY.

NKY Sports 

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KENTUCKY BEATS LOYOLA, BUT LET'S WATCH PATRICK PATTERSON DANCE

UK beat Loyola Thursday afternoon 87 - 63, so, since that game was an easy one, let's watch highlights of former Wildcat Patrick Patterson winning the Houston Rockets team dance contest.

Kentucky Sports Radio 

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DON'T FORGET: THERE IS A SUPPLY DONATION DRIVE FOR COV SCHOOLS

If you're picking up last minute Christmas gifts, be sure to add some little things for our local kids to use in the classroom:

Pencils, pens, folders, art supplies, tissues, hand sanitizer are all on the wish list. There are donation bins at police headquarters, fire station #1, and City Hall (1st & 4th floors). Contact Michelle Robinson Wilson with any questions at 859.292.2241.

NEWS ROUND-UP -- THURSDAY EVENING 22 DEC

by Michael Monks 
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BREAKING: (6:14PM) COVINGTON POLICE RESPOND TO CITY HEIGHTS FOLLOWING REPORTS OF A MAN SHOT. WILL UPDATE WHEN NEW INFO IS ATTAINED.

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15-YEAR OLD CHARGED WITH MURDER IN TUESDAY NIGHT SHOOTING

Covington Police tell The River City News that a 15-year old boy is in custody after being arrested late last night following questioning over the shooting death of 18-year old Brett Thornberry on Greenup Street. The 15-year old also faces a complicity to robbery charge, which implies at least one other individual may have been involved. Click the link for the latest.

The RC News: 15-Year Old Charged In Murder of 18-Year Old 

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SEE ALSO: The teen is the fifth juvenile to be charged in a murder case in Covington this year. An excellent report at the link.

Cincinnati Enquirer/Brenna Kelly 

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UNEMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS LOWEST SINCE APRIL 2008

The job market is strengthening:

Unemployment applications are a measure of the pace of layoffs. Job cuts have fallen sharply since the recession, though many employers remain slow to start hiring. The declining number of applications suggests that the economy may finally be regaining strength, 2½ years after the Great Recession ended. The nation added at least 100,000 jobs every month from July through November, the first five-month streak since 2006.

Associated Press via The Courier-Journal  
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SEE ALSO: Jobless rate falls in 114 of 120 Kentucky Counties. Press release. 
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MORE KENTUCKIANS GO TO COLLEGE THAN EVER BEFORE
Hopefully there will be jobs for these graduates too.

More than 63 percent of Kentucky’s public high school Class of 2010 has enrolled in college – the highest percentage on record, the Kentucky P-20 Data Collaborative announced today. The P-20 Data Collaborative used a more comprehensive set of data to calculate the rates, which revealed that of the more than 43,000 public high school graduates in 2010, 63.1 percent enrolled in some form of higher education.

Commonwealth of Kentucky 
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"Your mom goes to college."

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WE'RE SCREWED, AREN'T WE?

Ethics-plagued Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff will speak to Kentucky state lawmakers about... ethics?

The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission invited Abramoff to lead a 90-minute session scheduled for January 4 on how his corrupt actions led to his rise in Washington and eventual imprisonment. In 2006, Abramoff, who has been called the most “notorious and crooked lobbyist” in modern times, began a three and a half year prison sentence after pleading guilty to tax evasion, fraud and corrupting public officials.

Anyone else thinking that these lawmakers will learn a lot? A whole lot.
WFPL 
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5/3 WARNS ABOUT BAD EMAILS
They're probably being sent by Jack Abramoff:

“We understand that recent SMIshing (using text messages) and Vishing (using voice mail) attacks have occurred on banking customers, including Fifth Third Bank customers,” Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) spokeswoman Debra DeCourcy said. “The goal of these attacks (much like their counterpart, phishing) is to obtain credit or debit card information. This event is one perpetrated by thieves on unsuspecting individuals.”

The worst thing that could happen to a 5/3 customer is to become a 5/3 customer. (But, yes, be careful.)
Business Courier 
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FLORENCE Y'ALL IS GITTIN' NAUGHTY Y'ALL
Larry Flynt's brother Jimmy wants to open up a shop in the Boone County burg causing some people to get the vapors:

“We are reviewing the application to determine if the proposed business is a sexually oriented business,” said Richard Lunnemann, Florence city coordinator. “If we determine that it is, there is a sexually oriented business license process they would be required to go through.” If the store is determined to be a sexually oriented business, county officials say the current location would not comply with zoning regulations.

If Florence doesn't take you, Larry, come on down to Covington.
Cincinnati Enquirer/Mark Hansel  
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KY STATE POLICE: DRIVE SAFELY
You know these guys will get you, otherwise:

The 2011 Christmas holiday period begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, and runs through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 26. Last year, during the Christmas holiday, there were 1,242 crashes resulting in 295 injuries and one death. "This is the time of year when many people are traveling to share the holiday with family and friends," KSP Spokesman Lt. David Jude said. "Our goal is for motorists to reach their destinations safely. We take this responsibility seriously throughout the year, and especially during holiday season."

KY State Police 

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GIVE A LAST MINUTE GIFT TO SOMEONE ELSE'S KID
Kentucky Youth Advocates wouldn't mind a few holiday bucks sent their way:

With your help, Kentucky Youth Advocates can begin the New Year ready to lobby for our collective legislative agenda – the Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children.Your gift today of $25, $50, $75, $100; your monthly gift of $10, $25, $50; or whatever you can share, will allow Kentucky’s children to have a voice at the Capitol. Any gifts made by December 31st will be tax-deductable for 2011 and will make Kentucky Youth Advocates’ vision a reality – “Kentucky, the best place in America to be young!”

KYA 
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25 FACTS ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY MOVIES
Example:
(A Christmas Story)

13. For anyone keeping count, Ralphie says he wants the Red Ryder BB Gun 28 times throughout the course of the movie.
14. Jack Nicholson was very interested in playing Ralphie’s dad. But casting (and paying) Jack would have been too expensive. Director Bob Clark has said Darrin McGavin was the perfect choice.
15. Mythbusters tested whether it was possible to get your tongue truly stuck on a piece of cold metal. Guess what? It is. So don’t triple dog dare your best friend to try it.

You'll want to read the whole thing.
Mental Floss 

NEWS ROUND-UP -- THURSDAY MORNING 22 DEC

by Michael Monks 
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VICTIM IDENTIFIED IN GREENUP MURDER

The man killed in Tuesday evening's shooting at 1010 Greenup Street has been identified as 18-year old Brett Thornberry. No arrests have been made. The address is also the site of the brutal 2009 murder of Shawn Davis, who was lured there by the promise of sex before being robbed, beaten to death, and then having his body burned under a Campbell County bridge. If you have any information, call Covington Police at 859.292.2222.

One of at least 3
tribute photos
circulating on Facebook
in memory of Thornberry

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FLORENCE MAYOR WON'T RUN FOR CONGRESS; FORMER PROSECUTOR WILL

Florence Mayor Diane Whalen will not be a Democratic candidate for Congress, but Kenton County lawyer Ben Dusing (who used to serves as assistant US Attorney in Cincinnati and in Eastern Kentucky) will announce next week, marking the third announced Republican candidacy.

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NATIONAL ENTITIES TAKE AIM AT KY CONGRESSMEN

Western Kentucky's Ed Whitfield (R) is drawing the ire of environmental groups for his position that mercury levels in water do not harm women and babies:

“There are already strict regulations relating to mercury emissions,” Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-KY), the chair of the House energy and power subcommittee, falsely claimed in an interview today with Fox News. “Obviously whatever controls the EPA has in place are not working if our fish are tainted,” Fox’s Alisyn Camerota shot back. Whitfield then made the false claim that “there is not going to be any benefit from this new regulation in reducing mercury levels”

Think Progress  
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MEANWHILE...
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Democrat Ben Chandler, who represents Lexington and Bluegrass country, is in trouble with tax hater Grover Norquist, well-known for his anti-tax pledge that many Republicans (and Chandler) signed. Chandler broke away from that promise and was the topic of tweets from Norquist:

GroverNorquist Grover Norquist 

Rep Ben Chandler's strategy: Lie to one set of voters---get a new set quick. B. Brecht's advice to E. Germany...elect a new people

14 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply

GroverNorquist Grover Norquist 

Rep Ben Chandler of KY lied his way into office -said no tax hike.-Then did. Hopes redistricting will save him . bit.ly/smIJIF

15 hours ago 

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OCCUPY BETHLEHEM!

Occupy Cincinnati took its movement to a Downtown nativity scene last night outside Western & Southern:

Jesus was born the poor child of poor parents with nowhere to go, and later in life during his ministry he was homeless and devoted his life to the cause of justice. This Nativity scene, commemorating Jesus’ life, has been brought to us by Western and Southern, a major corporation that has tried to displace the Anna Louise Inn, a charitable group that provides support to abused women in the spirit of Christ. Western and Southern, a powerful corporation has been allowed to occupy this park 24/7 with barnyard animals; however, Occupy Cincinnati has been told that political speech is not allowed to be granted a space in the parks.

Cincinnati Enquirer/Carrie Whitaker
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KENTUCKY CHAMBER MAKES REQUESTS OF LEGISLATURE
Reforming pensions, raising drop-out age, reduce smoking, reform taxes, and more. Check out the full list at the link.
KY Chamber 
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70 HOODIES TO BE PRESENTED TO MEN AT TWO RIVERS
Christmas cheer spreads in Covington even to those who have a debt to pay to society for various criminal activities. Ten of the recipients are among those who worked for the Urban Partnership this year in cleaning up Covington. The River City News will be there at 4:00PM as the gifts are loaded into a truck before delivery.
(press release)
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RUMOR MILL: POPEYE'S CHICKEN & BISCUITS TO MAINSTRASSE
Unconfirmed, but the proverbial word on the street is that the former Skyline Chili space at 5th & Main Streets has been purchased and will reopen as a Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits.
(Rumors and dreams of Po' Boys)

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VACANT NEWPORT THRIFTWAY TO BECOME BUILDERS SURPLUS
Building Cincinnati reports:

Builders Surplus to open in vacant Newport Thriftway (6th and York sts.) April 2, 2012. Stores in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, and L'ville.

Follow Kevin LeMaster's well-informed tweets @BuildingCincy 
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FT. MITCHELL'S USA HOTEL TO CLOSE
This dump has been trouble for that traditionally quiet, affluent city for some time:

The USA Hotel, 2100 Dixie Highway, will be closing this weekend, Will Terwort, a member of Fort Mitchell Council, told The Recorder.

 Back story with list of recent citations the "hotel" has received, at the link.
Cincinnati Enquirer 
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COVINGTON TRIO BUSTED IN BOONE COPPER THEFT
If we're going to send troops into Boone County to cause come sneaky economic troubles, let's send smarter ones next time:

Deputies arrested three people at the house. They were: Ira Boles, Jr., 33, his wife Tammy Boles, 34, and their cousin Jessica Boles, 28.

Another family business shut down by the recession.

Cincinnati Enquirer/Brenna Kelly 

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TOYOTA TO BOOST PRODUCTION 24% IN 2012

That's good to hear:

Toyota has estimate a 20 percent increase in sales in 2012, to 8.48 million vehicles.

Georgetown is gonna be hopping.

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LOTS OF GIFTS ARE BEING SENT AROUND THE COUNTRY THIS YEAR

Both UPS and FedEx are lugging around a ton of boxes this holiday season:

The Atlanta-based company expects the pace to reach its pinnacle Thursday, with close to 26 million packages reaching their destinations. That volume is up more than 60 percent from daily norms. Rival FedEx Corp., based in Memphis, Tenn., shipped about 17 million packages on Dec. 12, the busiest day in company history, it said. That one-day volume was up 10 percent from last year’s busiest day, and doubled total shipments on an average night.

Washington Post  
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BETTER HOPE IT AIN'T THIS FED EX GUY DELIVERING YOUR PACKAGE
Wow:

Why, yes, that is a computer monitor! FedEx responds with a video of its own:

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WAIT, KENTUCKIANS ONLY KILT 4 BARS?

Bear season has come and gone, and all we got were four measley bears?

Neil Perkins, of Hallie, Ky., took a 350-pound male bear in Letcher County that is the heaviest bear taken since Kentucky's first bear season in 2009, said Steven Dobey, bear program coordinator for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Hunters took two bears in Letcher County and two in Harlan County. 

Guess it's faux-bearskin rug from IKEA then.
KY Fish & Wildlife  
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