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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.Full story: Cincinnati Enquirer/Amanda Joering
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.
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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.
Full story: Convicted: Mugshot Round-Up
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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.Full story: WFPL
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.
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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"
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RENAISSANCE COVINGTON HONORS LONGTIME PRESIDENT
From Renaissance Covington:
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!
