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Thursday, August 16, 2012

NEWS ROUND-UP -- THURSDAY MORNING 16 AUGUST


THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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by Michael Monks 
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IRAQIS IN KENTUCKY LINKED TO ATTACK ZONE
An Iraqi refugee living in Kentucky may have supplied materials for roadside bombs used to kill American soldiers in Iraq:
Mohanad Shareef Hammadi, 24, is scheduled for trial Aug. 28, but not in connection with the battlefield deaths of six Pennsylvania National Guardsmen seven years ago. Instead, Hammadi and another Iraqi refugee living in Kentucky, 30-year-old Waad Ramadan Alwan, were charged with trying to send weapons and cash back to al-Qaida in Iraq after they came to the U.S. Alwan has pleaded guilty.
Full story: Associated Press
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DON'T MISS WEDNESDAY EVENING'S NEWS!
An awful KY man breaks a kitten's legs with a golf club (but you can help the kitty); A Covington Police Officer wins an "Officer of the Year" honor; Plus, a Covington real estate agent's unique approach to selling homes has him writing songs about the listings and posting them to YouTube.The RC News: Wednesday Evening Round-Up 
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QUICKIES
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India contract a big deal but won't save Appalachian coal WFPL 
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First seasonal flu cases are found in Kentucky WKYT 
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One of Kentucky's top chefs is indicted for drug trafficking Courier-Journal 
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Kentucky doctors say pill bill is hurting legitimate patients Bluegrass Politics 
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Gov. Beshear pays respects to Chief of Staff Herald-Leader 
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A new proposal is on the table to reopen Kentucky Kingdom amusement park Courier-Journal 
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Video shows Pulaski County Sheriff's depunty's close call with bear WKYT:
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STRONG GROWTH IN KENTUCKY'S PRODUCE MARKET
A new study from the University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture finds strong growth in the Commonwealth's produce sector:
...which are likely to exceed a record-breaking $33 million in 2012.

“In terms of some of the production and marketing activity, produce seemed to take a little bit of a backseat (for awhile), but now it seems to be going through a renaissance,” said Tim Woods, agricultural economics extension professor and the principal investigator on the “2012 Kentucky Produce Planting and Marketing Intensions Grower Survey and Outlook.”
Full story: Kentucky Forward 
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THE CONNECTION BETWEEN CREATIVITY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
There is one:
The size of the creative class is "positively and significantly associated with the total of establishment growth in a region, the number of new opened establishments and the expansion of existing establishments," they find. Furthermore, they write that “regions of all sizes primarily experience growth through the creation of new establishments, and that growth is always, significantly, and positively associated with regional creative employment.”
Second, it finds that certain occupations are more important than others when it comes to entrepreneurship. Two in particular are closely related to entrepreneurship at the regional level — management and arts, design, media and entertainment. Indeed, they find that arts, design, media and entertainment occupations are “pretty consistently and strongly related to regional entrepreneurship levels.” Rather than being a product of economic development, as some contend, the study finds that arts, design, media and entertainment function “can be a driver of creativity and entrepreneurship across a region."
Full story: The Atlantic Cities 
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IS YOUR PHONE HELPING GOOGLE MAP TRAFFIC CONDITIONS?
Probably:
This collection and sharing of locational information is the basis behind the traffic-tracking layer on Google Maps. By combining all those devices' location points and detecting the speeds at which they're moving, Google is able to infer how quickly traffic is moving on major streets and highways. Originally launched in 2008, it can be a really useful layer of urban information, representing real-time conditions.
Full story: The Atlantic Cities 
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RANKING THE STATES
Kentucky scores some mixed marks on several new national surveys. Take a look at this map:
All of those states highlighted are among the most... "boring" in America. At the link, find surveys that rate Kentucky among the most obese but also among the cheapest places to live. Oh, and look at this one:
In spite of all our flaws, we still manage to be included among those with the highest amount of "state pride".
Full story: No Upside 
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LOOK AT THESE DARLING ANIMALS AVAILABLE AT THE KENTON CO SHELTER

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WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND IN COVINGTON!
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Thursday through Sunday...
The US 25 Yard Sale. For details, click here.
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Friday
The Sweett Biscut Comedy Extravaganza (at Newport Syndicate)
For more info, click here.
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Yes You Can at the Covington Farmers Market Saturday
Learn how to do "canning" at the Covington Farmers Market.
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Saturday - Keep Covington Beautiful event
Learn about storm drain marking...

Friday, June 15, 2012

NEWS ROUND-UP -- FRIDAY MORNING 15 JUNE

THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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by Michael Monks 
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COVINGTON SCHOOL BOARD UPDATE
School Board member Mike Fitzgerald is in the hospital and missed Thursday's meeting where it was made public that the former chairman is unsure of when he will be released. No further information was made available. Best wishes to Mr. Fitzgerald for a speedy recovery. 
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Congratulations to the graduates of the Adult High School
Other notes
The board approved the disposition of surplus equipment; Dyanne Coates (District instructional math coach) was named certified employee of the month, Dan Koch (District electrician) and Donna Eggemeier (finance department), and Natalie Westkamp (District fitness coordinator) were named classified employees of the month. 
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School Board retreat scheduled for Saturday
This meeting is open to the public and includes three items for discussion on its agenda: per pupil spending, drug testing, and an update on Covington 101. The retreat starts at 9:00AM at the Instructional Support Center, 212 Levassor Avenue.  
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CAUTION TAPE RETURNS TO HISTORIC HOME CITED BY CODE ENFORCEMENT
Just hours after the Covington code enforcement board fined the owners of 630 Garrard Street for use of excessive caution tape around the property, caution tape returned. Before Wednesday's code enforcement board hearing, the tape had been removed and replaced by a wire fence. Now there is both caution tape and wire fencing: 



...for good measure?
The City of Covington is unsure as of now how to deal with what has become a nuisance property in the eyes of its neighbors. An email from City Hall indicates to The River City News that the City is weighing its options and may have more to say in the coming weeks. 
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ORIGINAL STORY: 
The owners of an historic home cited by code enforcement for being excessively wrapped in caution tape had reached an agreement with the City that involved replacing the tape with wire fencing. At Wednesday's code enforcement board hearing, that didn't go over well, either. Click the link for the story. 
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QUICKIES
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Kentucky's jobless rate drops to 8.2% press release 
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State task forces on juvenile justice, student rights, and pensions put on hold cn|2 
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Retired teacher sentenced for traveling to Kentucky for sex with juveniles press release 
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State worker arrested, accused of trafficking drugs WKYT 
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Winners in redistricting case fight for court costs cn|2 
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Sen. Rand Paul's endorsement of Mitt Romney may land him a prime speaking role at GOP convention cn|2 
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Louisville among two most livable cities in America Courier-Journal 
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Programs battle Kentucky fat epidemic Courier-Journal 
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GOOD NEWS FROM THE EMERGENCY SHELTER
Check it out: 
Dear Facebook Friends - Good News. As of this weekend, we'll have 7 men who have moved from homelessness to housing! Not bad for opening 45 days ago  to provide shelter in the summer to men working on gaining employment, housing and financial stability.  Want to make a donation? We always love cash but right now we  also need:Cans of CoffeeLiquid Laundry DetergentSnacks (cookies, chips, pretzels, cheese crackers)RazorsTo drop off a donation please come to 634 Scott Street in the morning before 10:00am or in the evening after 7:00pm. To send a cash donation, mail to: P.O. Box 176601,  Covington, KY 41017.
WANT TO BUY RICK PITINO'S HOUSE?
It's a bargain at $2.2 million! 

See more photos of the amazing home by clicking here
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Business First reports that this has nothing to do with Pitino wanting to leave UofL 
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LOTS TO DO THIS WEEKEND IN COVINGTON!
Goettafest: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in the Mainstrasse Village!
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Dinner and a show?
Here's a great idea for Friday or Saturday. Come down to Madison Avenue and stop in for dinner at the brand new Whackburger (across from Madison Theater) and then, come around the corner on Seventh Street and pop in the Artisan Enterprise Center and check out a terrific art exhibit and a really funny play. You could do all of that for a little more than twenty bucks! Drinks afterwards at the Avenue Lounge -- optional, but highly recommended! 
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Suits that Rock!
"Eat, drink and ROCK OUT with more than forty of the region’s business and community leaders as they unleash their secret rock star identities to entertain you with a salute to American and British music from the early 60's to today." 
Saturday this week and Saturday next week! Click the link for more details. 
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But before you go out, there is some work to do...
Join the volunteers in cleaning up Covington's riverfront during the 2012 Ohio Riversweep. The Cities of Covington and Cincinnati are teaming up with ORSANCO this year to clean up both sides of the river. Meet at the Suspension Bridge at 9:00AM. For more info, see: ORSANCO or Commonwealth of Kentucky 
            HAPPY FRIDAY, COVINGTON!

Monday, June 11, 2012

NEWS ROUND-UP -- MONDAY MORNING 11 JUNE

THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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by Michael Monks 
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GOVERNOR BESHEAR IN TOWN TODAY
Kentucky's Governor will be at the groundbreaking for the Taylor Mill Road (KY-16) widening project after reviewing changes to alleviate traffic congestion at Kentucky Speedway and signing senate bill 58 (protecting hospital emergency room workers from assault) at Saint Elizabeth in Florence. 
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BE A PART OF AWESOMENESS IN COVINGTON
The Awesome Collective meetings this evening at Pike Street Lounge. Come find out what it's all about: 
Please join us for the next Covington Awesome Collective (AC) Meeting at Pike Street Lounge, on Monday, June 11 at 6 p.m. This meeting’s theme will be “all hands on deck.” We will start with a quick meeting and then break out into workshop sessions to work on upcoming projects. Breakout session options are: the Index of Awesome Zine, or the AC Underground Marketing Campaign. Cash bar. We hope to see you there! 
ERLANGER UNSURE OF 911 MERGER
The Mayor of Erlanger calls his city's dispatch center, which covers half of Kenton County, "the big dog" and is not sure it will merge with Kenton County and Covington: 
“(Erlanger’s dispatch) center is a known commodity with ascertainable costs that’s providing what I consider to be cutting edge, state-of-the-art service,” Rouse said. “The county’s building a dispatch system from scratch with all of these unknowns.”  
Cincinnati Enquirer/Cindy Schroeder 

COVINGTON SAILOR KILLED IN WORLD WAR II REMEMBERED

Via WKRC 
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DON'T MISS THE SUNDAY EDITION!
In case you missed the most comprehensive coverage of the previous week in Covington, click the link below for More Covington News Than Any Other Source! 
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QUICKIES
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Fort Wright hopes to cut down on drivers cutting through to Covington Cincinnati Enquirer 
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Effort to relax marijuana laws gaining momentum AP 
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New gun laws go in effect in Kentucky on July 12 Cincinnati Enquirer 
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Last week, a syrup spill closed I-75 at Buttermilk Pike -- Sunday, a strawberry spill closed I-65 in Kentucky Herald-Leader 
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Kentucky Chief Justice: Cuts put courts at tipping point Courier-Journal 
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EPA's objections to 36 mines being reviewed and reconsidered WFPL 
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Hatfields & McCoys reality series seeks cast members Courier-Journal 
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CLUES TO COVINGTON'S PAST UNCOVERED AT JACOB PRICE
In case you missed this exclusive report from The River City News: 
What did preservationists find underneath part of the former Jacob Price site? The answer provides an important link to Covington's history and the people who lived on this corner. An exclusive report is at the link. 
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COVINGTON SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE APPOINTED TO STATE BOARD
Kerry Holleran, who lives in Peaselburg and is seeking a seat on the Covington School Board was appointed to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Board by Governor Beshear. 
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REDEVELOPMENT PIONEERS IN DOWNTOWN COVINGTON
Jim and Donna Salyers are profiled in this piece by journalist and Covington City Commission candidate Greg Paeth: 
Two key people in the effort to resuscitate downtown are Jim and Donna Salyers, who repeatedly gambled on downtown real estate at a time when scores of others either packed for the suburbs or went out of business. And while commercial real estate Business Theory 101 calls for owners to buy a building and then find dependable tenants, the Salyers wound up taking another approach: buying buildings and then – sometimes by necessity – also creating the businesses to fill them. 
The Lane Report/Greg Paeth 

Litter collected around Roebling Bridge over the weekend: 
See more photos of the clean-up from Keep Covington Beautiful by clicking here
Keep Covington Beautiful also helped clean up the new Mainstrasse community garden: 
See more photos by clicking here
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Today is last day for artists to submit for Licking River Greenway murals Click Here (PDF) 
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Nominations for the Friends of Covington beautification awards will be accepted through June 18 Facebook 
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PHOTOS: Italianfest in Newport NKY Spot 
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WHAT A GREAT SHOW IN COVINGTON SUNDAY AFTERNOON!
Avenue Q, which closed its 3-week run at The Carnegie Sunday afternoon, was terrific. It was the first production by the well-established and respected Cincinnati community theatre company Showbiz Players at its new home in Covington. It was a knock-out, professional caliber theatrical homerun. Hope you got to see it! Also good was this advertisement spotted in the back of the program:
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SEE ALSO: Kentucky native wins Tony Award Sunday night Herald-Leader 
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GOODYEAR BLIMP FLIES OVER COVINGTON!
The Cincinnati Reds had the late game Sunday night and were on national TV so the Goodyear Blimp was in town and spent a lot of time hovering over our city. What a great view of Covington they must have had! 

LEXINGTON'S TAJ MAHAL
Could make for a nice day trip: 
At the heart of downtown Lexington's historic Woodward Heights neighborhood is the Botherum, a circa 1850 mansion. Today, the property is owned by Dale Fisher and Jon Carloftis, but the land itself was once the northeast corner of Col. Robert Patterson's original 400-acre tract, granted him in 1776.
It was here, in the middle of the nineteenth century, that lawyer and banker Madison C. Johnson, that "the fascinating residence known as Botherum ... [was] erected by local builder-architect John McMurtry." Like many Lexingtonians of his day, Johnson was a "cultivated man" whose interests varied greatly. An amateur astronomer, Johnson incorporated into the design the wrought iron octagonal parapet from which he could view the heavens.
Lots of great photos and history at the link. 
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PROSTHETIC LEG WITH UK LOGO FOUND AT SEA IS CLAIMED
UK fans really are nuts: 
The prosthetic leg cost Robinson approximately $30,000. He was happy the leg surfaced after it was literally pulled off of him by the tide while swimming over Memorial Day Weekend.  
Kentucky Sports Radio   
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CORPORATION REACHES GOAL, SHUTS DOWN
LOL: 
When he launched the company in 1984, Dell drew up a lengthy list of longterm corporate goals. These included making Dell Computer the world's most trusted name in computer systems, the industry leader for customer service and technical support, and a model for direct-order retail in the 21st century and beyond.
"There were a lot of goals I wanted to accomplish, but those three were probably the biggest," said Dell, clearing out his desk at the company's Austin headquarters. "Done, done, and done." 
The Onion 


            HAPPY MONDAY, COVINGTON!

Thursday, May 31, 2012

NEWS ROUND-UP -- THURSDAY MORNING 31 MAY

THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
by Michael Monks 
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MAKESHIFT MEMORIAL APPEARS ON 8TH STREET DOWNTOWN
This display was erected to honor the memory of Jonathan Lowe, 40, who was stabbed to death two weeks ago on Eighth Street near Madison Avenue in Downtown Covington. Last week, interim Covington Police Chief Spike Jones told The River City News that he was optimistic that an arrest would be made soon, but so far there has been no public acknowledgement of an arrest. (If you have additional information, call Covington PD at 859.292.2222). 
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Just this morning...
Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders sent out this tweet: 
Big arrest last nite. Look for release from @CovingtonPD ! Great work by Det.Brian Fuller, Det.Corey Warner & Officer David Hoyle!#KYcrime 
No further details were immediately available.
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MORE SUPPORT FOR COVINGTON'S BRENT SPENCE CHANGES
City Commissioner Steve Casper reports at The River City News Facebook page
We received a letter of support from Ohio Senator Brown after Commissioner Frank, Larry Klein and myself met with his Cincy off. Very appreciative he stepped forward with his leadership.
Kentucky's US Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul joined NKY Congressman Geoff Davis and Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory in lending their support to Covington's desired changes to the Brent Spence Bridge project.  
 
Read Davis's letter in support of Covington in Wednesday's evening round-up at the link below.
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WEDNESDAY HEADLINES

A full report from Tuesday night's critically important city commission meeting; Plus, Rep. Geoff Davis writes a letter on behalf of Covington; And, KET takes a look at The Carnegie. More Covington News Than Any Other Source -- at the link! 
The RC News: Wednesday Evening Round-Up 
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COVINGTON SCHOOL BOARD TO MEET TONIGHT
The meeting is at 7:00PM inside the Board of Education (across from City Hall on Seventh Street). The agenda includes the hiring of an additional school psychologist for the 2012-13 school year and the pursuit of a school counseling grant from the federal government: 
This competition focuses on enhancing school counseling programs. If funded, this grant would place one additional full-time guidance counselor at Holmes Middle School and a certified school social worker at Holmes Middle School and Holmes High School (total of three new staff).
We are working closely with Dr. Brett Zyromski of Northern Kentucky University’s School Counseling program to develop our application. Included in our proposal are plans for extensive training for current and new guidance counselors as well as the school social workers, specifically in the areas of data-driven comprehensive school counseling. Funding will also support specific bullying prevention activities.
Our grant request will be approximately $1,100,000 for the three-year funding period. 
Read the full agenda here 
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CITIZENS SUMMIT TONIGHT AT CENTER FOR GREAT NEIGHBORHOODS
The Covington Citizens Summit is tonight from 6:30PM - 8:30PM at the Center for Great Neighborhoods, 1650 Russell Street. RSVP: rachel@greatneighborhoods.org 
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FRIENDS OF COVINGTON TO HONOR JIM & DONNA SALYERS TONIGHT
Jim & Donna Salyers will receive the 2012 Covington Award tonight. From the Friends of Covington: 
 Jim & Donna Salyers have brought a significant vitality to the Central Business District of Covington. With their purchase of the Woolworth five and dime, they preserved and enhanced a historic asset in Covington. It did not take long to see that this creative and dynamic couple would contribute to Covington in many ways; ways that may be counted simply by the tens of thousands of patrons and clients who have danced upon the floors of their renovated landmarks and those who have crossed the thresholds of their many business ventures throughout Covington. Come join us as we honor them. Reservations ($50) can be made by phoning your Friends' Secretary, Sue Corken (859.261.1762), before noon on Wednesday, May 30th. We are keeping Sue very busy these days, so leave a message if she is not available. We will accept checks at the door but please call ahead to let us know you can join us for the 24th Annual Covington Award presentation.
As of Tuesday there were still tickets available, and while the deadline has obviously passed, it may be worth a phone call if you want to honor these two great Covington business leaders.  
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QUICKIES
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Governor Beshear to sign synthetic drug bill today WKYT 
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Child enticement reported in Fort Thomas NKY Spot 
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Environmental group sues to protect crayfish in Kentucky Herald-Leader 
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Bones found in glacier belong to missing Kentucky hiker Associated Press 
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Governor's coal county scholarship program criticized Courier-Journal 
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Stan Chesley case among those to go before Kentucky's Supreme Court in the next session press release 
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Whiskey "fungus" causing damage to homes in Louisville area? WFPL 
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iHigh gets $12 million investment (You use iHigh if you watch high school sports online) Herald-Leader 
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Commonwealth issues swim advisories press release 
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Cincinnati metro is gaining population Business Courier 
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700 WLW HOST BILL CUNNINGHAM PRAISES OTR. WAIT, WHAT?
Local blowhard Willie Cunningham had some sort of epiphany that Cincinnati is not the run-down violent town that he and his station portray it as: 
Then walked over to Washington Park. I couldn’t believe that – which is right in the front door of Music Hall. Couldn’t believe what I’m seeing. There were thousands of good people there, black and white, with so many people there had to be a valet service for all the parking. We went to three restaurants and they were packed with a two hour wait. This was like at 6:30 at night and I thought to myself “I must be living here in some alternative universe.” And this was during the so-called Taste of Cincinnati and we were north of Central Parkway well away from the Taste and the restaurants were packed. I’m thinking to myself “Something right is going on. Maybe I should spend less of my time crapping all over the city of Cincinnati and more time experiencing it” is what I thought of myself.  
What a novel idea, Willie. Full transcript and audio at the link below. 
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MEANWHILE: Ongoing demolitions threaten Downtown Cincinnati historic districts Urban Cincy 
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DESTINATION: GRADUATION PROFILE
Another soon-to-be-graduate from Holmes High School. From Covington Independent Public Schools
That empathy and kindness will help Jabriesha as she pursues a degree to become a nurse practitioner. She plans to attend Eastern Kentucky University this fall. Her plans include getting a good-paying job that she enjoys and having two children. “You need a good-paying job to be successful,” she said.
Jabriesha has taken to heart lessons she’s learned from being involved at school. She was part of the Covington Mentoring Program starting in sixth grade. Her mentor taught her how to save money, but also how to give back to the community. As a high school student, Jabriesha participated last year in a one-on-one tutoring program with an elementary student. She went twice a week and read to a student and helped her with her grammar.
“She got all excited when she learned words,” Jabriesha said.From her involvement in Holmes’ International Baccalaureate program, Jabriesha learned time management and not to procrastinate, she said. The IB program offers a challenging curriculum that is recognized at leading universities across the world. 
Read more about Jabriesha here
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FIGHT PLASTIC BAGS IN COVINGTON!
Keep Covington Beautiful shares this information: 
Plastic Bags are blighting our city and polluting our waterways. During my routine run I collected 3 plastic bags from the Roebling bridge. Support the elimination of single use plastic carryout bags. 
KCB has started a new page on Facebook called "Bag It Town NKY": 
Bag It Towns are municipalities that systematically reduce the collective consumption of single-use disposable bags.Bag It Town requirements (must meet one):
- Voluntarily ban the free distribution of plastic and paper single-use disposable bags at grocery stores or town-wide.
- Pass ordinance applying a minimum fee of 10 cents per single-use disposable plastic and paper bags at all grocery stores or town-wide.
- Pass ordinance banning plastic bags completely and apply a minimum fee of 10 cents on all single-use paper bags at all grocery stores or town-wide. 
Click here to follow.
HAVE YOU BEEN WATCHING THE HATFIELDS & MCCOYS MINISERIES?
The three-part series last night ended after breaking ratings records for cable programming and it may boost tourism in Kentucky. Here's a rundown on all the news: 
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Epic ratings for Hatfields & McCoys The New York Times 
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Hatfields & McCoys could boost tourism in Pike County 84 WHAS 
Commonwealth of Kentucky invites you to visit the site of the Hatfields & McCoys feud press release 
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SEE ALSO: Kentucky also invites you to retrace the journey of Daniel Boone press release 
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SPEAKING OF FEUDS...
The Kentucky-Indiana basketball rivalry reached another level of drama Wednesday... 
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Report: UK rejected IU scheduling compromise Herald-Leader 
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Statement from UK Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart UK Athletics 
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Matt Jones: Breaking Up With Past Hoosier Love Kentucky Sports Radio 
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Columnist: UK, don't even think of ending rivalry with UofL Courier-Journal 
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Lost in neutral court debate is effect on local economy Herald-Leader 
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SEE ALSO: Coach Cal's letter to players in the off-season KSR 
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SEE ALSO: Anthony Davis is likely headed to New Orleans (again!) Courier-Journal 
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STOLEN: DONATIONS FOR ONE-EYE, NO-TAIL, NO-MEOW, DIABETIC CAT!
Who would do such a thing? WKYT reports: 
With most things back in place,something meaningful to English and the rest of the Century 21 staff was not returned. "It's Albert's money that we lost and we didn't get it back," English says. Albert, the only witness to the crime is the real victim.
"Because he's so sweet and we all all love him," adds English. "He has one eye missing, his tail is missing, his little "meower" is missing. And then he was diagnosed with diabetes," English says. Two things are still missing, candy from the candy jar and Albert's money. 
An arrest has been made. Watch here.

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COVINGTON'S BROTHERHOOD SINGERS WARM UP BEFORE WXIX APPEARANCE
From WXIX