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Friday, July 13, 2012

NEWS ROUND-UP -- FRIDAY MORNING 13 JULY

THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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by Michael Monks 
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NO SUCH THING AS FREE PARKING IN AN URBAN DOWNTOWN
From a piece titled Why an urban Downtown and lots of free parking spots are mutually exclusive published in Las Vegas Weekly:
Donald Shoup, UCLA economist and genius of all things parking, notes that there’s no such thing as “free parking.” Parking takes up valuable real estate, and mandating parking increases the cost of development, just as mandating a hot tub in every condo would push up the cost of housing. The city sharply curtailed with parking requirements for new buildings Downtown. Let’s keep it that way.
City parking meters are not priced according to any rational scheme. In a free market, price is the interplay of supply and demand. The price of the parking meters, by contrast, is arbitrary, like the price of bread in the old Soviet Union. Ideally, higher demand spots would fetch higher prices, and vice versa, and with rational pricing all the spots on a block would be taken except for one or at most two, which allows for the circulation that business owners desire.
Because the meters aren’t rationally priced, people cruise around looking for underpriced meter spots, which creates traffic.
Full story: Las Vegas Weekly
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RISING COST OF HEALTH CARE, PENSIONS CONTINUE TO HIT CITIES
Covington has been dealing with this issue and three California cities have gone bankrupt over it (and other issues)in the past two weeks, but larger cities like Philadelphia are struggling, too:
For the $3.589 billion budget for the 2013 fiscal year, employee benefits have jumped to $1.116 billion – $629 million for pensions and $487 million for other benefits.
While the city budget grew by only 16.15 percent over the last decade, employee benefits obligations grew by more than 111 percent. This trend is likely to continue.
Full story: The Atlantic Cities
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DON'T MISS THURSDAY'S NEWS
Guilty plea in case that involved dismembered legs found on Hands Pike; Killer fakes his death in KY only to show up on his own YouTube channel; Plans are announced to rebuild playground destroyed by fire; Plus, why we're not supposed to call Cincinnati "The Queen City" anymore. Click it.
The RC News: Thursday Evening Round-Up |
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Pregnant woman, unborn child die after crash on I-471 Cincinnati Enquirer 
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Fatal crash on I-75 Thursday also, this time near Walton Cincinnati Enquirer 
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Governor Beshear tells federal government that he is creating the health care exchange WBKO 
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Beshear uses Governor's Mansion to raise funds for daughter-in-law's horse competition Herald-Leader 
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MORE SUCCESS NOTED AT COVINGTON SHELTER (AND A REQUEST)
From the Emergency Shelter of NKY:

We have a guest who has secured an apartment in Covington and will move in the 3rd of the month. He is in need of these basic items: twin or double bed, chest of drawers, table/chairs, end tables and a sitting chair. If you have these items to donate, please email me at emergencyshelter@yahoo.com I am able to pick up after August 3rd if items are not too large. 
Our guest, Ed that needed the bike for work hopped on the bus early this morning with his bike in tow for his orientation day at his new job. Thanks for all of you who responded and a big thank you to the Powers family who donated a bike and lock to Ed.
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"HUGE NEWS" FOR DEVOU PARK FROM THE GUYS ON THE TRAILS
From the Devou Park Trails:
Rotary Grove Lane has been closed off to motorized use. This is huge for Devou. It gives yet another passage way for self propelled activities. The asphalt still remains, yet the cars are gone. Rotary grove lane dissects the Lewisburg Trail. First road crossing coming down. Rotary lane can now act as another motor-less way to access the top of the park. We are fired up!!
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DANIEL BOONE'S DESCENDANTS HELP PROMOTE BOONE'S TRAIL IN KY
From the Commonwealth of Kentucky:
Agencies of Kentucky’s Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet are applauding an effort by the national Boone Society to develop and promote the historic Boone Trace through eastern Kentucky. This famous road, which followed trails used by Native Americans and buffaloes, was used by thousands of settlers traveling to Kentucky and beyond, launching the westward movement.
Properly developed, marked and promoted, the trace could become an economic engine stimulating tourism in the region, proponents say.
The Boone Society, a national organization of Boone family descendants, interested genealogists and historians, is working to identify, restore and preserve the trail blazed in 1775 by Daniel Boone, who was then an agent of the Transylvania Company. Known as the Boone Trace, the 117 mile trail entered Kentucky at Cumberland Gap near Middlesboro, crossed the Cumberland River at Pineville, ran northwest past London, and ended at Fort Boonesborough near Richmond.

Upon further progress in the Boone Society’s development efforts, the Kentucky Department of Travel and Tourism and the Kentucky Department of Parks will assist the Boone Society with promotion of the Boone Trace and its historical significance.
There are four state parks and one national park within the Boone Trace corridor: the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Pine Mountain State Resort Park, Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site, Levi Jackson State Park, and Fort Boonesborough State Park. 
In 1915, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) placed 12 stone markers along the trail to highlight its historical significance. These and other historical markers placed along the route since that time will be the focus of an effort by the Boone Society to list the Boone Trace on the National Register of Historic Places.
For more info, click here.
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COVINGTON PARTNERS GOF OUTING SET FOR MONDAY
The Covington Partners 3rd Annual Golf Outing at Traditions Golf Club is Monday, July 16. There is still time to register your foursome for a fun filled day of great golf at a world class course. Contact Margo Willman at (859) 392-3172 or margo.willman@covington.kyschools.us to reserve your space today!


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HOW THE FUTURE WAS VIEWED ALL THE WAY BACK IN... 1979
Some of the predictions are pretty spot-on:

  • Flat screen TV. No longer a bulky box, TV screens have shrunk to a thickness of less than five centimeters.  
  • Mail slot. By 1990, most mail will be sent in electronic form. (The year was a little off, but still...)
  • Domestic robot rolls in with drinks. (OK, so we're all still waiting on that one...)
Check out the predictions with a terrific cartoon at the link.
BoingBoing 
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Friday, June 22, 2012

NEWS ROUND-UP -- FRIDAY MORNING 22 JUNE

THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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by Michael Monks 
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BRENT SPENCE BRIDGE PROPOSALS COULD CALL FOR FASTER COMPLETION
On the other side of the river, multiple companies will make presentations to the Hamilton County Commission: 
Next Wednesday, foreign and domestic bridge-building companies will make presentations to Hamilton Co. Commissioner Todd Portune and the Transportation Improvement District that will describe how to pay for a new bridge and how they can get it done more quickly.
"Theoretically, we could get the project started with all things in place as early as 2014," Portune said.
To Covington's city manager, that time reference has a nice ring to it.
Larry Klein said that in a few weeks, he believes the ramp access concerns his city has will be settled favorably by Kentucky transportation leaders.
"We welcome anything as a region that gets that bridge project done sooner than later," Klein said. 
Full story: WLWT
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At The River City News Facebook page Covington City Commissioner Steve Frank offered an optimistic note about Covington's desired changes to the Brent Spence project: 
There seems to be good news on that front. It seems likely that we will keep our fourth and fifth street exits, have a direct exit to fifth street coming from the South and have the Clay Wade Bailey exit. Still in play is the second chance exit. 
UPDATE: Frank adds at 9:41AM: 
Meeting coming up in mid July. Early buzz sounds good for most of our desires. Still some finer points need to be ironed out along with at least one major contention.
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IMAGINE... HIGH SPEED RAIL FROM KENTUCKY TO GEORGIA
It's apparently possible. From the Florida Times-Union:
Running high-speed, passenger rail lines between Atlanta and Jacksonville, Louisville and Birmingham is economically feasible, according to a consultant's study presented Wednesday to the State Transportation Board.
The Jacksonville line should be built in two phases, first to Savannah, and then to the Northeast Florida city, consultant HNTB recommended in its study. Possible stations along the route would include Griffin, Macon, Savannah and Brunswick. The feasibility study was the first of many long steps in setting the final course of the train routes and securing funding.
Via WFPL 
Check out the full Powerpoint presentation by clicking here (PDF)
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In other traffic news...
The City of Taylor Mill reminds commuters: 
The KY 16 NB entrance ramp to I-275 EB is currently closed for reconstruction. KY 16 is also reduced to one lane in each direction between the I-275 overpass and Old Taylor Mill Road. Traffic is being detoured to I-275 WB to Exit 80 (KY 17) and back onto I-275 EB. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has advised that this ramp is scheduled to reopen on Monday, June 25th. Please travel safely. 
 
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SEE ALSO: Kentucky Speedway confident in new traffic plan Cincinnati Enquirer 
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BRANDING COVINGTON AND MAKING IT GREENER
"Covington never had grand green space Downtown". How our city can (and must) catch up with its neighbors in terms of green space and branding -- at the link. 
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HOW COMMUNITY COLLEGES STIR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Why is the Gateway College urban campus such a priority for Covington? Because it can be an important catalyst for further growth Downtown. In other news... A KY couple's home is burglarized while they are away at their murdered son's funeral; Plus, why 134,000 Kentucky families will split $15.3 million. Click the link for those stories and more in Thursday evening's round-up. 
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WHAT TO DO IN COVINGTON THIS WEEKEND?
Another great Covington weekend is shaping up. RoeblingFest, Covington Quest, a big yard sale, and much more. For all the details, click the link below and scroll to the bottom of the post!
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Kentucky cracking down on drinking & boating this weekend WKYT 
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Kentucky State Rep to push for charter schools again in 2013 cn|2 
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Newspaper rips KY legislature for approving too many ceremonial resolutions without accomplishing much of anything significant: 
But let’s not dwell on the past. Looking ahead to future sessions, how about this for a resolution both the House and Senate could approve?“Whereas, as Kentucky is a cash-starved state, one with insufficient tax receipts coming through an obsolete tax system and whereas, continuing budget cuts for the past five years have not solved the problem and in fact have eroded basic services government should provide, and whereas, the state falls further behind each year in funding programs such as education and social services, be it hereby resolved that we as Kentucky’s elected members of the General Assembly, will stop shirking from our chief obligation and take steps to reform our tax system and produce budgets in future years that don’t kick our citizens to the curb.”
Hear, hear!
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Kentucky parents can apply for state-based student loans WKYT 
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State human rights commission rules on 12 discrimination complaints Courier-Journal 
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NKY TOUTED AS EXAMPLE OF TOURISM IMPACT
As the Commonwealth figures out how to better promote its Tourism Act, officials are looking to NKY for evidence of success: 
“What you see in Northern Kentucky, specifically with Newport, is the huge multiplier effect,” Rose said. “We have a lot of revitalization that’s going on in Newport with the riverfront, Main Street, a lot of mom and pop businesses coming up. So even though Newport Aquarium and the Levee are the main drivers in our industry ... there’s a significant amount of other businesses that have benefited from that.” 
Cincinnati Enquirer/Scott Wartman 
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You know what else is a tourism gem? Natural Bridge: 
To get a glimpse of what the state parks have to offer, I, along with my more outdoor-savvy boyfriend, visited Natural Bridge State Park in Powell County park for two days and nights, and I can safely say that whether you are looking for an action-packed trip or a relaxing getaway, this park has something for you. From rock-climbing at Red River Gorge to lounging by the lodge pool, the wide variety of activities offered will please the whole family. 
Check out the full report at the link.
Kentucky Forward/Jill Seelmeyer 
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HALF PRICE ADOPTIONS THIS WEEKEND AT KENTON CO ANIMAL SHELTER
 For contact info, check out the KCAS on Facebook here. 
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TAKE A MOMENT TO VOTE FOR GATEWAY COLLEGE IN THE BUSINESS COURIER'S "SOCIAL MADNESS" COMPETITION Click Here 
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Thursday, May 10, 2012

NEWS ROUND-UP -- THURSDAY MORNING 10 MAY

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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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by Michael Monks 
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MEET THE CANDIDATES FOR COVINGTON MAYOR & COMMISSION TONIGHT
Know who to vote for by attending the Covington After Hours candidate forum tonight at the American Legion Hall in Latonia. Tonight from 5:00-7:00 it is expected that each candidate running for Covington Mayor or Covington City Commission will be in attendance. Plus, there's a cash bar and complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Full coverage tonight at The River City News. 
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The candidates:
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MAYOR: Sherry Carran, Steve Casper
COMMISSION: Chuck Eilerman, Ed Faulkner, Steve Frank (incumbent), Neil Gilreath, Roger Hamilton, Greg Paeth, Mildred Rains, Michelle Williams
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While there will still be a primary election on May 22, all candidates will advance to the general election in November following the departure of Dara McDowell from the mayor's race and Shawn Masters (incumbent) and Matt Dressman from the commission race. You can bet that the candidates will be vying for placement and momentum heading into November, however. 
Covington After Hours is sponsored by: 
Center for Great Neighborhoods
Latonia Business Association
Mainstrasse Village Association
Friends of Covington
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COVINGTON SCHOOL BOARD TO MEET TONIGHT
Tonight's meeting is at 5:00PM and is a non-legislative meeting (equivalent to a caucus meeting at the Covington City Commission). On the agenda: 
  • Mollie Shaver (Latonia) is teacher of the month, Clara Riley (Latonia) is staff member of the month, Mr. & Mrs. Richardson (Latonia) are volunteers of the month
  • There will be an update on the new district website
  • Latonia Elementary will present its comprehensive school improvement plan
  • Several more items complete the agenda which can be read in full by clicking here 
SHAMELESS PLUG: My niece, Tyriah, a student at Latonia Elementary will recreate her live presentation on Benjamin Franklin at tonight's board meeting. Way to go, Tyriah! -Michael
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SEE ALSO: A new art show opens at the Nordheim Gallery inside Holmes High School Friday night click here 
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DESTINATION: GRADUATION PROFILE
Another soon-to-be graduate of Holmes! Meet Kamal Bohannon:
Kamal Bohannon admits he did not always take high school seriously. Now, the 18-year-old looking is forward to graduation with a greater appreciation for what it takes to succeed.
“I’ve come a long way,” he said.
Kamal started out with great promise at Holmes, having skipped over seventh grade when he transitioned to the high school from St. Augustine School in Covington. But he admits to slacking off during his freshman and sophomore years.
He credits his Holmes High School track coach, Jonathan Hopkins, with helping him make the turn-around. “He’s always been there looking out for me,” Kamal said.
And he's going to Gateway College! Read more about Kamal here. 
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C+V=G PRESENTATION TONIGHT IN SOUTH COVINGTON
Mayor Chuck Scheper and City Commissioner Shawn Masters will be at the Hands Pike firehouse for the South Covington Community Action Association will hold its monthly meeting. Tonight, Scheper and Masters continue the C+V=G neighborhood tours with updates to the presentation. 
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KENTON COUNTY SCORES HUGE CHUNK OF STATE'S TOURISM DOLLARS
Looking at the new report on Kentucky tourism that shows more tan $11 billion brought in in 2011, you will see that Kenton County is responsible for $955 million of that. That places our county behind only Jefferson, Fayette, and Boone Counties. Read the full report here (PDF).
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QUICKIES
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Police continue to search for missing teen and toddler WCPO 
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Indiana University basketball coach Tom Crean defends ending the series with Kentucky Sports Illustrated 
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PHOTOS: New athletic facilities and fieldhouse at Scott High School (very nice) Facebook 
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IN CASE YOU MISSED...
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WEDNESDAY EVENING'S HEADLINES
A company departing Cincinnati that was courted by Covington is leaving our neighbor across the river, but not to come here; A Holmes basketball star earns a full ride to college; Plus, where is the best rest stop in Kentucky? Those stories and more at the link. 
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Thursday, April 26, 2012

NEWS ROUND-UP -- THURSDAY AFTERNOON 26 APR

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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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by Michael Monks 
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INFANT'S DEATH INVESTIGATED BY COVINGTON POLICE
Wednesday morning, Covington police and fire crews responded to Lockwood Street in Mainstrasse and reported that a six-week old baby was dead inside a home. That child's death is currently under investigation. So far there are no charges in the case. This story will be updated.
This was the scene on Lockwood Street early
Wednesday morning

Hours later, late Wednesday afternoon, multiple
police vehicles remained on the scene
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MAYORAL CANDIDATE DARA MCDOWELL CONTINUES DEBATE ON FACEBOOK
Since speaking with The River City News and declaring that her top campaign priorities in her bid to be elected Covington's mayor would be morality, combating the "homosexual agenda", and promoting tourism, Dara McDowell has continued to engage in debate on The River City News Facebook page. Some of her positions expressed in what has become a lengthy thread: 
My point is that we don't want to say "Hey kids, let's all sin! Sin is good!" I don't want to say that. I do want to accept people as they are however. There is a difference between being "accepting" of people and "promoting" a sinful lifestyle. We don't see those committing adultery wanting to have a parade proclaiming it's good to fornicate (have sex outside of marriage). People do have sex outside of marriage but don't go parading that around for kids to emulate.
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For the record, I am not judging. I have fornicated, and I have been homosexual. I'm just saying that we don't want to lead children into such temptation; and then tell them that it is a good thing for them to do such things, when we know that it's not. 
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If you read the history of Corinth, you will see that most church attenders were formerly sexually immoral... including homosexual. However, once they embraced Christ, they were set free from all of that sin. 
And just today: 
It is not fair to silence a person, just because he will not submit to what you are loudly shouting. I aborted two of my children. Today, I am mad at those officials for silencing the voices of those who tried to explain to me that I was taking a life. I would give anything to have my two dead children back who were aborted due to "the silencing" of truth. I feel in my heart that I am speaking the truth about homosexuality. 
To go directly to the thread, click here.
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EILERMAN POSTS WIDESPREAD SUPPORT IN COMMISSION RACE FUNDRAISING
Local realtor and first-time candidate for Covington City Commission raised more than $11,000 toward his bid for a seat. See the full report along with the rest of your Thursday morning headlines including: 
Neighbors in Licking Riverside complain about the Mike Fink (again); Plus, State Senator Jack Westwood says Governor Beshear and Senator Williams just need to have dinner together. Those stories and much more at the link. 
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QUICKIES
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Supreme Court's full redistricting ruling says maps must stick to 5% rule and minimum counties divided cn|2 
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New carrier coming to CVG, adding service to Myrtle Beach Business Courier 
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Omnicare's 1Q income nearly doubles Business Courier 
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Kentucky Historical Society to Dedicate Historical Marker to Honor Muhammad Ali’s Home Site press release 
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CafePress may move corporate headquarters from California to Louisville Courier-Journal 
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President Obama campaign highlights college affordability issues in Kentucky Barack Obama 
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Second-hand smoke and its effect on children FOX 19
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Toyota honors NKU as a green campus YouTube
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DEMOCRAT BILL ADKINS PICKS UP 2 MORE ENDORSEMENTS IN KY-4 RACE
Williamstown attorney Bill Adkins scored two more endorsements in the Democratic primary to represent Northern Kentucky in Congress: 
The Bill Adkins for Congress campaign announced today that Bill Adkins has received the endorsement of the United Auto Workers and The International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 369, both based in Louisville, Kentucky. The newly drawn 4th Congressional District now encompasses southeastern Jefferson County.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to represent hardworking Kentuckians who
are the backbone and heart of our economy and our society,” says Bill Adkins. “My
grandfather and my father were both union members. I am honored to have the support of the UAW and IBEW. There has never been a time that it is more important to stand up for the rights of working Americans. We must defend the middle class and the working poor who suffer most in times of economic strife against those who would have us pursue the same failed fiscal policies that caused our current crisis and expect a different result.”
Adkins believes “class warfare and balancing the budget at the expense of those least able to afford it, children, seniors and the poor, is morally wrong." 
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ON THE REPUBLICAN SIDE, GARY MOORE CREATES ENDORSEMENT OF HIS OWN
The Boone County Judge-Executive issued this video endorsement from his YouTube channel: 
A conversation with working mother of 2 and 4th Congressional District resident Caroline Weltzer. We believe endorsements like these carry more weight than Washington Lobbyists and Politicians 
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10-YEAR PLANS LAID OUT FOR REVAMPED KENTUCKY AMUSEMENT PARK
The new owners of Bluegrass Boardwalk, formerly known as Kentucky Kingdom, have ambitious plans for the Louisville attraction: 
  • Goal: Open Bluegrass Boardwalk in May, 2013, with revitalized rides and water park.
  • Provide: Safe, clean, friendly, fun experience for families, with “freebies” including free soft drinks, free sunscreen and free use of inner tubes.
  • First year investment: $15.6 million. Additional investments will be made by Bluegrass Boardwalk, Inc., each year to ensure steady attendance growth.
  • First year’s schedule: Open for 106 days in 2013.
  • Destination Marketing: Staff will work with area tourism entities to create and promote destination marketing programs to ensure at least 25% of attendance will be from out of state.
  • Projected Attendance Growth: 600,000 in 2013, growing to 782,864 in 2022.
  • Projected Job Creation: 25 fulltime/805 seasonal in 2013, growing to 43 and 976 in 2022.
  • Projected Payroll: $4.7 million in 2013, growing to $6.1 million in 2022.
  • Projected State Fair Board Revenue: $880,000 in 2013, growing to $1.8 million in 2022. 
WFPL 
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ANOTHER FABULOUS COVINGTON APARTMENT IS UP FOR GRABS
Check out this sweet listing in Mutter Gottes: 


This 1-bedroom, 2-story apartment is going for just $850 a month in a quiet, comfortable neighborhood just east of Mainstrasse. Click the link for more details and photos. 
Click Here 
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BUS BREAKS DOWN, GAME IS RAINED ON BUT HOLY CROSS MARCHES ON
The Indians are headed to another state tournament: 
After having a bus break down in Dry Ridge, arriving to the game late, and then playing through a constant drizzle from the second inning on, the Indians knocked off Danville, rated ninth in the state by the Kentucky High School Baseball Coaches Association, in convincing fashion, 7-1, on Wednesday night. Holy Cross is currently unranked in the state poll. 
The All A state tournament starts on Saturday, May 5.
NKY Sports Blog  
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THE GAME IS LONG OVER, BUT UK-UofL VITRIOL GOES ON FOREVER
A couple of interesting stories from the UK-UofL rivalry today:
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UK TAUNTS LOUISVILLE WITH THIS DIRECT TV AD PARODY
Oh snap! Read reaction from Louisville fans here. 
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UM...
Woops. Louisville's designs for its would-be national title from this year's Final Four have leaked. Click here. 
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AND ONE MORE... HERE'S UK'S KYLE WILTJER DOIN' A LITTLE ACTIN' 

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HERE'S SOMETHING FUN FOR THE FAMILY THIS WEEKEND
Details at My Nose Turns Red. 
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EH, WHY NOT?
Here's video of a bullfrog sitting on a bench like a human: 

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Thursday, March 22, 2012

NEWS ROUND-UP -- THURSDAY MORNING 22 MAR

by Michael Monks 
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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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UPDATE: Covington City Hall confirms to The River City News that the city commission never approved the removal of the cul-de-sac gardens and that the decision came from an infrastructure committee meeting. For that story, click here.
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WHAT IS HAPPENING TO THE CUL-DE-SACS IN SOUTH COVINGTON?
No one seems to know! The River City News broke this story last night after talking with South Covington residents who explained that the gardens that feature prominently in the middle of several cul-de-sacs have either already been removed or are slated to be removed later. Shockingly, no one at City Hall has been able to explain why this is happening as it was never discussed at any public meetings. Needless to say, South Covington residents are irate. Click the link for the full story. 
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RIVER'S EDGE DEVELOPMENT WILL PROCEED AS PLANNED
River's Edge at Eastside Pointe will proceed as planned despite the findings of a consulting firm that suggested the bidding process should be reopened. Management from the Atlanta-based company developing the project was in town today to explain how the process worked and why there should be no problems. Full story at the link. 
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STATE REP. KEENE'S TIES TO SOUTHBANK PARTNERS QUESTIONED
The Wilder Democrat who represents Campbell County's river cities and who also serves as an adviser to Southbank Partners, a regional waterfront entity of which Covington is part, is being questioned for his supportive vote of the state's budget bill which allocates funds to Southbank: 
The commission’s informal opinion said no conflict was involved because the nonprofit group, Southbank Partners, is a public entity rather than a private employer.
“I addressed that with ethics, and got a letter that said I would be able to vote on that,” Keene said Wednesday. “... I was very cautious about that.”
Courier-Journal/Tom Loftus  
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FRANKFORT HEADLINES
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Senate hopes to pass budget today Bluegrass Politics 
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Senate passes bill to make office of Attorney General nonpartisan Courier-Journal 
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Rep. Adam Koenig's bill to allow younger candidates for local offices passes committee WFPL 
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Rep. Webb-Edgington cites tolls and fees as reasons for "no" vote cn|2 
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Senate bill aimed at copper theft WKYT 
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Session has not been pretty but could still be good for kids cn|2 
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Confederate pensions to end WFPL 
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Bill would give credit for pretrial incarceration WKYT 
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House passes nursing home dental bill Bluegrass Politics 
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Ohio hospital forced to pay Kentucky over misleading ad FOX 19 
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Statewide candidates may have to file finance reports online Bluegrass Politics 
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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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CRIME REPORTS APP AVAILABLE FOR COVINGTON
From the Covington PD:
Have an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad? You can download the CrimeReports.com app to your device. Get it now and be informed about what's going on in your neighborhood!
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COVINGTON LUNCHEON TO FOCUS ON TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES
Today from 11:30 - 1:00PM at the Madison Event Center:
The total economic impact of visitor spending during 2010 in Boone, Campbell and Kenton Counties was $280.2 million. Eric Summe (NKY Convention & Visitors Bureau) and Linda Antus (Cincinnati USA) will discuss the missions of their organizations and the role of tourism impacting jobs and the economy and will outline what local business leaders can do to create a robust environment for visitors. They'll also discuss how the Tourism Network and local convention bureaus have collaborated for greater impact. 
Covington Business Council 
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NEW BURGER JOINT COMING TO MADISON AVENUE
Whackburger!
Harwood hopes his unusual approach to gourmet burgers will prove popular. He obviously doesn’t think the hamburger restaurant is overdone.
“I don’t believe around here it is,” he said. 
Full story at the link.
NKY Spot 
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QUICKIES
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Fourth District Congressional candidates speak to Home Builders Association Cincinnati Enquirer
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Dry counties show higher rates of drunk driving-related crashes Corbin Times-Tribune
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NKY Tri-Ed helped 28 start-ups last year NKY USA 
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NKY flu cases are on the rise NKY Health 
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KY Speedway wants to get everyone in their seats on time Business Courier 
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RELATED: NASCAR seeks younger, multicultural fans Business First 
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NKY home sales on rise Business Courier 
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RELATED: Survey shows that it's cheaper to buy than to rent in NKY The Atlantic Cities 
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Kentucky libraries are vital to internet connection press release 
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Georgetown College conference to discuss today's forms of slavery Herald-Leader 
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NKY Health Dept wants to help combat female fat NKY Health 
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Beach Waterpark won't refund season passes Business Courier 
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                 MARCH MADNESS
Covington's Ricardo Johnson speaks to Covington Schools on his experience as he heads to the Sweet Sixteen as a member of the Ohio Bobcats: 
I am doing really great. My grades were pretty good for this quarter and basketball has been a great process for me in the last couple of weeks. I am really blessed. Thanks for all the love and support you all have posted for me around the community. 
Johnson is a sophomore at Ohio and is a graduate of Holmes where he was a member of the 2009 state champion basketball team. 
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Check out some interesting numbers about UK's work in the NCAA Tournament so far Herald-Leader 
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Bob Knight says the word "Kentucky"! USA Today 
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Calipari will identify donors behind Rupp renovation Herald-Leader 
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Kentucky-born stars of new "Hunger Games" movie have different basketball tastes: one is for UK, the other for UofL Herald-Leader 
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NKU Cheers on Division II tournament at Bank of Kentucky Center Cincinnati Enquirer 
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SEE ALSO: In other UK-related news, former quarterback Tim Couch is honored on a new Maker's Mark bottle Herald-Leader 
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BIG WEEKEND AHEAD AT TURFWAY -- TONIGHT, TOO!
The Vinery Spiral Stakes from which a Derby contender may emerge is this weekend. The NKY Chamber of Commerce hosts a "Call to the Post Cocktail Reception" tonight. The race will air on NBC. More coverage here.
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