by Michael Monks
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FT. WRIGHT MAYOR MOVES BUSINESS TO COVINGTON
Mayor Joe Nienaber credits the expansion of MLK Boulevard for his moving of Granite World from Burlington to Covington. What a great coup -- and what a beautiful business. Story and photos at the link!
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MAYOR CHUCK SCHEPER'S FATHER REMEMBERED
George H. Scheper died Tuesday morning at the age of 91 as noted by his son, Covington Mayor Chuck Scheper, during that night's commission meeting. The elder Scheper had a long history of service in Covington and was also a committed family man:
“It was remarkable to me when I was growing up that he had such an important and challenging job, in terms of leadership, but he was virtually always home for dinner,” said his son, Chuck Scheper, the current mayor of Covington. “He truly was able to maintain a sense of balance between family and his business. He was very much a Christian and lived a Christian life. He was a great example, not only as a father, but as a man.”
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The above photo can be found with many others at the Kenton Co Library's wonderful "Faces & Places" collection.
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NKY TEA PARTY SUES KENTON & CAMPBELL LIBRARIES
NKY TEA PARTY SUES KENTON & CAMPBELL LIBRARIES
Is there anything these people don't hate?
The suits allege the library’s boards have not properly followed Kentucky law governing library districts in the past when increasing property tax rates.Ridiculous. Read the whole thing to understand just how clueless and dangerous the NKY Tea Party is.
Kenton County Public Library Executive Director Dave Schroeder said the suits are without any merit. “We’re following the law and have been for many years,” Schroeder said.
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Just for the year 2011, the Kenton County suit asks for $5.125 million in damages as part of a larger refund being sought, Voelker said. The class action lawsuit filed against the Campbell County Public Library seeking to invalidate and roll back the library’s tax rate back to 1978 levels.
Cincinnati Enquirer/Chris Mayhew
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NATIONAL LIBERAL WEBSITE TAKES AIM AT GOVERNOR BESHEAR
Think Progress:
At the same time, the $43 million tax break Kentucky approved for a Bible-themed amusement park — which will include a 500-foot by 75-foot reproduction of Noah’s Ark — goes into effect for the first time under Beshear’s budget. In addition, the budget includes $11 million to improve a highway interchange near the park. Proponents of the park, Beshear included, have claimed it will boost tourism and create jobs, but those assumptions are based on a report done by the park’s developers.
When he's not shilling for polluters in the state, the Governor wants universities and other agencies to suffer but still found time to boost the prospects of building an amusement park dedicated to the story of Noah and the flood. SRSLY.
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WHICH NKY CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS IS SEEKING THE MOTORCYCLE VOTE?
10 points if you said Alecia Webb-Edgington!
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SEE ALSO: Another GOP candidate for NKY's Congressional seat is Lewis Co. Judge-Executive Thomas Massie. Hear from him in an interview with Ryan Alessi at the link. cn|2
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SEE ALSO: Thomas Massie has been building a castle-like home in Lewis County and he invites you to follow along in the process, though it hasn't been updated in several months.
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CONVICTED!
Your weekly mugshot round-up of those who were sent away in Kenton County. Click the link!
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HOLY CROSS BOYS BASKETBALL GOES FOR 'ALL A' REGIONAL TITLE
Tonight at 7:00PM the Holy Cross Indians take on Newport Central Catholic at Beechwood in Fort Mitchell. You can watch the game live online by clicking here.
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YOUR FEEDBACK IS WANTED IN A COVINGTON PARKING SURVEY
Though it's mostly geared towards Center City businesses and their parking situation, it's worth taking a look at to see what kind of information the City is trying to collect.
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CHECK OUT THE 19TH CENTURY ARTIFACTS FOUND AT 'THE BANKS'
CHECK OUT THE 19TH CENTURY ARTIFACTS FOUND AT 'THE BANKS'
While excavating the land to build Cincinnati's riverfront development, lots of interesting items surfaced.
GO HELP THE TEAM AT THE DEVOU PARK TRAILS THIS MORNING
They're working hard in the cold:
We will be out on the trails making some improvements this Saturday starting around 8:30am and possibly Sunday as well. We will be installing some much needed signage compliments of Rogue Racing Project 513. We may also get into assembling some stellar rock features as well. Maybe see you this weekend, Signed, all of the Devou Park Trail Stewards
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SCHOOL BUSES ARE A STEP CLOSER TO BEING MOVING BILLBOARDS
Everything is for sale:
Mills said the intent of his bill is to give school districts the option as a means of raising revenue. He emphasized that the measure "does not mandate a change."AP via Local 12
Rep. Brad Montell, a Shelbyville Republican, said that schoolchildren are "bombarded with advertising" already.
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CHURCH STREET'S ONE WAY STATUS EXPLORED IN DISCUSSION
As the 90-day trial of having Church Street traffic flow as a one-way in front of Holy Cross nears expiration, plans to make the change permanent will be presented to the City Commission. At the link, the pros and cons are weighed by the City, the school, and local neighbors.The River City News
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FRIDAY'S NEWS
Covington's redistricting battle is nothing compared to what's happened in Lexington; Plus, Art By Covington's Future is looking for new kids to join up. Those stories and much more at the link.
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AUDUBON BOOKS MAY BE MOST EXPENSIVE EVER
The 19th century bird painter who is remembered forever as a statue in Covington at the confluence of the Ohio & Licking Rivers, is still worth a pretty penny:
The auction house is expecting the four volume set to be sold for $7 million to $10 million, making these the most expensive books in the world. Sung-Hee Park of Christie’s New York, told the Toronto Sun, "There are definitely interested parties. That’s the excitement of auctions, because you just never know what’s going to happen."Herald-Leader
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THE END OF THE WORLD AT THOMAS MORE COLLEGE!
Well, a discussion about the end of the world at TMC:
During this talk, we will discuss and debunk many of the proposed apocalyptic predictions currently in the media. We will also discuss some of the real threats to Earth and human civilization from the viewpoint of astronomy. In either case, you should be well prepared for whatever this year brings.
And then there's a chance to go check out Jupiter. Very cool.
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GET INVOLVED IN HELPING COVINGTON'S YOUTH
For details, click the link.
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LOOK AT THE DOGGIES THAT GOT NEW HOMES IN KENTON CO THIS MONTH!
Who's a good doggie?!
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| "I'm a good doggie!" |
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| "I'm a good doggie!" |
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| "Come on, do you have to ask? I'm a good doggie!" |
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| Me! |
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