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Monday, March 12, 2012

NEWS ROUND-UP -- MONDAY LUNCH 12 MAR

by Michael Monks 
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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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COVINGTON MAN SENTENCED FOR BEATING MOTHER TO DEATH
Earl Knasel
Earl Knasel, 48, admitted to killing his 64-year old mother, beating her to death with an iron boot jack, according to Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney Rob Sanders. He was arrested in August 2010 following the murder on Blackburn Avenue in Latonia. This morning, Knasel was sentenced to thirty years in prison for the crime. Sanders had sought a life sentence. 

Background here
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          TORNADO RECOVERY HEADLINES
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Most deaths happened in mobile homes Cincinnati Enquirer
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FEMA urges storm victims to register Cincinnati Enquirer 
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Rep. Geoff Davis on Kentuckians' response to the recovery Geoff Davis 
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Sen. Mitch McConnell lists recovery centers Sen. McConnell 
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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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WORLD CHOIR GAMES COVINGTON CELEBRATION NEARLY SOLD OUT
From the organizers: 
This just in: July 5 Celebration Concert at Cathedral Basilica in Covington, Ky, is 60% sold out.  
World Choir Games

SEE ALSO: The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce's next "Eggs n Issues" breakfast meeting will feature Nick Vehr who is responsible for marketing the games: 
(Vehr) will give an overview of the Games, highlight the economic/community impact on the region, and discuss ways to get involved in the process. 
NKY Chamber  
ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS TO GAIN ADVICE AT COVINGTON EVENT
The Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission is launching its fourth round of 6-week educational opportunities titled "Rekindle Micro-enterprise Development". An overview is set for April 4 at Covington City Hall. Click the link for more details. 
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TEACHER INCENTIVE PAY, NOT CHARTER SCHOOLS, WORTH TRYING IN KY
So says a state representative on the House education committee: 
“The way we reward teachers for doing a good job — and the longer they stay — is they get the better students. What we really need to do is find a way to get the better teachers to the students who need them the most,” Rollins, a Democrat from Midway, said on Pure Politics last week. 
More with video at the link. 
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in case you missed...
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THIS MORNING'S NEWS
Critics of the school district form online organization; The landmark Scottish Rite Temple on Madison Ave will undergo steep renovations, Plus, a former Holmes standout will take the court in the Big Dance this week. Those stories and more at the link! 
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QUICKIES...
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Sen. Rand Paul hosts tele-town hall meeting Rand Paul @ Facebook 
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NKU offering low-income taxpayer support for tax season NKU
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The Welcome House celebrates 30 years and wants your stories Welcome House @ Facebook 
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Gateway College celebrates women's history month Gateway 
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Frisch's is selling its Golden Corral operations Business Courier 
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Derby winner Animal Kingdom injured, will not race in World Cup Blood Horse 
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President Obama, British Prime Minister to attend NCAA games in Dayton, including Western Kentucky-Mississippi Valley State Herald-Leader 
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SEE ALSO: Here's something fun: The NCAA Tournament brackets viewed through the eyes of nerds. Various categories advance teams to the Final Four such as campus size, rejection rate, and more. Check it out. Nerdy Bracket

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