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THE SUNDAY EDITION
COVINGTON, KY * 18 MARCH 2012
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HISTORIC BUILDING MAY BE RAZED FOR PARKING LOT
When the Urban Design Review Board convenes Monday afternoon its agenda will include the fate of this old law firm building on 4th Street. Its neighbor on the quickly redeveloping block, Legacy Financial Advisors, wants additional parking. The folks at legacy redeveloped an historic building and turned it into a posh, modern office while on the other side of Legacy another old building is in the process of getting a second chance at life.
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ST. PATRICK'S DAY DRAWS THOUSANDS TO COVINGTON'S NEIGHBORHOODS
Because where else is the party, really?
Want to see photos from the St. Patrick's celebrations going on in Roebling Point, Downtown Covington, and Mainstrasse? Click the link below.
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SPRINGTIME!
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It has felt like spring for weeks, but now it's starting to look like it, too! For photos of all the blooming going on in Covington, click the link below.
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TENSE MEETING BETWEEN CITY COMMISSION AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Housing Authority of Covington held a joint caucus meeting with the Covington City Commission last Tuesday and included multiple heated exchanges. How HAC is organized, irregularities surrounding the contract awarded to develop River's Edge at Eastside Pointe, and HAC's mysterious LLC called Neighborhood Investment Program highlighted the back-and-forth. Click the links below for the exclusive reports.
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ALSO: The Housing Authority of Covington's board of commissioners will meet Wednesday afternoon. City Commissioner Steve Casper, who also sits on the HAC board, agreed last week with reopening the bid process for River's Edge. That issue may be part of the discussion which The River City News will have covered for you.
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PLANS TAKE SHAPE FOR DOWNTOWN COVINGTON'S FUTURE
Covington's plan of plans to revitalize Downtown Covington, which includes a proposed Business Improvement District, inched closer to a full recommendation Wednesday. Denver-based Progressive Urban Management Associates returned to town to display many of its initial recommendations for what Covington will need to do to attract more residents, more businesses, and more energy. The final Center City Action Plan will be presented in May.
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MULTIPLE COVINGTON PROJECTS PART OF KENTUCKY ROADS BILL
The Kentucky House of Representatives passed a $3.5 billion roads bill that includes funding for several Covington projects. In addition to Brent Spence replacement funding, new bridges over 11th & 15th, eliminating a traffic signal at a busy intersection, putting a new lane on 4th street, and redoing Hands Pike. Click the link for the full story. The RC News: Multiple Covington Projects Part of Roads Bill
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SEE ALSO: City Commissioner Sherry Carran issued this statement via Facebook Saturday:
The transportation bill passed the House this week and will now be going to the Senate. Hands Pike and Taylor Mill Rd/KY 16 are important projects for South Covington. It would be good if residents of South Covington contacted Sen Westwood and Sen. Schickel to let them know how important and ask for their support. Jack.Westwood@lrc.ky.gov and John.Schickel@lrc.ky.govAnd:
The Botany Hills Project for improving safety along Highway Ave., adding/improving sidewalk on north side and improving the fence, is in the transportation bill that passed the House this past week, thanks to Rep Arnold Simpson. Sen. Jack Westwood introduced the project several years ago and now it has moved up for funding in 2012. It is going to be heard in the Senate this week so it would help if Senator Westwood had some emails from Botany Hills residents thanking him for his efforts and letting him know this project is still important for our neighborhood. Jack.Westwood@lrc.ky.gov|
Covington's road priorities will be part of Tuesday's city commission meeting agenda.
The Diocese's request for more than $1 million in industrial revenue bonds from the City; Covington's road priorities include Hands Pike & Taylor Mill Road; Plus, lots of new equipment for the fire department. For a preview of Tuesday's City Commission meeting, click the link.
The RC News: Latin School Bonds & More Top Commission Agenda
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CONVICTED: MUGSHOT ROUNDUP
Who's going to prison and who got probation? It's a long list from This Week in Kenton County Circuit Court. Click the link for the mugshot round-up.
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COVINGTON VOICES: A PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
Check out the new photo exhibit at the Artisan Enterprise Center showcasing Covingtonians and why they love this city, including Chuck Scheper who's dubbed "the accidental mayor". It's wonderful. Click it. 
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HONORING COVINGTON'S CHAMPIONS AGAIN
The Holy Cross Indians, winners of the 2011 Kentucky Class 2A state football title, now have a sign erected on Winston Avenue commemorating their thrilling championship season. For photos and a video of the event that included two Covington mayors, click the link.
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Holy Cross now has a sign honoring its 2011 football title but there was never a sign erected for Holmes's 2009 basketball state title. Now there is movement afoot to right that wrong. Comments from a Holmes grad and a city commissioner on the issue are at the link below -- along with these headlines from Saturday:
Several pets separated from their families during the tornadoes still await a reunion at the Kenton Co Animal Shelter; And, how one Iowa State player was almost a UK Wildcat - but was afraid to get on a plane. Click it. |
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FRIDAY
Two Covington condo buildings rank in the top 3 for most expensive units sold in Greater Cincinnati; A unique promotion at a Downtown Covington shop wants to know which M&M you prefer; Plus, who's paying for the Governor's plane ride to a basketball game? Those and more at the link. The RC News: Friday Afternoon News Round-Up
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THURSDAY
More must-see photos from Thursday's storm in Covington sent in by readers; The management consulting firm begins its review work with the Covington Fire Department; Plus, will these new can't-look-away ads from the CDC get smokers to stop? (video). Those stories and more at the link. |
Kentucky tests a new program for free/reduced lunch; Holmes alumni rally for heart transplant recipient; Plus, why UK fans want UPS to stop airing its newest commercial. Those stories and much more at the link. |
WEDNESDAY
BONUS COVERAGE of the City Commission/Housing Authority joint caucus meeting; A horse is swept up in a Kentucky tornado and dropped in a family's kitchen; Plus, mourning the loss of a Covington arts enthusiast. Those stories and more at the link. |
TUESDAY
NKY flu cases are on the rise; Plus, Big Bone Lick State Park is worried about metal detector legislation in Frankfort. Those stories and a whole lot more at the link. |
Downtown Covington's Remaining Businesses Just Want Company
Downtown Covington's remaining businesses just want company, reports cn|2. A video report at the link that includes interviews with Mayor Chuck Scheper, City Manager Larry Klein, and business owners. Click it.
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MONDAY
Statewide smoking ban expected to pass Frankfort committee Tuesday; The most financially valuable college basketball team in the country is in Kentucky -- but it ain't the Wildcats; Plus, bad news for honeybees. Click it. |
Man sentenced after admitting to beating his mother to death in Latonia; Plus, a part of the World Choir Games that will happen in Covington is nearly sold out! Click the link for those stories and more... |
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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TODAY: HOLMES ALUMNI HOST BENEFIT FOR HEART TRANSPLANT RECIPIENT
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WEDNESDAY: Police Chief Lee Russo holds his monthly community forum at 7:00PM inside police headquarters at 20th & Madison.
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THURSDAY: COVINGTON SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
There are rumblings that this will be a well-attended board meeting as the "Fix Covington Schools" movement continues its efforts. School Board Chairman Mike Fitzgerald touched a particular nerve with a comment he made in The River City News report from the last school board meeting. Want to read it? Click the link below.
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SATURDAY: COVINGTON IS READY FOR ITS CLOSE-UP, KET
Kentucky Education Television will be in Covington Saturday for the Licking River clean-up. Covington won the most votes in a KET Facebook contest to land the statewide coverage. Want to help? Meet at the Holmes High School parking lot at 9:00AM.
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MARCH MADNESS
Kentucky and Louisville advance to the Sweet 16; Murray State falls
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Cats shine brightest when the heat is on Herald-Leader
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Video reaction from Coach Cal and players Courier-Journal
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Cats play like they want to see Indiana again Herald-Leader
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Bob Knight still won't say the word "Kentucky" USA Today
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Murray State falls short Herald-Leader
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Louisville Trinity wins Kentucky High School boys basketball title Herald-Leader
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HAVE A GREAT SUNDAY, COVINGTON!
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