by Michael Monks
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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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REPORT: FIVE DIED OF OVERDOSES IN DR. GARY SHEARER'S CARE
A doctor who is a partner in the methadone clinic that is expected to open in the former Save-a-Lot grocery store space on Madison Avenue saw his Florence office raided by the DEA and FBI this week and WCPO has new information on possibly why:
At least five of Dr. Gary Shearer's patients have died in Boone County of drug overdoses in the last two years. (snip)
"He didn't even look at her, he didn't make eye contact with her. All he did was fill out prescriptions, he did not touch her, he did not listen to her symptoms, and I was disgusted," said Amy.
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AN INTERVIEW WITH THE THIRD CANDIDATE FOR COVINGTON MAYOR
Meet the third candidate for Covington Mayor, Dara McDowell. In an interview with The RC News, McDowell explains her campaign issues which include combating what she calls the "homosexual agenda" and promoting tourism. Click it. |
ONE COVINGTON POOL TO CLOSE, TWO TO STAY OPEN... FOR NOW
The City closes one swimming pool and will demolish it in the coming weeks. The two remaining pools in the city will open this year... but next year? Details at the link. 
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ARLINGHAUS: WE DON'T HAVE TO PROVIDE A 911 SERVICE
Kenton County Judge-Executive Steve Arlinghaus spoke to FOX 19 about the county's efforts to pay for taking over Covington's 911 emergency dispatch center:
Arlinghaus said, "We don't have to provide a 911 service. As crazy as that sounds, it's true. But, we feel it is our obligation to do so and we will. However, the money has to come from somewhere".A $35 per vehicle fee is on the table:
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NEW MANAGER OF COVINGTON FARMERS MARKET SPEAKS AT CBC LUNCHEON
Ryan Grayson, a Mainstrasse resident, will serve as the Covington Farmers Market manager this season.
For more photos from the Covington Business Council Luncheon, click here.
Ryan Grayson, a Mainstrasse resident, will serve as the Covington Farmers Market manager this season.
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QUICKIES
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More counties gain than lose in new roads plan from state Courier-Journal
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Bank of Kentucky reports 39% jump in net income Cincinnati Enquirer
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Cincinnati is all about the bourbon (welcome to the party) Cincinnati Enquirer
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New Covington burger joint gets some love from CityBeat Twitter
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Kentucky family finds cat one week after house fire WKYT
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KENTUCKY HEADLINE OF THE DAY
"Louisville Grandma Calls Police on Self, Threatens to Urinate on Grandchild"
SRSLY
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A GARDENING PROJECT DESIGN SPECIFICALLY FOR COVINGTON
Just kidding. Sort of:
While you and your friends might sell beer bottles to acquire more beer, or use them to build wicked steampunk goggles, the Cumberland County Recycling Center is grinding them up to make cheap mulch and road salt. Wait: That's actually possible? Hell yeah, it is, and here's how it works.The Atlantic Cities
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HAPPY FRIDAY, COVINGTON!
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