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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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COVINGTON GIRL INSPIRED BY RAPUNZEL DONATES HAIR
After watching a performance of “Rapunzel,” a fourth-grade student from John G. Carlisle Elementary School decided to donate her hair to help cancer victims.See lots more photos from Bella's special haircut by clicking here.
When the performance ended, the Proctor & Gamble and Pantene ProV’s Great Length Program was explained to students. The students learned that anyone with beautiful hair, like Rapunzel, could contribute their locks to help people who lose hair while battling cancer.
Bella told teacher Shannon Hansman, that she wanted to donate her hair and explained that she had extra because she had been growing it for three years.
Bella was more than happy to help.
“I’m doing this for ladies who have cancer,” Bella said on the day of her hair cut. “They lose their dignity when they lose their hair and then don’t feel good about themselves.”
Bella attended the showing of Rapunzel at the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati with other fourth grade students from John G.
Bella is a wonderful student and person, Ms. Hansman said.
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DESTINATION: GRADUATION PROFILE
Another profile of a soon-to-be-graduate of Holmes High School:
As graduation approaches for Holmes High School, we will highlight a variety of seniors who share memories of their high school years and their plans for the future. Please visit each week as seniors count down to their graduation day - June 8, 2012.Read more of Duane's story here.
Duane Coston, 19, has a goal and he is ready to tackle it head on – “graduate high school and then college.” He has his eyes set on going to Northern Kentucky University.
Duane wants to major in sports medicine. One of his teachers, Missy Graf, said Duane has what it takes to reach his goal.
“I believe wholeheartedly that Duane will be successful in the future,” she said. “He has his head in the game and knows what he wants to do with his life.”
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in case you missed...
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TUESDAY MORNING'S HEADLINES
Final union contract to be approve by city commission tonight (see the full agenda); Richie Farmer wasn't the only former UK star in trouble Monday; Plus, a dog flees scene of Kentucky family's crash and is lost for weeks, but then... Click it. |
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UPTECH SMALL BUSINESS ACCELERATOR TO ANNOUNCE FIRST WINNERS
The small business incubator promises to bring important entrepreneurship to the river cities and Northern Kentucky and the first signs of that promise will be revealed on Thursday afternoon:
A panel of national informatics, futurists, and business and investment experts from leading companies, such as CBS, Cisco, Dell, Procter & Gamble, SAP, Scripps, and Summus Software served as the contest judges.
UpTech will invest up to $100,000 into each of the eight winning startup companies. In addition, the business accelerator will provide:
• Six months of free, premium riverfront office space in a Newport office building and with a view of the Cincinnati skyline.• Essential business support, including legal, accounting, and marketing services.• Support from faculty, staff, graduate assistants, and two student interns from Northern Kentucky University’s College of Informatics.
• Use of on-campus informatics labs and facilities at NKU for collaboration, events, and seminars.
About UpTech:
A partnership of Vision 2015, Campbell County Economic Progress Authority (CCEPA), Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (Tri-ED), and Northern Kentucky University, UpTech, LLC, is a super business accelerator program designed to attract startup companies to the area to support regional growth. The goal of the program is to attract and support 50 national and international early-stage informatics companies and provide them with financial and developmental assistance. UpTech, LLC is funded by independent investors. For more information, please visit http://www.uptechideas.org.|
NKU TUITION TO INCREASE $384 PER YEAR
It is a 5% increase, which is the largest allowed by state law:
Kentucky undergraduates will pay annual tuition of $7,872 at Northern Kentucky University starting this fall, $384 more than they are paying this year.Cincinnati Enquirer/Cliff Peale
Full-time students from nearby southwest Ohio counties will pay $12,552 per year, up the same $384. NKU’s governing regents are expected to approve the increase Wednesday.
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KENTON CO JUDGE-EXEC ARLINGHAUS ENDORSES IN CONGRESSIONAL RACE
Steve Arlinghaus has thrown his support behind State Representative Alecia Webb-Edgington in the GOP primary for the 4th district Congressional race:
“After carefully considering each of the candidates, it is clear that Alecia Webb-Edgington will be the best Member of Congress for Kenton County and the Fourth District,” said Arlinghaus. “Alecia has not compromised her conservative principles in Frankfort and has been an effective representative for Kenton County. I know that she will do the same for the people of the Fourth District in Washington, and I am proud to offer her my full support. I know that she enjoys the support of many Republican Party and Tea Party activists across the district due to her conservative credentials.”Alecia Webb-Edgington
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STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TO ENTER ROEBLING BRIDGE ART CONTEST
The entries will be viewed during Roebling Fest this year:
The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge is a National Historic Landmark. RoeblingFest is a celebration of the art, architecture, history and engineering of this bridge. Young artists are encouraged to submit their artwork depicting this historic bridge.More details here.
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QUICKIES
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Appeals court upholds ruling in Fen Phen case Herald-Leader
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Study: Most Kentuckians believe child obesity is a problem Herald-Leader
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Kentucky gets $16.5 million for health centers Herald-Leader
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Judge: Firing of gay state employee was discrimination Courier-Journal
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Ft. Knox cancels Ted Nugent concert Wonkette
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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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HOUSING AUTHORITY SEEKS BIDS FOR FINAL PHASE OF RIVER'S EDGE
From Building-Cincinnati:
The Housing Authority of Covington (HACOV) has issued an invitation to bid to qualified residential real estate consultants or real estate brokers to negotiate the acquisition of 34 abandoned or vacant parcels in the city's Eastside neighborhood to redevelop as part of the city's HOPE VI revitalization program.Building-Cincinnati
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THE WELCOME HOUSE TO CELEBRATE 30TH ANNIVERSARY TONIGHT
The event is at the Fort Mitchell Country Club tonight at 6:00PM. From a press release:
The Emergency Shelter opened in 1983 at 141 Pike Street in Covington. It houses 30 women and children on any given day. The Gardens at Greenup is another Welcome House housing facility on Greenup Street in Covington. It is home to twenty families. While living at the Gardens, a parent is working to obtain a college degree or vocational certification to better their income and break the cycle of poverty. Residents can live at the Gardens for up to six years. King's Crossing opened last summer. It includes eight apartment units for people who are homeless and have a disability. There is no limit for how long a person can live at King's Crossing. Residents pay thirty percent of their income towards rent.Tickets are $10.
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COVINGTON LATIN GRAD IS NEW DEAN AT UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
Ronald Jackson is the new dean at the McMicken College of Arts & Sciences following his time as a professor of media and cinema studies and as head of the African-American studies program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign:
Jackson lived all over the region growing up, from Batavia to Fairfield. He graduated from Covington Latin School at age 15 before enrolling at UC. He earned bachelor’s (1991) and master’s (1993) degrees in Communication before leaving to get a doctoral degree at Howard University.Cincinnati Enquirer/Cliff Peale
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SEE ALSO: Are you a UC grad who got a disturbing letter from the university about your personal info being accessed by a hacker? A letter dated April 18 (that arrived late last week) informs alumni that "a computer hacker had gotten into our Campus Services Web Server. Unfortunately this server housed a small amount of personal information on an old Excel spreadsheet. We are notifying you of this event because you are one of the persons whose personal information, specifically name and social security number, was present on the server."
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The university explains that it has no reason to believe that the information was "compromised, nor do we believe that the information will be used in any manner that would impact individual financial accounts."
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AN INTERVIEW WITH LOCAL AUTHOR RICK ROBINSON
Have you gotten your new copy of Ft. Mitchell author Rick Robinson's new book Writ of Mandamus? Some background on the story emerges in this interview:
Congressman Richard Thompson’s reelection campaign is sent into a tailspin when his opponent files a lawsuit asking the Court to order that Thompson live up to his campaign promises and vote against a pending federal spending bill. Thompson’s efforts to dodge the issue thrust him into the middle of a nefarious business deal where arms dealers are using the Keeneland horse sales to illegally run F-14 Tomcat parts to the government of Iran. In a fast-paced story that travels from the storied horse farms of Kentucky to the green fields of Ireland, Thompson is forced to realize that more is at stake than simply a campaign. In the end, an unlikely hero steps forward to make his future path clear.Robinson is known to sprinkle many local references into his works. Check it out at the link.
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ADVISORY: Trevor Street between Greenup and Garrard Streets is closed today for utility work by the sanitation district.
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MORE QUICKIES
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Airfare is highest at CVG Airport Bureau of Transportation Statistics
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Kentucky ethics group challenges conservative group's tax-exempt status Herald-Leader
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Port Authority looks to diversify portfolio Business Courier
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Washington's most wanted captured in Kentucky Herald-Leader
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Three Kentucky cities up for "Best Small Town in America" LEX18
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Riverboat resumes nostalgic cruises Herald-Leader
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THE WILDCATS GO TO WASHINGTON
PRESIDENT OBAMA TO WELCOME THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS FRIDAY
From CoachCal.com:
“The amazing thing is the first thing that was said when the horn sounded in New Orleans was, ‘We’re going to the White House!’ ” John Calipari said. “It’s one of those moments for these players that they have probably thought about without us even knowing that it was important to them. So I’m excited about the opportunity for them to meet the President of the United States, the Leader of the Free World and someone who is trying to make a difference in their lives.”|
SPORTS
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Former Governor Brereton Jones sees his horse withdrawn from the Kentucky Derby The Blood-Horse
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Derby hopes begin as soon as horses start racing Herald-Leader
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The Kentucky Oaks field is announced with accompanying odds Horse Racing Blog
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Holy Cross ranked #2 in NKY baseball by NKY Sports Blog
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Standout diver at Scott High School to commit to Virginia Tech Cincinnati Enquirer
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