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PRESENTS
THE SUNDAY EDITION
COVINGTON, KY * 6 MAY 2012
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AN IMPORTANT WEEK AHEAD FOR COVINGTON
On Monday, local business leaders and Kentucky's Lt. Governor will speak in Cincinnati on a path forward for the Brent Spence Bridge project. On Tuesday, the Center City Action Plan which aims to revitalize Downtown Covington will be presented at City Hall. On Thursday the public will meet the candidates running for mayor and city commission during a forum in Latonia. The River City News will have it all covered for you.
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the week that was...
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SATURDAY
Police search for a possibly naked lady on Main Street; Could the Lewisburg neighborhood's historic designation be detrimental to Covington's desired changes for the Brent Spence project?; Plus, mayoral candidate Dara McDowell to drop the "gay issue"; And, why you're really gonna want to look at the moon tonight. A jam-packed edition at the link! The RC News: Saturday Round-Up
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$100 MILLION COULD BOOST COVINGTON & NKY RIVER CITIES
What could $100 million worth of new real estate developments look like in Covington and the river cities? The RC News talks with Jeanne Schroer who, along with Mayor Scheper, will lead this ambitious effort to transform the region. Details at the link.
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CONVICTED: THE WEEKLY MUGSHOT ROUND-UP
34 people are either on their way to prison or probation. Your weekly mugshot round-up from Kenton County Court is at the link.
CONVICTED: THE WEEKLY MUGSHOT ROUND-UP
The RC News: Mugshot Round-Up |
PHOTOS: A BUSY SATURDAY MORNING
The groundbreaking of the Licking River Greenway & Trails, opening day at the Covington Farmers Market, and the 9th annual Latonia Children's Festival made for a busy Saturday in Covington -- and only The River City News was at all of them. Check out photos from each event at the link below.
These folks are referred to as "Honeysuckle Warriors" for being dedicated volunteers at the Licking River Greenway & Trails and were recognized by Covington Recreation Director Natalie Gardner.
PHOTOS: A BUSY SATURDAY MORNING
The groundbreaking of the Licking River Greenway & Trails, opening day at the Covington Farmers Market, and the 9th annual Latonia Children's Festival made for a busy Saturday in Covington -- and only The River City News was at all of them. Check out photos from each event at the link below.
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One more photo from the Greenway groundbreaking, courtesy of Chuck Eilerman (used with permission):
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FRIDAY
Eight tech companies get $100,000 to start up their operations here in the river cities; Covington Business Council director makes a pitch for the city; Plus, the UK-Indiana rivalry comes to a crashing halt.
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THE KENTUCKY WILDCATS MEET PRESIDENT OBAMA
The national champions traveled to the White House Friday to meet with the President who was presented with a jersey, a ball, and a championship ring. (Photo courtesy: Meghan Groob. Use with permission)
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On Thursday, The River City News gave you an exclusive inside look at what to expect from the Center City Action Plan
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PART ONE
The River City News has obtained a copy of the Center City Action Plan. At the link, find part one of three upcoming reports. Suggestions include parking meters for Mainstrasse, zoning changes, and a database of vacant, available spaces for new businesses. Click it.
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PART TWO
The second part of the plan to revitalize Downtown Covington focuses on creating open and green spaces for the community with recommendations that include a trail system through the town and dramatic lighting displays on historic industrial infrastructure. Details at the link. |
PART THREE
How would you feel about a 90-day code enforcement blitz? At the link, details from the Center City Action Plan's goals for "an inviting public realm", including the role of social service agencies and which neighborhood Covington should prioritize for residential development. Click it.
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RESTRUCTURING THE ORGANIZATIONS DOWNTOWN
This exclusive report by The River City News came out Wednesday: The plan to revitalize Downtown Covington would reconstitute the Urban Partnership as an umbrella organization funded in part by the city and staffed by 3 - 4 people. See all the exclusive details, including what roles would be played by many city organizations, at the link.
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THURSDAY
Newspaper fact-checks President's remarks on the Brent Spence Bridge; The World Choir Games will come to Mainstrasse; Plus, any plans to visit the new Kentucky Penitentiary Museum? Those stories and more at the link! |
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COVINGTON PASSES DOMESTIC PARTNER BENEFITS
CITY BEATS CINCINNATI TO THE PROGRESSIVE PUNCH BY ONE DAY
"We have an equal rights law on our books but we have not practiced what we preach." A last second addition to the commission agenda leads to Covington joining Louisville as the only Kentucky cities to offer domestic partner benefits to same-sex couples. Full story at the link. 
CITY COMMISSION RECAP
You will likely lose at least one channel when Time Warner takes over your cable service; Plus, the city is buying new street sweepers because the ones bought a few years ago were not equipped for urban streets; Your Covington City Commission recap is at the link. ----------------------------------------------------------------
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WEDNESDAY
Mayoral candidate Dara McDowell voices opposition to the newly passed domestic partner benefits; A KY man confronted with photo evidence of his sexual abuse of a horse threatens to kill father; Plus, the Congressional candidates debate the Brent Spence Bridge. Those stories and more at the link! |
TUESDAY AFTERNOON
A Covington girl inspired by a production of Rapunzel donates her hair; NKU to increase tuition by largest amount allowed by law; Plus, a Covington Latin grad is the newest Dean at UC. Click it. 
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TUESDAY MORNING
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. |
MONDAY AFTERNOON
A 15-year old boy is expected to plead guilty to a Covington murder; Man accused in fatal Covington crash was pulled over yet again; Plus, Holmes basketball star commits to a college. Those stories and much more at the link. |
MONDAY MORNING
City Commissioner appointed to area youth board to help combat school bullying; Retired Covington Police officer reflects on Erpenbeck scandal; Plus, is the UK-Indiana basketball rivalry really coming to an end? More Covington News Than Any Other Source at the link! ---------------------------------------------------------------
THAT'S MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE...
THE RIVER CITY NEWS
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BRENT SPENCE ALTERNATIVES PONDERED
Covington City Commission candidate Neil Gilreath is interviewed following suggestions he made a public meeting last month:
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BRENT SPENCE ALTERNATIVES PONDERED
Covington City Commission candidate Neil Gilreath is interviewed following suggestions he made a public meeting last month:
Gilreath readily volunteers he is neither a traffic engineer nor a bridge designer. Yet it seems to him it would make sense to divert some I-71 traffic onto I-471, which runs from the Daniel Carter Beard bridge in Newport to I-275 in Wilder. The route can be linked to I-71 in Kentucky via I-275. In the short term, he believes some diversion could be made merely by calling the people who program GPS map directions.Cincinnati Enquirer/Mike Rutledge
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I'll Have Another pulls off a surprising win at Saturday's Kentucky Derby, edging Bodemeister at the wire. Check out some great photos from the race in action at the link. Herald-Leader
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Columnist: Anthony Davis's UK jersey should be retired Herald-Leader
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HAVE A GREAT SUNDAY -- AND WATCH OUT FOR ANY FLYING PIGS IN AND AROUND TOWN, AND REMEMBER -- IF IT HAPPENS IN COVINGTON, YOU'LL READ ABOUT IT AT THE RIVER CITY NEWS.
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