THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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by Michael Monks
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THIS ROOF NEEDS UP TO $110,000 IN REPAIRS
The Covington City Commission unanimously approved Thursday night the allocation of up to $109,956 to construct a new roof for this property at 118-120 East Fifteenth Street. The bid was awarded to Woeste Builders with the funds coming from Covington's share of the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program, a 2008 endeavor to buy and rehab vacant or foreclosed homes which expires at the end of this year. The price tag attached to the roof's construction raised some eyebrows after The River City News reported on it, but the situation was described as complicated at City Hall.
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On June 12, the City Commission voted to rescind the original contract awarded to Heitzman Construction after that company was unable to secure the necessary insurance and expressed uncertainty at whether they would be able to complete the job. "The roof is complicated," said City Commissioner Sherry Carran. "It's on an historic building and a lot of people probably didn't want to bid on it. If you could see it, you would understand why it's so high."
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On June 12, the City Commission voted to rescind the original contract awarded to Heitzman Construction after that company was unable to secure the necessary insurance and expressed uncertainty at whether they would be able to complete the job. "The roof is complicated," said City Commissioner Sherry Carran. "It's on an historic building and a lot of people probably didn't want to bid on it. If you could see it, you would understand why it's so high."
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BURNED PORTION OF SIXTH DISTRICT PLAYGROUND TORN DOWN
The scorched remains of the playground at Sixth District School, which burned a week and a half ago, have been removed:
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For more photos from the aftermath of the fire, click the link below.
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BABYSITTER NOW FACES MURDER CHARGE
The woman who triggered a massive search in City Heights and a panic across Covington now faces a murder charge in the death of the 1-year old boy left in her care:
Marquita Burch, 26, was indicted on charges of endangering children, murder, involuntary manslaughter, tampering with evidence and abuse of a corpse. She was previously charged with tampering and abuse. Prosecutor Joe Deters said in a news release that Burch was friends with William Cunningham's mother and had been babysitting for him for several weeks in her home.Full story: WLWT
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The murder indictment follows an effort in Kenton County to collect restitution for the cost of the search, an estimated $10,000. Read about that with comments from Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders in The River City News report linked below.
Babysitter Faces More Charges in Kenton County
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DON'T MISS THIS MORNING'S NEWS
Can empty Downtown buildings help save a City from bankruptcy?; A Covington-based fireworks dealer's federal case has cost the government more than $8 million; Plus, photos from Covington's gay pride celebration. Those stories and more at the link!
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QUICKIES
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With Olympics around the corner, WLWT has not reached a new agreement with Time Warner/Insight Cincinnati Enquirer
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Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky create two more home ownership opportunities in Ludlow Building Cincinnati
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HomeFest returns to Northern Kentucky Business Courier
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Gov. Beshear touts traffic control at Kentucky Speedway Bluegrass Politics
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Beshear signs bill encouraging investment in auto industry press release
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Kentucky's state property tax will remain the same Bluegrass Politics
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Check out this photo of Friday's storm as it rolled across CVG Airport Facebook
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Former state tourism commissioner is guilty of ethics violation Herald-Leader
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Kentucky Military History Museum to close until March for renovations press release
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Guys & Dolls in Cold Spring closes Cincinnati Enquirer
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River Downs applies for permission to have slot machines Cincinnati Enquirer
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Panera Bread to open in Downtown Cincinnati Business Courier
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Grater's Ice Cream to be featured on The View Tuesday Cincinnati Enquirer
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Panera Bread to open in Downtown Cincinnati Business Courier
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Grater's Ice Cream to be featured on The View Tuesday Cincinnati Enquirer
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AFFORDABLE CARE ACT DEBATE RAGES ON
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Governor Beshear moves forward on health care exhange
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Meanwhile, NKY's Republican Congressman blasts the ruling Geoff Davis
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Louisville's Democratic Congressman went into the lion's den to defend the Affordable Care Act on Fox & Friends:
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CBS News reports that Chief Justice John Roberts initially sided with the Court's conservative justices, but changed his mind to uphold the law CBS News
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Top 5 lies about Obamacare Politifact
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Obamacare is the largest tax increase in history (if you ignore history) The Incidental Economist
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SHIRTLESS MAN THREATENS TO "TEAR UP NEWPORT"
Via Crimestoppers:
Newport Detectives are attempting to identify this shirtless white male who is shown here in surveillance pictures from May 29th in the Bellevue McDonald’s. Detectives say that he reportedly made comments in the McDonald’s about “tearing up Newport”. On the same date, from Monmouth St in Newport to the city of Bellevue, multiple potted stone urns containing flowers were knocked over and damaged on every street corner. Each pot costs approximately $600 each. Detectives would like to speak to this unidentified white male regarding the incident.|
GOVERNOR ORDERS ASSISTANCE TO COUNTIES AFFECTED BY POWER OUTAGES
From a press release:
Governor Steve Beshear directed the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to issue a state of emergency and suspend registration requirements for out-of-state utility vehicles traveling through or arriving in Kentucky to restore power in areas affected by widespread outages over the weekend.|
A series of storms since Friday knocked out electricity for more than 60,000 homes and businesses in Kentucky. Since last night’s round of thunderstorms, more than 43,000 Kentucky households remain without power. Outages have also disrupted water services in some areas, leaving some citizens with no water at all or boil water advisories.
“With this week’s soaring temperatures, this is a terrible time for anyone to be without electricity. That’s why we are acting quickly to provide any relief we can so supplies and services may be delivered to these areas without delay,” said Gov. Beshear. “I have also directed Kentucky Emergency Management and the Department of Local Government to work closely with local officials to assist with any needs we can.”
Transportation Cabinet Secretary Mike Hancock issued the emergency declaration today, which allows utility repair vehicles traveling from other states to bypass weigh stations and exempts them from standard hours of service restrictions. These emergency steps will allow utility vehicles traveling from surrounding states to restore power more quickly. The declaration also assists utility vehicles traveling through Kentucky en route to nearby states that also need power restoration.
The largest outages are in eastern Kentucky, primarily with Kentucky Power. That company reports about 41,000 customers remain without power as of 2 p.m. Monday, and power may not be restored to all customers until late this week.
FIREWORKS, CIGARETTES POSE DANGER IN DRY WEATHER
So don't smoke and light fireworks this week! Cincinnati Enquirer
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THE ONLY FORECAST YOU WILL EVER REALLY NEED
How hot is it? So hot that Godzilla is in the forecast.
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ROAD CHANGE COMING TO DEVOU PARK
From the City of Covington:
The City of Covington, with support from the Devou Properties, Inc. Board and Devou Park Advisory Committee, is proud to implement another recommendation of the Devou Park Master Plan with changes to Rotary Lane.
The Master Plan recommended the majority of Rotary Lane be transformed into a hiking and biking trail, while offering additional parking opportunities as part of an overall Concert Bowl and Rotary Grove Improvements. Phased efforts are going toward implementing the plans. To date, we have made repairs and improvements to the Bandshell and constructed the new restroom/concessions facility.
Next efforts will be to convert Rotary Lane into a cul-de-sac. Doing so will increase parking opportunities and allow safe passage for hikers and bikers linking to the Lewisburg Connector Trail. Implementation for these changes is planned for the end of July, as the paving schedule will allow.
Therefore, after changes are in place, there will be no through access from Rotary Lane to Montague, Haven-Gillespie or Devou Drive. We hope these changes will allow opportunities for safer pedestrian traffic through the park.
The City of Covington is very proud of the improvements happening in Devou Park and we hope you continue your patronage.
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| Construction of the new restroom/concessions facility in Devou Park in early June |
NEW SANDWICH SHOP CLOSE TO OPENING IN MAINSTRASSE VILLAGE
DJ's Sandwich Shop, on Main Street, will open on July 10:
It’s done. We had our final two inspection completed today. And we PASSED both of them!!!!! So officially we could be open today. But the Date is still July 10, 2012. I want to thank everyone who help me get this done so expeditiously. Thank you and see you soon…Mainstrasse Village Association added:
Mark your calendar - DJ's Sandwich Shop opens in MainStrasse Village on July 10th at 627 Main Street. In addition to sandwiches (and gourmet hot dogs), they will carry 24 flavors of soft serve ice cream! Help us welcome them to the Village by "liking" their Facebook page.|
SHILITO'S ELVES MAY BE DISPLAYED AT THE LEVEE THIS YEAR
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But will they be able to top the ambitious display at Covington's Sims Furniture?
See more photos from Sims Furniture's impressive display last Christmas by clicking here.
Has the Covington PD found any information about the fire at Sixth District? Was it spotaniousl cumbustion or was it arson or some other cause. Surely in this length of time that could be determined.
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