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Sunday, August 5, 2012

THE SUNDAY (EVENING) EDITION - 5 AUGUST 2012

THE RIVER CITY NEWS
MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE... ...EACH AND EVERY DAY
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the week that was...
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SUNDAY
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WHAT THE FOOD TRUCK ORDINANCE ACTUALLY SAYS
EXCLUSIVE
Take the poll on whether you think food trucks should be allowed in Covington. Plus, take a look at the wording that explains how these new-to-town businesses would operate in Covington if they are approved by the City Commission Tuesday.
Full story: The River City News 
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SATURDAY
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SATURDAY HEADLINES
Food trucks highlight the Covington City Commission agenda for Tuesday; A really nicely made video promotes the effort to keep Covington clean; Plus, an unlikely Kenton Co resident is summoned for jury duty. Click it!
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BABY SAVED BY COVINGTON OFFICER DOING FINE A YEAR LATER
EXCLUSIVE
The premature baby whose life was saved by a Covington Police officer just celebrated his first birthday and is doing fine. Don't miss these photos of a beautiful child given a second chance at life because of the heroism of one of Covington's finest. Full story at the link.
Full story: The River City News 
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PHOTOS & VIDEOS: OLD TIMERS REUNION
Check out the photos from Day One of the Old Timers Picnic & Reunion in the City's Eastside neighborhood, plus catch a video of a must-see street performance by The Kingsmen. Click it.
MORE PHOTOS: The River City News 
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CONVICTED
Who's going to prison, who got probation, and who's still on the run? All the highlights from this week at Kenton County Circuit Court -- at the link!
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FRIDAY
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TWO CONVICTED AFTER FIGHT BETWEEN GIRLS LEADS TO SHOOTING
A fist fight between girls on the Eastside ended with a man shot last summer. Now two people are headed to prison. Full story at the link.
Full Story: The River City News 
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FRIDAY HEADLINES
"I tell you why, it is because he never dropped her off in Covington." The mother of a missing teen continues to speak out at RCN; Plus, Covington Landing as an outdoor music venue? It's happened Friday night. Those stories and more at the link.
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THURSDAY
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THURSDAY EVENING HEADLINES
Man suffering from bullet wound flags down Covington PD; Why Covington could drop to 6th largest city in KY after November election; Plus, a private EMS service is suspended from operating in Kentucky. Those stories and more at the link!
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COVINGTON SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER RESIGNS, MOVES OUT OF DISTRICT
EXCLUSIVE
Covington School Board Member Denise Varney resigns her seat and is moving her family to Fort Mitchell. "I feel it is in the best interest of my children to be somewhere else and in the best interest of my family regarding recent events."
Full story: The River City News |
THURSDAY MORNING HEADLINES
Hundreds of new residents will start their move to Covington's Eastside next spring; Could Downtown Covington support a boutique hotel? That topic will be explored at business dinner; Plus, a busy Covington weekend started with the World's Longest Yard Sale. Click it.
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WEDNESDAY
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WEDNESDAY EVENING HEADLINES
Showing support for local small businesses expands to all of West Pike Street this week; What can Covington learn from Hamilton, OH? (Hint: Lots); Plus, Your driver's license is about to have a new look. Those stories and more at the link.
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WEDNESDAY MORNING HEADLINES
Man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a teen girl in Mainstrasse appears in court; The mother of a teen missing from Covington weighs in on new search in the RCN comments; Plus, Kentucky marks the beginning of "breastfeeding week". Those stories and more at the link.
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TUESDAY
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PUBLIC WEIGHS IN ON PROPOSED CUTS TO POLICE AND FIRE
What cuts are to come to the police and fire departments? What is the City Commission's position on de-annexing South Covington? Should the G in C+V=G stand for greatness? A full recap of last night's meeting on proposed cuts to public safety -- at the link.
Full story: The River City News 
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TUESDAY EVENING HEADLINES
When a Covington woman's email is hacked, a TV news reporter responds to the hacker; Covington businesses named among the best in NKY; Plus, 10 ways to research the history of your house. Those stories and more at the link!
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TUESDAY MORNING HEADLINES
Group: KY school districts failing to protect kids from bullying; Plus, a drunken invitation to the Anchor Grill leads to fun exchange online.
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MONDAY
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MONDAY EVENING HEADLINES
Family of teen missing from Covington speaks about last week's failed search; A husband-and-wife team from Kentucky file to run for President of the United States (and VP!) together; Plus, what are Covingtonians selling on Craigslist? A coffee shop, for one thing.
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MONDAY MORNING HEADLINES
The food truck discussion here at RCN inspires an event to patronize a local bakery; Is KY law too lenient toward thieves?; Plus, a Downtown Covington business is going to paint its corner building and wants your suggestions. Click it.
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COVINGTON FROM THE SKY IN BLACK & WHITE...
Photo courtesy of the Catalytic Development Fund. Used with permission.
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A BIG THANK YOU FROM THE RIVER CITY NEWS!
Just like the above photo, The River City News keeps all of Covington in its sights. From City Hall, to the School Board, to the Housing Authority, to breaking news scenes, to feature reporting, The River City News is the only Covington-based independent news source that gives our City the coverage it deserves. The month of July, like every month before it, saw a huge increase in readership and you cannot be thanked enough for trusting The River City News to tell Covington's story with fairness, intensity, and creativity. The River City News is proud to be in Covington... just like you!
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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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the week that will be...
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MONDAY
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The Awesome Collective of Covington Meeting
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Note: Courthouses across the Commonwealth of Kentucky will be CLOSED on Monday as part of Governor Beshear's effort to save money press release 
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TUESDAY
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Covington City Commission Meeting
Whether or not food trucks will be given the green light to operate in Covington is one of many items on Tuesday night's agenda for the Covington City Commission meeting. Eight days ago the mobile food vendors were given a celebrated trial run during an event called the Food Truck Invasion. Held at the parking lot adjacent to the Artisan Enterprise Center on West Seventh Street Downtown, the event was met with great fanfare by those who attended and some vocal opposition from those who did not (See The River City News editorial on the issue: Food Fight: Shut The Truck Up). The issue will be taken up as part of several zoning ordinances on the agenda. Here is a breakdown of what's on Tuesday's schedule:
  • Zoning Issues The City Commission will vote on the issues of allowing food trucks to operate inside the City, allowing community gardens in residential areas, permitting fences to be installed around vacant properties, permitting the operation of micro-distilleries, allowing retail operations in residential neighborhoods with certain conditions, and approving the operation of second-hand and vintage clothing stores in the central business district.
  • Another retirement from the Fire Department Battalion Chief Ronald Stolz will be the seventh member of the fire department to retire in the past two weeks. Additionally, the city commission will approve the salary for acting Fire Chief Dan Mathew. 
  • Employment is expected to be approved for a new assistant city solicitor
  • There is a vague item titled "settlement agreement" with no further explanation
  • The City and Covington Independent Public Schools will co-present on the success of the Summer Youth Program
Many other items will be discussed and you will find the most comprehensive coverage of Covington City Hall, as always, right here at The River City News.
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WEDNESDAY
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Holmes High School Class of 1947 Has 65th Reunion
This should be a blast! From 11:00AM to 2:00PM at the Greyhound Tavern in Fort Mitchell. If you know a member of this class that has not been contacted, call 859.282.0716.
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THURSDAY
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What should Covington do with its code enforcement and community development departments?
From the City of Covington:
The Community Development and Code Enforcement departments will be discussed at 6:00 pm on Thursday, August 9, 2012. The hearings will be at the Commission Chamber on the first floor of City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue. "We want to be open and transparent," said City Manager Larry Klein. "We want to hear what citizens have to say. We, like most local governments across the nation, are trying to manage limited resources while moving our community forward. Our ultimate goal is a better City of Covington. It can be done."
Previously, the City Commission hosted a public forum on what to do about possible changes to the police and fire departments. For that story, click the link below.
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FRIDAY
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Mother of God Yard Sale Kicks Off
Check out all the deals available at the iconic church on Sixth Street on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. (Fri & Sat from 10:00AM - 6:00PM and Sun from 1:00PM to 4:00PM.)
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            HAVE A GREAT WEEK!
And remember... if it happens in Covington, you'll see it here at The River City News!
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