THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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by Michael Monks
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FAMILY SAYS MAILMAN RAN OVER AND KILLED DOG ON PURPOSE
A terrible story out of Kenton Hills where a grandfather says he watched the mailman deliberately run over and kill the family dog. Details at the link. |
COVINGTON POLICE INVESTIGATE HOUSE FIRE AS POSSIBLE ARSON
A home in Monte Casino is a total loss after a fire that may have been set on purpose:
The fire destroyed the home and about 80 percent of its contents, said Lt. Col. Spike Jones, interim police chief. After the fire was extinguished firefighters called for police assistance because they believe the fire was set, Jones said.Cincinnati Enquirer/Brenna Kelly
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Meanwhile... a Covington man is being called a hero for a second time...
The same man who frantically knocked on the door of the burning home to get the family out of the house is the same man who stopped a would-be thief at a gas station earlier this year. From WKRC:
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WHEN WILL BOTANY HILLS GET A NEW FIREHOUSE?
No clue:
City Manager Larry Klein and the two city commissioners running for mayor – Steve Casper and Sherry Carran – don’t give the impression a decision on where to construct a $2.5 million to $3 million station is imminent.Cincinnati Enquirer/Mike Rutledge
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COVINGTON CITY COMMISSION AGENDA FOR TUESDAY
On Tuesday, the Covington City Commission will meet for a legislative meeting. Note that this meeting starts at 5:00PM instead of the normal 6:00PM. On the agenda:
- First reading of the proposed budget ordinance for the 2012-13 fiscal year (no vote will be taken). Read about some of the details within the budget here: Long Night at City Hall Includes More Talk of Layoffs
- Purchase of services from Mobilcomm to narrowband the public safety communication towers ($22,858.58 from general fund)
- Purchase of two street sweepers ($351,512 from capital improvements fund)
- Rescinding the approval of a bid from Heitzman Construction to perform roof work on 118 and 120 East Fifteenth Street (original bid was awarded for $89,750)
- Executing a contract with Entryway, Inc in the amount of $66,000 for the rehabilitation of a single family home in Newport (938 Hamlet Street) as part of the Home Consortium's efforts in the river cities
- Approval of the authorization of other city employees to execute documents in the Neighborhood Stabilization Program
- Various appointments and reappointments to city boards, and the resignation of a police dispatcher
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DON'T MISS FRIDAY'S NEWS!
Mother of God Church gets a good scrubbin'; Businesses moving into Covington Station and on West Seventh Street; Celebrating the Holmes High Class of 2012 which graduates today; Plus, a prosthetic leg surfaces in the ocean -- with a UK logo on it! Those stories and tons more at the link! |
CONVICTED: WEEKLY MUGSHOT ROUND-UP
Take a look at who's headed to prison, who got probation, and who skipped town in your weekly mugshot round-up from Kenton County Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders -- at the link.
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QUICKIES
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Man behind anti-immigrant flier in Florence is white supremacist Cincinnati Enquirer
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Kentucky priest arrested for sexual abuse Herald-Leader
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Sen. Rand Paul joins Democrat in pushing for legal hemp Herald-Leader
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Richie Farmer's wife interviewed by Attorney General Courier-Journal
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Court: Attorney General has limited jurisdiction Herald-Leader
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School error leads to change in valedictorian after graduation in Campbell County Cincinnati Enquirer
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NO TRIPLE CROWN THIS YEAR
The hearts of racing fans were broken Friday afternoon when it was announced that Derby and Preakness winner I'll Have Another had suffered an injury and would be retired, eliminating him from Saturday's Belmont Stakes, and thus, his shot at becoming the first Triple Crown winner since 1978.
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I'll Have Another retired Herald-Leader
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News devastates racing community WDRB
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Video: I'll Have Another's injury explained Courier-Journal
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Might as well have a laugh about it The Onion
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GOVERNOR BESHEAR IN COVINGTON ON MONDAY
The Governor has a few events to attend in Northern Kentucky, including one in South Covington:
After he tours the speedway improvements, Beshear will head to Kenton County to break ground on the Ky. 16 widening project. The project will finish the expansion of the road to five lanes – including the center turn lane – through Taylor Mill and Covington.Cincinnati Enquirer/Scott Wartman
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From the Covington Partners:
The Health & Wellness Collaborative has great news to report! During the 2011-2012 school year, 30 after school Fitness Rocks clubs were offered weekly for students in kindergarten-12th grade. Over 1,200 students attended Fitness Rocks this year and it is paying off. There has been a 6% increase in the number of students who engage in 60 or more mintues of daily physical activity, a 12% increase in the number of students with age-appropriate upper body strength and endurance and a 6% increase in the number of students consuming more fruits and vegatables. The Collaborative also hosted Family Fitness Nights at all five elementary schools, as well as on the Holmes campus this school year. These events included educational booths sponsored by local organizations as well as fitness activities for the entire family. For more information about the Health & Wellness Collaborative please contact Natalie Westkamp at (859) 392-3177 or natalie.westkamp@covington.kyschools.us.|
COVINGTON KIDS MASTER LITERACY
From Children, Inc:
The “five point literacy program” which began in October, was a coordinated effort to help children in Covington become better readers. For the past seven months the children have been engaged in multiple literacy activities.Read more here.
Beginning with “One on one” reading, students from Holmes High School began a tutoring/reading regiment by being paired with a child who was struggling. Several times a week the students would come to the After School program and help coach and mentor the children. On days when the students were unable to make it, our After School staff would fill in as tutors.
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DESTINATION: GRADUATION PROFILE
Another graduate of Holmes High School is profiled by Covington Independent Public Schools:
For the past four years, Demarco Amison has traveled from his home in Boone County passing up his home school to attend Holmes High School in Covington. The daily 40-mile round trip was worth the drive, Demarco and his parents agree.Read more about Demarco at the link above.
“I like the diversity at Holmes and this school offers so many programs and opportunities for students to be successful,’’ Demarco said. “And, the people here, they really care about you.’’
While at Holmes, Demarco played on the basketball team, was a member of PRIDE, a program for African American males, and took classes in the International Baccalaureate program.
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Holmes band releases teaser video for next season's program:
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MMMM... Barbecue Sundae...
That's pulled pork, baked beans, cole slaw, and a pickle! You can get it at the Covington Farmers Market on Court Street. Go! Now!
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WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON TODAY?
Tons!
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PET ADOPTION EVENT
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HAVE YOUR FUTURE TOLD TO YOU IN MAINSTRASSE
Don't miss the Tarot card readings at Ottoman Imports in Mainstrasse Village on Saturday.
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WEST LATONIA MEET AND GREET AT BARB COOK PARK
From the West Latonia Neighborhood Association:
The WLNA is hosting a meet n greet on June 9th from 11am-2pm at the Barb Cook Park. Come on out bring your family and friends and enjoy a day of fellowship. We will have some activities for the kids, our community garden will be open, and there will be free ice cream from Mister Softee sponsored by our friends at CSI Waste Management and WLNA.|
TWO NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALES
Check out the large neighborhood-wide yard sales in Austinburg and Wallace Woods Saturday!
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CROSSFIT FOR HOPE
From CrossFit Covington, the Russell Street fitness center:
CrossFit for Hope is a new CrossFit Fundraiser. CrossFit for Hope will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. We will perform a workout on Saturday, June 9th for this great cause. See workout details below. If you would like to try and raise money for this event, please click on the link below to register and be sure to choose CrossFit Covington as your affiliate.Click here for more details.
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LIBRARY 5K RACE FOR CHILDREN'S LITERACY
The race starts at 9:00AM. Click here for information.
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KENTUCKY TRIVIA NIGHT AT PIKE STREET LOUNGE
This event benefits Kentuckians for the Commonwealth. The trivia is Kentucky-themed. Click here.
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DON'T FORGET TO COME SEE "FUDDY MEERS" ON WEST SEVENTH STREET
This hilarious play is at the Artisan Enterprise Center and performs tonight at 8:00PM and then next Friday and Saturday at 8:00PM. Tickets are just ten bucks. From the Cincinnati Enquirer:
“Fuddy Meers” director and AEC board member Dan Doerger explained the dark comedy is the latest effort to expand the group’s arts outreach. “Last year we performed what we called a ‘paint dance’ – ballroom dancers dancing on a canvas covered with paint – that became part of the exhibit that was showing at that time.
“This time, around, I decided to direct a full-length play. In spring Doerger, exhibit curator Katie Rentzke and the artists met to discuss the concept. That was when I discovered that Billy Simms was also a scenic designer for theater...(and) the theme of the gallery show came about as a result of this meeting.
“(Simms) was very agreeable to using his art as part of the set. The other artists were also on board.”
