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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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INFANT'S DEATH INVESTIGATED BY COVINGTON POLICE
Wednesday morning, Covington police and fire crews responded to Lockwood Street in Mainstrasse and reported that a six-week old baby was dead inside a home. That child's death is currently under investigation. So far there are no charges in the case. This story will be updated.
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| This was the scene on Lockwood Street early Wednesday morning |
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| Hours later, late Wednesday afternoon, multiple police vehicles remained on the scene |
MAYORAL CANDIDATE DARA MCDOWELL CONTINUES DEBATE ON FACEBOOK
Since speaking with The River City News and declaring that her top campaign priorities in her bid to be elected Covington's mayor would be morality, combating the "homosexual agenda", and promoting tourism, Dara McDowell has continued to engage in debate on The River City News Facebook page. Some of her positions expressed in what has become a lengthy thread:
My point is that we don't want to say "Hey kids, let's all sin! Sin is good!" I don't want to say that. I do want to accept people as they are however. There is a difference between being "accepting" of people and "promoting" a sinful lifestyle. We don't see those committing adultery wanting to have a parade proclaiming it's good to fornicate (have sex outside of marriage). People do have sex outside of marriage but don't go parading that around for kids to emulate.And:
For the record, I am not judging. I have fornicated, and I have been homosexual. I'm just saying that we don't want to lead children into such temptation; and then tell them that it is a good thing for them to do such things, when we know that it's not.And:
If you read the history of Corinth, you will see that most church attenders were formerly sexually immoral... including homosexual. However, once they embraced Christ, they were set free from all of that sin.And just today:
It is not fair to silence a person, just because he will not submit to what you are loudly shouting. I aborted two of my children. Today, I am mad at those officials for silencing the voices of those who tried to explain to me that I was taking a life. I would give anything to have my two dead children back who were aborted due to "the silencing" of truth. I feel in my heart that I am speaking the truth about homosexuality.To go directly to the thread, click here.
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EILERMAN POSTS WIDESPREAD SUPPORT IN COMMISSION RACE FUNDRAISING
Local realtor and first-time candidate for Covington City Commission raised more than $11,000 toward his bid for a seat. See the full report along with the rest of your Thursday morning headlines including:
Neighbors in Licking Riverside complain about the Mike Fink (again); Plus, State Senator Jack Westwood says Governor Beshear and Senator Williams just need to have dinner together. Those stories and much more at the link.
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DEMOCRAT BILL ADKINS PICKS UP 2 MORE ENDORSEMENTS IN KY-4 RACE
Williamstown attorney Bill Adkins scored two more endorsements in the Democratic primary to represent Northern Kentucky in Congress:
The Bill Adkins for Congress campaign announced today that Bill Adkins has received the endorsement of the United Auto Workers and The International|
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 369, both based in Louisville, Kentucky. The newly drawn 4th Congressional District now encompasses southeastern Jefferson County.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to represent hardworking Kentuckians who
are the backbone and heart of our economy and our society,” says Bill Adkins. “My
grandfather and my father were both union members. I am honored to have the support of the UAW and IBEW. There has never been a time that it is more important to stand up for the rights of working Americans. We must defend the middle class and the working poor who suffer most in times of economic strife against those who would have us pursue the same failed fiscal policies that caused our current crisis and expect a different result.”
Adkins believes “class warfare and balancing the budget at the expense of those least able to afford it, children, seniors and the poor, is morally wrong."
ON THE REPUBLICAN SIDE, GARY MOORE CREATES ENDORSEMENT OF HIS OWN
The Boone County Judge-Executive issued this video endorsement from his YouTube channel:
A conversation with working mother of 2 and 4th Congressional District resident Caroline Weltzer. We believe endorsements like these carry more weight than Washington Lobbyists and Politicians
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10-YEAR PLANS LAID OUT FOR REVAMPED KENTUCKY AMUSEMENT PARK
The new owners of Bluegrass Boardwalk, formerly known as Kentucky Kingdom, have ambitious plans for the Louisville attraction:
- Goal: Open Bluegrass Boardwalk in May, 2013, with revitalized rides and water park.
- Provide: Safe, clean, friendly, fun experience for families, with “freebies” including free soft drinks, free sunscreen and free use of inner tubes.
- First year investment: $15.6 million. Additional investments will be made by Bluegrass Boardwalk, Inc., each year to ensure steady attendance growth.
- First year’s schedule: Open for 106 days in 2013.
- Destination Marketing: Staff will work with area tourism entities to create and promote destination marketing programs to ensure at least 25% of attendance will be from out of state.
- Projected Attendance Growth: 600,000 in 2013, growing to 782,864 in 2022.
- Projected Job Creation: 25 fulltime/805 seasonal in 2013, growing to 43 and 976 in 2022.
- Projected Payroll: $4.7 million in 2013, growing to $6.1 million in 2022.
- Projected State Fair Board Revenue: $880,000 in 2013, growing to $1.8 million in 2022.
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ANOTHER FABULOUS COVINGTON APARTMENT IS UP FOR GRABS
Check out this sweet listing in Mutter Gottes:
This 1-bedroom, 2-story apartment is going for just $850 a month in a quiet, comfortable neighborhood just east of Mainstrasse. Click the link for more details and photos.
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BUS BREAKS DOWN, GAME IS RAINED ON BUT HOLY CROSS MARCHES ON
The Indians are headed to another state tournament:
After having a bus break down in Dry Ridge, arriving to the game late, and then playing through a constant drizzle from the second inning on, the Indians knocked off Danville, rated ninth in the state by the Kentucky High School Baseball Coaches Association, in convincing fashion, 7-1, on Wednesday night. Holy Cross is currently unranked in the state poll.The All A state tournament starts on Saturday, May 5.
NKY Sports Blog
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THE GAME IS LONG OVER, BUT UK-UofL VITRIOL GOES ON FOREVER
A couple of interesting stories from the UK-UofL rivalry today:
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UK TAUNTS LOUISVILLE WITH THIS DIRECT TV AD PARODY
Oh snap! Read reaction from Louisville fans here.
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UM...
Woops. Louisville's designs for its would-be national title from this year's Final Four have leaked. Click here.
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AND ONE MORE... HERE'S UK'S KYLE WILTJER DOIN' A LITTLE ACTIN'
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HERE'S SOMETHING FUN FOR THE FAMILY THIS WEEKEND
Details at My Nose Turns Red.
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EH, WHY NOT?
Here's video of a bullfrog sitting on a bench like a human:
