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by Michael Monks
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FIRE ISSUES CLOSE ANOTHER COVINGTON PARK
Just months after fire partially destroyed and closed the playground at Sixth District School, another Covington park has been removed. Father Henry Hanses Park in Lewisburg is no more. "The playground was removed to address the neighborhood's concerns regarding the safety and condition of Father Hanses Park," said Natalie Garnder, Covington's director of parks and recreation. "There have been a few fires started on the play equipment over the years and we removed the damaged play equipment and are currently searching for a more fire-resistant alternative."
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The park was named for a long-time pastor at nearby Saint John Catholic Church.
The park was named for a long-time pastor at nearby Saint John Catholic Church.
To see what the park looked like, click here.
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ENERGY EFFICIENT DEVICES SAVE COVINGTON MORE THAN $500,000
City Commissioner Sherry Carran shared this news via Facebook:
Last Thursday I was part of a panel discussion on 'Financing Facility Improvements through Energy Savings' held at the Governor's Local Issues Conference in Louisville. I was asked to attend by Department of Local Governments to represent an elected official's perspective. Besides Covington's Engineering Department making significant improvements to our lighting, and heating & cooling equipment by switching to energy efficient devices, I emphasized the financial savings were double what was expected. From Jan. 2009 to Dec. 2011 Covington saved almost $530,000. Those savings are significant and appreciated, especially when it is getting harder and harder to balance budgets.|
KENTON CO ADDED TO FEDERAL DISASTER AREA LIST
Kenton is now among the 116 of Kentucky's 120 counties declared a disaster area due to a drought. Governor Steve Beshear said he heard from The United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack Monday. “We are pleased that Sec. Vilsack has issued this disaster designation for the benefit of additional farm families in Kentucky. While some areas have seen rain in recent weeks, it did not arrive in time to mitigate agricultural losses in these counties,” said Gov. Beshear in a news release. “The widespread impact this drought has had on the Commonwealth can be seen in that 97 percent of the state is covered by a disaster designation. I appreciate Sec. Vilsack’s continued support of our farm families.” Only Bell, Harlan, Lee, and Perry Counties in eastern Kentucky are not currently listed among those severely affected by drought.
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WHAT DOES MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE LOOK LIKE?
It looks a lot like this morning's news, which you don't want to miss! A City Commissioner follows through on promise of contest to award $2,000 to anyone with ideas to save the city money; Arts District failure in Covington explained to Louisville paper; Plus, why KY will continue to officially thank "Almighty God" for its security. Those stories and tons more -- at the link.
The RC News: Monday Morning Round-Up
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QUICKIES
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Gov. Beshear says hybrid pension system could possibly work for Kentucky WFPL
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Kentucky Republicans land prime speaking gigs at national convention WFPL
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FOX News host Mike Huckabee will be in Kentucky to campaign for GOP statehouse candidates cn|2
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Singer John Legend will be in Over-the-Rhine Thursday to campaign for President Obama Cincinnati Enquirer
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Sen. Rand Paul & KY Agriculture Commissioner James Comer to discuss industrial hemp WFPL
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Kentucky joins interstate water pollution trading program WFPL
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Bank of Kentucky ups dividend 14% Business Courier
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GET READY MAINSTRASSE -- HERE COMES POPEYE'S!
Covington's urban design review board Monday afternoon approved plans for a Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen to open at Fifth and Main Streets where a Skyline Chili most recently failed. 3 Panther, LLC will invest $400,000 in the property transforming the structure into a typical Popeye's design and may also do some work on the parking lot. Owner Jim Moehring, of Ludlow, also owns five other Popeye's locations in Greater Cincinnati and the Holy Grail Tavern & Grill which has two Cincinnati locations, one at the Banks and the original in Corryville.
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Though multiple other fast food outlets have failed at the Fifth & Main locations, Moehring believes Popeye's can succeed, telling The River City News that while the limited parking lot may be a challenge his dedication to customer service should lead to a winning formula. Moehring, a Ludlow resident, said he looked at the location for two years before finally jumping on the opportunity.
The building will be repainted a mustard yellow with dark red trip and mocha brown on the lower wainscoting. The awnings will be removed while a parapet and balcony will be added. Decorative shutters in a closed fashion will be added as well. Moehring is unsure what he will do with the sign that sits directly at the Fifth & Main corner, but said that he is not a fan of it.
Though multiple other fast food outlets have failed at the Fifth & Main locations, Moehring believes Popeye's can succeed, telling The River City News that while the limited parking lot may be a challenge his dedication to customer service should lead to a winning formula. Moehring, a Ludlow resident, said he looked at the location for two years before finally jumping on the opportunity.
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Bishop's Mansion/Walgreen's issue returns to UDRB next month
Bishop's Mansion/Walgreen's issue returns to UDRB next month
The controversial plans to tear down what has been called the Bishop's Mansion across from the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption and replace it with a Walgreen's returns to the urban design review board next month. One sticking point that remains is the plan to place a drive-thru route on the Madison Avenue side instead of the Martin Luther King Boulevard side.
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PARTY SOURCE TO APPEAL GROCERY LIQUOR SALES RULING
The Party Source in Bellevue is not happy that grocery stores in Kentucky will soon be allowed to sell liquor:
Ken Handmaker, who represents The Party Source of Bellevue, declined to offer any grounds for the appeal until U.S. District Judge John G. Heyburn II issues his final order, which is expected Tuesday. In a conference Monday with attorneys in the case, Heyburn said he’ll enter his final order Tuesday, but hold off enforcement for 15 days. That would give the state or Party Source time to file a motion to keep his ruling on hold even longer until the appeal is decided.Full story: Courier-Journal/Gregory Hall
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COVINGTON QUICKIES
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Take an amazing 360 tour inside the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption Click Here
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Family Friendly Cincinnati visits Amerasia Family Friendly
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Little Caesar's is now open on Madison Ave in Covington Cincinnati Enquirer
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Mayor of Rabbit Hash, Lucy the dog, has a new website
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MUST BE A GREAT DAY TO WASH HIGH RISE WINDOWS IN COVINGTON
Winders was gittin' a good scrubbin' in Downtown Covington Monday, at the Ascent and at RiverCenter. Take a look:
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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
