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Groups joining together to build
new playground for troubled school

"It's in the poorest school district of the state. And it's the poorest school in that district. The
students' test scores are the lowest, and attendance is poor." The playground could help to lift students' spirits.
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Covington Commissioners are
expected to name Jackson Kinney

Covington picks its first community development director
Covington Commissioners have individually expressed their intent to enthusiastically vote in favor of Jackson Kinney as serving in the position of Community Development Director. | STORY
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Free bike helmets
for Covington residents

This Saturday, June 12, the Covington Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Task Force will host their first Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Program at Goebel Park near the Clock Tower from noon till 3:00 pm. | STORY
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Covington History:
Funeral on Second Street

In circa 1900, there must have been a great tragedy in Covington, as the large funeral procession along Second Street shows. No details, except that was the Mitchell and Tranter Rolling Mill on the north side of the street.
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City of Covington will
soon issue its own permits

Effective July 1, the Northern Kentucky Area Planning Commission (NKAPC) will no longer be issuing the following permits. | STORY
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Animal shelter issues plea
for pet adoptions

The Kenton County animal shelter is holding an Adopt-A-Thon event for anyone who is looking for a new furry friend, this Saturday from 10 am until 3 pm. | STORY
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Wednesday's Covington weather:
Rain day

Showers and thunderstorms until early afternoon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms late. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall.
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National: Gulf oil leak may be
bigger than BP says

While BP is capturing more oil from its blown-out well with every passing day, scientists on a team analyzing the flow said Tuesday that the amount of crude still escaping into the Gulf of Mexico may be considerably greater than what the government and the company have claimed.
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Pete Rose
used corked bats

You're looking at an X-ray of a Mizuno PR4192 bat, commissioned by Pete Rose specifically for his 1985 chase of baseball's all-time hits record. Inside, clear as day, is a piece of foreign material, about 6 inches long, and the diameter of a nickel. This is the story of that bat. | External Link
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Yard sale!
Botany Hills yard sale

The next yard sale will be in the west Covington neighborhood of Botany Hills, this Saturday, June 12.



Racing to Read
run and walk

The 'Racing to Read' run or walk goes 3.1 miles through Covington's historic and riverside neighborhoods, Saturday, June 12.


Newport's annual Italianfest begins on Thursday
The 19th annual Italianfest is the region's largest authentic Italian festival kicks off Thursday.
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