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Florence Freedom hold Manti Te'o Girlfriend Bobblehead Night

Submitted by Fox19 Web Staff
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 11:09pm

FLORENCE, KY (FOX19)- A unique, perhaps controversial, promotion was held Thursday at the Florence Freedom game: Former Notre Dame football star Manti Te'o girlfriend bobble-head night.

If you remember, the linebacker was involved in a nationwide hoax in which he fell in love with a made-up girlfriend.

Only the first 1,000 fans to show up received one, and even though it's just an empty box, the buzz surrounding this promotion has been going on for months.

"An amazing gimmick. It's awesome. I love it," said Jim Wingate.

"It got me here, and I hadn't gotten to a game this year yet," said Charlie Martin.

"I'm probably going to hang on to it for a long time," added Will Foran.

Freedom General Manager Josh Anderson says while the Te'o hoax was taking the nation by storm, the team was about to order their shipment of bobblehead dolls for the season.

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Vino Volo brings taste of the vineyard to CVG

Submitted by Fox19 Web Staff
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 12:55pm

HEBRON, KY (FOX19)-  

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Stolen credit card used at several Tri State stores

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 12:17pm
Stolen credit card used at several Tri State stores

FLORENCE, KY (FOX19) - Florence Police are trying to identify a woman who used a stolen credit card number to make purchases at several Tri State stores.

Surveillance photos were released of an incident on March 2 when the suspect used credit cards with the victim's information encoded on them.

Purchases were made at Kohls and Sams Club in Florence and at other stores in the Cincinnati area. The victim in this case lives in Vermont and authorities there need help identifying the suspect. 

Anyone who can identify this female should contact Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040.  All calls are anonymous and callers may be eligible for a cash reward.

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Dorman Products expanding in NKY, adding 80 jobs

Submitted by Fox19 Web Staff
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 11:54am

WARSAW, KY (FOX19)- Governor Steve Beshear has announced that Dorman Products Inc. plans to expand its Gallatin
County facility, adding 80 new, full-time jobs and investing more than $6.5
million in the project.

"The automotive industry is a thriving part of Kentucky's economy," said
Gov. Beshear. "We are excited to see Dorman grow in Gallatin County, creating
80 new jobs and investing $6.5 million. This is a company with a wide range of
automotive products, literally covering all aspects of vehicles from bumper to
bumper." 

Kentucky is home to nearly 450 motor vehicle-related
facilities, employing nearly 80,000 people. 

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Local boy scouts line CVG with almost 500 U.S. flags

Submitted by Fox19 Web Staff
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 11:48pm

HEBRON, KY (FOX19)- In preparation of Memorial Day, a group
of boy scouts spent Wednesday evening putting flags at CVG.

The young men from Troop 1 in Florence, along with members of the local American Legion, lined the entrance with almost 500 flags.

Participants say the idea is to never forget the sacrifices made by our troops.

"We do this to help people remember the
importance of Memorial Day, and all the people who have helped us," said Troop 1 Boy Scout Stephen Lee.

The
boy scouts get service hours for putting out the flags and say it's a
great way to help the community.

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Man, 79, rescued from submerged car in Florence

Submitted by Fox19 Web Staff
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 4:59pm
Source: Boone County Sheriff's Office

FLORENCE, KY (FOX19)- A man was rescued from a car that was partially submerged in a pond Wednesday afternoon in Boone County.

It happened just before 1 p.m. in the 800 block of Sharon Drive in the Crestview Lakes Mobile Home Park.

Police say the co-owner of the mobile home park, George Meyerratken, 79, of Crestview Hills, was backing his Lexus SUV out of his parking space when he lost control, backing over the parking stops and into the lake. 

Investigators believe he suffered a medical issue which caused the accident.

Bystanders (residents), responding Boone County Sheriff deputies and a Florence Police officer all worked to free Meyerratken, but were unable to free him due to a seatbelt.

Upon arrival, Florence firefighters and a Florence police officer entered the water and removed Meyerratken from the car and pulled him to the shore.

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The KYTC Equipment Rodeo held at Richwood Flea Market

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 12:47pm
The KYTC Equipment Rodeo held at Richwood Flea Market

FLORENCE, KY (FOX19) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 held its 8th annual Equipment Roadeo Competition on Wednsday, May 22 at the Richwood Flea Market in Florence, Ky.

With all the equipment work that our maintenance crews do, these Olympic style events helps hone the skills of our men and women who help maintain and keep our roads in the best condition possible.

Heavy Equipment Operators from District 6 competed in an obstacle course with a dump truck with an 11’ foot plow blade, as well as other contests using backhoes, graders, tractors and trucks.

Winners will represent District 6 in the Statewide Rodeo that will be held at the Anderson County Community Park in Lawerenceburg, Kentucky on August 20th and 21st.

This year, Kentucky will be hosting the Regional Roadeo at the Kentucky Horse Park on September 9, 10 and 11th.

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