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Florence kindergarteners adopt bald eagle, 'Brownie'

Submitted by Kathy Kuhn on Friday, May 10th, 10:30 am
Florence kindergarteners adopt bald eagle, 'Brownie'

FLORENCE, KY (FOX19) - The Florence Elementary kindergarten service learning project stated they were willing to help preserve and care for a bald eagle through “Operation A.D.O.P.T.ion.”

The kindergartens studied a unit on America Symbols such as the statue of liberty, bald eagle, America flag, and liberty bell which led to raising $250.00 to go toward the Bald Eagle A.D.O.P.T. program at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens.

The entire school was given the privilege to each make a $1.00 donation for a chance to name the Florence Elementary adopted eagle.  The proud recipient was Neveah Branch, a fourth grader, whose name was revealed during our morning show.  She named our honorary eagle “Brownie”.  Neveah received a family four pack of passes to the Cincinnati Zoo. 

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IRS employee accused of destroying tax forms

Submitted by Fox19 Web Staff
Friday, May 10th, 2013, 10:26am

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Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson to Speak at Gateway Commencement May 15

Submitted by Gateway Community and Technical College
Friday, May 10th, 2013, 8:54am

COVINGTON, KY (FOX19) — Kentucky Lieutenant Governor Jerry Abramson will be the commencement speaker May 15 at Gateway Community and Technical College’s 12th annual graduation ceremony, according to Dr. Ed Hughes, college president and CEO.

“We are delighted that the lieutenant governor could join us for this milestone event in our students’ lives,” Dr. Hughes said. “We believe Lt. Gov. Abramson’s example of achievement and community service will be inspiring to our graduates.”

The class of 2013 numbers 845 graduates who have earned a total of 1,464 credentials. The credential count exceeds the number of graduates because students may earn more than one credential.  The credential breakdown includes 362 associate degrees, 93 technical diplomas and 1,009 certificates. 

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New readiness center for the KY National Guard opening in Burlington

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 4:32pm
New readiness center for the KY National Guard opening in Burlington

BURLINGTON, KY (FOX19) - A ribbon-cutting ceremony is being held Friday in Burlington for the Kentucky National Guard's new readiness center.

First Lady Jane Beshear will join other local officials at 1pm for the opening of the $19 million dollar facility.

The center will become home for more than 300 men and women of the 1204th Aviation Support Battalion and the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management.

The 86,000 square foot  center will provide training as well as  provide limited veteran support to all branches of service to include ID cards, family services, (financial, counseling, health benefits), TRICARE, Red Cross assistance and veterans benefits.

The center, located on Conrad Lane, was fully funded by the federal government and is bringing about 20 new full-time jobs.

Construction started in September of 2011.

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Gov. Beshear expands Medicaid in KY

Submitted by Fox19 Web Staff
Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 2:26pm
Gov. Beshear expands Medicaid in KY

FRANKFORT, KY (FOX19)- Gov. Steve Beshear has announced the inclusion of 308,000 more Kentuckians in the federal Medicaid health insurance program.

The expansion, together with the creation of the Health Benefit Exchange, ensures that every Kentuckian will have access to affordable health insurance.  

The expansion – made in accordance with the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) – will help hundreds of thousands of Kentucky families and create nearly 17,000 new jobs and have a $15.6 billion positive economic impact on the state between its beginning in Fiscal Year 2014 and full implementation in Fiscal Year 2021, he said. 

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Taking the country scene by storm

Submitted by Kathy Kuhn on Thursday, May 9th, 1:08 pm
Taking the country scene by storm

UNION, KY (FOX19) - He’s just turning 17 but Union resident Jason Owens is taking the country scene by storm. Owens is the lead guitarist for the band Jetset Getset which was voted by the Country Music Association as one of the bands to watch out for in 2013. The band has appeared on several TV shows including The Shot Gun Red Show, Virginia Dreams, and Balcony TV shot at the Hard Rock Café in Nashville.   

      Owens not only plays the guitar for the band, but he also plays the mandolin and the resonator.  He can also play the drums, piano, banjo, and uekele.    “I’ve always enjoyed adding new instruments to my repertoire. I really want to learn how to play the fiddle next!!  I really think the fiddle allows for the music in songs to stand out. I enjoy watching and listening to Charlie Daniels and Ricky Skaggs”.

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Mike's Car Wash donating thousands to the 101st Airborne Unit

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 10:46am
Mike's Car Wash donating thousands to the 101st Airborne Unit

FLORENCE, KY (FOX19) - Mike’s Carwash will donate $6,127 to the city of Florence and its “adopted” military unit, the 101st Airborne Division, 2nd Brigade 502nd Airborne Infantry Unit.

The money was raised last weekend during Mike’s Carwash Grand Opening/Charity Event when customers were given a free Works wash.  In lieu of payment for the carwash, a $15 value, customers could choose to make a donation to support the non-profit organization.  C

lose to 2600 Works washes were provided over the two-day period.

The donated funds will help defray the costs of bringing the active duty soldiers from the 101st Airborne to Florence later this month.  The Renegades, as the troops from Fort Campbell, Kentucky are known, will be honored guests at Florence’s Memorial Day parade.

 

 

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