Backroads farm tour in Campbell County

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011, 4:16pm

(Information released on Backroads Farm Tour from the Kentucky Conservation Districts)

Join the Campbell County Farmland Work Group for the Backroads Farm Tour Saturday, July 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., rain or shine. Explore the back roads of Campbell County on this self-guided driving tour of 15 farms. The tour is free.

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Crews battle 2nd fire in 2 days in Ft. Thomas

Submitted by Fox19 Web Staff

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011, 2:06pm

Fort Thomas fire crews again battled the hot weather on Tuesday to fight a fire.

Crews were called to an apartment on Inverness Place at around 12:30 p.m.

No one was injured, but more crews were called in to help battle the hot weather.

The apartment building suffered some damage to roof. A cause has not yet been determined.

On Monday, crews battled a house fire on Indiana Avenue that sent at least one firefighter to the hospital for heat exhaustion.

Firefighter taken to hospital after battling house fire

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New public library planned for Campbell County

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011, 1:47pm

New public library planned for Campbell County

CAMPBELL COUNTY, KY (FOX19) - A groundbreaking is planned for new public library branch in southern Campbell County. The new library will be about 28,000 square feet. The upper level will have about 14,000 square feet for public space, 14,000 square feet of storage on a lower level, and parking for 100 cars. The library will be accessible from Parkside Drive.

This will be the fourth location for the county’s library system, which serves a population of more than 90,000 residents. The other library locations are in Cold Spring, Fort Thomas and Newport. The new location will be about 10 miles south of the Cold Spring Branch.

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Local team headed to Puerto Rico to compete in AABC World Series

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011, 1:09pm

Local team headed to Puerto Rico to compete in AABC World Series

Contributed By: Jennifer Schneider Ernst

The Northern Kentucky Reds 10U baseball team is headed to Tao Baja, Puerto Rico to compete in the AABC Willie Mays World Series July 28th-July 31st. The Reds earned a berth in the World Series by defeating the Ohio Force 6-1 in the championship game of the East Central Regional Tournament in Milford, Ohio on July 16th. “We’re very excited for this once in a lifetime opportunity to represent the region which includes Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania.” said Reds coach Blair Trusty of Ft. Wright. “We’ve had an incredible run, and I couldn’t be more proud of these boys.” Earning a trip to Puerto Rico represents the culmination of countless hours of preparation and dedication by the Reds’ players, coaches and families.

The Reds are one of seven teams from the United States who qualified for the Willie Mays World Series in Puerto Rico.

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Firefighter taken to hospital after battling house fire

Submitted by Fox19 Web Staff

Monday, July 18th, 2011, 11:10pm

A firefighter was sent to the hospital for heat exhaustion after battling a 5 alarm house fire in Fort Thomas.

Flames broke out at a home on Indiana Avenue just before 11 a.m. Neighbors realized what was happening and were concerned someone was inside. Crews with Fort Thomas, Bellevue, Newport and Southgate all responded to the fire.

Firefighters were only able to be inside the building for 10 minutes at a time. One firefighter was taken to the hospital after overheating. He received IV fluids. Others doused themselves with water bottles, held ice packs on their necks, and took advantage of an air-conditioned TANK bus that arrived.

The family had moved out of the home, so no one was at the home when the fire broke out.

The home is a total loss. The fire is still under investigation.

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Cervical cancer awareness takes center stage on Purple People Bridge

Submitted by Fox19 Web Staff

Saturday, July 16th, 2011, 1:04pm

Walkers of the Purple People Bridge may be surprised Saturday to see some 'unmentionables' hanging along the sides, but the sight is meant to bring awareness about cervical cancer.

"Panties Across the Bridge" is an event organized by the Jaymie Jamison Foundation for Hope.

Jamison was a 34-year-old mother of four who lost her life to cervical cancer, with less than a year into the fight.

The goal of the event is to remind women to get annual exams. Early detection is the fastest way of beating cervical cancer, which kills almost 4,000 women every year.

"Panties Across the Bridge" goes until 6 p.m. with vendors providing information about cervical cancer. There is also live music, food and other family activities.

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U.S. Women in World Cup a big deal for Claddagh

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter

Friday, July 15th, 2011, 9:24pm

U.S. Women in World Cup a big deal for Claddagh

NEWPORT (FOX19) - Claddagh Irish Pubs in the Newport AND Mason plan to cheer on the U.S. Women’s National Team as they face Japan in the final game of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. In traditional Irish spirit, the Claddagh crew will be pulling out all the stops to celebrate this monumental soccer match.

Before the match, they will offer a full Irish breakfast and other brunch specialties beginning at 11 a.m. The will offer pints on outdoor patios, and drink specials and fare from Claddagh’s summer menu among the sea of soccer jerseys and red-white-and-blue décor before, during and after the match as well.

The Claddagh Irish Pub Mason is open on Sunday from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m., with the full menu available until 10 p.m.. The Newport location is open on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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