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Open burn ban begins in some Kentucky counties

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 11:15am
Open burn ban begins in some Kentucky counties

FRANFFORT, KY (FOX19) - Ozone season has officially begun in Kentucky, and for some counties that means taking extra care to learn before you burn.  From May through September, open burning in Boone, Boyd, Bullitt, Campbell, Jefferson, Kenton, Lawrence, and Oldham counties is restricted to protect air quality.

Ground level ozone is a summertime pollutant, created when pollutants chemically react in the atmosphere in the presence of heat and sunlight. 

“Open burning is a major contributor to ozone pollution during the warmer months of the year,” said John Lyons, director of the Division for Air Quality. “That’s why most open burning is restricted in those counties that have historically exceeded pollution levels permitted by the Clean Air Act.” 

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River Metals of Newport receives Governor's Safety and Health Award

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 6:15pm
River Metals of Newport receives Governor's Safety and Health Award

NEWPORT, KY (FOX19) - Kentucky Labor Cabinet Secretary Mark Brown presented River Metals Recycling LLC with the Governor’s Safety and Health Award.

The Governor’s Safety and Health Award provides special recognition for outstanding safety and health performance and encourages the development of programs designed to reduce and even eliminate occupational injuries and illnesses.

The award is given to employers and their employees who together have achieved the required number of hours worked without experiencing a lost-time injury or illness.

Secretary Brown, in presenting the award to company officials and employees, praised them for their focus on safety. “The company’s high commitment to safety is evident in this award, and this achievement is a positive reflection on the management staff and the employees,” said Brown.

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Campbell County fifth grader to compete in National Special Olympics

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 4:04pm
Campbell County fifth grader to compete in National Special Olympics

ALEXANDRIA, KY (FOX19) - A fifth grader at Campbell County Elementary School has qualified to compete in the National Special Olympics Games Competition in Marietta, GA.

Ariana Perkins is one of over 120 athletes from all over the United States and Canada and in the competition on May 4 & 5 that will feature both artistic and rhythmic gymnastics.

Among the events Arian will be competing in for artistic gymnastics are the floor routine, vault, bars, and beam. She will also be competing in rhythmic gymnastics, a sport that combines elements of ballet, gymnastics, dance, and apparatus manipulation.

Events in this discipline will include routines using a rope, hoop, ball, and ribbon. Ariana previously competed in the Special Olympics State Artistic Games, bringing home gold medals in floor routine, bars, and all around, along with silver medals in vault and beam.

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Duke Energy Foundation granted $25,000 to Senior Services of NKY

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 4:26pm
Duke Energy Foundation granted $25,000 to Senior Services of NKY

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Senior Services of Northern Kentucky has received a $20,000 grant award from the Duke Energy Foundation to support SSNK’s newest program dedicated to building vibrant futures for older adults in Northern Kentucky.

This grant supports the founding of “2nd Act,” a program designed with two main thrusts.  The first is to help older adults hone the skills they need to re-enter the work force after downsizing or early retirement.  The second arm of the program will work with regional employers to develop awareness on the importance of hiring older adults who possess excellent experience and can build vitality in any organization.

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Study finds social impacts of Flying Pig Marathon

Submitted by Fox19 Web Staff
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 8:04am
Study finds social impacts of Flying Pig Marathon

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY (FOX19)- Multi-year research conducted by professors at Northern Kentucky University and Xavier University has found that Cincinnati's Flying Pig Marathon has had positive influences on the city's social assets, including image, local pride, social networks and support of social causes.

Their findings have new relevance and meaning in light of the April 15 bombings at the Boston Marathon.

Dr. Julie Cencula Olberding, associate professor and director of NKU's Master of Public Administration program, collaborated on the research with her husband, Dr. Douglas Olberding, chair of the Sport Studies Department at Xavier University. They collected and analyzed data from surveys of local participants in 2002, local and nonlocal participants in 2008 and volunteers in 2012. Some of the key findings from their article, which will be published in the International Journal of Hospitality and Event Management, include:

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NKY town hall meeting held to discuss heroin epidemic

Submitted by Fox19 Web Staff
Monday, April 29th, 2013, 11:06pm

DAYTON, KY (FOX19)- A town hall meeting was held Monday to discuss the growing heroin epidemic in Northern Kentucky.

The meeting was held at Dayton High School, hosted by the Campbell County Drug-Free Alliance.

Organizers aimed to provide education, prevention tips and resources regarding heroin abuse. A question and answer session was also held.

"Heroin is an epidemic. It's a disease, and what people need to realize is that these kids, our kids, everyone's kids need help. We have children of all ages. It's not just affecting our family, it's affecting the neighborhood, friends, and we just need to get the word out," said Northern Kentucky resident Tina Roland.

Officials say Kenton and Campbell County account for 63% of all heroin arrests in the entire state of Kentucky.

For resources or more information on the Campbell County Drug Free Alliance, you can contact them at (859) 441-6323.

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Fort Thomas resident earns top teaching award

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Monday, April 29th, 2013, 11:28am
Fort Thomas resident earns top teaching award

FORT THOMAS, KY (FOX19) - A resident of Fort Thomas and Cincinnati State professor has earned top teaching honors for 2013.

Ryan Shadle recently received the 2013 House/Bruckmann Award for Faculty Excellence. It is the highest teaching honor bestowed by Cincinnati State. Two recipients are selected annually by faculty and administrators who are directly involved in the teaching process. Stani Kantcheva, of Fort Wright, was the other award winner.

Shadle is an Academic Foundations Instructor in the Humanities & Sciences Division, where he focuses on reading and writing applications.

A resident of Ft. Thomas, Ky., Shadle earned a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology and Applied Cultural Studies from Northern Kentucky University in 1996 and a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies from NKU in 2007.

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