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Lowest gas prices hard to find, low prices impossible

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Thursday, February 24th, 2011, 9:59pm
Lowest gas prices hard to find, low prices impossible

MIDDLETOWN, OH (FOX19) – If you want the lowest gas prices in the area, your best bet is to be in Middletown or to be a member of a club store. 

If you want gasoline for under 3 dollars a gallon, you’ll need a time machine.

Prices took off like a jump jet Monday or Tuesday, according to the chart on the FOX19 Gas Price Tracker page.  Last week a number of stations had prices of $3.03 or lower; after the price hike was over, the average price for regular was around $3.29 a gallon, with few stations varying much from that average.

The lowest prices were in scattered spots around Southwest Ohio.   Motorists who report prices observed the Costco and Sam’s Club locations along Fields Ertel Road in Mason and Loveland charging 3.09 (omitting the fractional .9 cents)  for regular.   A number of stations on Middletown’s northwest side nearest the airport and Miami Unive

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Campbell smoking ban may be banned itself

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011, 12:14am
Campbell smoking ban may be banned itself

NEWPORT, KY (FOX19) - The Campbell County Commissioners are expected to take the second and final vote Wednesday on a repeal of a county ban on smoking that has yet to go into effect.

The ban, which would cover most public places and workplaces, was approved late last year by the previous commission shortly before the new commission took office.  Following that, Kenton County approved a similar ban.  Newport and several other cities have opposed a comprehensive smoking ban, some because they believe the lack of a ban in restaurants and bars attracts business from the Ohio side of the river.

Health advocates have been advocating and gradually working toward a ban in Northern Kentucky for years.

The commissioners in Campbell County took a first vote to repeal the ban last month.  Two votes are required.  They are meeting at 6:30 p.m.

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Campbell County High School Students to Vote in Mock Election

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010, 10:34am

ALEXANDRIA, KY (FOX19) - As part of a Federal grant from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, the Office of the Secretary of State is currently conducting mock elections at high schools throughout the Commonwealth. Students at Campbell County high school will cast their votes on Tuesday, October 19 from 11:00a.m. to 2:15p.m. 

Students have been voting on the Kentucky U.S. Senate Race using the voting machines of their respective counties since September 7. Results of each mock election will be released to the school immediately following the event, with overall totals released by the Secretary of State’s office at the conclusion of the grant program.  

Mock voting for Campbell County high school takes place at 909 Camel Crossing in Alexandria. You must contact each school directly for permission to attend.

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Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean will present "Governing in America"

Submitted by ctevis on Monday, October 18th, 8:23 pm

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY (FOX19) – Healthcare, the economy, the Tea Party, national security and political vulnerability. This November promises to be one of the most fascinating mid-term elections in our nation’s history, and on Oct. 27 two of America’s most respected political minds will come together for the eleventh annual Northern Kentucky University Fidelity Investments Alumni Lecture to discuss these and other pressing issues.

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean will present "Governing in America: Battle at the Ballot Box" from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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Office of Secretary of State Trey Grayson to host mock elections in High Schools across Kentucky

Submitted by ctevis on Friday, October 1st, 8:56 pm

As part of a Federal grant from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, the Office of the Secretary of State is currently conducting mock elections at high schools throughout the Commonwealth. From September 7th through October 29th, students will be voting on the Kentucky U.S. Senate Race using the voting machines of their respective counties. Results of each mock election will be released to the school immediately following the event, with overall totals released by the Secretary of State’s office at the conclusion of the grant program.

When & Where:

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Scott High School 5400 Old Taylor Mill Rd.Taylor Mill, KY 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., EDT

Simon Kenton High School 11132 Madison Pike Independence, KY 11:30 a.m. – 2:20 p.m., EDT

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Bullitt East High School 11450 Hwy.

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Conservative radio talk host comes to tri-state

Submitted by Eileen
Friday, July 30th, 2010, 10:28am

NEWPORT, KY (FOX19)- Nationally-known author and conservative radio talk host, Laura Ingraham will be at the Barnes & Noble at Newport on the Leeve today.

Ingraham is a frequent guest host on "The O'Reilly Factor" and a regular FOX News contributor. You can hear her locally on Real Talk 1160 AM from 9:00 Am - noon weekends.

Ingraham will be signing copies of her new book "The Obama Diaries" from 4:00-6:00 tonight.

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City Treasurer Roger Steffen retiring

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Friday, June 11th, 2010, 9:59am

ALEXANDRIA, KY (FOX19) With his services for the city of Alexandria spanning over 25 years, 70-year old Roger Steffen is stepping down. Steffen is retiring as city treasurer June 25. Before becoming clerk, Steffen spent more than nine years as the mayor after serving one two-year term on council. His father was a part owner of the Alexandria Funeral Home, and also ran the former Steffen's Sundries and Central Cafe. Steffen's roots are deep in this city, so after retirment he plans to stay here. There is no word on who will take over as treasurer.

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