Reward for Arson at 1505 Maryland

The Kentucky Arson Task Force has announced a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment for the arson at 1505 Maryland in Covington’s Austinburg neighborhood on April 15. Anyone with information is urged to report their tip to the Kentucky State Police Arson Hotline by calling 800-27-ARSON (800-272-7766).

As the investigation progresses, Austinburg residents are urged to maintain vigilance and report any suspicious activity to the Covington Police Department by calling 859-292-2222.

ANA in the News

If you missed the coverage of the Austinburg Neighborhood Association meeting with Covington officials on the recent suspicious fires on Maryland Avenue, here is a link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOD9oTUiQNM

Austinburg Gateway Garden

Thank you to all of the volunteers who contributed time to clean up the Austinburg Gateway Garden and the streets of Austinburg on April 25. If you have not visited the garden at 15th and Maryland, please do so! It is a very tranquil respite that will continue to bloom and grow throughout spring and summer.

Please remember that keeping Austinburg beautiful is not a one-day effort. We all share in the responsibility of keeping the neighborhood free of trash. If you see bottles, wrappers, bags and other garbage, take a moment to pick it up. It is a small gesture, and when others see how much you care, it will inspire others to follow your lead.

Maryland Fires Update

An excellent turnout for the ANA meeting with Covington Police and Fire officials. Police Chief Lee Russo reports that the department is working on several strong leads as the investigation progresses. Fire Chief Mark Young urged everyone in the area to remain vigilant and report any unusual activity, no matter how insignificant it might seem at the time. The number to police and fire dispatch (non emergency) is 859-292-2222. You may also call anonymous tips to Crimestoppers at 513-352-3040.

Stand Up Against Crime

The Austinburg Neighborhood Association will meet with officials with the City of Covington on Tuesday, April 21, at 7 p.m. for an update on the investigation into the arson at 1505 Maryland Avenue on April 15, which spread to a neighboring home at 1507 Maryland. It was the latest in a series of suspicious fires in the neighborhood in recent months.

Scheduled to be in attendance at the meeting on Tuesday are:
Chief Lee Russo, Covington Police Department
Chief Mark Young, Covington Fire Department
Keith Bales, Director of Code Enforcement, City of Covington
Members of the Austinburg Neighborhood Association

The meeting will begin at the Austinburg Gateway Garden, 15th & Maryland, just north of the site of the recent fire. Anyone with information on the arson is encouraged to call Covington Police at 859-292-2222, or give your tip anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 513-352-3040.

Meet Your State Representative

Rep. Arnold Simpson (D-Kentucky House District 65) is scheduled to speak at the Covington Neighborhood Collaborative. It is a great opportunity to learn about what is going on in the Kentucky legislature.

When: Thursday, May 7th, 7 p.m.
Where: Center for Great Neighborhoods
1650 Russell Street

Great American Cleanup

Join your neighbors and make new friends at this year's Great American Cleanup

Saturday, April 25
9 a.m. - noon
Austinburg Gateway Garden
15th & Maryland

Please bring rakes, broom and gloves
No heavy lifting, just clearing garden in preparation for planting

Don't forget to bring water and sunscreen!

Blockwatch

Take a stand against crime!
Join your neighbors for Blockwatch!

18th & Greenup Blockwatch
Meeting: Tuesday, April 14
6:30 p.m.
First United Pentecostal Church

Oakland Eyes

Meeting: Thursday, April 16
7 p.m.
Oakland Avenue Baptist Church

April 2009 ANA Meeting

Join us for the April meeting of the Austinburg Neighborhood Association
Location: First United Pentecostal Church
1801 Greenup Street
Greenup & 18th Street
Date: April 13, 2009
Time: 6:30pm