Kenton County Jail Finds Independence, but Independence Finds a Protest

If Independence can shake their stick loudly enough, Latonia is going to get an unexpected- and unwanted- valentine this year.

Things to do today in Northern Kentucky include attending the 2007 Home Products Expo at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. It runs from 11-9, with a $10 admission.

For no charge, from 1-2 you can also check out Independence residents protesting the move of the Covington jail to their little town. Kenton County has purchased the land and made the decision to move the jail, but Independence residents got wind of it and are up in arms. They'll demonstrate for an hour today in the form of well-behaved picket line at the Expo Center.

Curious choice of venue, since any and all Covington residents who attend the Home Products Expo today don't need another reminder that they don't care where the Kenton County Jail goes, as long it goes away. The Kenton County Jail won't stay in the Covington riverside district, and authorities have until February 14th to make their final decision.

South Covington, near the Ashland Oil property, continues to be a viable possibility. This is reasonably close to the city for Covington police prisoner transport and away from uncomfortable passers-by. Other bids mention property closer to 275, within a mile or two of this area.