GRANTS LICK — An ultralight airplane crashed into the lake at A.J. Jolly Park in southern Campbell County about 9 p.m. Thursday, killing the pilot.

        The pilot's identity was not released pending notification of relatives.

        Joe Davis, chief of Campbell County Water Rescue, said the aircraft struck power lines before crashing into the lake. When he arrived on the scene, firefighters from the Southern Campbell County Fire Department had already recovered the victim's body from the water, Chief Davis said.

        Members of the water rescue team pulled the aircraft from the water.

Heat alert extended to Northern Kentucky

        EDGEWOOD — Northern Kentucky health officials have joined their Southwestern Ohio counterparts in declaring the region's third heat alert of the summer Thursday.

        A heat alert indicates that the weather may put vulnerable people at risk for heat-related illness.

        Those most at risk include the elderly; infants and small children; the homeless; and people with chronic illnesses such as high blood pressure, heart and kidney disease or a recent stroke. Also at risk are those on certain medications, including antidepressants, and people who work outdoors, such as construction workers and roofers.

        During the heat alert, cool centers will be open from noon to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends and holidays.

        In Northern Kentucky cool centers include the Greenup Haus at 1122 Greenup St. in Covington, all senior centers and Community Action Centers.

        TANK buses will transport people to the Greenup Haus upon request, and a voucher will be given at the center for a ride home. Those who live in rural areas can call the Community Action Center transportation number at (859) 581-6607, ext. 121, or toll-free, (800) 783-6607, ext. 121.

Petersburg man in hospital after crash

        PETERSBURG — A Boone County man was in serious condition Thursday at University Hospital after a head-on collision on Ky. 20 Wednesday afternoon.

        Mark Burns, of Petersburg, described as in his early 20s, was taken to the hospital by helicopter after the sport utility vehicle he was driving struck a tractor-trailer head-on.

        The wreck happened at 4 p.m. in the area of the Idlewild bypass, about two miles from Interstate 275.

        Lt. Col. Rob Reuthe of the Boone County Sheriff's Department said it appears Mr. Burns' SUV crossed the center line.

        Col. Reuthe said the crash was still under investigation by the county's accident reconstruction team.

        A spokeswoman for University Hospital said Mr. Burns underwent surgery Thursday morning for injuries sustained in the wreck.

Kenton library group holds book sale

        INDEPENDENCE — Thousands of new and used books will be sold next week as the Friends of the Kenton County Public Library hold a used-book sale at the Independence branch library, 6477 Taylor Mill Road.

        The sale runs from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 9 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 10.

        Books, videos, CDs and cassettes will be sold with prices ranging from 50 cents to $4. All proceeds from the sale benefit the library.

        The Friends of the Kenton County Public Library is a volunteer organization that raises money for the library through membership and book sales. For information on becoming a member, contact Alice Manchikes at (859) 491-7610.

Fort Mitchell mayor attends summit

        FORT MITCHELL — Mayor Thomas Holocher took part in a recent summit of local government leaders in Jasper, Ind., as part of the Kentucky Indiana Municipal Leadership Summit.

        The meeting was a joint venture of the Kentucky League of Cities and the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns. Members of both organizations shared experiences and ideas and looked for solutions to issues facing today's large and small cities.

World's longest sale seeks Ky. vendors

        COVINGTON — Vendors are being sought for the annual event billed as “the world's longest outdoor sale” Aug. 15-18. The sale extends along U.S. 127 (Dixie Highway) from Covington's MainStrasse Village to Gadsden, Ala., 450 miles away. Sale hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Setup is free. Information: (859) 491-0458.

Paper can file memo in priest abuse suit

        LOUISVILLE — The Courier-Journal can intervene in a pending case in which the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lexington is seeking to keep sealed records of a lawsuit alleging sexual abuse by priests, the state Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday.

        The court said the newspaper can file a memo outlining its position in the dispute by today.

        The appeals court has scheduled a hearing for Monday.

        The Courier-Journal last week filed a motion asking that the court records be unsealed, that all hearings in the case be public and that it be permitted to intervene in the case.

        The newspaper filed the motion after the Lexington Diocese obtained an emergency order from the Appeals Court ordering that the case remain sealed while it appealed last week's ruling by Fayette Circuit Judge Mary Noble to open the file.

        At issue are records in a lawsuit filed by five people alleging priests sexually abused them as children. The diocese wants the case sealed. The Lexington Herald-Leader has also asked that it be opened to the public.

        The diocese has indicated to the appeals court that all it wants sealed is material Judge Noble had agreed to strike from the court record, according to the order signed by chief Appeals Judge Thomas D. Emberton.

— Compiled from staff and wire reports

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