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Entries for April 2019

Hole diggers needed

A planting event last October added over 80 trees – most of them 8 feet tall – to the West Latonia streetscape. Latonia tree-planting Saturday could use volunteers  COVINGTON, Ky. - If the Great American Cleanup last Saturday put you in the mood for outdoors “activism,”...

Let the pollination begin

A lot of hands meant a lot of bushes and plants were put in the ground Saturday near Randolph Park. Randolph Park garden exemplifies citywide beautification efforts COVINGTON, Ky. - About five dozen volunteers flocked to Randolph Park on Saturday morning, and they left behind fresh paint and an expa...

'Epic of Time ...' mural commemorated in frame

Presenting the framed gift is John Whitson, a principal with developer RealtyLink. Accepting it are City Manager David Johnston, left, and Economic Development Director Tom West, right.   COVINGTON, Ky. - A day after Sunday’s “decommissioning” event, the developers of the plan...

'Battelle Lane' honors philanthropist, City's history

Covington Mayor Joe Meyer prepares to unveil the new sign as City Commissioner Shannon Smith, left, and Vice Mayor Michelle Williams watch. COVINGTON,Ky. -- The eastern-most half block of Seventh Street has a new name: Battelle Lane. The name - unvei...

Spring cleaning, urban living

COVINGTON, Ky. - We’re already stressed out.   How are we going to squeeze all these events in this weekend, and - barring that - how do we decide which ones to attend?   Gracious.   You can make it beautiful Moonrise Donuts. Fresh air. Camaraderie. Physical activity. Free swag....

Want to buy City land? Read this first

This vacant lot on Philadelphia Street is in a group of City-owned parcels being recommended for sale for eventual single-family housing. New guidelines spell out important details, City officials say COVINGTON, Ky. - Read before you call.   That’s the message the City of Covington is gi...

New voting location in two City precincts

COVINGTON, Ky. - If you usually vote at Hathaway Apartments in Covington’s Botany Hills neighborhood, you will be voting in a different location come the 2019 primary election on May 21.   The voting booths for two precincts in the City - Covington #10 and Covington #11 - will be moved fr...

City Seeks Applications for Firefighter/Paramedic

JOIN OUR TEAM! We are currently accepting applications for Firefighter/Paramedic in preparation for our upcoming entrance exam, which will be administrated on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Potential new hires must possess a Kentucky paramedic license or NREMT paramedic license upon appointment. ...

Deadline extended for softball registration

Games are played at Bill Cappel Youth Sports Complex.   COVINGTON, Ky. - The deadline for teams to register for Covington’s Adult Softball League has been extended until May 3 as a last-chance effort to keep the season alive.  “Participation in adult softball in Covington - jus...
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