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Savasana & digging holes

COVINGTON, Ky. - We can’t believe we’re even suggesting this, but you COULD start getting in the Christmas spirit this weekend (see below).   Or, if you like us bristle at the early mistle(toe), you could see what the inside of an aerial truck looks like, dig some holes for a good c...

C-Forward mural celebrates family reading

The Read Ready Covington mural will be seen by every driver on busy Fifth Street. New art brings attention to Read Ready Covington literacy effort  COVINGTON, Ky. - Visible, fun, and interactive signs of Covington’s commitment to early childhood literacy and education are popping up aroun...

Board of Commission Caucus Meeting Agenda 11-05-19

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Gateway, Covington: Job training critical

Collaborative efforts aim to build more highly skilled workforce   COVINGTON, Ky. - Covington Mayor Joe Meyer and Gateway Community & Technical College President Dr. Fernando Figueroa came together today to stress the importance of creating a more highly skilled workforce in Covington. &l...

Free drop-off for household hazardous waste

About 3,000 vehicles are expected at the household hazardous waste drop-off event Saturday in Florence. Fill out, bring registration form to make long lines go quickly   COVINGTON, Ky. - Think of it as the average home’s version of fuel rods from a nuclear reactor: dangerous waste that&rs...

City buying YMCA building, Gateway bookstore

The City of Covington is buying the buildings at 614 Madison Ave. (center) and 19 E. Pike St. (the former YMCA building that wraps around the smaller building with frontage on both Pike and Madison). The City in turn plans to sell the property to a developer for a project whose details will likely b...

Devou Drive closed until Friday

COVINGTON, Ky. - One of the lower entrances into Devou Park will be closed this week for road work related to a storm sewer project.   Devou Drive will be closed to vehicles between Western Avenue and Haven Gillespie Boulevard, said William Matteoli, assistant project engineer with Covington&r...

Board of Commission Meeting Minutes 10-29-19

Board of Commission Meeting Minutes 10-29-19

Thackery Binx & the Bishop’s remains

COVINGTON, Ky. - The rainy forecast has delayed the City’s massive Touch a Truck showcase and the five-neighborhood tree planting originally scheduled for this Saturday, so we guess y’all will just have to focus on Halloween.   Fortunately, if you like dressing in costume and all th...
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