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A (literal) ton of food

Economic Development created a replica of the Suspension Bridge – complete with a “barge” underneath and lights on the towers – with some of the cans it collected during the food drive. City Hall 'trash talk' benefits pantry's Christmas Store  COVINGTON, Ky. - The unit...

Covington holiday garbage, recycling schedules

Both weeks: One-day delay, starting Wednesday   COVINGTON, Ky. - Velvet-voiced crooners on “Christmas Tunes Until Your Eardrums Bleed” stations are singing serenely of roasting chestnuts, corn for popping, pretty paper, and horses drawing sleighs across peaceful landscapes glistenin...

IRS site: ‘This is real now’

Amid purchase negotiations, consultant pitches mixed-use development with street grid, green spaces   COVINGTON, Ky. - A consultant’s conceptual plan for the 23-acre IRS site includes a restored street grid, a levee park, a community plaza for festivals, and a mixture of buildings c...

Fire Department promotes from within

From left, Covington Fire Chief Mark Pierce poses with newly promoted Capt. Kyle Simpson, Lt. Dennis Hoyle, and Assistant Chief Greg Salmons.  Salmons 'obvious, best' choice for assistant chief   COVINGTON, Ky. - Covington has a new assistant fire chief, and he's a familiar face.   D...

Help for 4 more small businesses

Dixie Chili on Madison Avenue was awarded a forgivable loan to help pay for improvements to its exterior. Program awards $$ for rent, façade work; new round to begin  COVINGTON, Ky. - Four more small businesses were awarded financial help from the City of Covington on Tuesday night as le...

Safe commute? Here's why

With the snow tapering to soft flurries, mechanic Daniel Chumley, mechanic Doug Meyung, and light equipment operator Lonnie Johnson (from left) maneuver around the yard this morning at Covington’s Public Works garage on Boron Drive. While most of us slept, the Snow & Ice Team hit the roa...

Free books, celebrity ‘wrappers’

Sarah Zawaly of Children Inc., talks to parents about shared reading strategies at the Read Ready Covington Popup Holiday Bookstore last Friday.  Read Ready Covington popup store to give gift of reading  COVINGTON, Ky. - Read Ready Covington wants to help parents give the gift of reading ...

Covington's rare honor

Covington Mayor Joe Meyer and his wife, Dale, are escorted to their seats during the ceremonial Grand March in the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of KET) Mayor Meyer part of inauguration at new Gov. Beshear's request COVINGTON, Ky. -- As an honorary co-chair of new Kentucky Gov. Andy ...

City to recognize MARCC ID cards

A sample MARCC ID card, as issued by the Metropolitan Area Religious Coalition of Cincinnati Esperanza Latino Center adopts initiative to help clients,  agencies interact   COVINGTON, Ky. - Wanting to further establish itself as a “welcoming” community, the City of Covin...

Toy drive at City Hall = 30 happy kids

The wrapped presents were delivered to the James E. Biggs Early Childhood Center by, from left, City of Covington risk manager Trisha Block, Human Resources generalist Patrick Duffy, and Human Resources Manager Stacey Hoeter. COVINGTON, Ky. - ‘tis the season to buy, wrap and give ... and emp...
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