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Commission commends school security guard for lifesaving action

Dec. 7 declared as ‘Markie Behanan Day’ in Covington COVINGTON, Ky. – The Covington Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night officially recognized and commended a Covington Middle School security guard for his swift action that saved the life of a young student last month. On ...

Covington Snow & Ice Team ready

A backhoe in the hands of Light Equipment Operator Lonnie Johnson dumps salt into a truck driven by Laborer V James Payne outside the salt dome at Public Works’ headquarters at 1730 Russell St. Earlier in the day, drivers dumped a brine solution on hills, bridges, and other problem areas. S...

FOP #1 offering $500 college scholarship

July 1 is deadline for graduating seniors to apply COVINGTON, Ky. – It’s not too soon for upcoming high school graduates to compose an essay that could lead to a $500 college scholarship from Covington’s police union. The deadline is July 1 for the Covington FOP Lodge #1 Fall...

Vision boards & resolutions

COVINGTON, Ky. – Whether New Year’s Eve found you resolving to get in better shape, read more books, be more creative, let go of stress, discover cool art, learn a new skill, or just get out there and expose yourself to more fun, you can get started on any and all of it in The Cov this w...

‘The 5-billion-dollar mile’: Bulldozers at the ready for 23 acres

City seeks legislative support, contractor to prepare site for developers COVINGTON, Ky. – With private developers waiting in the wings, the City of Covington hopes to break ground in early spring on installing the public infrastructure that will transform a 23-acre “blank canvas...

Covington’s ‘remembrancer’ (aka City Clerk) wins top honor

Ellis named ‘outstanding municipal clerk’ COVINGTON, Ky. – The Northern Kentucky Municipal Clerks Association (NKMCA) has made official what Covington City leaders have long thought: Covington City Clerk Susan Ellis is indeed “outstanding” in her field. “An ...

Covington Police regain 30 years’ experience

From left, Covington Police Chief Brian Valenti, Mayor Joe Meyer, and Officer Matt Hugenberg. Hugenberg the 6th veteran retired officer to return COVINGTON, Ky. – The swearing-in ceremony for new police officers in the City of Covington typically follows a set pattern: Right before...

Trash, recycling pickup delayed by one day next week

Plus, programs keep holiday trees, lights out of landfills COVINGTON, Ky. – Curbside trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by a day next week in Covington because of the New Year’s holiday. In other words, carts normally serviced on Monday, Jan. 1, will now be emptied on ...

NYE, NWF & Angel’s Envy

COVINGTON, Ky. – If 2023 was great for you, then resolve to keep that momentum going and make 2024 even better. If that WASN’T the case, you know what to do: Break with those bad ties that keep dragging you down, make better decisions (and fix the bad ones you’ve already made), get...

City Hall closed Monday

COVINGTON, Ky. – Happy New Year from the City of Covington. Note that offices at City Hall at 20 W. Pike St. will be closed Monday for New Year’s Day and will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday. May the coming year be full of peace, hope, joy, and good health. # # #
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