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On the 1st day of Earth Day, my true love ...

(EDITOR'S NOTE: This is another in a series of recycling tips from the City of Covington's Neighborhood Services Department, Solid Waste & Recycling Division.) COVINGTON, Ky. -- Just like the “12 Days of Christmas,” we think Earth Day deserves weeks of celebration.   So rather than just give you a single “tip” about recycling today, we compiled a list of events &...

Who needs a formal ‘opening’?

Zahrah enjoys the tunnel slide at the newly renovated Barb Cook Park in Latonia. Ribbon cutting Saturday, but new Barb Cook Park already in full use COVINGTON, Ky. – Every time Covington Parks & Rec Manager Ben Oldiges drives past Barb Cook Park in Latonia, he sees first-hand evidence that the park’s recent renovation was long overdue:  “It’s filled with kids almos...

Covington says farewell to veteran police captain

From left, the retiring Capt. Chris Ernst, Lt. Marcus Jordan (soon to be a captain), Sgt. Bryan Bogard (soon to be a lieutenant), and Detective Mike Gilliland (soon to be a sergeant). Ernst’s retirement leads to promotions  COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington will say “goodbye” to a veteran captain in its Police Department tonight, and his retirement will cause an ascending ser...

Board of Commission Meeting Minutes 04-13-21

Board of Commission Meeting Minutes 04-13-21

Wine, Korean BBQ, a Latonia landmark & more

The early morning sun rises over the vacant building at 314 Greenup St. that will soon open as Governors House Wine Bar + Kitchen, created by the owners of Blinkers Tavern steakhouse next door. Small Business incentives move eclectic, electric projects forward;                     $75K still on table for last round of funding  COVINGTON, ...

‘A’ is for apple (manzana)

Jah’Faye and her Mom with an alphabet sign “passport” book ((NEW LOCATION: Because of the anticipated thunderstorms, the Read Ready Covington walking tour event from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. today has been moved indoors at the Kenton County Public Library in Covington.  Families with small kids can pick up the “passport” activity booklets today and can head out to &ldquo...

Goal of CDBG/HOME? Help people

Comment period underway for federal grant programs   COVINGTON, Ky. – The public has two opportunities to weigh in on a draft proposal that outlines how to invest almost $1.5 million in Covington neighborhoods, plus almost $600,000 on affordable housing in Covington and four surrounding cities.   The money represents the expected annual allocation from the CDBG and HOME federal gra...

Seamless transition for City’s new business ‘recruiter’

Susan Smith, who spent 22 years at meetNKY, is the City’s new Manager of Business Attraction.   Smith spent 22 years at meetNKY   COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington’s new Manager of Business Attraction has biked through the Rockies in a hailstorm, hiked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru, rafted the Grand Canyon, and walked amid glaciers and geysers in Iceland.   Fortu...
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