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2018 in Review: Transformation at City Hall

COVINGTON, Ky. - More consistent code enforcement. More active communications. More strategic use of business incentive programs to make sure residents also benefit. Better investment of capital sitting in the City’s bank accounts. A more logical organization within City Hall focused on service delivery.   City of Covington informational bulletins over the last year have chronicled a bl...

City seeks applications for Seasonal Laborer

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON A ON-GOING BASES FOR SEASONAL LABORER, PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BULK OF THE HIRING OCCURS IN THE MONTH OF MARCH-APRIL   Seasonal laborers will assist in the maintenance and repair of public property.  Duties include, but are not limited to, cutting and trimming lawns; pruning trees and shrubs; cleaning up and removing litter; planting and watering trees;...

Mid-air rescues? Just arborists re-training

In this aerial rescue simulation, City workers Jason Roberts, left, and Frank Coogan prepare to go to the aid of “Joe,” a dummy that was “injured” by contact with a high-voltage line and is stuck high up in this beech tree in Devou Park.  COVINGTON, Ky. - Heights, falling branches, and the inherent unpredictability of chain saws are a few of the dangers confronted by...

Board of Commission Caucus Meeting Agenda 01-08-19

  Draft Agenda

‘Now it’s time for governance’

With former Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Donald Wintersheimer presiding, City Commissioners Tim Downing, Denny Bowman, Michelle Williams, and Shannon Smith (left to right) take the ceremonial oath of office. Four City Commissioners take ceremonial oath of office  COVINGTON, Ky. – With their right hands raised, newly elected Covington City Commissioners Denny Bowman, Tim Downing, Shann...

From a meet & greet to great market meats

COVINGTON, Ky. - Anything after Monday night’s revelry might seem a bit of a letdown, but don’t panic. There’s an interesting weekend ahead in Covington.   Among the agenda: A first look at the new City Commission, the return of the Covington Farmers Market, a last chance to sign up for Baker Hunt’s classes, a beer tap party, and a heavy metal album drop - not mention ...

Reminder: Inauguration Friday a chance to meet new Commission

Covington City Commissioners Michelle Williams, Tim Downing, Shannon Smith, and Denny Bowman (clockwise from top left) will be sworn in on Friday. COVINGTON, Ky. - The public is invited to Friday’s ceremonial swearing-in of the 2019-2020 Covington City Commission.  Returning Commissioners Tim Downing and Michelle Williams and newcomers Denny Bowman and Shannon Smith will take the oath ...

Covington museum seeks nominees:

‘Two-Headed Calf’ awards honor service, history & learning COVINGTON, Ky. – With exhibits that displayed a shrunken head, a cow hairball, and a human hair wreath, the officials who run Behringer-Crawford Museum used to be a little embarrassed by BCM’s former reputation for freaks and oddities.  Now – perhaps due to a better knack for marketing (and a quirkier...

How to recycle your Christmas tree

Come Friday, the parking lot at the foot of Greenup Street is one of three locations where Covington residents can drop off their natural Christmas trees. COVINGTON, Ky. - Some people treat Christmas as a month-long holiday that extends long after Dec. 25. But other people are already feeling antsy: It’s two days after Christmas, they say, and that tree JUST HAS TO GO.  If you decorat...

Jake Speed, T’Challa & NYE

COVINGTON, Ky. - We’re going to bend our rules and talk not only about the weekend in #LoveTheCov but also about next Tuesday because ... well ... for obvious reasons.   But lest you rush forward in time, you should realize that there are indeed interesting to do this weekend, including a lot of live music, a museum concert and a racial justice film discussion.   Jake Speed & r...
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