COVINGTON, Ky. – Offices at Covington City Hall will be closed Monday to honor the federal holiday marking the birth anniversary of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
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Meanwhile, an event to honor King’s legacy will be held Saturday morning in Covington. The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Discussion Breakfast begins at 9:30 ...
COVINGTON, Ky. – It's about to get cold. Really cold.
So at first blush we’re inclined to suggest you spend the weekend cutting firewood, stuffing more insulation in the walls, and darning those old wool socks before pouring some bourbon or Covington-brewed beer and curling up with a book.
But that would be a disservice to you AND to our businesses in The Cov, because there&r...
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 your priorities straight, vow to do and be better (“Be Best!”), work smarter not harder...
Bring completed registration form Saturday to speed up lines
COVINGTON, Ky. – Back in the day, it seemed standard practice: Change your car’s oil, then dump the used oil in a hole in the back yard or down the storm sewer drain in front of your house.
In fact, the storm drain seemed to be a catch-all for a lot of dangerous chemicals and not-sure-what-to-do-with fluids … all...
Getting into the Halloween spirit on Russell Street. (Photo used with permission.)
Use common sense, caution to keep kids safe from accidents
COVINGTON, Ky. – Whether you pass out candy or accompany your kids on the annual trek in search of some, here’s the official news: Trick or treat hours in the City of Covington will take place 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31.
So &he...
Familiar restrictions for fireworks display address safety, traffic, parking
COVINGTON, Ky. – Large crowds will again flock to the riverfront and viewing spots around Covington to watch the 47th annual Labor Day weekend fireworks on Sunday, Sept. 3, so the City and its Police Department are putting in place familiar restrictions designed to ensure safety and orderly traffic flow.
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Backpacks event to benefit K-12 students
COVINGTON, Ky. – If your children need supplies for the coming school year, you have until 5 p.m. July 26 to register online for Northern Kentucky Harvest’s 23rd annual free Backpacks & Breakfast giveaway.
The organization said in a news release that it will be distributing 1,058 free backpacks full of supplies during a weekend distri...
Annual drop-off event helps residents recycle responsibly
COVINGTON, Ky. – A free drop-off recycling event will be held in Covington on Saturday, June 24, to help residents get rid of computer equipment and other electronics, foam packaging, and confidential documents that need to be shredded.
The 8th annual event – called the E-Waste Recycling Event – will be held as usual...
Juneteenth flags were recently raised in Randolph Park and on the Sixth Street Promenade in MainStrasse Village, shown here.
COVINGTON, Ky. – Offices at City Hall will be closed on Monday, June 19, as the City of Covington celebrates its newest official City holiday for the second year in a row.
To help in that celebration, the City’s Economic Development Department is sponsoring...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Offices at City Hall at 20 W. Pike St. will be closed Monday for Memorial Day and will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
The public is invited to honor the military fallen at the annual parade and an array of ceremonies at military memorials around Covington that morning.
See for Memorial Day events for details.
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