Tradition of military service strong in The Cov, its government
COVINGTON, Ky. – Around Covington are a number of memorial sites, statues, and plaques honoring the commitment and sacrifice of military veterans of all branches who served this country in times of peace and war.
Whether it was taking a beach under mortar and machine-gun fire … enduring the never-ending horrors of a...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Offices at City Hall will be closed to the public on Monday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day.
The building at 20 W. Pike St. will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
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COVINGTON, Ky. – This weekend there’s a much-needed Women’s Fest, holiday shopping to commence with, a lot to learn about fibers, dogs to run with, art to learn about, lots of live music, perfume to make, wine to taste, and more.
We’re due a women’s fest
Who couldn’t benefit from a presentation called “Healing Her Soul,” or “Hypnotherapy...
Economic Development ramping up customer service
COVINGTON, Ky. – An analytics guy’s fascination with artificial intelligence. The growing popularity of a public art display featuring a 30-foot fiberglass alien. And a conference preaching the need for more-advanced software to convey information to the masses.
The recent convergence of those three elements in The Cov might sound ...
This workshop will help you find out
COVINGTON, Ky. – An upcoming educational workshop aims to inform homeowners and developers alike about how they can qualify for historic tax credits on old home and building rehabs.
The Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Workshop will be held 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Kenton County Public Library, at 502 Scott St. It will featur...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Happy Halloween, Samhain, Hallow’s Eve, Celtic New Year, All Souls Night.
The children, for sure, are going to come knockin’ tonight. As for adults, you’ll no doubt be finding all kinds of ways to bid farewell to the month that gives you permission to binge horror flicks, not realizing that horror isn’t seasonal (as the months-long barrage of polit...
At the start of last fall’s tree-planting event in Eastside, Covington Urban Forestry Board member Jessica Spencer gave volunteers a brief tutorial on roots and the best way to plant a tree.
Volunteers needed for biannual beautification event
COVINGTON, Ky. – Volunteers with shovels who aren’t afraid to get muddy (and no doubt sore) are needed to plant trees in Peaselburg o...
Reading Challenge returns Friday for Pre-K through 3rd grade kids
COVINGTON, Ky. – Starting this Friday, Covington kiddos can qualify for prize raffles by reading stories and playing learning games for 75 minutes each week. It’s all part of the annual Mayor’s Reading Challenge.
The challenge, now in its fifth year, runs Nov. 1 through Dec. 13. It is open to all Covington st...
From left, Police Chief Brian Valenti, Mayor Joe Meyer, and Officer William Kelley.
Kelley the 10th officer hired under retire-rehire program
COVINGTON, Ky. – A familiar face was sworn in today as a “new” officer with the Covington Police Department.
William Kelley, who retired July 31 after over 23 years with Covington, was rehired on a one-year contract under a program...
Political signs sprout up everywhere during campaign season. Here’s a photo taken in the 1970s by a photographer for the now-defunct The Kentucky Post. (Photo used courtesy of the Kenton County Public Library)
City may remove posters in the right of way
COVINGTON, Ky. – With election season in high fervor, the City of Covington is reminding candidates and their supporters that po...