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UpTech to bring fresh ideas to City Hall

COVINGTON, Ky. - Ever on the lookout for creative ways to improve the services it delivers residents, Covington City Hall has entered a formal partnership with UpTech Inc., a nationally ranked business mentoring program that brings innovative and data-driven startups to Pike Street every fall.   In addition to letting City leaders tap the ideas and products of the startups, the arrangement al...

Bluegrass music & making mosaics

COVINGTON, Ky. - Saturday in particular presents some tough choices in #LovetheCov this weekend.   Not whether to stay home or go out (that's an easy one) but where to go?   The fantastic DevouGrass ... or the Farmer's Market ... or some arts classes for personal fulfillment ... or a poignant reading by the amazing Richard Taylor?   Later that evening, do you wat...

Dramatic pruning reinforces ‘right tree’ philosophy

The top of this streetscape silver maple tree in Latonia sports the classic V shape after being pruned several years ago to protect utility lines from being damaged. COVINGTON, Ky. - A tree company hired by Duke Energy will be in Covington beginning Thursday to clear branches away from power lines, and Crystal Courtney - the City’s Urban Forester - is bracing for phone calls.  “Th...

Dye test to turn Ohio River red

COVINGTON, Ky. - If the Ohio River looks a little red next week, it’s neither a chemical spill nor an act of vandalism nor the aftermath of a massive fish battle.   Just a dye test.   Three agencies - Greater Cincinnati Water Works, in cooperation with the Northern Kentucky Water District and the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission - will be doing research to better under...

Second free workshop: Get help exporting

COVINGTON, Ky. - Have you ever thought about taking your business’s products to the global market but don’t know how to do it or whether it’s even feasible?   Get your questions answered Oct. 10 at the second workshop in the City of Covington’s free Lunch & Learn “Grow Your Busine$$” Workshop series.   “Exporting to Increase Your Busine$$&rdq...

Covington swears in new police officer

New Covington Police Officer Michelle Fern poses with Chief Rob Nader and Mayor Joe Meyer after being sworn in and gaining her Covington badge today. COVINGTON, Ky. - The City of Covington gained another police officer today, and once again the officer arrives with years of experience.  Michelle Fern, who has worked in law enforcement for 10 years at various agencies in Ohio, was sworn in by ...

Expanded hours a convenience for taxpayers

COVINGTON, Ky. - With property tax payments due by end of the day Oct. 15, Covington City Hall is continuing to open earlier and close later as a convenience for taxpayers.   The Finance Customer Service walk-in window - located just inside the entrance to City Hall at 20 West Pike St. - is open on a temporary basis from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Previously the window was open from 8 a.m. to 4:3...

Street music to street hockey (and a zip line)

COVINGTON, Ky. - Come Monday, a lot of people are going to be really tired.   From street music to street hockey to underground street art, there’s something for everyone in LoveTheCov this weekend.   Giant Jenga. Yoga. Human Foosball. Fashion photography. An urban living tour. Heavy metal. A new beer. Sketching lessons.   There really is too much for a sane person to do. &nbs...

City playground’s new namesake Stone a hoops legend

Pro basketball player George Stone, center, back in his Covington days at William Grant High School with teammates Willie Hinton, left, and and Bobby Storms, right. The photo is from the book "9th Region Royalty" and is used with permission from author/editor Terry Boehmker.   COVINGTON, Ky. - If this were a boring press release, it would begin like this:  On Saturday, Covington renamed ...

City seeks applications for a Part Time Office Assistant

JOIN OUR TEAM! We are currently seeking a Part Time Office Assistant to join our Finance Department. Job Title:                  Part Time Office Assistant Department:             Finance Department Salary Range:    ...
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