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Legal ad change saves money, reaches more people

COVINGTON, Ky. - It used to cost Covington taxpayers $250 to $700 every two weeks to publish legal ads notifying citizens that the Covington City Commission had passed new ordinances or changed existing ones.     Now it costs about $60.   The sharp reduction in cost comes courtesy of a change made by the Kentucky General Assembly earlier this spring to an arcane state law dicta...

Fireworks … and a whole lot more

COVINGTON, Ky. - The riverfront will explode with thundering booms and an aerial spectacle this weekend, with the annual Western & Southern/WEBN Fireworks and Riverfest.   As usual, the fireworks will fly shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday from barges on the Ohio River, and there are plenty of places in Covington from where to watch them.   However, you should be aware of safety and traffic...

$100K project to fix Caroline underpass seepage

Even in dry periods, the seams of the Caroline Avenue underpass in Latonia leak water and mud onto the sidewalk on the southwest side. COVINGTON, Ky. - Pedestrians who walk under the Caroline Avenue underpass in Latonia have a choice: Step out into the street for a quick detour, or tip-toe through puddles of gooey, dark greenish-colored mud.  The stuff that is seeping out from seams in the re...

Drivers beware: Inspection will close Suspension Bridge

COVINGTON, Ky. - The Roebling Suspension Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic for much of the business day on Thursday and Friday and again next Tuesday and Wednesday, (Sept. 4 and 5).   Officials from the District 6 Office of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said today a bridge inspection will be taking place.   The hours for the closure are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.   Pedestrian a...

‘No’ to taxes, green stickers; ‘yes’ to new rides

Members of the Covington City Commission tore up green stickers in casting their votes to eliminate the oft-maligned waste collection requirement.  COVINGTON, Ky. - Property tax rates will not be raised, the controversial green sticker program for bulk garbage items is being thrown in the trash, and visitors to downtown Covington should soon be able to get around using a free taxi service ...

City Seeks Applications for Human Resources Generalist

JOIN OUR TEAM! The City of Covington is accepting applications for a Human Resources Generalist to join our Human Resources Department.  Job Title:         Human Resources Generalist Department:       Human Resources Department Salary Range:        $40,000 - $50,000 (DOQ) SUMMARY ...

City Seeks Applications for a Lead Seasonal Laborer

JOIN OUR TEAM! The City of Covington is accepting applications for a Lead Seasonal Laborer to join our Neighborhood Services Department. Job Title:         Lead Seasonal Laborer Department:       Neighborhood Services Department Salary Range:        $12.75 - $14.00/Hourly SUMMARY The Solid...

City Seeks Applications for a Driver

JOIN OUR TEAM! The City of Covington is accepting applications for a Driver to join our Public Works Department. Job Title:         Driver Department:       Public Works Salary Range:        $1,809.82/Bi-Weekly  SUMMARY Operates trucks not to exceed a Class “B” Commercial...

Riverfest rules for downtown, Devou in effect Sunday

COVINGTON, Ky. - Familiar restrictions designed to ensure safety and orderly traffic flow will be put in place in the northern part of downtown Covington and Devou Park on Sunday as enormous crowds flock to the riverfront to watch the annual Labor Day weekend fireworks.   The rules address issues like road closures, parking, alcohol, skateboards, and glass containers and are similar to those ...

City Seeks Applications for Solid Waste & Recycling Supervisor

JOIN OUR TEAM! The City of Covington is accepting applications for a Solid Waste & Recycling Supervisor to join our Neighborhood services  Department. Job Title:         Solid Waste & Recycling Supervisor Department:       Neighborhood Services Department. Salary Range:        $40,000 - $...
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