Year-round electronics recycling available
COVINGTON, Ky. – Last month’s Covington Recycles & Book Donation event at computer refurbisher Blair Tech’s Tech Castle location in Latonia welcomed more than 150 cars and collected an estimated 4,500 lbs. of e-waste – everything from laptops, desktops, televisions, cell phones, tablets, printers, cables, and more.
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COVINGTON, Ky. – Get ready to celebrate in a big way at Austinburg Park on Saturday, when the City unveils the park’s array of new upgrades.
The Austinburg Park Grand Reopening happens on Saturday, May 3, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the park’s location at East 15th Street and Eastern Avenue. The event will feature special appearances by FC Cincinnati’s Gary the Lion, DJ Pi...
Lack of lifeguards could impact pool hours
COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington Parks & Rec needs to hire 10 to 12 lifeguards to open its swimming facilities in early June.
“If we’re not at full strength, it could jeopardize the hours our pools are open,” said Parks & Rec Manager Greg Stacy.
The City’s contractor, SwimSafe Pool Management, will hos...
COVINGTON, Ky. – If you thought this was a ‘lounge on the couch’ weekend, think again. There’s work to be done and good things to support (like children, women-owned businesses, and the Ohio River).
Actually, there are a lot of opportunities this weekend for you to do good and important things for the community and have fun while you’re doing them.
Plus, there&r...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Could 2025 be the most fun-filled year in The Cov to date? If the newly released Covington Parks & Recreation 2025 Program Guide is any indication, the answer is an unequivocal, “You better believe it.”
On Tuesday, the City’s Parks & Recreation staff presented the 2025 Program Guide to the Covington Board of Commissioners, highlighting ...
Volunteers still needed to help with beautification in The Cov
COVINGTON, Ky. – If you enjoy the outdoors and take pride in your community, then you’re the very person to help volunteer in The Cov for Saturday’s Great American Cleanup event, Covington’s largest annual volunteer day of service.
This year, Keep Covington Beautiful (KCB), a program of The Center for Grea...
Covington: Violations of code enforcement regulations lead to public health concerns.
COVINGTON, Ky. – The City of Covington has received multiple inquiries from residents regarding violations of its health and safety ordinances originating from the actions of a corporate entity and its volunteers.
These complaints mainly concern cat food being thrown on front porches, public sidewalks...
Covington Motor Vehicle Parking Authority responds to
demand for more parking with an eye to city’s aesthetics
COVINGTON, Ky. – A new parking lot at 212 E. 8th St.. – named the “Green Lot” – will help address the ongoing need for additional parking in Covington, and improve upon the appearance of what was once a crumbling asphalt lot bound by a chain link...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Lots of fun to be had in The Cov this weekend.
There are poetry readings, book signings, a worthy fundraiser, lots of great live music, a board game event, trivia, a wine tasting, farmers market, Easter brunches, and more. &n...
Covington Finance Director Bre Gaffney.
COVINGTON, Ky. – More than a decade of federal experience in financial management has shaped how Covington’s new Finance Director Bre Gaffney approaches leadership, finance, and collaboration.
“I’ve spent more than a decade working in public service, including roles at both the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Departm...