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Help the hungry, help the earth

COVINGTON, Ky. – Earth Day 2021 came and went (there’s only 359 days until the next one), but the mission – and the opportunities – continue year round.   Local grocer Kroger can help:   Most of us know that Kroger has long accepted plastic bags and film for recycl...

Special streetside dining extended to Oct. 31

A scene from the outdoor dining and drinking area on Seventh Street created each evening last fall from on-street parking near Braxton Brewing Co.’s taproom and Parlor on Seventh, McK’s BBQ, and Rich’s Proper Food and Drink restaurants.    City adds 6 months to pandemic-r...

Parking changes seek to alleviate Pike St. traffic jams

One consequence of the state-managed Brent Spence Bridge maintenance project: Trucks and out-of-town drivers jamming narrow City streets in search of a shortcut around the backed-up traffic. Bridge work pushing interstate drivers onto narrow City streets  COVINGTON, Ky. – Exasperated City...

Leniency ending for street-sweeping tickets

City forced to begin enforcing parking rules again to keep debris from clogging storm drains   COVINGTON, Ky. – Since the pandemic began more than a year ago, the City has looked the other way as drivers ignored “No Parking” signs and left their cars to block efforts...

Covington says farewell to veteran police lieutenant

From left, the retiring Lt. Jon Mangus, Sgt. Jennifer Rudolph (soon to be a lieutenant), and Officer Robert Fain (soon to be a sergeant). Mangus’ retirement leads to promotions  COVINGTON, Ky. – Two veteran Covington police officers are being promoted to fill spots opened with the p...

81,468 chest compressions, applied perfectly

The Covington Fire Department now has seven Stryker LUCAS 3 devices. The mechanical compression device administers perfect CPR. mCPR device’s 9-month record: better outcomes for patients, providers COVINGTON, Ky. – In the old days, it wasn’t unusual for paramedics from the Covingto...

10 volunteer opportunities Saturday

Neighborhood events = Part 1 of spread-out Great American Cleanup   COVINGTON, Ky. – Volunteers will converge on at least 10 locations in Covington on Saturday to plant trees and flowers, pull weeds, rake debris, spread mulch, pick up litter, and tackle other tasks aimed at beautifying Th...

HUD $$$ hearing this afternoon delayed a week

City seeking input on CDBG/HOME ‘Annual Action Plan’   COVINGTON, Ky. – The virtual hearing scheduled for this afternoon to get feedback on the City’s proposed spending of annual federal grant money has been delayed until next Monday, April 26.   The link for the me...

Safe, effective & free: Spots open at Esperanza, Eastside vaccine events

The first vaccination event at the Esperanza Latino Center was sold out. (Photo used with permission from Esperanza) Organizers say Moderna ‘brand’ to be administered  COVINGTON, Ky. – A large number of spots are still open at COVID-19 vaccination events scheduled for the East...
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