City of Covington grant writer Meganne Robinson is leaving the City and going west.
Robinson leaving to go west; City seeking applications
COVINGTON, Ky. – Grant writer Meganne Robinson will soon leave the City of Covington knowing that her work behind the scenes was critical to moving forward a number of important projects.
Take, for instance, the Restoration Trades School in the w...
(EDITOR'S NOTE: This is another in a series of recycling tips from the City of Covington's Neighborhood Services Department, Solid Waste & Recycling Division.)
COVINGTON, Ky. – Cue up Anna Kendrick’s “Cups” song and grab a plastic container to “pop” on the table, because today’s recycling tip isn’t just a helpful reminder but God&rsquo...
Daniel Chumley, left, and Doug Meyung mount a snow plow on a City of Covington Public Works truck. The two are mechanics in the Fleet Division.
Rain, bitter cold to complicate road crews’ response
COVINGTON, Ky. – It’s going to be “ugly.”
As crews from Covington’s Public Works Department prepare for the coming winter storm, its leaders say drivers shoul...
City OKs contract, work to start next month
COVINGTON, Ky. – Almost 55 years after it opened and 2½ years after it closed, the sprawling IRS data processing facility will soon cease to exist.
The Covington Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night voted 5-0 to hire O’Rourke Wrecking Company of Cincinnati to demolish the sprawling one-story “Flat Top” complex, rip...
Projects funded through the City’s Neighborhood Grant Program have included signs, banners, picnic tables, benches, dog waste stations, flower pots, and landscaping.
Competitive grant program accepting applications until Feb. 14
COVINGTON, Ky. – Neighborhood organizations have a slim window of time – until Feb. 14 – to apply to the City of Covington’s Neighborh...
Yet another unique restaurant in The Cov, OLLA Taqueria Gutierrez, opened on West M.L. King Jr. Blvd. in June.
Amid massive challenges, Covington moved forward in 2021
COVINGTON, Ky. – As an exclamation, the phrase “What a year!” can, alternately, ooze vibes both negative and positive.
… so it was during 2021 in the City of Covington.
The year that just pa...
City, Community Action Commission partnering to help families
who lost income because of pandemic
COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington residents who are having trouble paying their utility bills – a la gas, electric, water, and sewer – can get financial help for up to six months.
The City of Covington is contracting with the Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission to adminis...
Notre Dame Academy juniors Jaden Conner, left, and Madison Russell – both volunteers at Be Concerned: The People’s Pantry – show some of the baby items to be given away.
Be Concerned to give away baby care items Feb. 5
COVINGTON, Ky. – Diaper cream. Teething rings. Bibs. Bottles. Socks. Baby oil. Crib Sheets. Hand sanitizers. Bubble bath. Lotion. Placemats. Baby bath ...
The Enzweiler Building Institute – which teaches essential construction trades like plumbing – is opening a Latonia campus this fall.
Industry in desperate need of skilled workers
COVINGTON, Ky. – John Kennedy sells paint for a living. He’s also a matchmaker, confidante, and sounding board.
From behind the counter of B&E Decorating near Ritte’s Corn...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Why is January soooo long? And cold? And gray? And why does Mercury have to be retrograde now? Ugh. (Insert “woe is me” emoji here).
Enough. Time to get out and enjoy the (last) weekend of this seemingly endless month (finally).
If cookie and beer pairings can’t jolt us out of winter doldrums, then what on earth possibly can?
Perhaps a classic stor...