Use common sense, caution to keep kids safe from accidents, COVID-19
COVINGTON, Ky. – Whether you pass out candy or make the annual trek in search of some, here’s the official news: Trick or treat hours in the City of Covington will take place 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31.
So … start putting those costumes together, buying that candy, clearing your sidewalk and/or s...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Consider Wednesday’s stunning Full Moon (the Hunter’s Moon) a celestial welcome to the weekend. And it’s a good one.
We’ve got ghost stories down by the river, a new “spooky” walking tour (2 miles of scary stuff), free perennials to attract a bounty of butterflies to your garden next spring, a bike tune up while you shop for veggies, au...
People can drop off unused medication 24/7 in the lobby of Covington Police headquarters at 20th and Madison.
24/7 drop-off box, Saturday event offer safe disposal methods
COVINGTON, Ky. – Avoid being the dealer.
That’s the premise behind National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, which offers people the chance to safely and anonymously get rid of unu...
Photo one: The realignment of Hands Pike remains on schedule to be completed by Nov. 1, 2022.
Photo two: An aerial view shows the challenge of overcoming the steep grade. (Photo provided by Nancy Wood, KYTC)
Rebuilt road to create safer route to, from South Covington
COVINGTON, Ky. – From high in the air, the hills near Hands Pike must resemble a giant’s sandbox crawling ...
Saturday event in Goebel part of butterfly initiative in The Cov
COVINGTON, Ky. – If you want to attract butterflies to your yard, here’s your chance to get some free perennial plants to start or add to a pollinator garden.
The people who manage the Goebel Park Pollinator Garden in the Covington park just east of Interstate 75 will be digging up and “dividing” an arra...
CAPTION ONE: Aurielle, 5, reads a book at Hair on the Floor barbershop as part of its “Read With My Barber” program.
CAPTION TWO: Jenetta Thomas and Reginald England
Barbershop inspires young readers as literacy program partner
COVINGTON, Ky. – The buzz of razors and friendly banter between barber and client are barbershop staples, and the atmosphere at Hair on th...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Today has been National Dessert Day. Assuming you gave yourself permission to go to your favorite culinary venue in our fair hamlet on the Ohio and order dessert before dinner, now it’s time to set your weekend agenda.
And it WILL take time, because the list of fun possibilities on Saturday alone will elicit an “OMG: So. Much. To. Do.” reaction.
This ...
(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. – In the recycling world, bad decisions can be dangerous.
We all know that improper disposal of batteries, pool chemicals, propane tanks, and other hazardous materials can pollute (and poison) our drin...
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COVINGTON, Ky. – The City of Covington will again help residents clean up the beautiful but labor-intensive mess of autumn created by trees dropping leaves in the public right of way.
With blowers and two giant vacuum trucks, crews from the Public Works Department will start collect...
Among the trees available are cultivars of magnolia, left, and cherry, similar to those shown here.
ROAD iD donation to grow canopy in targeted neighborhoods
COVINGTON, Ky. – The City of Covington has 57 trees to give away, thanks to a donation from Covington firm ROAD iD.
But you have to act f...