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‘Patience’ key re: trash collection

Snow, ice, cold continue to cause problems COVINGTON, Ky. – “Patience” continues to be the operative word as winter storms and lingering snow and ice affect the collection of trash and recycling from the curbs of Covington homes. According to Rumpke Waste & Recycling, the one-day-delay plan continues to be in effect both today and Saturday. In other words, today trucks ...

Rural voices, beer & bingo

COVINGTON, Ky. – This weekend offers you a cool literary reading that will serve up soup beans and cornbread while you listen to stories … a workshop that shows you how to manifest your perfect life … bingo with cats … live music and more. (Pretty sure we got your attention with “soup beans and cornbread.”) Big narratives from small towns If you’r...

Board of Commissioners Legislative Meeting Agenda 1/14/2025

Draft agenda, legislation, and minutes from the previous meetings.

460K sets of eyes, Duveneck, and a big dig on Scott

Photo 1: What people thought was a preview of the BLINK light show was actually a pseudo-“topping out” ceremony for public infrastructure at the Covington Central Riverfront neighborhood. Photo 2: And below, the current state of the historically significant but dilapidated Frank Duveneck home. Photo 3: Breaking ground on a permanent home for City operations. Photo 4: Bray...

Free ‘Play with Purpose’ program for families with children 3 to 5 years old

COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington families with children ages 3 to 5 years old can explore fun ways to support their child’s development and kindergarten readiness through Play with Purpose, a free program that playfully engages children in the world of words, helping them build vocabulary, speech, and more. The program, hosted by Covington Parks and Recreation Department and EC LEARN, a N...

Close calls & 16-hour shifts

2nd Photo: Light equipment operator Lonnie Johnson loads salt into the small truck driven by laborer 4 Donnie Wright (in black sweatshirt). (For more photos and video, see the City's Facebook page, @covingtonkygov) Public Works’ battle to keep streets clear enters 2nd day COVINGTON, Ky. – There’s a cot in Brad Schwenke’s tiny office attached to Public Works&rsq...

Winter storm closes City Hall, ‘necessary’ travel only countywide

Photo 1: Backhoe operator Richard Baucum dumps salt in the truck driven by Prince Baker. Baucum is a technician III in the Parks & Facilities Division, Baker is a specialist in the Stormwater Maintenance Division. Photo 2: Fleet mechanic Mark Ranson fixes the hydraulics on a plow. Residents urged to give Public Works room to operate COVINGTON, Ky. – City Hall will be closed Mond...

Board games & book goals

COVINGTON, Ky. – If your New Year’s resolutions included a commitment to invest in your peace of mind, creative endeavors, and overall well-being, then this weekend presents you with a good start. Roll the dice Hues & Cues … Settlers of Catan … Mysterium … Azul … Smash Up … Zombie Dice … and more. It’s the invasion of the board ...

Commission to be sworn in Friday during public event at The Carnegie

The 2025-26 Covington Board of Commissioners: from left, Tim Downing, Shannon Smith, (Mayor) Ron Washington, James Toebbe, and Tim Acri. Photo by Sam Greenhill.  Ceremonial evening to feature Covington restaurants, singers etc. COVINGTON, Ky. – The five members of the newly elected Covington Board of Commissioners will be sworn into office Friday evening during a public event at T...
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