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River Sweep yield: Clean banks, strange debris

The 2018 Ohio River Sweep T-shirt was inspired by Landon Reid of Covington’s Glenn O. Swing Elementary. COVINGTON, Ky. - Tired and sore muscles are likely. Muddy gloves a given. And a sense of accomplishment a certainty. But the one thing that volunteers in the annual Ohio River Sweep are most prone to compare after several hours of picking up garbage are unusual stories - because you just ...

Pride Parade: Covington embraces diversity

COVINGTON, Ky. - Declaring that inclusivity and diversity are hallmarks of Northern Kentucky’s largest city, City of Covington officials are gearing up to participate in Sunday’s NKY Pride Parade.   The parade - whose theme is “Y’all Means All!: The Future is Bright” - will be led by Mayor Joe Meyer and Police Chief Rob Nader, riding in a golf cart. Further back ...

Kids to swarm Prisoners Lake for Fishing Derby

COVINGTON, Ky. - Want to see a kid get excited?   Put a fishing pole in her or his hand and watch their face light up when a fish suddenly tugs on the other end. The surprise, the anticipation and the thrill of reeling in the fish ... these emotions all but guarantee a contagious grin that spreads to anyone nearby.   This Saturday, May 19, such excitement will dominate the banks around P...

Softball teams needed: Covington league in jeopardy

COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington’s Adult Softball League is in danger of being canceled this year due to lack of registrations. By Friday, the City’s Parks, Recreation & Facilities department needs two more teams to register in order to guarantee games will be played in the summer 2018 season. “We’ve advertised and advertised and made call after call to find those last ...

Fit in the City Celebrates the Flying Pig in Devou Park

COVINGTON, KY - The City of Covington's Parks, Recreation and Facilities department is teaming with Jenergy and 20 Days on the Run to offer Fit in the City, a festival-style fitness event tied to the 20th running of the Flying Pig Marathon.   In celebration of its anniversary, "the Pig" is paying tribute to the communities along the course with a 20-day event leading up to the race. ...
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Help Beautify Your Community with Keep Covington Beautiful and the Great American Cleanup on April 28, 2018

COVINGTON, KY - Keep Covington Beautiful is preparing for the Great American Cleanup, Covington's largest annual volunteer day of service, taking place on Saturday, April 28, 2018.   Each year the Great American Cleanup attracts nearly 1,000 volunteers working at more than 25 project sites across Covington. In previous years volunteers have picked up three tons of trash, planted nearly 8...

CDBG/HOME Community Needs Public Hearing Scheduled

COVINGTON, KY- On Thursday, February 15, at 6:00 p.m. the public is invited to City Hall Commission Chambers, 20 West Pike Street, Covington KY to participate in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Community Needs Public Hearing.  During the public hearing, members of the public are encouraged to offer comments and ideas on community issue...

2017 Covington Halloween Trick-or-Treat Hours and Safety Tips

COVINGTON, KY - Get the candy and costumes ready! Trick-or-Treating is set for Tuesday, October 31 from 6-8 p.m. in Covington this year. The City urges everyone to stay safe. For those participating or those who may be on the roads during this time, please review these safety tips from Safe Kids Worldwide:   Walk Safely Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and c...
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Scheduled Website Maintenance Occurs on Saturday, October 21, 2017

The City of Covington will be experiencing scheduled website maintenance on October 21, 2017 starting at 10 p.m. until approximately 2 a.m. on Sunday, October 22, 2017.  The City anticipates minimal impact to its website, www.covingtonky.gov, during this time but wanted to notify users accordingly. 

Northern Kentucky Restoration Weekend Seeks Artists for 2018 Poster Designs

COVINGTON, KY –  The NKY Restoration Weekend steering committee seeks artists for the 2018 NKY Restoration Weekend Poster Competition.  The winning design will become the official visual icon for the 7th annual NKY Restoration Weekend educational and restoration event and will be featured on posters, programs, online, in social media and all PR and marketing. Additionally, the win...
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