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Covington Promotes Cleaner Streets, Neighborhoods & Environmentally Friendly Initiatives; Issues 2017-2018 Green Stickers to Property Owners

COVINGTON, KY – The City of Covington will be issuing 2017-2018 green stickers to property owners as it continues to promote green and healthy best practices for Covington’s neighborhoods and environment.  Covington provides single family property owners as well as multi-family property owners with less than five units, 12 green stickers annually. Stickers are mailed to the prope...

City Hosts Armed Services Memorial Grand Opening & Rededication Ceremony; Honors Veterans For Their Service

COVINGTON, KY – On Friday, September 29, the City of Covington hosted a grand opening and rededication ceremony for the Armed Services Memorial in Devou Park. The Armed Services Memorial was rededicated to honor and remember all U.S. Armed Forces and U.S. Department of Defense personnel who have paid the ultimate sacrifice and continue to pay the ultimate price in defending the freedoms and ...

City Issues Two Small Business Program Façade Incentive Grants; Continues Support & Expansion of Small Businesses

COVINGTON, KY – On Tuesday evening, the Board of Commissioners authorized the issuance of two façade improvement incentive grants to Peppe Cucina and Wunderbar through the City’s Small Business Program. Throughout fiscal year 2017-2018, the City has budgeted $72,000 for the Covington Small Business Program. The program provides approximately 12 rent subsidy or façade impr...

Board of Commissioners Authorizes Police Department Retirements & Promotions; Thanks Police Officers for Service & Commitment

COVINGTON, KY – On Tuesday evening, the Board of Commissioners authorized the retirement of Captain Amanda Donelan and Sergeant Wes Cook, thanking each of them for over 20 years of service with the Covington Police Department. Additionally, the Board of Commissioners approved four promotions within the department. Capt. Donelan and Sgt. Cook’s retirements will be in effect October 1, 2...

City Hosts Armed Services Memorial Grand Opening & Rededication Ceremony on 9/29; Honors Veterans For Their Service

  COVINGTON, KY - On Friday, September 29, at 4:30 p.m., the City of Covington will host the grand opening ceremony for the Armed Services Memorial in Devou Park. The memorial will be rededicated to honor and remember all U.S. Armed Forces and U.S. Department of Defense personnel who have paid the ultimate sacrifice and continue to pay the ultimate price in defending the freedoms and libertie...

Department of Public Improvement Employees Save Life While on Duty; City Honors Men for Their Heroism

COVINGTON, KY – The City of Covington presented seasonal Department of Public Improvement employee William Thompson and former employee Zach Sullivan with “Health & Safety” award certificates, honoring them for their heroic actions in saving a man’s life. The presentation took place at the City’s September Safety Committee meeting. On July 14, 2017, Sullivan and T...

The City of Covington Joins Kenton County in the Fight Against Heroin

COVINGTON, KY  – With the massive increase in heroin use and the rise in overdoses hitting Northern Kentucky, the City of Covington is teaming up with Kenton County, The Northern Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy, PDS and the Northern Kentucky Health Department to educate citizens on how to protect themselves, their friends and family, and their community. Working together with cou...

Covington Parks & Recreation Department Schedules Urban Ecology Workshop; Partners with NKU’s Center for Environmental Education

COVINGTON, KY – The Covington Parks & Recreation Department invites the public to attend its free Urban Ecology Workshop to learn about green infrastructure and stormwater management. The workshop is scheduled for Saturday, September 23, at the City Hall Commission Chambers, 20 W. Pike Street, Covington, KY 41011 on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Additionally, the workshop features loca...

Board of Commissioners Approve Five Year Business Retention Incentive for Blair Technology Group; Invests in Growth of Existing Business

COVINGTON, KY – On Tuesday, September 12, the Board of Commissioners approved a five year business retention incentive for Blair Technology Group (BTG) to fuel the company’s future growth and further invest in Covington’s existing business community. BTG is an ecommerce company that specializes in the sales and refurbishment of computing equipment. Located at 4314 Boron Drive, BT...

City Issues Seven Small Business Program Incentive Grants to New & Existing Businesses

COVINGTON, KY – On Tuesday evening, the Board of Commissioners authorized the issuance of seven rent subsidy and façade improvement incentive grants to new and existing businesses throughout Covington thanks to its Small Business Program. Throughout fiscal year 2017-2018, the City has budgeted $72,000 for the Covington Small Business Program to provide approximately 12 rent subsidy or...
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