COVINGTON, Ky. – How’s that for a lip-smackin’ headline to ignite your anticipation for what’s in store in The Cov this weekend? Especially since some smokin’ hot wings and a shot or two of vodka might be just what you need to stoke a flame in your innards and keep you warm amid this bitter cold.
In addition to introducing your palette to swank new flavors, you can...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Offices at Covington City Hall will be closed Monday to honor the federal holiday marking the birth anniversary of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
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Meanwhile, an event to honor King’s legacy will be held Saturday morning in Covington. The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Discussion Breakfast begins at 9:30 ...
COVINGTON, Ky. – It's about to get cold. Really cold.
So at first blush we’re inclined to suggest you spend the weekend cutting firewood, stuffing more insulation in the walls, and darning those old wool socks before pouring some bourbon or Covington-brewed beer and curling up with a book.
But that would be a disservice to you AND to our businesses in The Cov, because there&r...
Dec. 7 declared as ‘Markie Behanan Day’ in Covington
COVINGTON, Ky. – The Covington Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night officially recognized and commended a Covington Middle School security guard for his swift action that saved the life of a young student last month.
On Dec. 7, the Holmes Middle School cafeteria was the setting for the heroic measures of school securit...
A backhoe in the hands of Light Equipment Operator Lonnie Johnson dumps salt into a truck driven by Laborer V James Payne outside the salt dome at Public Works’ headquarters at 1730 Russell St. Earlier in the day, drivers dumped a brine solution on hills, bridges, and other problem areas.
Salt trucks loaded, drivers rested for expected storm
COVINGTON, Ky. – The “dome&rdquo...
July 1 is deadline for graduating seniors to apply
COVINGTON, Ky. – It’s not too soon for upcoming high school graduates to compose an essay that could lead to a $500 college scholarship from Covington’s police union.
The deadline is July 1 for the Covington FOP Lodge #1 Fallen Officer Scholarship, which is open to 2024 high school graduates headed to college.
“The...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Whether New Year’s Eve found you resolving to get in better shape, read more books, be more creative, let go of stress, discover cool art, learn a new skill, or just get out there and expose yourself to more fun, you can get started on any and all of it in The Cov this weekend.
Of course firm resolutions aren’t for everybody, so if you resolved to not commit y...
City seeks legislative support, contractor to prepare site for developers
COVINGTON, Ky. – With private developers waiting in the wings, the City of Covington hopes to break ground in early spring on installing the public infrastructure that will transform a 23-acre “blank canvas” a block south of the Ohio River into a shovel-ready site.
The City has issued a formal re...
Ellis named ‘outstanding municipal clerk’
COVINGTON, Ky. – The Northern Kentucky Municipal Clerks Association (NKMCA) has made official what Covington City leaders have long thought: Covington City Clerk Susan Ellis is indeed “outstanding” in her field.
“An unrivaled eye for innovative solutions” … “tireless work ethic” … an...
From left, Covington Police Chief Brian Valenti, Mayor Joe Meyer, and Officer Matt Hugenberg.
Hugenberg the 6th veteran retired officer to return
COVINGTON, Ky. – The swearing-in ceremony for new police officers in the City of Covington typically follows a set pattern:
Right before Covington Mayor Joe Meyer gives the official oath of office, Meyer reiterates the importance of mai...