Plus, programs keep holiday trees, lights out of landfills COVINGTON, Ky. – Curbside trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by a day next week in Covington because of the New Year’s holiday. In other words, carts normally serviced on Monday, Jan. 1, will now be emptied on Tuesday, which will push Tuesday pickups to Wednesday, and so on. So … set out your carts a d...

COVINGTON, Ky. – If 2023 was great for you, then resolve to keep that momentum going and make 2024 even better. If that WASN’T the case, you know what to do: Break with those bad ties that keep dragging you down, make better decisions (and fix the bad ones you’ve already made), get your priorities straight, vow to do and be better (“Be Best!”), work smarter not harder...

COVINGTON, Ky. – Happy New Year from the City of Covington. Note that offices at City Hall at 20 W. Pike St. will be closed Monday for New Year’s Day and will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday. May the coming year be full of peace, hope, joy, and good health. # # #

COVINGTON, Ky. – Curbside trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by a day the next two weeks in Covington because of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. In other words, carts normally serviced on Monday (Dec. 25 and Jan. 1) will now be emptied on Tuesday (Dec. 26 and Jan. 2), which will push Tuesday pickups to Wednesday, and so on. So … set out your carts a day late...

COVINGTON, Ky. – An early Merry Christmas from the City of Covington. Offices at City Hall will be closed Monday, Dec. 25, and Tuesday, Dec. 26, for the holidays. They will reopen at 8 a.m. Wednesday. Stay healthy and safe.     # # #

COVINGTON, Ky. – Stressing over last-minute gifts? We’ve got you covered. NOT stressing over last-minute gifts (as in you’re one of the few people who successfully and strategically shopped for everyone on your Christmas list way back in October and thus while the rest of us are hyperventilating you’re just ready to enjoy a leisurely weekend of food, music, and entertain...

Covington Fire Chief Mark Pierce posed with the newly promoted members of his department. From left, with their new titles: Assistant Chief (in charge of training) Jimmy Adams, Lt./Paramedic Brian Moellinger, Assistant Chief (in charge of prevention and education) Joe Vance, Pierce, Deputy Chief Corey Deye, Capt./Paramedic Josh Campbell, Firefighter/Paramedic Phillip Krallman, and Lt. Benjamin Erd...

City incentives smooth way for potential county school office, new tenant for historic train station COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington leaders are partnering on two projects that could bring about 125 jobs to Covington and an estimated $1.7 million in payroll taxes in their first five years to fund City services. The projects – a new tenant for a historic train-station-turned-offic...

Pick-up, drop-off options save landfill space COVINGTON, Ky. – We know Christmas isn’t even here yet, but … when the holidays are over and your tree starts shedding needles, the City of Covington wants to turn it into mulch. To make that happen, the City and Rumpke Waste & Recycling are offering residents both pick-up and drop-off options as part of the 11th annual Hol...

COVINGTON, Ky. – If you’re looking to give yourself the gift of a new in-demand skill this holiday season, a good place to start is the Covington Academy of Heritage Trades information session on Thursday. The free information session takes place from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Enzweiler Building Institute’s Covington Campus at 3923 Winston Ave. Attendees will learn about the up...