Volunteers unload food collected during the Stamp Out Hunger drive, which makes it easy to help needy families. (Photo courtesy of Be Concerned)
Covington pantries desperate to replenish shelves thru Postal carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger event
COVINGTON, Ky. – Set canned goods and other non-perishable food items by your mailbox on Saturday, and you will help three agencies in Co...
A steering wheel lock, albeit demonstrated on a Ford police cruiser.
Police making anti-theft devices available to Covington residents
on first-come, first-served basis
COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington residents who own certain Kia and Hyundai vehicles recently targeted for theft can pick up a free steering wheel lock from the Covington Police Department.
Residents should see the recep...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Cinco de Mayo is Friday and that means you’ll find good tequila sips around The Cov (we’ve named a few that we found).
Then, shift your libations to bourbon, because the mint juleps are going to be flowing with the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday … but you already knew that.
Then there’s the Flying Pig Marathon, but unless you&r...
Annual seminar features workshops, lectures, practical advice
for historic homeowners
COVINGTON, Ky. – Need repair and maintenance solutions for your historic home? Wondering which projects you can undertake yourself? Not sure how to hire a contractor who “gets” historic homes?
You’ll find the answers you seek at the 13th annual NKY Restoration Weekend on Sat...
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The “Perk Up the Neighborhood” incentive/competition mentioned in the item below about the Great American Cleanup was NOT offered by Keep Covington Beautiful as part of this year’s cleanup event. Due to a cut-and-paste error, a brief mention of the incentive was inadvertently picked up from a description of a previous year’s event and published in this...
Canines, their humans can expect ‘massive’ event
COVINGTON, Ky. – As any dog will likely tell you by the velocity of its tail wag, it’s much more fun to fetch a frisbee in April than December.
Warmer temperatures also make it more fun if you’re the one tossing the frisbee.
That’s why the Covington Parks & Recreation Department, which celebrated the ...
Rick Hulefeld poses with his wife, Mary, and City leaders during a recess of the Board of Commissioners Meeting. From left: Commissioner Ron Washington, Mayor Joe Meyer, the Hulefelds, Commissioner Nolan Nicaise, and Commissioner Tim Downing. (Commissioner Shannon Smith participated in the meeting virtually.)
COVINGTON, Ky. – The median age in the city of Covington is 36.9 years, federal ...
Photo: Left to right, Covington Chief of Police Brian Valenti, new PD hire Joseph Richer, and Covington Mayor Joe Meyer.
COVINGTON, Ky. – The Covington Police Department’s newest recruit is a graduate of Holmes High School, a Covington resident, and a member of the Air Force Reserves.
Joseph Richer was sworn in by Covington Mayor Joe Meyer this morning and received his badge...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Respect for the health of the air, water, and earth may be a concept, but here in The Cov, we have practical ways to celebrate Earth Day this year.
Among the activities: An Earth Day program for children this Saturday (April 22) at Goebel Park … at least 13 sites registered to be cleaned and beautified as part of Covington’s version of the Great American Clea...
Library reveal event next Wednesday to show off artists’ benches
COVINGTON, Ky. – Ever want to crawl inside of a good book? Thanks to a City of Covington grant, now you can. Quite literally (sort of).
The Kenton County Public Library will host its Book Bench Reveal & Reception next Wednesday to unveil six new benches shaped in the likeness of an open book. Painted by local ar...