From left, the retiring Lt. Jon Mangus, Sgt. Jennifer Rudolph (soon to be a lieutenant), and Officer Robert Fain (soon to be a sergeant).
Mangus’ retirement leads to promotions
COVINGTON, Ky. – Two veteran Covington police officers are being promoted to fill spots opened with the pending retirement of a long-time lieutenant.
The consent agenda of the Covington Board of Com...
The Covington Fire Department now has seven Stryker LUCAS 3 devices. The mechanical compression device administers perfect CPR.
mCPR device’s 9-month record: better outcomes for patients, providers
COVINGTON, Ky. – In the old days, it wasn’t unusual for paramedics from the Covington Fire Department to find themselves standing in the back of a speeding ambulance administering ches...
Neighborhood events = Part 1 of spread-out Great American Cleanup
COVINGTON, Ky. – Volunteers will converge on at least 10 locations in Covington on Saturday to plant trees and flowers, pull weeds, rake debris, spread mulch, pick up litter, and tackle other tasks aimed at beautifying The Cov and its neighborhoods.
If you want to join in the fun, sign up HERE (preferred) or just...
City seeking input on CDBG/HOME ‘Annual Action Plan’
COVINGTON, Ky. – The virtual hearing scheduled for this afternoon to get feedback on the City’s proposed spending of annual federal grant money has been delayed until next Monday, April 26.
The link for the meeting will remain the same: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81764380800?pwd=UlM0TFFXZVBCUW1HcW8vYjdLNFdmZz...
The first vaccination event at the Esperanza Latino Center was sold out. (Photo used with permission from Esperanza)
Organizers say Moderna ‘brand’ to be administered
COVINGTON, Ky. – A large number of spots are still open at COVID-19 vaccination events scheduled for the Eastside and Latino communities in Covington next Saturday, April 24.
And organizers want to put t...
1st-in-a-while annual report touts 2020’s stunning growth
in The Cov’s economic development
COVINGTON, Ky. – An eight-page report released today confirms what City officials suspected: Despite the pandemic, 2020 saw stunning growth and investment in Covington’s economy.
For example:
Page 2 touts overall numbers: The announcement of 2,100 new jobs a...
(EDITOR'S NOTE: This is another in a series of recycling tips from the City of Covington's Neighborhood Services Department, Solid Waste & Recycling Division.)
COVINGTON, Ky. -- Just like the “12 Days of Christmas,” we think Earth Day deserves weeks of celebration.
So rather than just give you a single “tip” about recycling today, we compiled a list of events &...
Zahrah enjoys the tunnel slide at the newly renovated Barb Cook Park in Latonia.
Ribbon cutting Saturday, but new Barb Cook Park already in full use
COVINGTON, Ky. – Every time Covington Parks & Rec Manager Ben Oldiges drives past Barb Cook Park in Latonia, he sees first-hand evidence that the park’s recent renovation was long overdue:
“It’s filled with kids almos...
From left, the retiring Capt. Chris Ernst, Lt. Marcus Jordan (soon to be a captain), Sgt. Bryan Bogard (soon to be a lieutenant), and Detective Mike Gilliland (soon to be a sergeant).
Ernst’s retirement leads to promotions
COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington will say “goodbye” to a veteran captain in its Police Department tonight, and his retirement will cause an ascending ser...