COVINGTON, Ky. – Dozens of volunteers are needed Saturday to clean trash from the banks of the Ohio River as part of the Covington “leg” of the national River Sweep 2021 event.
Expect muddy shoes, sore muscles, a sense of accomplishment – and interesting surprises.
“You just never know what you’ll find on the banks of the river,” said Sheila...
Spray-painted markings show the presence of major utility lines under the affected intersection.
Broken storm sewer line undercutting road surface
COVINGTON, Ky. – Emergency repair of a broken storm sewer lateral at the intersection of Seventh and Philadelphia streets will affect parking and through traffic in the area, but how big of an impact – and how long it lasts &ndas...
Mayor Joe Meyer swears in, from left, Ryan Brown, Nicholas Hancock, and Cody Monson. Watching, from left, is Police Capt. Justin Wietholter, Assistant Chief Patrick Swift, Assistant Chief Brian Valenti, and City Clerk Susan Ellis.
Officers to attend training academy in October
COVINGTON, Ky. – Three more recruits raised their right hands and formally took the oath of office this mornin...
COVINGTON, Ky. – (Cue walk-up music. Maybe “Back in Black,” Gwen Stefani’s “Let Me Reintroduce Myself,” or “Back from the Dead.” … Then barge in doing the Conor McGregor strut … )
Did you miss us?
We grudgingly put the Thursday evening “Weekend in #LoveTheCov” narrative events calendar feature on ice during th...
2-day sealing project to take place Monday, Tuesday
COVINGTON, Ky. – The paved multi-purpose trails in Covington’s Devou Park will be closed to use on Monday and Tuesday for maintenance.
Specifically, Queen City Blacktop will be applying a seal that preserves the pavement and keeps it looking nice and less weathered, said Parks & Rec Manager Ben Oldiges.
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The front window at City Hall, decorated by Covington Parks & Rec, is on the "walking tour" or "reverse parade" route.
Support for LGBTQ community:
Part of City’s economic development strategy
COVINGTON, Ky. – The 12th annual celebration of NKY Pride begins this week with the City of Covington as a financial sponsor and Covington as the site of an array of festivities ...
Mechanic Mark Ranson from Covington’s Public Works Department attached a CALEA decal to a police cruiser back in 2018.
Covington 1 of only 3 police agencies in Ky. to earn
independent accreditation
COVINGTON, Ky. – The public should know three things about the gold, blue, and white decal on the side of Covington Police cruisers:
It’s rare.
Getting one is a ...
Memorial Day parade, events held in City
COVINGTON, Ky. – Offices at City Hall at 20 W. Pike St. will be closed Monday for Memorial Day and will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
The public is invited to honor the military fallen at the City’s annual parade and an array of ceremonies at military memorials around Covington that morning.
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Even as life slowly returns to “normal,” signs at City Hall advise City employees to be cautious and considerate of others.
City starting to roll back pandemic-related restrictions, programs
COVINGTON, Ky. – The pandemic isn’t over … yet.
But as COVID-19 case numbers continue to decrease and the number of people vaccinated continues to rise, the City of Covin...
Volunteers worked in the Monte Casino neighborhood, among others, during the first Great American Cleanup weekend in April.
Businesses also urged to do their part, clean their ‘front yards’
COVINGTON, Ky. – Volunteers will again spread out around Covington on Saturday to pick up litter and/or spread mulch and plant flowers.
The beautification event – or, ...