(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. – Some people love the ad “circulars” delivered weekly to their doorstep. After all, they’re chock full of information about stores, sales, and services.
But some people aren’t so fond, ...
Food containers that look like “tubs” can now be recycled in Covington.
Rumpke expands ‘acceptable’ list in Covington’s curbside program
COVINGTON, Ky. – The “Can this be recycled?” quandary just got easier in Covington, at least when it comes to plastic:
Containers for food products like butter, yogurt, and applesauce – aka &ldqu...
To apply or learn more, contact KSBDC ‘coaches’ in Covington
COVINGTON, Ky. –Small businesses in Covington affected by the COVID-19 pandemic are encouraged to reach out to business “coaches” located in the City and inquire about two federal financial assistance programs available today:
The Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP.
The Economic Injury Disaster Loa...
The former IRS parking lot on the west side of Johnson Street has been transformed into a drive-thru, by-appointment COVID-19 testing facility.
City lets feds use site beginning Monday; sign up online
COVINGTON, Ky. – A drive-thru COVID-19 testing facility is coming to Covington starting Monday, located in the massive parking lot owned by the City and formerly used by employe...
Duke pruning this week in West Latonia
COVINGTON, Ky. – A contractor for Duke Energy is pruning trees throughout West Latonia this week, and that work will include the removal of nine or so “problem” trees in the public right of way, City of Covington officials said.
The trees to be removed are either structurally weakened, full of decay, or simply the wrong tree fo...
Police Chief Rob Nader hands Officer Devyn Harris his new Covington badge during today’s swearing-in ceremony as Mayor Joe Meyer looks on.
COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington’s newest police officer is “coming home.”
Devyn Harris, a Covington native and a graduate of Holy Cross High School, was sworn in today during a brief, socially distanced ceremony at City Hall.
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COVINGTON, Ky. - Happy New Year from the City of Covington.
Note that offices at City Hall at 20 W. Pike St. will be closed Friday and will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday.*
May the coming year be full of peace, hope, joy, and good health.
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*Note, however, that operations at City Hall have been affected by the pandemic:
The lobby remains closed to the public. ...
(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. – When you make your New Year’s Resolutions this week, how about adding “I will take tangible steps to protect the air, earth, and waterways for my children and generations to come.”
How c...
State Rep. Buddy Wheatley, at far right, administers the oath of office to, from left, Commissioners Tim Downing and Ron Washington, Mayor Joe Meyer, and Commissioners Shannon Smith and Michelle Williams.
But inauguration reception canceled by pandemic
COVINGTON, Ky. – The “pomp” was non-existent. The “circumstance” was limited to the bare minimum required by law. Bu...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Allow us to interrupt your list-making of New Year’s resolutions with this reminder: Curbside collection of trash and recycling in Covington will follow the normal schedule this week except for Friday (New Year’s Day itself), which will be delayed until Saturday.
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Meanwhile, for those pledging to be “greener” this year, a la mor...