Remake Learning Days Across America returns to Covington this spring in with family-friendly learning events designed to engage caregivers, parents and kids around the country. Organizations like the Kenton County Public Library and the Catalytic Fund are coordinating the festival, bringing together other regional organizations to host more than 100 events during the Greater Cincinnati […]
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Covington looking for lifeguards, pool attendants
For generations, the summer experience of many Covington teens has revolved around hanging out at the city’s three swim facilities, whether they were working at the facilities or enjoying a day of leisure at the pool. As the 2022 pool season approaches, Covington Parks & Rec and SwimSafe Pool Management are currently looking to hire […]
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What a property valuation administrator does and why these Kenton County candidates are running
Incumbent Kenton County Property Valuation Administrator Darlene Plummer has one Republican party primary challenger, Michael Constantino. The primary is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17. Duties of a Property Valuation Administrator A PVA’s job is to assess property at 100 percent fair market value, taking into consideration the property’s size, shape, location, use, and condition. The […]
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TIF funding for Covington Central Riverfront project on former IRS site nears approval
The City of Covington is charging forward in their mission to help finance future development projects, specifically their marquee development, the Covington Central Riverfront project, located at the site of the former IRS building. The Covington city commission next Tuesday is slated to authorize Mayor Joe Meyer to sign a tax incentive agreement that will […]
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Florence Y’alls introduce Family Sundays
In a new partnership with Republic Bank, Florence Y’alls baseball is allowing children 12 and under to receive free admission for eight Sunday home games at Thomas More Stadium during the upcoming 2022 Frontier League season. Additionally, children will have free access to the Kid’s Zone featuring inflatable playsets, slides and basketball hoops. “We’re excited […]
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Kentucky Refugee Ministries and Life Learning Center to host Afghan welcoming lunch in Covington
Kentucky Refugee Ministries, in collaboration with Life Learning Center, will host over 32 Afghan refugees families who’ve resettled into Northern Kentucky for a welcome event. The luncheon will take place on May 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 20 West 18th Street in Covington. Over 70,000 people were evacuated to the United States […]
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Get to know the candidates running for Kenton County clerk and their thoughts on voter fraud
Incumbent Kenton County Clerk Gabrielle Summe faces one challenger, Danny Whitacre, in the Republican primary on May 17. Summe has been the Kenton County Clerk for the past 12 years. She was first elected to the office in 2010. Gabrielle Summe (R) In 2010, Summe became the first female county Clerk elected to office in […]
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Seven Covington small businesses set to receive incentives
The City of Covington is set to approve seven small businesses for financial incentives through its Small Business Program. On Tuesday night, the city commission was presented the projects for consideration and is expected to approve them formally next week. “In the fiscal year 2022, the Covington City Commission approved $150,000 for the Covington small […]
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GalaxSEA celebrates Star Wars Day at Newport Aquarium on May 4
May the Fourth be with you, always. At the Newport Aquarium, they will be celebrating national Star Wars Day by transporting guests and animals to a galaxSEA far, far away. From underwater Jedi battles in the Surrounded by Sharks Exhibit to Ophelia, the giant pacific octopus, wielding her own lightsaber, the force will be with […]
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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet encouraging motorcycle, bicycle safety
May is Motorcycle and Bike Safety Awareness Month in the Bluegrass state. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Office of Highway Safety is joining the Nation Highway Traffic Safety Administration to remind all road users to work together to help prevent crashes, injuries, and deaths on Kentucky roadways. “We’re entering the warmer months and that typically means […]
