Residents of Latonia are hopeful for a redeveloped shopping center, reduced traffic issues on Winston Avenue, new sidewalks on a pair of streets, and a possible placement on the National Register of Historic Places. Members of the Latonia Small Area Study Group presented some of this information to the Covington City Commission last week. “Some […]
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Photos: Bootleggers Ball to Celebrate Covington Arts
Covington Arts hosted what it hopes will become an annual fundraiser. The first annual Bootleggers Ball was held Saturday night at the BLDG on Pike Street. The event coincided with the eightieth anniversary of the repeal of the Volstead Act, or prohibition, in the United States. A ’20s/’30s theme was encouraged for guests who sampled […]
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Photos: Bootleggers Ball to Celebrate Covington Arts
Covington Arts hosted what it hopes will become an annual fundraiser. The first annual Bootleggers Ball was held Saturday night at the BLDG on Pike Street. The event coincided with the eightieth anniversary of the repeal of the Volstead Act, or prohibition, in the United States. A ’20s/’30s theme was encouraged for guests who sampled […]
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Photos: Record-Breaking Snow Day
A record-breaking snow fell on Friday with 5.3 inches recorded at CVG Airport. That shattered the old record for December 6 set in 1977 at 3.6 inches. Newport recorded four inches and the heaviest spot was Burlington where six inches were counted. The heaviest part of the snow fell during the late afternoon and early […]
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Photos: Record-Breaking Snow Day
A record-breaking snow fell on Friday with 5.3 inches recorded at CVG Airport. That shattered the old record for December 6 set in 1977 at 3.6 inches. Newport recorded four inches and the heaviest spot was Burlington where six inches were counted. The heaviest part of the snow fell during the late afternoon and early […]
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Meeting Set to Address Tree Project on Holman Avenue
The City of Covington will be sending letters to residents on Holman Avenue to further explain the tree removal and planting project going on. In October, members of the Friends of Peaselburg Neighborhood Association expressed frustration over the project with some believing that there was not enough communication with residents prior to the removal of some […]
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Meeting Set to Address Tree Project on Holman Avenue
The City of Covington will be sending letters to residents on Holman Avenue to further explain the tree removal and planting project going on. In October, members of the Friends of Peaselburg Neighborhood Association expressed frustration over the project with some believing that there was not enough communication with residents prior to the removal of some […]
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Advisory: Covington Trash Collection Changes Due to Storm
From the City of Covington: Due to recent weather forecasts predicting very low temperatures and icy conditions, the City’s Trash collection Services provider, Republic Services, will start their waste & recycling service at 5:00 am tomorrow instead of 6:00 am due to inclement weather conditions. Republic Services will be servicing the northern areas of Covington from 10th Street up to […]
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Advisory: Covington Trash Collection Changes Due to Storm
From the City of Covington: Due to recent weather forecasts predicting very low temperatures and icy conditions, the City’s Trash collection Services provider, Republic Services, will start their waste & recycling service at 5:00 am tomorrow instead of 6:00 am due to inclement weather conditions. Republic Services will be servicing the northern areas of Covington from 10th Street up to […]
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Former Coach Pleads Guilty to Sex Crime Involving Teen
A former volunteer middle school football coach at Holy Cross in Covington will face five years in prison when he is sentenced in January. Thomas Hansman, 27, pleaded guilty Thursday to unlawful use of an electronic device to induce a minor to engage in sexual activity. The Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Office will recommend a […]