Ludlow Mayor Chris Wright released the first of his From the Desk of Mayor Wright quarterly newsletters this month. Wright hopes to use the newsletter keep citizens abreast of important projects and happenings. “When I made the decision to run for Mayor of Ludlow, one of the natural first steps was to begin to develop […]
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Devou Park Disc Golf Course vandalized — again
The Devou Park Disc Golf Course was vandalized once again, nearly three months after it first happened in October. An article posted on the Devou Good Foundation website said the majority of the disc golf baskets were “crushed, bent, or ripped out of the ground.” The Covington Police Department confirmed 14 of the 18 baskets […]
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Covington’s highly anticipated 18-hole disc golf course at Devou Park set to open
Disc golf has arrived in Covington. After months of anticipation, the 18-hole disc golf course at Devou Park is finally ready to be unveiled to the public. The park encompasses over 700 acres of Covington hilltop overlooking Cincinnati which will give players a prime view of the city. “We’ve got a lot of people who […]
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Kentucky Symphony Orchestra closing Summer Series with Rat Pack tribute
The Kentucky Symphony Orchesting is closing its 2022 Summer Park Series with a tribute to three iconic Rat Pack crooners – Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. The KSO’s Rat Pack features three local singers/entertainers that can be heard with groups around town: Dan Radank as Sinatra, Mickey James as Martin, and Corey […]
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Disc golf course to open at Devou this fall: ‘Not just kids throwing Frisbees in a park’
As disc golf continues to grow in popularity across the United States, Covington leadership moved to make the sport a permanent staple within its flagship park. Concrete pad tee boxes have already been poured for Devou Park’s own 18-hole disc golf course. Public Works crews are dressing up the areas around the pads with gravel […]
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Devou Park mountain bike race to benefit local trails
Mountain bikers in Northern Kentucky can prove themselves next month on some hilly terrain while raising money to benefit the trails they ride on. The Devou Frienduro is an endurance style mountain bike race in the hills of Devou Park in Covington. Devou Park is home to some of the longest climbs and fastest descents […]
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Kentucky Symphony Orchestra hosting ‘Marches Madness’ for 28th annual Summer Series
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra is ready to kick off its upcoming 28th annual Summer Series. Musical events are scheduled to be held on July 9 and 10 with a parade of “marches across history.” On July 9, the event will be held at the Devou Park Band Shell in Covington beginning at 7:30 p.m. On […]
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KSO’s releases 2022 Summer Series for Devou and Tower Parks
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra returns to its Saturday and Sunday evenings in Covington’s Devou Park and Fort Thomas’ Tower Park. After a couple of odd summers, the KSO is looking to get back to its free, family-friendly regional gatherings. This summer marks the orchestra’s 28th consecutive Summer Series of concerts in the parks. Concessions and […]
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Covington approves temporary construction easement for Devou Park railbed repair
The City of Covington unanimously approved a temporary construction easement agreement for the Cincinnati, New Orleans, and Texas Pacific Railway Company, a subsidiary of the Norfolk Southern Corporation, to repair instability in a railbed. The contractor in charge of the project is Capital Railroad Contracting. The company plans to stabilize the railbed to prevent potential […]
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Pan-American Continental Cyclocross Championships Return to Devou Park
The City of Covington and Devou Park host international cycling festival The second annual Pan-American Continental Cyclocross Championships returns to Covington’s Devou Park as the Sunday event of the three-day Toyota Cincy3 Cyclocross Festival this weekend. On Sunday Nov. 1, the rolling hills of Devou Park will be transformed into a two-mile racecourse as the […]
