Six candidates are running for three open seats on the Covington Independent Public Schools Board of Education this November, with key issues including the relationship between the board and administration, the future of the district and the well-being of the students.
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Design for new softball field at Glenn O. Swing Elementary School goes to bid
The Covington Schools Board of Education voted to send the design work for a new softball field at Glenn O. Swing Elementary School out to bid in a split vote.
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Holmes High School ventilation project costs climb to $7 million: ‘This is not any way to run a railroad’
The Covington Independent Public Schools Board of Education approved a $7.1 million ventilation project for Holmes High School at their meeting last week. The project will see improvements to the ventilation systems throughout the entire building. The new system will draw fresh air into the building and circulate it throughout. It also includes attendant electrical […]
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Covington school board’s nickel tax draws mixed reactions from the public
Disagreement over Covington Independent Public Schools’ new nickel tax, which was approved in August, has spilled over into September, as evidenced by the mixed reactions of the public at a recent board of education meeting. The tax passed by a 3-2 vote at a public hearing on Aug. 30. Board President Tom Haggard and Board […]
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Covington school board avoids topic of newly elected Edelen’s unrenewed teacher contract
Members of the Covington Independent School Board took their seats Thursday evening for a regular meeting. A WCPO article detailing newly elected board member and former Covington teacher Hannah Edelen was not mentioned, aside from the disbursement of pamphlets in lieu of speaking about the matter during the meeting. The article talks about a May […]
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Meet the four candidates running for the Covington Board of Education
The Covington Independent School District is holding elections for two seats on their Board of Education. School board members are elected to serve four-year terms. Elections occur every two years, and the number of school board members up for reelection alternates between two and three board members. There is currently one incumbent seeking reelection, Jerry […]
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Four candidates, four seats: Why are more people not running for spots on the Covington City Commission?
As transformational infrastructure projects like the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor and Covington Central Riverfront loom, the public office that may hold the most influence over Covington’s direction — the City Commission — has only four candidates… For four seats. Covington has a population over 40,000 people and is a critical economic hub for Northern Kentucky. […]
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Drag Bingo is back on in Fort Thomas – and Miss Kentucky will be there
Miss Kentucky Hannah Edelen will spin the bingo ball cage at a rescheduled Drag Bingo event in Fort Thomas on June 29. To be held in the Mess Hall in Tower Park, the event will start at 8 p.m. after the Wednesday Farmer’s Market. Edelen, a social studies teacher from Covington, was recently crowned Miss […]
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NKY teacher wins Miss Kentucky pageant, will compete for Miss America
“All I could really feel was gratitude. I have worked really hard for this moment.” Hannah Edelen is Miss Kentucky 2022. The Covington teacher and graduate of Northern Kentucky University won the pageant’s crown in Bowling Green over the weekend and will represent the commonwealth at the Miss America pageant in Connecticut later this year. […]
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Covington Police host reading event with kids in City Heights
Children at City Heights in Covington were treated to free books, popsicles and a photo booth on Thursday evening by Read Ready Covington. Covington Police Officer Rachel White, who organized the event, said Ready to Read with Covington PD is a way for the Covington Police to connect with the community, build relationships and provide […]