Chris Owens of Taylor Oswald (a partner of Oswald Companies, a minority-owned risk management insurance firm) has led the charge in helping another minority-owned business open within the city of Covington. A new Taylor Oswald office is opening at 6 E. 5th Street in Covington, which will put them in better proximity to their clients […]
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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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Noise complaints prompt Covington officials to re-evaluate what — and when — is too loud
After a variety of different noise complaints from residents came to the attention of the City of Covington over the past few months, the city decided to change its official noise ordinance parameters. One of the most notable public noise disputes was between two Covington businesses that share a building. The owners of both businesses publicly […]
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Juneteenth celebrations in Covington this weekend; city offices will be closed on Monday in recognition of holiday
Covington announced Thursday it is joining other local cities in a celebration of Juneteenth this weekend and recognizing it as an official city holiday on Monday, June 20. “Juneteenth is a significant day in our nation’s history,” City Manager Ken Smith said. “Many of us were taught that slavery ended with the Emancipation Proclamation, or […]
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Sen. Rand Paul joins NKY law enforcement to honor fallen police officers
Local police and government officials gathered at the Northern Kentucky Police Memorial in Covington on Friday morning to honor fallen police officers. Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul was a featured speaker, and was in attendance on behalf of the officers and their families for National Peace Officer Memorial Day and National Police Week. Covington City Commissioner […]
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Community gathers to address recent violence in Covington: ‘Very heartbreaking’
After a string of violent crimes that rocked Covington, the Northern Kentucky NAACP hosted a meeting with Covington community leaders to discuss how to develop innovative strategies and techniques to reduce violence. Some prominent community members who attended the meeting were NKY NAACP President Jerome Bowles, Covington Vice Mayor Ron Washington, Rev. Richard Fowler of […]
