Written by Daniel Burr Five mailed flyers and counting. Do the deep pockets behind Covington Forward have so little confidence in the persuasiveness of their argument to change the form of government in Covington that the only way they believe they can achieve their objective is to spend an egregious amount of money trying to […]
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Opinion: Securing Our Digital Neighborhood – Your local government should switch to a .gov domain
Written by Dave Hatter, Fort Wright Mayor and cybersecurity professional October was Cybersecurity Month, and while we wrap it up, it’s always the perfect time for local government agencies to focus on security. One thing local government agencies can do to improve security is to upgrade their digital domain (email, website, etc.) to a. gov […]
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Understanding Bacterial vs. Viral Infections and How Antibiotics Play a Role
Antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections, and overuse can lead to antibiotic resistance, so it is important to know when they are necessary and when they are not.
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Letter to the editor: Vote ‘No’ on mayor-council question
Written by Daniel Burr On November 5 Covington residents will vote on a proposal to change the form of the city government. The method by which this proposal has been brought forward is a cause for serious concern. Instead of having an impartial body of people vet the proposal and offer Covington residents the opportunity […]
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Letter to the editor: Do any of the commission candidates have affordable housing as a priority?
Written by Sister Janet Bucher of Our Savior Church Many of our long time Covington residents cannot afford to live here any longing ! Salaries have not increased enough for low income people to live in Covington. Many Air B&B’s for example have taken spaces which could be apartments . Long time residents are being […]
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Opinion: Blink reminds us we shine brightest as one region
Written by Candace S. McGraw is CEO of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport Between October 17 and 20, our region was again dazzled by light, art, and a real energy that remains unparalleled. I am proud of how this region shone during Blink to both our community members and visitors alike. Locally-celebrated and internationally-renowned artists […]
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Greater Cincinnati Foundation president reflects on a transformative, collaborative year
Matthew Randazzo, President & CEO of Greater Cincinnati Foundation, is committed to forging partnerships, building a vibrant region, and focusing on education to fuel powerful, sustained change in the Tri-state.
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Opinion: I’m Fighting for Change, Not the Status Quo
Written by Tom Haggard, chairman of the Covington Board of Education Change. That’s what Covington voters have said they want for their public schools. That’s exactly what I’ve been fighting for these past four years as your elected representative on the Covington Board of Education. I want you to know that I have heard your […]
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Opinion: Abortion Bans are not what we want from our Government
Written by Jennifer Sierra, who is running for the 23rd Senate District seat, which represents north Kenton County Kentucky currently has one of the most extreme abortion bans in the entire country. It provides no exceptions for victims of rape or incest, or for women going through a nonviable pregnancy. This means that even a […]
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Covington Catholic marks 100 years with open house and special centennial events
Covington Catholic High School celebrated its 100th anniversary with a football game, skydiving, and a centennial year of events, reflecting on the values of faith, service, and community that have guided the school since its founding in 1925.
