The now-vacant Rayme/Burton building — also known as old Dayton City Hall — could soon become a mixed-use structure with apartments and storefronts if Stage 1 development plans are approved next month. The building has been an iconic landmark in the area since constructed by Burton Hazen in 1880. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows, […]
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New design for former Old Town Cafe wins approval from city board – with one exception
The end of 2021 also brought a close to a three decades-long staple in downtown Covington: Old Town Cafe, the reliable, no-frills, hometown Pike Street diner, unashamed of its late-eighties, early-nineties-inspired atmosphere. Downtown workers and residents, politicians and movers-and-shakers loyally flocked under the Old Town awning and popped a seat at the lunch counter or […]
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Covington project at old hospital wins $100,000 federal grant
An effort to “reimagine and reactive” the exterior of the former St. Elizabeth Hospital building in Covington received a $100,000 federal grant. The National Endowment for the Arts announced its “Our Town” grant recipients on Wednesday, and the Center for Great Neighborhoods (CGN) and the City of Covington were awarded funds for their joint Eastern […]
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Do this spring maintenance now to prevent costly problems later
Written by John Matarese, WCPO consumer reporter With inflation raging these days, none of us want to spend more than we have to on home repair. That’s why it’s more important than ever to do some spring home maintenance, to keep minor problems from becoming big ones. For Rhonda Lahman, spring yard cleanup is so […]
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Woman hopes to revive Covington home her ancestor, a former slave, once owned
Written by Monique John, WCPO reporter A vacant, deteriorating house at 209 Pleasant St. in Covington sits unassumingly with its padlocked front door and boarded-up window. The peeling paint and overgrown grass in its small front yard suggest it’s an uncared-for space that might not withstand the gradual evolution of the area. The decaying condition […]
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Arbor Day in Covington: Seedling giveaway in newly anointed Tree City of the World
Today is Arbor Day, and the City of Covington’s new urban forester, Patrick Moore, has a favorite quote that lends spirit both to the holiday and the City’s 2022 celebration of it, “The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit.” Attributed to a farmer in […]
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Here’s what you can and can’t recycle in Covington
When municipalities encourage their citizens to recycle through community programs, it’s often confusing on which materials are actually recyclable, and which ones aren’t. Thankfully the City of Covington has released a list detailing which materials are appropriate for Covington’s Solid Waste & Recycling program. Acceptable (in your recycling cart): Aerosol cans: They need to be […]
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Here’s how to join Saturday’s Great American Cleanup in Covington
The City of Covington is looking for volunteers for Saturday’s Great American Cleanup. Participants will descend on parks, medians, pocket gardens, and other public spots around Covington to pick up trash, plant flowers, spread mulch, pull weeds, and generally spruce up Covington. Are you interested in volunteering? Just arrive to one of the sites listed […]
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More people in Covington are recycling as part of program
“The Earth is what we all have in common,” Wendell Berry, the renowned Kentucky poet, essayist, environmental activist, and farmer, said. It was a fitting thought for the annual celebration of Earth Day last week. Sheila Fields, the City of Covington Solid Waste & Recycling division coordinator sees Earth Day as an opportunity to promote […]
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Memorial to Vietnam veterans to be rededicated
Boone County will soon dedicate the Vietnam Veterans Memorial as it is relocated to downtown Burlington.
