Covington

Redford's 'Old Man & The Gun' Puts Northside, Newport, Lebanon, Latonia, Dayton On Screen

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Editor's note: Cincinnati movie expert Margaret McGurk screened Robert Redford's The Old Man & The Gun for me last month while I was recovering from knee replacement surgery. McGurk, the former Enquirer movie critic, has also reported on films for WCPO-TV, WXIX-TV and WKRQ-FM.

Here's her report on how Southwestern Ohio and Northern Kentucky look as locations in the film from Dallas to St. Louis:

What You Need To Know About Covington's Trash Amnesty Week

By • Jul 20, 2018
Pixabay

The week of July 23 is Trash Amnesty Week in Covington, where residents can throw away bulk trash items without using the special green stickers normally required. 

Happy 100th, Seckatary Hawkins!

By • May 18, 2018

2018 is the 100th anniversary of the first publication of a Seckatary Hawkins kid's story, written by Covington native Robert Franc Schulkers. 

Move Over, The Goebel Goats Are Coming Back

By • Apr 20, 2018
WCPO

It's nothing like the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain. Fewer than a dozen goats are headed back to Goebel Park from their winter home in Carroll County, Kentucky. But Covington is making a party out of it Sunday from 2-6 p.m.

'Haunt' Horror Film Shooting In Covington

By • Oct 26, 2017
Freeform

"Haunt," a Halloween-themed horror film, is shooting in Covington, part of its five-week production schedule in Northern Kentucky, Film Cincinnati has announced.

Covington Looking To Save Monarch Butterfly And Improve Water Quality

By Alberto Jones • Oct 13, 2017
Tana Weingartner / WVXU

Covington plans to take greater steps in protecting the monarch butterfly and improving water quality in Northern Kentucky. These are the designated topics for Covington Neighborhood Collaborative's annual summit this Saturday.

Gateways, Monuments And An Arch Coming To Newport

By • Oct 4, 2017
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Whether you enter Newport from Covington, Cincinnati or Wilder, a new gateway entrance is planned to welcome you.  Southbank Partners, the  City of Newport and the Newport Foundation announced a partnership Wednesday to build gateways.  Two will also have monuments. 

Covington Appoints Next City Manager

By Hannah Vorst Shaffer • Jul 19, 2017
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A four month search for a new Covington City Manager has come to a close. The Covington Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted to appoint David Johnston as Covington's next city manager.

Kenton County Looks To Increase Its Tech Footprint

By • Jun 26, 2017
Ann Thompson

Kenton County, already busy cranking out start-up technology companies in Covington, is ramping up efforts to increase its tech footprint.

Cleaning Up Covington

By • May 30, 2017
Ann Thompson / WVXU

Covington is resurrecting its litter and graffiti removal program as the city continues to attract new development.

Beginning June 5, crews will concentrate on Rivercenter Boulevard  south to Seventh Street and Madison, Scott and Greenup south to Fifth. Since August, 80 oversized round and square planters have popped up along Madison Avenue between Fourth and Seventh Streets sprouting bright colored flowers.

The Business Of Writing Is The Topic At The Northern Kentucky Idea Festival On May 11

By Mark Heyne • May 1, 2017
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Being a successful writer is a lifelong dream for many. But writing is a  business, one that can be extremely complicated, frustrating and difficult to navigate. Writers have to be entrepreneurs in order to get published and sell their work.

The Mission And Programs Of Covington's Life Learning Center

By Mark Heyne • Apr 13, 2017
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Life Learning Center in Covington provides an integrated series of learning and care programs to help at-risk individuals in Greater Cincinnati escape poverty and reach their full potential.

Covington Attracting New Businesses

By Mark Heyne • Apr 10, 2017
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Covington has been busy expanding its business base by using incentives and local amenities to attract companies from both inside and outside the region. One example is pharmaceutical and biotechnology company CTI, which recently relocated its headquarters from Blue Ash to Covington.

Senator McConnell's Speech Interrupted By Protesters

By • Feb 23, 2017
Bill Rinehart / WVXU

Sen. Mitch McConnell addressed the Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati Chambers of Commerce Thursday afternoon in Covington. The Senate Majority Leader is touring the state during the congressional recess. 

He was interrupted twice during his remarks by two people wanting, as they said, "to be heard." Both people were escorted out of the ticketed luncheon.

The History Of The Covington Blue Sox Baseball Team

By Mark Heyne • Feb 13, 2017
Cam Miller Films

Much to the delight of baseball fans, pitchers and catchers started reporting for spring training this weekend, which means Opening Day is just around the corner.

Covington Provides Backdrop For Dolly Parton's NBC Christmas Film

By • Nov 29, 2016
NBCUniversal

Downtown Covington plays a supporting role in NBC's new "Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love" Wednesday (9 p.m., Channel 5).

Covington portrays Sevierville, Tenn., in 1955, according to a story on the Covington News website. 

2016 Election: Covington Mayor Candidates Sherry Carran And Joe Meyer

By Mark Heyne • Nov 2, 2016
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The race for who will become the next mayor of Covington seems to be focused on two very different perceptions of the city and whether or not it is moving in the right direction.

Bluegrass Music And Art Coming To Devou Park For The Children's Home Of Northern Kentucky

By • Sep 23, 2016

The 3rd Annual DevouGrass Music & Arts Festival, benefiting the Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky, returns on Saturday, October 1 to Covington’s Devou Park. 

25 Years Of Covington's Metropolitan Club

By Mark Heyne • Aug 2, 2016
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Known for its panoramic view of downtown Cincinnati, the Metropolitan Club is a renowned private business club that has brought together diverse members throughout the years. 

World Music Fest Is Back, Presenting Music, Dance & More In Covington

By Ron Esposito • May 27, 2016

Seven venues in Covington will host the newly revived World Music Fest, a celebration of world cultures though music, dance, art and food, happening June 11.

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