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Published September 21New bookstore, The Wordcage, opens in Covington
The City of Covington has a new bookstore! The Wordcage, a new used book and media store, opened in Latonia last week. Located on Decoursey Avenue near Ritte’s Corner, which serves as the neighborhood’s central commercial area, the new storefront hosted a grand opening and ribbon…
Ronald Gray, 79, Dillsboro
Ronald Gray, 79, of Dillsboro passed away Friday, September 18, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, Kentucky. He was born near Olean on November 8, 1946, the son of Gilbert and Evelyn Lane Gray. [...]
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Published September 18Galaxie transforms into Halloween-themed bar next month
In October, one of Covington’s biggest bars will seem a little haunted. Galaxie, the nightclub and cocktail bar located on 815 Madison Ave., will transform into “The Haunting on Madison” starting October 1. The new pop-up experience is run by Miracle Cocktails, Inc., who hosted a…
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Published September 16Carmelo’s new happy hour has $8 giant mozzarella sticks and $7 drinks
One of Covington’s favorite restaurants has new happy hour specials. Carmelo’s, the Italian restaurant located at 434 Madison Avenue, has introduced a happy hour menu that runs from 4 to 6 p.m. every weekday and is “just enough to hold you over until dinner.” The menu offers the…
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Published September 14Columbia Gas plans more work in Covington
The utility company asks drivers to be cautious traveling through work zones as it upgrades natural gas infrastructure in the area.
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Published September 11Covington Oktoberfest returns to MainStrasse this weekend
Covington’s Oktoberfest returns to MainStrasse Village this weekend for three days of food, beer and live entertainment. The free festival runs now through Sunday, Sept. 13, at Goebel Park, located at 501 Philadelphia St., and along portions of 6th and Main streets. Festival…