The winners of this year’s Holiday Decorating Contest were very difficult to determine due to the obvious effort put into the decorating by each of the decorating contest participants. The scoring of all the entries were very close, but the winners based on the composite scoring are as follows: #1          Jason Hitchcock - 328 Oliver Street #2          Robert & Mary Beth Rich - 403 Walnut … [Read more...]

The Village of Covington has finalized agreements to extend the electric and natural gas aggregation programs beyond the end of the current term for each program. Together with Affordable Gas & Electric (AGE), the Village’s aggregation consultant, long term electric and natural gas supply rates have been secured for future rate certainty for all eligible residents and small business DP&L … [Read more...]

Labor Day Weekend was highlighted in Covington by the annual Fort Rowdy Gathering, operated by the Covington-Newberry Historical Society and local businesses and organizations. The history of Covington began when General “Mad” Anthony Wayne had a fort built near the Stillwater River. The fort was dubbed “Fort Rowdy” in reference the the conduct of the soldiers that were stationed there. The Fort … [Read more...]

   With the extreme heat that we are experiencing, the Village of Covington staff wants to be sure you are aware of locations that you can go to cool off. The following locations are available if you need them. COVINGTON GOVERNMENT CENTER1 SOUTH HIGH STREETMONDAY - FRIDAY 7:30 TO 4:30 PMALL OTHER TIMES CALL 911 FOR ASSISTANCECOVINGTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH115 N PEARL STFRI -11:00-3:00 NICK … [Read more...]

The 2019 Memorial Day festivities were like no other as the Village of Covington honored those residents who fought in Word War I with a monument. Nearly 300 Covington servicemen fought in Word War I with the United States Army’s 148th Infantry Regiment in the battles to liberate Belgium in 1918. On hand to represent Belgium in paying respects for the sacrifices of the Covington servicemen who … [Read more...]

The Covington High School saw its 150th class of students graduate on Sunday at Hobart Arena in Troy, Ohio. The Class of 2019 earned over $900,000 in scholarships, had four individuals earn valedictorian status and eight graduate earn Honors Diplomas for finishing with a 3.9 GPA and above. COVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2019 Hunter Ryan Alexander Courtney Frances Barhorst Kristopher Robert … [Read more...]