FEATURE STORY
BROCK GESSNER CHOSE ASHLAND UNIVERSITY
MAY 13, 2026 – COVINGTON
Brock Gessner, a senior at Covington High School, committed to extend his swimming career and academic opportunities at the collegiate level by choosing Ashland University.
LATEST COMMUNITY HEADLINES
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT BENEFITS BUCCS FOOTBALL
APRIL 25, 2026 – COVINGTON
The annual CornHole Tournament hosted by the Covington Bucc Boosters at the Covington Fraternal Order Of Eagles on Saturday helped raise money for the Buccaneer football program.
COVINGTON LOSES A GREAT POLICE OFFICER
APRIL 22, 2026 – COVINGTON
Tim Cline, who is currently the Covington Police Chief, resigned on Monday as he will be joining a larger community in the Vandalia Police Department after his position in Covington is finalized.
60TH YEAR OF THE PANCAKE DAY
APRIL 11, 2026 – COVINGTON
The Covington Tomorrow Club extended the annual Pancake Day for the 60th straight year for a benefit to Covington community members.
2026 SCHOOL HOUSE PARK ROCKS FESTIVAL
APRIL 8, 2026 – COVINGTON
The Covington Events Association is hosting the 2nd Annual School House Parks Rocks Festival on May 15th and 16th — Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary. This two day event will bring the Village of Covington and the surrounding areas together through music, food, fun and community spirit.
A 3on3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT IS SCHEDULED IN MAY
MARCH 24, 2026 – COVINGTON
Hosted by the Covington Bucc Boosters, a 3on3 Basketball Tournament scheduled for May 30th and May 31st will provide benefits for the Covington Buccaneers basketball program.
LATEST SPORTS HEADLINES
A THRILLING WIN FOR THE BUCCS
MAY 12, 2026 – COVINGTON
The Covington Buccaneers trailed 5-3 heading into the bottom of the seventh inning, but were able to score three impressive runs for a walk-off 6-5 victory over Jackson Center.
LADY BUCCS OPEN STATE TOURNAMENT WITH 23-1 WIN
MAY 11, 2026 – COVINGTON
In the opening round of the post-season tournament, the Covington Lady Buccs took care of business with a dominating 23-1 victory over Springfield Catholic Central on Monday.
LADY BUCCS SPLIT GAMES IN COVINGTON CLASSIC
MAY 9, 2026 – COVINGTON
The Covington Lady Buccs tied the school record with 48 home runs in the season and Emalyn Johnson broke the individual school record with 16 home runs in the season, which made Saturday memorable despite splitting the two games against Urbana and Beavercreek in the Covington Classic.
BUCCS BEAT ANSONIA FOR SIXTH STRAIGHT WIN
MAY 9, 2026 – ANSONIA
The Covington Buccaneers continued their progression on Saturday by overcoming a 3-1 deficit against Ansonia and beating the Tigers 5-3.
A GREAT "RON SCHULTZ" COVINGTON INVITATIONAL
MAY 8, 2026 – COVINGTON
Covington hosted a traditional invitational for Track & Field on Friday and what made the event so memorable was how the athletic department honored a legendary Buccaneer coach Ron Schultz.
