Written by Michael Monks, editor & publisher Christian Bales is this year’s valedictorian at Holy Cross High School in Covington, but during Friday night’s graduation ceremony, he was forbidden from delivering his speech. So, too, was the student council president. Instead, Bales and the other student delivered the remarks to which the Diocese of Covington […]
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Second Half of Latonia Avenue Project Now Underway
The second half of the long-awaited reconstruction of Latonia Avenue began this morning. Work began at the corner of 33rd Street and Latonia Avenue, where Riegler Construction is installing a new storm sewer in coordination with Sanitation District No. 1 of Northern Kentucky. Drivers in the area will notice traffic restrictions and should expect […]
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Latonia Avenue Project Delayed by Rain
The long-awaited reconstruction of Latonia Avenue will be delayed by the recent rain. The contractor for the project, Riegler Blacktop, notified the City this week that complications from the wet weather will push back the anticipated start date of the project about two weeks – from the week of April 30 to the second week of […]
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Photos: Latonia Students, Local Chefs Create Own Version of “Chopped”
Students, teachers, and parents were treated to a slice of the Food Network Wednesday evening as four successful chefs were invited to participate in a version of Chopped at Latonia Elementary School. This is the second year that Bob Runyan, a fifth grade social Studies teacher, has staged a version of the cut-throat cooking competition, […]
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Latonia Avenue Reconstruction to Begin
Work on the second phase of Latonia Avenue will begin the week of April 30. The $630,000 project is expected to be completed by October 30. “This is a big deal, a big project,” said Rick Davis, director of public works at the City of Covington. “This has been a priority of ours […]
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Man Indicted for Shooting at Covington Police Officer
The man accused of shooting at a Covington Police officer last month is indicted on attempted murder and other charges. Brad Anthony Williams, 41, faces 20 to 50 years in prison after a Kenton County Grand Jury indicted him on charges of attempted murder, second degree assault, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, […]
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Covington Police Officer Shot in Latonia Shooting, State Police Investigating
This story has been updated. A man used a semi-automatic rifle to fire at a Covington Police officer early Saturday morning, striking an officer. The officer was treated and released but police said in a warrant issued for the arrest of Brad Anthony Williams that the officer “could have easily been killed” because the bullet […]
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Remembering Clay Eifert: Holy Cross Leader Dies at 55
Over the last few months, as it became clear that the cancer that would finally kill him Friday could not be beaten back any longer, Clay Eifert – the long-time former Holy Cross principal, teacher and coach – received a gift: An outpouring of e-mails, letters, cards, texts, Facebook posts and messages – even tributes […]
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Watch: Man Conquers the Bardzilla Burger Pile, 10 Cheese Coneys
There is another food champion in Latonia. Matt Hannan completed the Bardzilla Challenge – and finished off ten chili cheese coneys at Bard’s Burgers and Chili, the popular diner known for its food challenge. All in all, Hannan downed ten pounds of food in an hour. WATCH: The Bardzilla Challenge is $40 if the eater fails […]
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Photos: Latonia Tree Lighting
Santa Claus and the holiday spirit returned to Latonia over the weekend as the community celebrated its annual Christmas tree lighting at Ritte’s Corner. RCN’s Brian Frey produced these photos.
