A Covington man is charged with the sexual abuse of an 8-year old girl. Boone County Sheriff’s Office arrested the man after the girl reported the alleged offense following a performance of Kids on the Block by the Family Nurturing Center. Anthony Hale, 23, who lives in Latonia, is charged with first degree sex abuse. He […]
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Photos: Downtown Covington, Latonia Become Set for Redford Movie
Hollywood icon Robert Redford robbed banks in downtown Covington on Thursday. His new film, The Old Man and the Gun, continued to shoot in the area, with the production arriving in Latonia on Wednesday and Thursday, and then downtown later on Thursday. Redford was seen shooting a scene on Madison Avenue, entering the Citizens Federal Savings […]
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Robert Redford Film Expected to Shoot in Latonia this Week
Hollywood’s extended stay in the region will bring a Robert Redford vehicle back to Northern Kentucky. The Old Man and the Gun thrilled Newport last week when it shot scenes outside the Heritage Bank on Monmouth Street. Screen legend Robert Redford and co-star Casey Affleck were on hand for that shoot. This week, the movie’s production […]
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Donuts Return to Latonia as Emerson’s Bakery Opens
Donuts are flying off the shelf in Latonia on Tuesday as Emerson’s Bakery opened its newest location. The famous Ritte’s Corner site of the Latonia Bakery is now home to Emerson’s. It opened Tuesday at 5 a.m. and has seen a strong reception. The Latonia Business Association organized a welcoming event to encourage customers to come […]
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Before Closure, Bernhard’s Bakery Cited for Roach Infestation, Unsafe Building
The sudden closure of Bernhard’s Bakery – a local landmark for fifty years – shocked the customers who frequent its Newport and Latonia locations. But the news was probably not a surprise to its owner, who had been cited repeatedly by the Northern Kentucky Health Department for various violations related to its operations, and the […]
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Photos: Santa Visits Latonia for Ritte’s Corner Tree Lighting
Santa and Mrs. Claus made a visit to Latonia for the annual tree lighting ceremony at Ritte’s Corner. RCN’s Brian Frey produced the slideshow below.
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Photos: Latonia Halloween Block Party
It was a perfect day for the Latonia Halloween Block Party, sponsored by the Latonia Business Association. Hundreds of kids and their parents packed Ritte’s Corner for an afternoon of fun – and a costume contest starring Ronald McDonald! RCN’s Brian Frey produced the photos below.
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Data: These are the National Chains that Would Fit Well in Latonia
The data is in and the City of Covington now has a list of national chains that would fit well in Latonia. The report comes from Buxton Consumer Analytics, a company that the city contracted with at a cost of $50,000, to analyze the buying habits of shoppers within a 15 minute drive of Winston […]
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New Documentary Chronicles “Old Latonia”, America’s Finest Race Course
“It’s unfortunate of course that it didn’t last. Imagine if it had lasted with the Derby and the 500. It’s a shame that there isn’t anything there besides a historical marker. I think there should be murals put over there, I think there should maybe be statues over there. People just don’t know how vital […]
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The Center Story: Celebrating Six Years of the Latonia Small Area Study
The Center Story is a monthly podcast presented in partnership by the Center for Great Neighborhoods of Covington and The River City News 2016 year marks the sixth year of the Latonia Small Area Study, a comprehensive study of the Latonia neighborhood approved by the City of Covington and Kenton County in 2010. The study […]
