Nearly nine months after losing its lone donut shop, Latonia will soon have two. “When the moon rises, so do the donuts.” That’s how founder Keith Bales describes his new business, Moonrise Doughnuts – an operation that will serve the namesake treats in the evening hours from 6 to 11 p.m. Those of a certain […]
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New “Antiques General Store” Opens in Latonia
A new store has opened at the Promenade Palace building in Latonia’s Ritte’s Corner. Half & Half Antiques is unlike no other store in the area, its owners say. The 6500-sq. ft. shop features desirable items in a wide range of prices – with dressers running from $50 to $500 and dining room sets from […]
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Photos: Holy Cross Parish Summer Festival
It was a beautiful weekend for the Holy Cross Parish Summer Festival! RCN’s Brian Frey produced these photos.
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Photos: Unlock the Block Rocks Latonia
Ritte’s Corner was rocked Saturday by Unlock the Block – a live music event that stretched across the center of Latonia’s historic business district. The event was created by Leadership Northern Kentucky’s class of 2017 and featured three live bands, food vendors, local beer and liquor, and activities for the big and small. Though intermittent […]
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Latonia to Host “Unlock the Block” Music Festival on Saturday
Latonia will “Unlock the Block” on Saturday. The new one-day music festival will rock Ritte’s Corner from 4 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 22. The project was developed by Leadership Northern Kentucky’s 2017 class. Local bands DV8, Ben Walz, and the Turkeys will take the stage. Craft beers from Rhinegeist and Wooden Cask Brewing […]
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Owner of Latonia Home Destroyed in Fire Offers Reward for Information
The owner of a Latonia home destroyed by fire late Tuesday night is offering a reward for helpful information. The home at 309 West 34th Street had been recently purchased by Steve Sparks of Rebound Remodels. Kenton County property records show the sale date as June 6, 2017. “At this point, it doesn’t seem to […]
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Fire Destroys Latonia Home
A house in Latonia was destroyed by fire late Tuesday night. Fire crews responded to the home on the 300 block of 34th Street. The house was totally engulfed in flames. This story will be updated when more information is known. -Staff report
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Latonia Man Charged with Sexual Abuse of 8-Year Old
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 […]
