The Kenton County Planning Commission unanimously approved a public review of the new Latonia branch of the Kenton County Library, which will be located in the Latonia Commerce Center in Covington, at their meeting on May 2, 2024.
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Kenton County Public Libraries continue to grow
Kenton County public library director Dave Schroeder gave an update on the progress of the public libraries at the February Kenton County Fiscal Court Meeting. Nine years ago, expansions of the Kenton County libraries began, starting with the expansion of the Covington branch, the Erlanger branch, then the Independence branch, and finally, the Latonia branch, […]
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Life Learning Center volunteers to plant trees in Latonia, Covington
The Life Learning Center and the Covington Urban Forestry Board are collaborating on a spring tree planting initiative, where community volunteers will plant trees in and around the Life Learning Center’s campus and in Latonia.
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Kenton County Library presents on new Latonia Branch
The Kenton County Library is planning a new branch in Latonia, which will provide expanded services to kids and families, as well as community learning activities and a cozy living room theme.
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Three juveniles arrested in connection to Latonia homicide
Three juveniles, whose names have not been released, were arrested Wednesday at different locations in Newport and Covington, according to a press release from Covington Police Department. All have been charged with complicity to murder in connection with a Jan. 23 Latonia homicide. Although his name is not mentioned in the release, the description of […]
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Latonia community leaders, police discuss crime perception vs. reality
Latonia community members, business leaders, police and elected officials attended a community forum to discuss the importance of community involvement and reporting of crimes in the face of recent gun violence.
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Police: 14-year-old dead, another teen hospitalized after shooting near Latonia Elementary
Written by Taylor Weiter for WCPO A 14-year-old is dead after Covington police said two teens were shot in Latonia Tuesday afternoon. Covington police said officers were called to the intersection of 39th and Decoursey for a shooting at around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. When they arrived, they found two 14-year-olds who had been shot in […]
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Covington man charged with murder following Latonia shooting
Robert Hartman, a 32-year-old Covington resident, has been charged with murder following a shooting that occurred in the 4000 block of Church Street in Latonia Tuesday, according to a recent press release from Covington Police. Police arrived at the scene at around 3:30 p.m. after an initial call for what police described as “unknown trouble.” […]
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Kenton County Library to open new branch in Latonia Commerce Center
Latonia will soon be home to the newest branch of the Kenton County Library. On Tuesday, the Kenton County Fiscal Court permitted the Kenton County Library Board to execute its plan of opening a new branch inside the Latonia Commerce Center off Winston Avenue. The Kenton County Board of Trustees approved plans for a new […]
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Hawaiian-themed restaurant moving into former Dee Felice Cafe space
Covington’s MainStrasse Village is adding a new restaurant — one that should be familiar to residents of Latonia. Yesterday, Kealoha’s Kitchen, a Hawaiian-style eatery, announced they would move into the vacant storefront at the corner of W. 6th and Main streets that housed the now-shuttered Dee Felice Cafe. The establishment broadcasted the news of their […]
