When Moonrise Donuts opened in an old Subway sandwich shop location in Latonia back in 2017, it immediately caught on with fans. Its unique concept of exclusively serving donuts in the evening was both a throwback to the long-gone Latonia Bakery that neighborhood lifers recall rushing to back in the day, and a welcome addition […]
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New Principal Named at Latonia Elementary
Covington Independent Public Schools announced Wednesday that Maranda Meyer will be the new principal at Latonia Elementary. Meyer has been assistant principal there for seven years. “My heart belongs to these kids and to the outstanding educators I have the privilege of working beside,’’ Meyer said. “I feel extremely blessed that they chose me to […]
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Photos: Celebrating the Renovation of Barb Cook Park in Latonia
The renovated Barb Cook Park in Latonia was celebrated Saturday with a ribbon-cutting and other festivities. Covington Mayor Joe Meyer, other city officials, and the community gathered at the park in honor of the $300,000 in renovations, which include new playground equipment, walking paths, and more. The park is named for a longtime Latonia advocate. […]
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Latonia’s Barb Cook Park Renovation to Be Celebrated with Grand Opening
A ribbon will be cut on the renovated Barb Cook Park in Latonia. The park, on Ashland Avenue and Madison Pike, is already open to the public. “It’s filled with kids almost every single day,” said City of Covington Parks and Recreation Manager Ben Oldiges said. There is a new shelter for picnics and the […]
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Woman Faces Murder Charge After Man Killed by Car in Latonia
A woman faces a murder charge after police say she used her car to kill a man Monday evening in a Latonia parking lot. Marsha L. Miller, 44, of Covington, is being held at the Kenton County Detention Center without bond. Police believe that she intentionally crashed her vehicle into Frank Harris, 54, of Covington […]
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Junk King to Open Latonia Location
A junk removal company is set to open its first Northern Kentucky location in Covington. A Junk King franchise will occupy the space at 609 Union Street in Latonia. Owner Jack Brendamour will now have four franchise locations in total, with others in Cincinnati, Louisville, and Dayton, Oh. He said that the expansion into Northern […]
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Latonia Bank Robbed on Friday
A Latonia bank was robbed Friday afternoon. Covington Police told RCN that a male suspect entered the Heritage Bank at 3600 Decoursey Avenue and demanded money from a teller. Police said that no weapon was displayed, but that the suspect “implied he had a weapon.” No arrests have been made. The Covington Police Department Criminal […]
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Latonia Girl Wins Museum Art Contest for Second Straight Year
Iris Sullivan was named winner of the Connie O’Donnell Student Art Invitational for the second consecutive year. Sullivan, of Latonia, is a junior at Holy Cross High School. Her entry was a charcoal drawing of a young girl gazing at the Eiffel Tower, which was submitted to the contest by her art teacher, Craig Lipscomb. […]
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Bean Haus Plans to Operate Dari-crest Year-Round
Bean Haus, the popular coffee shop and bakery in Covington’s Mainstrasse Village and a new location on the way in the city’s Eastside neighborhood, is now branching out to Latonia. Owner Tim Eversole announced that he has entered into a long-term lease with an option to purchase Dari-crest, the longtime ice cream shop at 3024 […]
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Holy Cross High School Closed Monday After Student Tests Positive for COVID-19
A Holy Cross High School student tested positive for COVID-19 in what the Diocese of Covington called “an isolated case.” The school will be closed on Monday and will have a non-traditional instruction (NTI) day on Tuesday. The principal of the Latonia school sent a message to families on Sunday night to inform them of […]
