Holy Cross High School is the latest in Northern Kentucky to announce that a student was named a National Merit semifinalist. Senior Grace M. Martin could now be named as a National Merit Scholar and compete for scholarships in the spring. “The Holy Cross community congratulates Grace and her family on this tremendous achievement,” an announcement […]
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Renovated Latonia Family Dollar Set for Grand Reopening
The Family Dollar on East 32nd Street in Latonia will have a fresh new look on Saturday. The store has been renovated and will now include $1 Dollar Tree merchandise, additional freezer and coolers, and an expanded selection of food, beauty supplies, household products, and seasonal items, the company said in a news release. There […]
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New Burlington Store in Newport to Replace Latonia Location
When the new Burlington store opens in Newport this fall, it will replace the existing location in Latonia, the company said in a news release Wednesday. It was announced last October that Burlington would open at 1301 Monmouth Street inside the Newport Plaza, along with Ross, a discount retail department store. The two stores will […]
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18 New Bike Racks Coming to Latonia, 15 to 25 More Each Week in City
The new bike racks popping up across Covington are expected to do more than accommodate cyclists taking a break. They could prompt a real economic impact, city officials hope. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held last week at the location of one of the new racks, near Moonrise Doughnuts in Latonia. The racks give bicyclists a secure place […]
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Young Latonia Gardeners Prepare for Weekend Sale
The Herbmania program is bearing fruit – and flowers – again at Latonia Elementary. Students who participate in the program will be selling their wares on Friday (5 to 7 p.m.) and Saturday (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.). This is the second year for the plant sale at Latonia Elementary. Program director Bob Runyan said […]
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Latonia Landmarks of Then and Now Collide to Celebrate Donuts
National Donut Day is being celebrated across America on Friday, but it was Thursday that Covington’s popular Moonrise Doughnuts paid homage to its predecessor from a generation or two ago – Latonia Bakery. Moonrise, operated by Keith Bales and close to celebrating its second anniversary, is known for opening in the evening, rather than the […]
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Photos: Volunteers Place New Trees in Latonia
Volunteers showed up on Saturday to help plant around seventy-five trees. The project was led by the City of Covington’s urban forestry board. Trees were planted on Lincoln Avenue from Daniels Street to Decoursey Avenue, and up to a block along intersecting streets. The types of trees included black gum, paperback maple, yellowwood, Allegheny serviceberry, and […]
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75 Trees to Be Planted in Latonia on Saturday and You Can Help
The City of Covington and its urban forestry board are looking for volunteers to help plant 75 trees in Latonia on Saturday. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to noon, and volunteers will meet ahead of time for donuts and instruction, said Rob Farrell, a member of the board. “Latonia has been previously identified […]
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Shelter-in-Place Ordered Near Latonia, Ft. Wright After Irritant Released
UPDATE (3:48 P.M.): The shelter-in-place has been lifted for the Ft. Wright/Latonia area. ORIGINAL STORY: A shelter-in-place was order for residents and businesses within one thousand feet of Interplastic Corporation, located at 3535 Latonia Avenue in Fort Wright, near that city’s border with Covington’s Latonia neighborhood. Fort Wright Fire Department and Covington Fire Department responded to […]
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City: Owners of Latonia Shopping Center Open to Redevelopment
The owners of the Latonia Shopping Center are open to redevelopment possibilities, Covington Mayor Joe Meyer and the city’s economic development director Tom West said Wednesday. The two appeared on Cincinnati Edition on WVXU where they discussed projects and possibilities across the city. The daily radio program, which airs at noon Monday through Friday on the […]
