Gateway Community & Technical College added a location to its adult education program. Skills U will now be offered at Latonia Baptist Church (3800 Church St., Covington). The program provides free preparation courses for GED (high school diploma equivalent) work, college, employment opportunities, and how to assist kids with homework. Skills U students can also […]
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Photos: Touch-a-Truck in Latonia Draws 1,100
Approximately 1,100 people attended the City of Covington’s Touch-a-Truck event at Latonia Plaza on Saturday, according to an estimate from the city. The event drew crowds to check out vehicles used by police, fire, medical, and other emergency personnel, as we all as public works crews. “Looks like we’re going to have to […]
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Volunteers Needed for Tree-Planting in Latonia on Saturday
The City of Covington will lead a tree-planting session in Latonia on Saturday, but is in need of volunteers. More than eighty trees are set to be planted from 9 a.m. to noon along sidewalks on Rosina and Ashland avenues in West Latonia. “This event will host more trees than we have ever planted in […]
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Pedestrian Struck in Latonia
A pedestrian was struck in Latonia on Saturday. Covington Police Lt. Col. Brian Steffen told The River City News that a watch commander reported that the injuries do not appear to be life-threatening. Because there were injuries, police are fully investigating the scene, Steffen said. This story may be updated. -Michael Monks, editor & publisher Photo provided
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New Trees Coming to Latonia Streets
New trees are coming to a pair of Latonia streets. The City of Covington is working to replace 70 trees on Ashland and Rosina Avenues. The work, which will begin in October, is to replace the maligned Bradford pear trees that have been removed. The Bradford, whose putrid smell and proclivity for […]
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Fundraiser Planned for Taylor Mill Pit Bull Attack Victims
A fundraiser is planned for the two people mauled by a pit bull at their Taylor Mill home. It happened on July 12 at the home of Jeff and Angel Studer on St. Matthews Circle. Police responded to the scene just before midnight after receiving a call about an active dog attack. They found Jeff […]
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St. Elizabeth Closing Latonia Urgent Care
St. Elizabeth Physicians is closing its Urgent Care location in Latonia. The location will close on Sunday, September 23. St. Elizabeth Physicians Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Jacob Bast told The River City News, through a statement, that the location at 4387 Winston Avenue had been leased on a month-to-month basis since April. Now, […]
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Caroline Underpass Water Remediation Project to Improve Pedestrian Experience
The City of Covington is moving forward on plans to repair the Caroline Underpass, an important piece of infrastructure for drivers and pedestrians in Latonia, particularly when a train is passing through town and closes Decoursey Avenue. The city commission voted recently to hire West Chester, Oh.-based Sunesis Construction to the tune of $102,690 […]
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Man Struck by Train in Latonia
A man was hit by a train Thursday morning in Latonia. It happened at around 5 a.m. near the railroad tracks by 30th Street. Covington Police told The River City News that the man was struck while trespassing on the tracks as a CSX train was going by. He was transported to University of Cincinnati Medical Center. […]
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Public Input Sought for Improvements to Latonia Park
The City of Covington is seeking public input on the future of Barb Cook Park in West Latonia. The park, located on Madison Pike on either side of Ashland Avenue and named for a Latonia neighborhood advocate who died in 2012, features basketball courts, a jungle gym, and slides – but little else. […]
