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 […]
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For Sale: Twin Oaks Golf Course in Latonia
It was one of Latonia’s best-known landmarks, and now it can be yours. Twin Oaks Golf & Plantation Club is on the market, listed at $3,995,000. The golf course was built in 1927. Since 1977 it has been owned and operated by Rosemary and James Swingos. The couple plan to retire to their home in […]
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Suspect Stole Cigarettes, Lottery Tickets, Cash at Latonia BP
Covington Police are still looking for the suspect in the Sunday morning robbery at the BP gas station on Winston Avenue in Latonia. According to a police report, the store clerk told investigators that a black man covered in all-black clothing entered the store just after 7 a.m. and implied that he had a weapon. […]
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Gateway Adds Adult Education Program in Latonia
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 […]
