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We need more restaurants like the Governor Keith Pandolfi Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

My friends fi nd stress relief through exercise, sports, yoga retreats and mindfulness activities. But I've always sought peace from the world at diners.

It's almost impossible to walk into a diner without remembering a hundred conversations, really good conversations, you've had with friends or family over bitter cups of coff ee and mounds of ketchup-smothered fries. It's impossible to go to a diner and not feel that you're hitting the reset button on whatever craziness and unfamiliar feelings are inhabiting your world.

Diners are never pretentious. Diners are safe. Diners serve the foods we love to love and eat, whether it's a regular old cheeseburger or a big bowl of Greek salad. Diners are where we can take just about anyone, whether it's a new girlfriend or an elderly parent. They are places for a long conversation or a simple check-in with the people in our neighborhoods, in our lives. As far as I'm concerned, every neighborhood should have a good diner. Because a community really isn't a community without one.

For a city this size, we are blessed with a lot of great diners. Santorini, in Cheviot, is about as classic a Greek diner I've seen outside of New York. There are old standbys like the Echo, in Hyde Park, Hathaway's and Sophia's (both Downtown) and the Blue Jay, in Northside, and (my personal favorite) Tuckers on Vine in Over-the-Rhine.

Paul Barraco, left, and his brother Neil Barraco, right, owners of the Governor, pose inside the restaurant, Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Milford.The restaurant located on Main Street opened on Jan. 21, 2020. LANDON BOST/THE ENQUIRER

Now let me add the Governor, in Milford, to that very incomplete list.

I was wary when I fi rst walked into the Governor and saw a proclamation above the front door declaring itself to be “a modern diner.” It made me worry it

would be too chef-y or too high-end compared to the diners that have served as my saving graces over the years.

Come to think of it, I had the same misgivings when Sacred Beast, another modern diner, in Over-the-Rhine,

opened in 2018. But in both cases, I had nothing to worry about.

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After ‘gruesome’ injury, Ohio looks to limit water pressure at splash parks Anna Staver Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Kim Manion didn’t think twice about sending her daughter to an indoor water park for a birthday party.

There would be pizza and presents and her daughter’s best friend. Everything sounded great until the Milford mom got a phone call no parent wants to hear: “My child crying and sobbing.”

The other mom didn’t know what was wrong, but 7-year-old Makenna Day had run from the water at the Warren County facility, holding her private area.

By the time they reached Cincinnati Children’s Liberty campus emergency room, Day’s clothes were soaked in blood and the little girl was hysterical.

The doctors couldn’t fi nd the source of the bleeding, so they prepped for exploratory surgery. The two-hour operation uncovered a four-centimeter-long laceration inside Makenna that was “millimeters from lacerating her cervix.” They called an OBGYN to stitch her up.

“This happened from playing in a water park. Makenna stood over a water feature, as I’ve seen many children do,” Manion said. “I had no idea the water pressure could cause such a traumatic

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Police: 2 arrested in connection BMV: Expired documents will no with series of bank robberies longer be valid beginning July 1 Quinlan Bentley Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

A man and woman were arrested and charged on June 17 in connection with a series of bank robberies in Hamilton County, Cincinnati police said.

Donnie Clontz II, 31, of Mount Washington, and Cortiana Pullens, 26, of Batavia, Ohio, allegedly committed seven bank robberies during November and December, according to a release.

Clontz is charged with seven counts of felony robbery while Pullens is charged with four counts, police said.

Clontz allegedly committed three robberies on his own, according to an indictment fi led in Hamilton County Commons Pleas Court.

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pressure at public splash pads, pools and water parks. Inspectors test for water quality, not the speed at which it leaves the jets.

“I’m actually just amazed that there is no type of regulation whatsoever,” Rep. Al Cutrona, R-Canfi eld, said. “They could basically be a pressure washer.”

The feature that injured Makenna didn’t malfunction, Manion said. The best answer she got was that an employee likely turned the sprayers higher than normal that day. The facility told her there was no fault on their part.

That’s why Schmidt introduced Makenna’s Law, also known as House Bill 178. If passed, the bill would set Ohio’s

occurred between Nov. 9 and Dec. 28, with some robberies occurring on the same day.

The banks robbed include branches of U.S. Bank, Northside Bank & Trust, Fifth Third Bank and Key Bank, documents state. The documents do not state which branches were robbed nor how much money was stolen.

Clontz and Pullens both pleaded not guilty at their arraignments on June 22, according to court records. The Enquirer has reached out to both of their attorneys for comment.

The pair are currently being held at the Hamilton County Justice Center, according to jail records. Clontz's bond is set at $100,000 and Pullens' is set at $50,000.

Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – June 22. Visit Cincinnati.com for possible updates.

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The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles is telling drivers to check their licenses and registrations.

Amid the pandemic, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill that extended the expiration dates of drivers licenses, identifi cation cards and vehicle registrations beyond December 1, 2020.

Beginning July 1, expired documents will no longer be valid, according to the BMV website.

Any license or registration that had an expiration date between March 9, 2020 and April 1, 2021 was valid until July 21, according to DeWine's bill. That deadline is now approaching and the BMV is urging drivers to renew everything soon.

Any fees for vehicle registrations during the extension that were delayed are now due, the BMV said.

You can fi nd more information at https://bmvonline.dps.ohio.gov/ Contact Briana Rice at 513-568-3496 or brice@enquirer.com. Follow her on Twitter at @BriRiceWrites.

maximum pressure for these water features at 20 feet per second “unless justifi ed by the design engineer and by the fountain system manufacturer.”

The limit comes from Florida’s Administrative Code, which Schmidt said was the only statewide water pressure regulation she could fi nd in the whole country.

“No one thinks this is a problem. I never thought it was a big deal,” Schmidt said. “You never imagine something as gruesome as what this little girl went through.”

No Democrat or Republican opposed Makenna’s law during the June 22 committee meeting, though there were questions about the costs to fi x existing facilities.

An estimate of the bill’s fi scal impact said the total cost to Ohio communities is unknown at this time.

“It is possible that municipalities could incur costs to replace water features if the water pressure cannot be reduced without doing so ...,” according to an analysis by the nonpartisan Ohio Legislative Services Commission. “The bill may be more likely to impact older facilities or features, as newer facilities or water features are more likely to have a lower velocity or volume of water.”

But Day, now 8, told lawmakers she thought it would be worth it.

“I was scared and crying a lot ...,” she said. “I want this to be a law so that nobody else gets hurt.”

Anna Staver is a reporter for the USA TODAY Network Ohio Bureau, which serves the Columbus Dispatch, Cincinnati Enquirer, Akron Beacon Journal and 18 other affi liated news organizations across Ohio.

State Representative Scott Lipps (R-Franklin), left, lets Makenna Day, 8, right, call the House Health Committee hearing on HB 178 to order at the Ohio Statehouse on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.

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even a little OTR. The dining room features modern touches I've seen in a lot of restaurants as of late: there’s a garage door that opens to the outdoor dining area and exposed HVAC vents give it a bit of light industrial coolness. There's a mural of a local political fi gure. In this case, John M. Pattison, a Milford resident who served as governor of Ohio from January to June of 1906.

Murals are in vogue all over the country right now, but since Cincinnati has always been a mural town, I feel like we might deserve some of the credit for starting that trend.

But despite the trendy fl ourishes, the Governor, with its all-day breakfast, counter cake stands, sweet-as-pie staff and eclectic menu strike me as something you don’t see a lot of these days: a forever restaurant, the kind of place that, if it sticks to its guns, might be around in 50 years in pretty much the same form.

I hope I'm right about that.

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The deviled eggs potato skins from the Governor photographed, Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the restaurant in Milford. LANDON BOST/THE ENQUIRER

The owners, brothers Paul and Neil Barraco, said they took their cues for the Governor by researching and/or visiting other diners all over the country, including the high-end (and sadly closed) M. Wells, in New York, Au Cheval and the Girl and the Goat, in Chicago, and yes, even Tucker’s on Vine.

The result is something akin to the East Coast diners I used to visit in Upstate New York and throughout New England. Though there’s defi nitely a little 2021 Brooklyn in its DNA, too; the menu includes elevated (hate that word but I'm using it anyway) versions of such diner classics as the patty melt (this one made with A&M Cheese, from Toledo, and maple Thousand Island dressing); the French dip (made with lamb), and the grilled cheese (topped with braised short ribs and a side of kimchi tomato soup).

But I think it was the Goomba that really won my heart. This combination of frittata and omelet owners Paul and Neil Barraco grew up with as Italian American kids is dubbed a “fromlette” and comes with smoked mushrooms, kale, caramelized onions, provolone and garlic sauce. The eggs are fl uff y and the earthy smokiness of the mushrooms, the sweetness of the onions and the grandma’s kitchen aroma of garlic will make it a go-to dish whenever I’m in Milford.

The pastrami, which is brined inhouse for up to 18 days, made for one of the more memorable Reubens I’ve had in the two years I’ve been back in Cincinnati. It was served on Sixteen Bricks rye bread with maple Thousand Island dressing and Swiss cooked to a near burn on the skillet, which made it into something resembling a crunchy cheese wafer. As much as I liked the Rueben, the braised bitter greens – evidence of the Barracos’ Italian American heritage – which I ordered as a side, might've stolen the show.

I also ordered the Where’s Waldorf salad to-go, a nod to the Manhattan mainstay, which I pretty much devoured back home. I liked how the apple granola sprinkled over the farro gave the grains the sweetness of wheatberries. I also liked the roasted beets, golden raisins and local blue cheese that gave the salad its oomph.

A general view of the Governor photographed, Thursday, June 10, 2021, on Main Street in Milford. LANDON BOST/THE ENQUIRER

"We wanted something more substantial than a regular grain bowl," Paul Barraco later told me. "They can be great, but they can also be way undercooked. We just took at classic New York dish that has been around 100 years and turned into something we hoped would be popular with people."

Finally, there were the deviled potato skins. I'm a big fan of potato skins, and while I seldom like to break from traditions, Paul's version – in which the skins are cut into little tuber cupcakes and fi lled with whipped eggs, Italian cheeses and, of course, bacon and scallions – I couldn't help but admire.

The Barracos love using up all of their ingredients in any way possible, which is why, before you visit, you should always check the diner's Instagram account (@governordiner) for the daily specials. Scrolling through their feed this morning, I saw their Tuesday special included a smoked ribeye quesadilla and southwestern corn and crab bisque; Friday was lobster rolls, snow crab rolls and jumbo lump crab cakes. Last Saturday was a smoked ribeye steak sandwich and cantaloupe and zucchini gazpacho.

I don’t know them all that well, but the Barracos seem to have a calming effect on people. Neil moved about the restaurant like he'd been running it for decades, checking in with regular and newbies alike to make sure the pancake they ordered was one of the best pancakes they've ever eaten.

And talking to Paul recently, I realized I’d met him years ago when he headed the meat department at Silver Glades’ short-lived location in Anderson Township. Every time I went in there, he reminded me how one good, outgoing person can set a restaurant, or in that case, a deli, apart from all the others.

Aside from Sundays when it closes at 3 p.m., the Governor is open every day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., meaning that if you're lucky enough to live nearby, you can come in for your morning coff ee and an egg sandwich in the morning and return after work for a cocktail at the counter (their cocktail program is ambitious, to say the least).

But what I like best about the Governor are the more traditional touches.

The cakes in the counter cake stands are made by the Barracos’ mother. There's a schoolhouse clock on the wall; the music, which can range from Motown to Afropunk, seems to always fi t the crowd. “We wanted to do something that was original,” Barraco told me.

"When you fi nd it was done before, it can be semi depressing. I think we have something diff erent."

Like the best diners, there’s a sense of community at the Governor. The people who work here are Barraco family members, friends and the children of friends. Sitting at the counter the two times I was there, the staff actually seemed happy to be there: a big ask at a time when staff shortages can make working in this industry positively miserable.

Earlier this year, the Barracos looked into opening another Governor location in Bellevue, but the deal fell through.

Paul thinks that was a good thing since he’s starting to realize the Governor is something distinctly Milford, that maybe it shouldn’t or couldn’t exist anywhere else.

I think he's right. But I wish every neighborhood in the Cincinnati region had a diner of this caliber to go to for breakfast, cocktails or company. While the Governor, it seems, is spoken for, we would all be better off if we had something like it in our own neck of the woods.

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Lakota East High School has a new principal Brook Endale Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Lakota East High School has named a new principal.

Rob Burnside will fi ll the vacancy left by former principal Yejide Mack.

She was fi nishing up her fi rst year as

principal of the Liberty Township high school before being placed on a paid administrative leave of absence pending an investigation.

Betsy Fuller with Lakota Local District Communications said the district could not comment on the reason for Mack being placed on leave.

Lakota East's administrative team was

overseeing the day-to-day operations at the high school through the end of the school year.

When Lakota East High School opened 20 years ago, Burnside was an English teacher at the school.

Burnside was most recently the principal of New Richmond High School in Clermont County this past school year. He was

also an associate principal at Lakota East Freshman School and a former assistant principal with Kings High School.

The school congratulated Burnside on his new Rob role on June 23 via Twitter, Burnside writing "welcome home."

Seelbach proposes tax hike for aff ordable housing Sharon Coolidge Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Cincinnati Councilman Chris Seelbach is proposing an earnings tax increase to bolster aff ordable housing.

His Cincinnati Aff ordable Housing Levy would increase the earnings tax by 0.1 points to 1.9%. It must be approved by City Council before the end of August to get on the November ballot.

It's unclear if Seelbach has council support. The proposal comes in the wake of the failure of Issue 3, an aff ordable housing charter amendment that would have required council to put at least $50 million a year toward aff ordable housing.

During the campaign, many city leaders said while they supported aff ordable housing, they opposed the required annual $50 million in spending as decimating the city budget. Issue 3 failed in the May

primary 73% to 27%.

The earnings tax increase – paid by anyone who lives or works in Cincinnati regardless of age or income level – would raise roughly $17 million a year and expire after nine years, with a built-in renewal request.

Seelbach said a person with a median household income would pay $3.38 a month under the plan. According to the most recent Census estimates, the median household income of a Cincinnati resident is $40,640.

"This is a transformative opportunity to make real progress on aff ordable housing for the many Cincinnatians who struggle to pay rent every month,” Seelbach said.

“Designed with transparency, accountability and equity in mind, I believe the Cincinnati Aff ordable Housing Levy will give voters the power to transform communities and grow Cincinnati for everyone.”

Seelbach made the announcement at the end of council's Budget Finance Committee June 21. He planned a rollout at the June 30 meeting of council, but it was canceled, prompting him to unveil the plan now.

He argues the tax increase would: h Preserve and create aff ordable housing: At least 50% of levy funds would go toward preserving and creating aff ordable housing for low- and very low-income residents. h Boost homeownership opportunities and protect vulnerable homeowners. It would provide low and moderate-income homeowners down payment assistance if they're fi rst-time homebuyers. And it would keep fi xed-income seniors and lowincome homeowners in their homes by funding critical home repairs through grants and low-interest loans. h Homelessness prevention and shelter diversion: It would provide eviction

prevention money and aftercare services for people as they transition from homelessness to a new place to live.

The proposal calls for the creation of a Cincinnati Housing Advisory Board to oversee the money. The board would be appointed by the mayor and confi rmed by council. The board's members would have to include a nonprofi t developer, a resident in an area where aff ordable housing would be built and community members.

Cincinnati's earnings tax was reduced from 2.1% after a Hamilton County transportation sales tax went into eff ect. At 1.9%, the city's earnings tax would be lower than in other regional cities. For comparison, Dayton's earning tax is 2.25%; in Columbus and Cleveland, it's 2.5%. Covington's is 2%.

Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – June 21 (updated June 22). Visit Cincinnati.com for possible updates.

Mysterious illness plagues birds in Ohio; here's what experts say you should do Emily DeLetter Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Wildlife experts are asking people to report observations of sick or dead birds who may be experiencing an unidentifi ed illness that has been found across Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.

Symptoms of the illness can include eye swelling and crusty discharge, neurological signs, and in some cases, sunken-in eyes, said Laura Kearns, a wildlife biologist with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources'

Division of Wildlife.

It has been found in Blue Jays, Common Grackles and European starlings, American Robins and potentially House Sparrows.

Specimens have been submitted to the National Wildlife Health Center, Kearns said, who are still working to fi nd conclusive information.

She said "hundreds" of birds have been aff ected in the state, mainly in central and southwest Ohio.

Similar symptoms in birds have also been found in Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia, according to

the NWHC. While the cause of the illness is undetermined, Kearns said experts have not ruled out cicadas as a potential cause.

"At this point in time, anything is a possibility," Kearns said. "We're looking into that. We know there's a fungus that aff ects some cicadas, and it could be related to that."

The best way people can help, she said, is to report any suspected cases of sick or dead birds to their nearest wildlife rehabilitation center and the Division of Wildlife.

The NWHC is encouraging residents to:

h Cease feeding birds until this wildlife mortality event has concluded. h Clean feeders and bird baths with a 10% bleach solution. h Avoid handling birds, but wear disposable gloves if handling is necessary. h Keep pets away from sick or dead birds as a standard precaution.

Last week, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources wrote on Facebook it was receiving reports of similar symptoms, asking residents to report any sick or dead birds on its website.

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How Fifty West became Cincinnati's kid-friendly brewery Jason Williams and Sharon Coolidge Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

A few years ago, Fifty West Brewing founder Bobby Slattery stepped outside the craft beer company's production building and noticed a bunch of children hanging around.

Kids had accompanied their parents to Fifty West's sand volleyball league matches. It was time to give the kids something to do, Slattery thought.

The kiddos now have their own large sandbox to play in on Fifty West's campus in Columbia Township along the Little Miami River near Mariemont and Newtown.

There's also an expansive kids menu at the brewery's burger bar, featuring plenty of Fifty West-made root beer and orange soda.

It's all part of Fifty West's ongoing efforts to be a destination for families, Slattery told The Enquirer's "That's So Cincinnati" podcast.

"I can remember watching people playing volleyball and watching the outskirts of the courts by the nets and we'd have

kids digging in a foot of sand," Slattery said. "It's like, 'That's not what those kids want to do. They don't want to dig in that little foot of sand. They want to be able to play."

Slattery continued: "If they're going to be there, then give them something to do.

When you can enjoy yourself as a family, that's where a lot of your most special moments happen."

Slattery and his Fifty West team are constantly looking for new ways to appeal to people of all ages. The burger bar opened last year. Fifty West started cornhole tournaments this year. It also started hosting pickleball games in space used for other purposes. The interest was so great that Slattery is now exploring building permanent pickleball courts.

Fleet Feet recently opened a retail shop on Fifty West's campus, in the same building as the brewing company's bicycle shop. It's a partnership designed to help grow Fifty West's popular running groups.

The expansion isn't just local. Fifty West opened a new brewery in Chillicothe and has expanded distribution along U.S. Route 50 through Southeast Ohio. The

Fifty West Brewing founder Bobby Slattery PROVIDED

brewery has fi led paperwork in West Virginia to be able to start selling in stores near the highway through the Mountain State.

What else is next for Fifty West? And is Greater Cincinnati oversaturated with lo-

cal breweries?

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Where to fi nd birria tacos in Greater Cincinnati Sarah Michels Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

They're all over TikTok, and this summer, they're all over Cincinnati.

Birria tacos, a common Mexican street food, went viral in late 2020 on the popular video-sharing app.

Now they are showing up on more local menus.

What are birria tacos?

Birria tacos originated in Jalisco, a Mexican state.

They were originally cooked with goat meat, but now beef, lamb and chicken are typical alternatives.

The tacos start with a stew called birria, consisting

of meat, vegetable, chiles and spices. Then, corn or fl our tortillas are dipped into the birria before being sauteed on a pan, making them crispy. Meat from the stew is added to the tortillas, as well as cheese and other taco toppings. Finally, the tacos can be dipped into leftover birria to soak up all the fl avor without any of the sogginess.

Many TikTok users have shared recipe variations on the app. But for those who don't have the time, talent or energy to make them at home, here are 10 places you can fi nd birria tacos in Greater Cincinnati:

other taco, burrito and quesadilla meals. Check the Facebook page for the latest location schedule.

Gutierrez Deli Among a variety of imported Central American and Mexican products, Gutierrez Deli off ers birria tacos.

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What you can and cannot recycle: Rumpke updates list of acceptable materials Emily DeLetter Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Rumpke Recycling, which provides waste and recycling services in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia, has added new items to its list of acceptable recyclable materials.

While the full list may vary in some locations, Rumpke says residents can typically recycle these items, h Glass bottles and jars in all colors. h Metal cans: Aluminum cans, steel cans and lids, empty aerosol cans with lids and tips removed. h Plastic bottles that are empty, crushed with the lid reattached, bottles and jugs that have a small mouth and wider base, such as milk jugs, soda bottles, laundry detergent bottles, water bottles, shampoo bottles and contact solution bottles. h Plastic tubs, including containers for butter, sour cream, cottage cheese, yogurt, gelatin dessert and fruit slices. Lids should be reattached before recycling.

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Tips on how to recycle: h Mix all items together, no separation required. h Empty all bottles, jugs and cans. h No need to remove labels. h Empty, crush and reattach lids to plastic bottles. h Remove plastic caps and straws of cartons. h Never place medical sharps or needles in recycling. h Don’t use plastic bags.

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Keep up with the family-owned and operated Hispanic store's Facebook page for the latest deals. Located at 1131 Lee St. in Covington.

Another potential birria hotspot is OLLA Taqueria Gutierrez, just a hundred meters or so down the road at 302 W. MLK. Jr. Blvd. The taco shop, whose grand opening was June, is open Tuesdays through Sundays.

Jorge's Taco Food Truck Stop by Jorge's anytime between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, for quesabirria, beef birria tacos loaded with cheese. Located at 3980 Erie Ave. Follow their Instagram for the latest updates, birria and otherwise.

Make haste if you want birria tacos from Mazunte Centro — they're seasonal. The tacos, made with beef, queso Oaxaca, avocado salsa, salsa amarilla, onions and cilantro, are only available for dine-in or carry-out at Mazunte's downtown location at 611 Main St.

Mi Taco Loco After a winter test-run, Mi Taco Loco brought their birria beef tacos onto its permanent menu. Customers can buy one taco for $3.95 or three for $11. The authentic Mexican and Guatemalan restaurant is located at 610 Northland Blvd.

Pata Roja Taqueria Get three birria tacos for $10 at Pata Roja Taqueria this summer. Located behind Bar Saeso at 1208 Sycamore St., its

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specialty is authentic, Mexico City-style street tacos.

A family-owned and operated restaurant, Taqueria Mercado puts a premium on traditional Mexican recipes.

Their updated menu includes birria tacos for $3 and birria de chivo (goat soup) for as low as $8.75, both available as weekend specials. Located Downtown at 100 E. Eighth St.

Taqueria 251 What better pair is there than tacos and drinks? Taqueria 251, a taco, tequila and mezcal bar, off ers both. It sells the trendy birria tacos in addition to other authentic Mexican street food, often with a twist. Located in Northside at 4110 Hamilton Ave.

Tortilleria Garcia If Taco Tuesday wasn't enough to satisfy the cravings, Tortilleria Garcia has it covered. On Saturdays, it off ers birria tacos at its College Hill location, 5917 Hamilton Ave.

Taqueria El Monarca You may not fi nd birria tacos on the menu, but don't worry, an order of the popular Mexican street food is currently available for $11.99 at Taqueria El Monarca. They are only sold on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Located in Springdale at 11449 Princeton Pike.

Veracruz Mexican Grill After debuting birria tacos last winter, when they fi rst gained TikTok popularity, Veracruz Mexican Grill is back selling the Mexican street food. Located at 3108 Price Ave.

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Use the white tops since the stalks are too tough for pesto.

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Pesto made with fresh basil leaves. PHOTOS BY RITA HEIKENFELD FOR THE ENQUIRER

To use blender: Pour oil in, then add remaining ingredients and blend until desired consistency is reached.

Kale or turnip greens pesto Rita’s Kitchen

Sub in about 4 cups greens, blanched quickly, drained and cooled.

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Follow pesto recipe but add honey and lemon juice to taste. Maybe more nuts, too.

Guest columnist

Freeze pesto When my friend and former colleague Lisa Mauch – an Eastside reader – and I get together to cook, it’s always an adventure.

Like last week, when Lisa visited with her wild bounty: garlic scapes and mulberries. Along with those, she brought turnip greens from a local farmer. “Can we make turnip greens pesto with garlic scapes and make mulberry jam?” Lisa asked. OK by me!

Having enough mulberries to make jam is a rare treat around here. We have mulberry trees along our old country road and when we fi nd mulberries we eat them out of hand. I have never gotten enough to make jam. I adapted a strawberry jam recipe and it worked well.

Now about the wild garlic scapes.

Garlic scapes are the stalks that grow from bulbs of hard neck garlic. The scapes bloom with pretty white tops

Pour into freezer bags. Smoosh air out. Seal and lay flat.

After freezing, break off what you need.

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when the garlic matures. How those scapes “escaped” and found a place to grow near Lisa’s home is a mystery.

Pesto made with greens like kale and turnip will have a spicy, somewhat peppery fl avor.

One made with basil will have a more mild, herbal tone.

To make it easy, I’ll share my latest basil pesto recipe.

At the end I’ll tell you how to adapt it for the kale and turnip greens.

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The best places to eat outside in Cincy Kreimer’s Bier Haus, Miamitown

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Let me be honest. I’ve never been a big fan of outdoor dining. When I go to a restaurant, I like to be inside, preferably at a booth or banquet, so I can take in the atmosphere. It also lets me take in those little details such as the lighting, the music (any auto-tune music gets an instant penalty) and the noise levels.

I shy away from sidewalk dining since, while people-watching is great, you never know when a box truck is going to pull up in front of you to idle for a half-hour, obstructing your view and your lungs.

That said, COVID-19 gave me a new, if not forced, appreciation of dining outdoors. Sure, it led me to popular outdoor spots such as City View Cafe and Arnold's (which, though the courtyard has a roof, feels very much outside), but here are some of the other places I discovered (or rediscovered) this past year.

Coppin's outdoor area at Hotel Covington. PHIL DIDION

Bar Saeso/Pata Roja Taqueria, Pendleton

The Blind Lemon in Mount Adams has been around for almost 60 years. It features an outdoor patio garden and a warm, cozy interior. PHIL DIDION

The Patio at Coppin’s, Covington There’s something about Coppin's that always makes me happy. Sure, a big part of that is the food. But there’s also the patio, with its weathered brick walls and comfortable sofas surrounding a roaring outdoor fi replace. There are lots of Stars Hollow-like twinkle lights, too.

638 Madison Ave., Covington, 859905-6600, hotelcovington.com.

Fifty West Burger Bar, Columbia Township This place was one of my saving graces during the last year. The burgers (named after all the states its highway namesake runs through) are some of the best in Greater Cincinnati. My personal favorite is the Indiana, which is topped with fresh corn salad and American cheese.

The outdoor paradise created by owner Bobby Slattery and his business partners has added something to our town that feels community-oriented, familyfriendly and just plain fun. Did I mention they have crinkle fries? Well, they do, and they’re fantastic.

7605 Wooster Pike, Columbia Township, 513-834-8789, fi ftywestbrew.com.

Chloe’s Eatery, North Bend Operated out of an Airstream trailer on the serene grounds of Carriage House Farm, Chloe’s is the brainchild of Fairbanks, Alaska, native Curtis Chase.

He has a gift for magically transforming ingredients from the farm – as well as local purveyors such as Urban Stead Cheese, MadHouse Vinegar, Avril-Bleh meats and the Pickled Pig – into exem-

Incline Public House, East Price Hill Of course this place is on the list!

There are few, if any, restaurants where you can get such an outstanding view of our city’s number-one asset (that'd be its architecture) than the Public House. Order a watermelon mint sandwich, some fi sh and chips and a good cocktail such as the Westside Sunrise (orange tequila, lime juice, raspberry puree and simple syrup topped with Sprite) or one of their many local and seasonal beers.

2601 W. Eighth St., East Price Hill, 513251-3000, inclinepublichouse.com.

The Cocktail Terrace at 21c Hotel, Downtown In case you missed it, Metropole, the restaurant located inside the 21c Hotel has a new chef. Her name is Vanessa Miller, a Cincinnatian turned New Yorker turned Cincinnatian again, and she’s mighty talented.

You can dig into some of her raw bar off erings, including oysters, lobster rolls and snapper ceviche, high atop the 21c Hotel where the seating is comfortable and the views of Downtown are inspiring. The Terrace also off ers signature cocktails, ginger beer slushies(!) and a great selection of wine and beer.

609 Walnut St., Downtown, 513-5786600, 21cmuseumhotels.com/cincinnati.

I “discovered” this place one day while driving back home from Carriage House Farm. And to be honest, I wasn't 100% sure it was real. The place looks like a Medieval German cottage on the banks of the Little Miami River. Make your way through its knotty pine dining rooms and you’ll fi nd yourself on a peaceful multitiered patio overlooking the river. Menu items include German-American fare such as Reuben Skins (potato skins topped with corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss), schnitzels, beer cheese burgers and mettwurst sandwiches. If you’re a contemplative type, I recommend going in the late afternoon, before the bands start playing on the outdoor stage.

6052 Ohio 128, Miamitown, 513-3532168, bierhauswest.net.

The owners of Bar Saeso have managed to turn a tiny courtyard off Sycamore Street into a charming little vacationland. On one side of the courtyard is what I've always referred to as "the parking lot across from the diner" (now Sugar 'n' Spice). But on the other is the far more charming narrow brick alleyway known as Grear Alley, home of the Carriage House Inn, the white brick Airbnb owned by the same people as Saeso. Sitting here on a warm afternoon makes you feel like you’re in Paris. Or is it Mexico City, given the welcomed presence of the Pata Roja Taqueria, which serves excellent tacos and quesadillas? Either way, it’s here, in Cincinnati, and you should pay it a visit.

1208 Sycamore St., Pendleton, barsaeso.com.

The Blind Lemon, Mount Adams

Patrons enjoy lunch at Incline Public House Friday, June 4, 2021,in East Price Hill.

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plary comfort food.

Once your food is ready, you can take your carnitas tacos, shredded beef or Cuban sandwich to a table located on a terrace outside the Farm Market Store, or head off for a picnic among the farm’s gardens and fi elds.

2872 Lawrenceburg Road, North Bend, 859-818-5100, chloeseatery.com.

Vista at Lytle Park Hotel, Downtown One of the big openings that happened during the pandemic was the Lytle Park Hotel. While I haven’t eaten at its

main-fl oor restaurant, Subito, yet, I have spent some time at Vista, its rooftop bar, which is fi lled with sofas and a fi repit. It also aff ords views of the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge.

Aside from signature cocktails, Vista off ers nachos made with fried naan, confi t chicken wings with Sriracha ranch dressing and a grilled artichoke caprese salad.

They also have a fi ne selection of bourbons and single-malt scotches that you can sip quietly while taking in the views.

311 Pike St., Downtown, 513-621-4500, thelytleparkhotel.com.

Sure your parents used to hang out here in their early 20s drinking strawberry daiquiris while listening to a little Hall and Oats on the sound system, or a man strumming James Taylor songs outside.

The good news is that you can still have this exact same experience at what I think is among Cincinnati’s most unique and beloved courtyards.

If you’re hungry, feel free to order from the historic Mount Adams Bar & Grill, right next door.

936 Hatch St., Mount Adams, 513-2413885, theblindlemon.com.

Eli’s BBQ, East End I remember going to the outdoor eating area at Eli’s on one of my trips back from New York and thinking, “Yeah, I could live here again.”

Its rambling assortment of picnic tables along the Ohio River in the East End is the best use of outdoor space I’ve ever seen in this city. The BBQ is darn good too.

3313 Riverside Drive, East End, 513533-1957, elisbarbeque.com.

OPINION

Critical Race Theory: Morals without ethics is dangerous Curt Parrott Guest Columnist

Arguments over Critical Race Theory and anti-racism are in the news every day.

Folks take as much off ense with what it means as they do with how it's forced upon them daily. Nowhere are these fi ghts so intense as they are in primary education as morals clash. Proponents get so angry and animated that it looks like a Trump rally.

Are we confusing morals with ethics?

These are two words with similar defi nitions describing our sense of right and wrong.

Allow me to show by personal example how they diff er. I've been a proponent of expanding the distribution strategies of

public transit for over 15 years. I've long known that poor public transit disproportionately aff ects poor people of color, but it's not exclusive to them.

My morals say that's not right. Yet, at the same time, I've avoided saying that the poor transit service is designed to keep Black people dependent on government. This would be known as a race-baiting tactic. My ethics tell me that's wrong.

Do I have confl icting morals and ethics?

Of course not. My morals guide my principals. My ethics guide my actions.

Morals can diff er across ethnicities, cultures and religions throughout the world.

Quite often, they can clash. But through ethics, we can avoid those clashes by not pushing our morals on others whenever possible.

At times, our country has struggled with Christian concepts of sodomy being immoral and illegal. We've removed that from

law as it is a moral concept, but not ethical to be enforced as law.

Despots have used morals to commit unspeakable atrocities. Some "Final Solution" plans for exterminating opposing populations as a way to achieve permanent peace were framed as moral to unite a group of people. We've seen that in Nazi Germany and Rwanda.

Getting back to our current clash of morals on race issues, we have equality versus equity. One is a starting point (the freedom to pursue your own destiny), the other an ending point (your destiny decided by society). Basically, the ideological diff erence between our constitutional democracy and communism, or the economic theories of capitalism and socialism.

In New York, Virginia and California, traditionally liberal parents are fi ghting this tooth and nail with their school boards. I don't blame them. Morals without

ethics are dangerous. This is crossing an ethical boundary.

I get it. I'm glad you have morals. But that's not what really bothers me. It's your lack of ethics in how you push your morals on others and visit our sins upon our children.

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. taught us to see people based on the content of their character, not the color of their skin.

Critical Race Theory and anti-racism have rejected King's teachings and now teach you to treat people diff erently based on the color of their skin. For many of us, both conservative and liberal, we will continue to follow King's teachings that have both morals and ethics.

So if you come for our children, it's gonna get real.

Curt Parrott lives in Loveland.

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SPORTS Williamsburg’s Madi Ogden Gatorade player of the year Shelby Dermer

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After a dominating fi nal softball season, Williamsburg right-hander Madi Ogden was named the Ohio Gatorade Player of the Year on June 18.

The award, which was established in 1985, recognizes "the nation’s most outstanding high school student-athletes for their athletic excellence, academic achievement and exemplary character."

Each year, Gatorade names a high school player of the year for each state and the District of Columbia for football, volleyball, boys and girls cross country, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, boys and girls track and fi eld, softball and baseball.

Ogden, the Southern Buckeye Conference National division player of the year, went 27-1 this season with 331 strikeouts over 168 2⁄ 3 innings. She struck out double-digit batters in 21 of her 27 starts, posted a 0.04 ERA (just one earned run all season) and fi nished with 11 no-hitters and three perfect games.

At the plate, Ogden hit .527 with six homers, 35 RBI, eight doubles and fi nished with a .595 on-base percentage and a .849 slugging percentage.

Ogden helped lead Williamsburg to its seventh consecutive National division title, then threw four consecutive shutouts to help the Wildcats capture a district championship.

Williamsburg's perfect season ended with a 2-1 loss to Johnstown in a Division III regional championship at Wright State University May 29.

Ogden fi nished her prep career 60-3 overall with a 0.33 ERA and 581 strikeouts to just 69 walks. At the plate, she hit .547 with 26 homers and 165 knocked in.

She was a MaxPreps' underclassmen All-American and National sophomore of the year in 2019 and is a two-time fi rst-team All-Ohio selection.

Ogden maintained a 4.0 GPA in the classroom and graduated as her school’s valedictorian. She also volunteered as a youth math and reading tutor and served as a youth softball and basketball coach.

In the winter, Ogden was fi rst-team SBAAC National and second-team all-district for Williamsburg girls basketball. She averaged 14.2 points and 5.5 rebounds per game, helping lead the Wildcats to an 18-3 record and a trip to the district fi nals.

Ogden signed her National Letter of Intent to play softball at Morehead State University last November.

She is up for the Gatorade National player of the year award, which will be announced later this month.

Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – June 18. Visit Cincinnati.com for possible updates.

Williamsburg pitcher Madi Ogden fi res a fastball to the plate. JIM OWENS/FOR THE ENQUIRER

Minority Athletic Directors Association awards four scholarships Shelby Dermer

Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – June 17.

For the second straight year, the Minority Athletic Directors Association is awarding four scholarships to Southwest Ohio high school athletes.

MADA was founded in 2016 by then-Purcell Marian athletic director Kenny Pope and Summit Country Day athletic director Greg Dennis.

The 2021 scholarship winners are: Trotwood-Madison’s Courtney ‘Deuce’ Blake II, who is going to play basketball at Wheeling Jesuit University; Wyoming’s Nathan Glisson, who will play college football at Marian University; Milford’s Devin Morris, who will attend the University of Kentucky and Sycamore’s Nila Kennedy Young, who will attend Howard University.

The association has seen exponential growth over the last four years and serves as a way for minority athletic directors to collaborate for professional development opportunities while searching for avenues to help introduce minorities into the fi eld of interscholastic athletics.

The group has grown to have a pair of workshops each year at the University of Cincinnati through a partnership with the school’s sports administration program.

Since the group’s creation, those workshops, along with community service and mentorship, are three of the association’s four core pillars. The fi nal pillar is scholarships, which will be rewarded to four high school athletes from Southwest Ohio later this month.

In 2020, MADA was able to award four scholarships See MADA, Page 2B

In 2020, the Minority Athletic Directors Association hand-delivered four $500 scholarships to local prep athletes and honored them in an online ceremony. PROVIDED BY MADA CINCY

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Greater Cincinnati's Top 22 football players of '22 class Scott Springer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

As Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky/Southeast Indiana high school football teams are getting in their preseason summer work, actual football games are just two months away.

Based on recent signings, camps, reviews and rankings, here is an updated list of some of the area's top prospects among 2022 seniors.

These rankings are not from the personal preferences of Enquirer staff ers.

They are a compilation based on various recruiting services such as 247Sports, Rivals and others. As we have found in past years, rankings change as they're heavily infl uenced by the number of Division I off ers.

It's a mathematical rating that has no bearing on what a player's upcoming fall season might bring. The ratings will be updated periodically.

Top 22 Class of '22 22 . Evan Wibberley, off ensive line, Dixie Heights - Wibberley is 6-foot-5 and 275 pounds and has been off ered by Eastern Kentucky, Missouri State, Eastern Michigan, Marshall, Western Kentucky, Central Arkansas, Austin Peay, Middle Tennessee and Florida International with interest from Army, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia Harvard, Austin and Kentucky.

21. Paul Haywood, off ensive line, La Salle - The 6-foot-4, 315-pound guard has off ers from Akron and Dartmouth with interest from Marshall and Ball State.

20. Nick Moore, off ensive line, Northwest - Moore is a 6-foot-4, 270pound interior lineman for the Knights with off ers from Army, Navy, Marshall and Woff ord. He was fi rst-team Southwest Ohio Conference as a junior.

19. Drew Ramsey, athlete, Elder The 6-foot-1, 200 pound Ramsey has been a quarterback, receiver, running back, defensive back and punter at Elder. He's been off ered by the Miami RedHawks and Toledo. He had 55 catches for 762 yards and eight scores as a junior and ran for 721 yards and 14 touchdowns. He completed 7-of-10 passes for 120 yards and a touchdown.

18. Brandon White, wide receiver, Moeller - The 5-foot-8, 160-pound speedster was injured much of 2020 but had three catches for 94 yards in Moeller's opening win over Bishop Hartley.

He had 17 catches for 272 yards and three scores as a sophomore. Akron, Kentucky, West Virginia and Bowling

Green have off ered White with Wisconsin Purdue, Army, Toledo, Temple, Marshall and Cincinnati showing interest.

17. Brogan McCaughey, quarterback, St. Xavier - The 6-foot-2, 203pound McCaughey led the Bombers to the Division I state title in his fi rst season as a varsity starter. Along the way, he was named fi rst-team All-Ohio by both the coaches and media. He threw for 2,708 yards and 28 touchdowns despite missing 2.5 games due to injury.

He threw for a school-record 556 yards against Cleveland St. Ignatius Oct. 3.

Miami University, Akron, Eastern Kentucky, Toledo, Yale, Ohio University, Bowling Green, Eastern Michigan, Buffalo, Tulane, Columbia, Youngstown State, Fordham, Penn and Kent State have off ered. McCaughey was the toprated performer among invites to the Elite 11 regional quarterback competition in Philadelphia in May. 16. Kendrix Goodman, off ensive lineman, Fairfi eld - The 6-foot-4, 320pound guard was second-team Greater Miami Conference for the Indians. Army signee Jaydan Mayes ran for 1,043 yards behind the Fairfi eld line that included Goodman. Kentucky, Ball State, Marshall and Pitt have off ered.

15. Ken Willis, cornerback, Colerain - Willis is a 5-foot-11, 160-pound defensive back for the Cardinals. He had 31 tackles this past season and 20 as a sophomore. Willis committed to stay home with the Cincinnati Bearcats on June 20.

14. Max Klare, tight end, St. Xavier The 6-foot-4, 225-pound Klare switched from quarterback and had seven catches for 123 yards and a touchdown late in the season after being injured in the early portion of St. Xavier's championship season. Klare committed to Duke on June 14.

13. Rodney Harris II, wide receiver, Princeton - The 6-foot-3, 195-pound receiver was voted fi rst-team All-Ohio by coaches and was second-team by the media. He had 22 catches for 330 yards and four touchdowns. His off ers include Cincinnati, Miami University, Indiana, Toledo, Eastern Kentucky, Ball State, Navy, Albany and Pitt.

12. Mekhi Lynn, quarterback, Princeton -The 6-foot-2, 180-pound signal-caller was fi rst-team All-Ohio by the media and second-team by coaches.

He threw for 1,429 yards and 17 scores and ran for 358 and six touchdowns.

Cincinnati, Indiana, Miami University, Ball State, Eastern Kentucky, Buff alo and Toledo have off ered.

11. Brian Parker II, off ensive lineman, St. Xavier - At 6-foot-5 and 275 pounds, Parker was fi rst-team All-Ohio

by coaches and media. Parker recently joined teammate Max Klare in committing to Duke.

10. Josh Kattus, tight end, Moeller The 6-foot-4, 245-pound big receiver was fi rst team All-Ohio by both coaches and media. He had 23 receptions for 288 yards and four scores for the Crusaders.

Kattus is the son of former Michigan and Cincinnati Bengal tight end Eric Kattus and had an array of off ers. He committed to Kentucky on April 20.

9. Cameron Collins, off ensive lineman, St. Xavier - The 6-foot-4, 260pound guard was fi rst-team Greater Catholic League-South for the 2020 Division I champions. His off ers include Louisville, West Virginia, Akron, Central Michigan, Western Michigan, Eastern Kentucky, Air Force, East Carolina, Dartmouth, Brown, Army, Navy, Ball State, Buff alo, Ball State, Penn, Appalachian State, Marshall and Toledo.

8. Kaleb Johnson, running back, Hamilton - The 6-foot-1, 200-pound running back had 789 yards rushing in the same backfi eld with senior Keyshawn Stephens, who had 1,115 as a fi rstteam All-Ohio selection. Johnson was honorable-mention All-Ohio. He ran for 878 yards as a sophomore. Johnson committed to play for the California Golden Bears June 21.

7. Charlie Kenrich, athlete, Lakota East - Kenrich is 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds and was versatile for coach Rick Haynes, rushing for 245 yards out of the triple option and catching 13 passes for 290 yards. He also played linebacker and punted. Kenrich committed to Purdue on June 19.

6. Brody Foley, tight end, Anderson - At 6-foot-6 and 230 pounds, Foley was voted All-Ohio fi rst-team Division II as a defensive lineman by media and second-team at tight end by coaches. Foley committed to Tennessee on May 8.

5. Ashton Craig, off ensive tackle, Lawrenceburg - At 6-foot-5 and 250 pounds, Craig has picked up off ers from numerous schools including the Miami RedHawks, Boston College, Duke, Wake Forest, Cincinnati, Baylor, Indiana, Northwestern, Bowling Green, Western Michigan, Yale, Tulane, Penn, Nebraska, Florida State and Purdue. In midJune he had visits to Ohio State, Notre Dame and Michigan.

4. Alex Afari, defensive back, Lakota West - The 6-foot-3, 200-pound Afari was also fi rst-team All-Ohio according to coaches and media as a junior. Afari committed to Kentucky on May 7.

3. Tegra Tshabola, off ensive lineman, Lakota West - Tshabola is a 6foot-6, 340-pound tackle who was also fi rst-team All-Ohio in voting by the

coaches and media. Tshabola joins Brown as an Ohio State commit. He recently took part at an Under Armour Invite-Only camp in Columbus with fellow Buckeye recruit Jyaire Brown and Lakota West teammate Alex Afari.

Tshabola will also play in the All-American Bowl.

2. Gi'Bran Payne, running back, La Salle - Payne is a 5-foot-10, 190-pound back who had injury issues in 2020 after playing a core role in La Salle's 2019 Division II state championship run. He was limited to 235 rushing yards and fi ve scores with 181 receiving yards and three more touchdowns, mainly in La Salle's three opening games. As a sophomore, he ran for 790 yards, including 129 in the state title game. He also had 41 tackles, three forced fumbles and an interception as a linebacker. Payne had a who's who list of off ers and recently announced his Top 5: Alabama, Florida, Notre Dame, Penn State and Northwestern. A late addition was a May 11 off er from Tennessee. His decision could come at any time.

1. Jyaire Brown, defensive back, Lakota West - The 6-foot, 175-pounder was fi rst-team All-Ohio by both the media and the Southwest Ohio Football Coaches Association. Brown is committed to Ohio State but was off ered by Notre Dame. Brown committed to play in the All-American Bowl next January.

Five on the cusp (Again rating changes by services are usually based on off ers. Ratings often change): Grant Lyons, linebacker, St. Xavier - The 6-foot-3, 230-pound outside linebacker recently committed to the Miami RedHawks. He had 54 tackles and led the GCL-South in sacks with six.

Chase Brown, defensive end, Moeller - At 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds, Brown had 12 tackles and 2.5 sacks for the Crusaders. Brown is considered a "sleeper" by some with Akron being among the early schools showing interest.

Luke Slusher, off ensive line, Beechwood - The 6-foot-5, 290-pounder for the Kentucky Class A state champs committed to Western Kentucky June William Ingle, athlete, Sycamore The 5-foot-10, 195-pound Ingle committed to Navy March 13. He had 475 yards rushing in six games with seven touchdowns. As a receiver, he had 19 catches for 227 yards.

Augie Groh, off ensive line, Fairfi eld - The 6-foot-4, 265-pounder has off ers from Marshall, Air Force, Army, Austin Peay and Youngstown State.

Purcell Marian’s Max Holt to compete at Tokyo Olympics Jayna Bardahl Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Max Holt, a Purcell Marian graduate, drops down to dig the ball against Italy on Aug 19 in Rio de Janeiro. JACK GRUBER/USA TODAY SPORTS

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for the fi rst time, although the ceremony honoring the recipients was virtual due to the coronavirus pandemic. Still, they hand-delivered $500 checks and scholarship plaques.

This year, MADA was scheduled to honor the four scholarship winners Wednesday, June 23, in a ceremony at the Reds Urban Youth Academy in Roselawn. The next day was “MADA Night” at Great American Ball Park when the winners were scheduled to be recognized as the Cincinnati Reds take on the Atlanta Braves.

“This year, the Reds have come on as a community partner and have helped us with quite a few things,” scholarship chair and incoming Norwood athletic

director Chuck Richardson said. “We’re just grateful to have a scholarship reception this year. We tried to have one last year, but we just couldn’t. We’re grateful for the community partnership with the Reds Urban Youth Academy and the Reds.”

The group also developed partnerships with Corporate Sticker Boutique in Hyde Park, We Need More, a consulting group based in Florida and 4th and Goal Athletics for the All-Ohio Football Showcase in Springfi eld.

Criteria for the scholarship included being a leader in the community, having a grade-point average of 2.5 or higher, proof of a college acceptance letter, a one-page essay, at least one varsity letter or one year in band and two letters of recommendation from a teacher, school administrator or community offi cial, per the MADA Facebook page.

Cincinnati native Max Holt was selected to the U.S. Olympic men's volleyball team on June 14. This will be Holt's second time representing Team USA after helping the team take home the bronze in 2016.

Holt graduated from Purcell Marian High School in 2005. In 2017, he was inducted into the school's athletic hall of fame.

The 6-foot-10, middle blocker went on to compete at Penn State University,

where his team won the NCAA National Championship in 2008.

Holt has been a member of the U.S. national team since 2009. He's competed in three world championships and is one of eight players on the roster to be returning for his second Olympics.

The U.S. men are ranked No. 3 in the world. They are currently competing at the FIVB Volleyball Nations League in Italy.

Olympics competition will begin for the team on July 24.

The 12-player men's volleyball roster is pending approval from the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee.

Wyoming wide receiver Nathan Glisson (7) runs for a touchdown during the Cowboys 28-9 win over Clinton Massie , Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020.

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Plenty of catfi sh, crappie are being caught at local lakes Ole Fisherman George Rooks Guest columnist

Howdy folks, It’s been a busy time. Gary and Diana took me to Poochie’s for dinner. It was good being there to see diff erent folks.

There were some there that live in Bethel Woods and since this outbreak of the virus they don’t serve meals at the Bethel Woods. They were disappointed and hope that maybe it will come back soon.

Now on Wednesday, I am going to Frisch’s to meet with Derry Nipper. We always have a good time.

On Friday evening, the Grange will have a picnic at the Lytle’s. We do this once a year and Kate will come and take Paula and me over there for the picnic and the evening.

In roaming around Bethel, I have seen several animals including squirrels, rabbits, and groundhogs, or as I called them whistle pigs. I was talking to a lady, and she said she saw a little skunk and it sprayed on the garage and a little on the dog so she got the dog away real quick.

There is a family that lives a little ways from Meadow Brook. They have a little brown dog and when it sees me it starts barking. These folks have twin girls and I have got acquainted with them by the little dog. The girls had a birthday and they are four years old now. They had a celebration for them and I was invited. They had a bunch of relation there to celebrate with the girls.

The grandparents had their yard all fi xed up with fl owers, a slide, swimming pool and swings. The girls were having plenty of fun. The grandparents were having more fun than the two girls.

I was talking to Danny Grant, and he said they had over three inches of rain. It

sure rained heavy here at Bethel and some places didn’t get that much rain.

While traveling to the Lytle’s home for the Grange picnic, I saw fi elds of corn and soybeans that looked good. The rain will really help them grow.

On Father’s Day, I went down to the new home Michelle and Brad bought.

This will be the fi rst time I could have got to see it. My daughter Deb took me down. They are so good to me. Michelle and Brad have two daughters, one of them is named Mattox after Ruth Ann’s maiden name and the other is Olive.

After church and Deb got the dirty laundry to take home and wash, I got a call from Dan. He asked what I was going to eat for lunch, and I said Frisch’s.

He said he would meet me there, so we had a good meal together. Now Dan had a picture of a catfi sh he had caught at Cedar Lake. It weighed 46 pounds. It was a dandy.

I talked to Cedar Lake and the lady said there has been a 49-pound shovel

head and a 55-pound blue catfi sh caught. The fi shing is good with plenty of catfi sh being caught. Cedar Lake keeps their lake stocked up with some big catfi sh.

I talked to Sherry’s Lake and the fi shing is very good. They had lots of fi shermen there for Father’s Day. The big shovel head weighed 45 pounds with lots of other catfi sh being caught.

The fi sherman going to East Fork are buying lots of minnows and catching lots of crappie. The fi shing is good and that is good.

I talked to the Boars Head Bait Shop in Afton, and they are selling plenty of minnows. The crappie are biting real good. The lake is up after all the rain. We can have a two-to-three-inch rain and the lake will raise several feet. The lady told me they are catching plenty of crappie, catfi sh, bluegills, bass, stripers, sauger and every so often a musky.

God bless all ...

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COMMUNITY NEWS Anderson Independence Day Parade set for July 3

Independence Day Parade photo contest continues Give Anderson Township your best shot. Anderson continues its annual photo contest in conjunction with the township’s Independence Day Parade, which this year is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, July 3.

Submit your best photo/photos for consideration by Thursday, July 8. Digital photos only, please.

The winner receives a $25 gift card from Kroger. Send digital photos to ssievers@AndersonTownship.org.

Please include your phone number.

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Great Oaks Police Academy graduates 21 Families recently gathered as 21 cadets became the latest graduates of the Great Oaks Police Academy.

A number of the men and women, who completed 740 hours of training to reach this point, are already employed.

They walked across the stage wearing

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the police uniforms of the communities they’ll be serving, including Norwood, Hamilton, Green Township, Delhi Township, and others.

One member of the class, Taras Volchukov, was formerly a police offi cer in Ukraine; he completed the Academy in order to continue his career in the United States.

Keynote speaker Colonel Thomas Synan of the Newtown Police Department off ered his advice. “Remember with humility that you have been graced to wear this badge,” he said. “To be successful, you must have three things in great quantities: Compassion, resiliency, and the capacity to grieve.”

Col. Synan told the graduating class of an encounter 30 years ago in which all members of a family died as a result of drug addiction, and how seeing that happen motivated him to become an internationally known advocate for new approaches to treating addiction.

The graduates were also reminded of their duty. “Each time the world needs people to step up, a few do,” Great Oaks Public Safety Supervisor Paul Hartinger told the group. “Your role is to serve, safeguard and protect, and we appreciate you.”

The graduates and their families watched a video highlighting investigations, precision driving, crime scene processing, and other classes which are part of the training. Then, with hugs and cheers, the 21 men and women left the auditorium to begin serving their communities.

The Great Oaks Police Academy is an Ohio Peace Offi cer Training Academy (OPOTA) site; a new class begins in August. For more information, go to adults.greatoaks.com or call 513-771-1142.

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Today, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, after 10 years, only a third of businesses have survived. Poor management and inadequate planning

are cited as common reasons why businesses fail.

It’s the same when scaling to the top of the seven summits of the tallest mountains in the world. Less than 1,000 people have made it to the top of all seven summits.

Matt Brennan is CEO, Leader and Chief Strategist of Loveland Excavating and Paving, Inc. He believes in teamwork, achieving See COMMUNITY , Page 6B

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Anderson Township’s traditional Independence Day Parade, one of the most popular community events of the year, returns to Beechmont Avenue on Saturday, July 3.

The event begins at 10 a.m. at the township’s Operations Center, 7954 Beechmont Ave., and concludes at the Anderson Towne Center, 7500 Beechmont Ave. The parade was cancelled in 2020 due to state health orders.

“After a challenging 2020, Anderson is looking forward to this summer’s parade,” said organizer Steve Sievers, the assistant administrator for operations.

“While we’re not back to ‘normal,’ we are hoping that with just a few modifi cations, the Independence Day Parade will provide a positive, safe experience for the community to celebrate.”

Sievers said the parade will likely be shortened to about 60 entries, to ensure safety in the staging areas. “With fewer participants, we’ll have to be selective,” he said. “We’re looking for potential parade participants to show us their creativity to be selected for this year’s event!”

“It’s just great news that our community can come out and celebrate again together like we have done each July 4 since 2005,” said trustee chair Josh Gerth. “I urge everyone to grab their chairs and head out to Beechmont for a morning of community togetherness enjoyed in a safe manner that we have been missing.”

More detailed information related to the parade, such as parking locations and key participant information, will be posted on AndersonTownship.org by June 28.

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things by focus and hard work, and reaching success literally step-by-step.

“Whether it’s making it to the top in business, or literally climbing to the top of Mt. Everest, the same principles apply,” said Brennan. “Put faith in yourself and the people on your team, focus, and be thankful for the support and trust people put in you. The rest will take care of itself.”

Matt is committed to following the formula. And the results have proven him right. In 2021, Loveland Excavating & Paving is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Having started with only 2 pieces of equipment and 3 employees, the company today is a powerhouse success of 100 pieces of equipment and over 75 employees.

His company success is there, but there is one more achievement Matt Brennan is focused on.

You see, Matt has scaled to the top of 6 of the world’s 7 tallest mountains.

Next Spring, 2022, Matt is making his third attempt to scale to the top of Mt. Everest – the one remaining tallest of the world’s seven summits he and his team are determined to conquer.

Matt shared his thoughts with us: “Yes, I’m very proud of our team achievements with Loveland Excavating and Paving. To me, every success starts with the vision. Loveland Excavating has achieved and persevered for 25 years, with strong teamwork serving our clients. It’s the same with Mt. Everest. You need a strong team to reach the top. When everything comes together, the vision becomes the reality!”

Congratulations Matt Brennan and to your team in accomplishing 25 years of success in business. Next, we’ll see you at the top of Mt. Everest.

Mike Dektas

New Sleep Center at Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital earns accreditation Mercy Health’s newly opened sleep center at Clermont Hospital has received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).

“The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Clermont Hospital’s sleep center on meeting the high standards required to earn accredita-

tion as a sleep disorders center,” said Dr. Kannan Ramar, AASM president. “This sleep center is an important resource to the local medical community and will provide academic and scientifi c value in addition to the highest quality care for patients suff ering from sleep disorders.”

To receive and maintain accreditation for a fi ve-year period, a sleep center must meet or exceed all standards for professional health care as designated by the AASM. These standards address core areas such as personnel, facility and equipment, policies and procedures, data acquisition, patient care, and quality assurance. Additionally, the sleep center’s goals must be clearly stated and include plans for positively affecting the quality of medical care in the community it serves.

The 1,100 square foot, two-bed sleep center is in the medical arts building on the Clermont Hospital campus. It off ers sleep studies at the hospital as well as home sleep studies. Specialists monitor sleep study patients overnight as they sleep to check a wide variety of vital signs. The testing can determine the cause of the sleep disorder and is essential in fi nding a treatment.

Mercy Health Physician and sleep medicine specialist Samir Ataya, MD is the Medical Director of Clermont Hospital’s sleep center and he works together with Mercy Health Physician David Beck, MD, PhD to interpret the sleep studies of patients of Mercy Health’s sleep centers in Anderson Township and Clermont County.

Drs. Ataya and Beck practice from Clermont Pulmonary, Sleep and Critical Care, located at 2055 Hospital Dr., Suite 200, Batavia, OH 45103. For more information, please call 513-735-1701.

Nanette Bentley, Mercy Health

Library’s summer program encourages literacy and learning with free booklets, books to keep CINCINNATI — Hamilton County kids and teens are invited to read, learn, and earn prizes with the Discover Summer program at the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library. The 2021 summer learning program runs through July 31. Youth can visit a library location to pick up their free Discover Summer To-Go pack: h Activity booklets – Four diff erent booklets for PreK students to teens, de-

signed by the Library and packed with activities by our partner organizations: Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati Observatory, Cincinnati Recreation Commission, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Greater Cincinnati STEM Collaborative, Great Parks of Hamilton County, Holocaust and Humanity Center, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and the YMCA h Books to keep – Award-winning books for multiple ages h Take & Make kits – Library activities to do at home, complete with materials and directions h Early literacy calendars – For PreK families Youth age 18 and under who complete at least fi ve activities in their summer booklets are eligible to win end-of-summer prizes!

To enter, visit CincinnatiLibrary.org/ summer to access our tracking app, Beanstack, or visit a CHPL library for a paper entry form.

A Library card is not needed to participate.

“We’re thrilled to help kids sharpen their learning and reading skills this summer while helping families rediscover the great arts, cultural, and natural attractions in Hamilton County,” said Paula Brehm-Heeger, Eva Jane Romaine Coombe Director of the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library.

Free meal boxes for youth are also available Mondays at select library locations throughout the summer.

New this year, Hamilton County families are invited to visit CincySummer.org to fi nd exciting summer activity ideas from the Library and our partners to help fi ll their summer bucket lists.

“We understand how important it is to keep kids engaged and learning over the summer. We are proud to be a sponsor or the Library’s Discover Summer program and contribute to this goal,” said Bill Strangfeld, president of the Friends of the Public Library.

“The Library Foundation is proud to be a longtime supporter of this annual program. The Library proves time and again how relevant it is and Discover Summer is a big part of that. Educating our children and keeping them engaged and learning away from school is a critical service, even more so over the past

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For more about CHPL’s Discover Summer program, visit CincinnatiLibrary.org/summer.

Lisa Mauch, Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library

Outdoor movies at Great Parks this Summer Movies in the parks are back. After many decades, outdoor movies are returning to Great Parks this summer, some that you even get to enjoy on the water.

MOVIES IN THE PARK This free series features movies for all ages. Local craft and art vendors starting at 5 p.m. with the show starting at 7 p.m. Food and beverages will be available.

Thursday, July 1 Glenwood Gardens, 10397 Springfi eld Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45215 Movie: Dolittle Friday, Aug. 20 Miami Whitewater Forest Harbor, 9001 Mt Hope Rd, Harrison, OH 45030 Movie: Shrek Float-In Movies at Lake Isabella Enjoy a movie from the comfort of a boat at Lake Isabella!

Movies start at 9:30 p.m. Boats can be rented online for $40 for up to four people. Food and beverages will be available.

Friday, June 25 Movie: Wonder Woman 1984 Friday, July 9 Movie: Moana Friday, Aug. 13 Movie: The Goonies More information at https:// www.greatparks.org/calendar/specialevents/movies-in-the-park.

A valid Motor Vehicle Permit is required to enter the parks. Cost for residents of Hamilton County: $10 annual/$5 daily; other visitors: $16 annual/$8 daily.

Otto Armleder Memorial Park and Fernbank Park are cooperative ventures with the City of Cincinnati; a Motor Vehicle Permit is not required.

A Motor Vehicle Permit is not required at Great Parks Nature Center at The Summit.

Kimberly Whitton, Great Parks of Hamilton County

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SCHOOL NEWS CNE seniors start next journey with academic signing ceremony Evelyn Young returned to campus to say good-bye. Her fellow members of Clermont Northeastern High School’s Class of 2021 were with her, seated in chairs on the gym fl oor, wearing a variety of colors that represent their future while they celebrated their present and immediate past.

Thirty-seven CNE seniors participated in the school’s academic signing ceremony May 14 – the fi rst such event in two years and another indication that even the unique 2020-2021 school year couldn’t deter the educational journey, or dampen the enthusiasm.

Young is joining the United States Army. She will leave for Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri Aug 2 – “seventy-nine days left,” she said, before the signing ceremony. She will go through six years of training and then return to the Greater Cincinnati area to work in a military police unit.

“I really did it to serve my country and just to get a purpose after school. I want to be a nurse too, so it helps me to achieve my goals,” Young said. She spent her senior year as an online student, learning remotely. Her mother works in the health care industry, so it was best, she said, for her to stay away from school. In some ways, that worked to her advantage.

“I had a lot of free time to do all my school work and get everything done and I graduated early so I could enlist,” Young said. Still, she missed the daily interactions she was able to experience her fi rst three years of high school. “My friends and seeing people every day. I think it was the lack of like looking over, hey, my best friend is sitting next to me, or talking to people,” she said.

Intervention specialist Jill Stegemann organized the event – the fourth one the school has done, dating to 2017.

There were, of course, changes. In past years, colleges would send representatives to participate – presenting gifts to the students who had chosen to attend their respective schools. In a few cases, parents or staff members would sit in for the college offi cials.

“It was diff erent because we couldn’t invite the representatives of the schools, so we contacted them and asked them to send things in, and they were great about that,” Stegemann said.

Members of Clermont Northeastern High School’s Class of 2021 gather for a group photo after academic signing ceremonies May 14. DICK MALONEY/PROVIDED

Clermont Northeastern High School senior Evelyn Young poses for a photo after “signing” with the U.S. Army May 14. DICK MALONEY/PROVIDED

“It was diff erent not having the student body in here, but they’re watching it in their classrooms. It actually went pretty smoothly. We had a lot of help from other staff members here.”

The “swag” included drawstring bags, tote bags, hats and shirts with the school name or logo.

The CNE Education Foundation provided a grant, which was used to buy personalized Tshirts, in CNE blue and gold, for each of the seniors who signed up for the event. Each student also received a bag of candy and a pair of party-style “2021” “glasses” to wear. The school band played an intro as each student was introduced, Friends and family were able to attend, and a few students also sat in the stands, though the event was streamed live to all classrooms. Counselor Amy Comisar challenged the underclassmen watching to take an active role in their education.

“Strive to be your best and challenge yourself. Explore career and education options for your future, and most importantly ask questions and seek guidance from your families, your teachers, your principals, your counselors and your friends,” Comisar said. “Never stop reaching and learning. You have a lot of life ahead of you, and we are here to help you take the next steps in your life to wherever you want to go.”

CNE has three goals each year for its graduating seniors – continue their education, have a career lined up, or join the military. The academic signing ceremony is modeled after a national initiative, Reach Higher, which sets aside a

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day at the end of the school year to celebrate seniors who have chosen one of those paths, high school Assistant Principal Scott Houp said.

“Last year we were unable to host this event, so being able to celebrate our students today is really a blessing,” Houp said.

There are 120 seniors in CNE’s Class of 2021. Commencement ceremonies are set for 7 p.m. Friday, May 28, at The Oasis Conference Center in Miami Township.

The list of Clermont Northeastern seniors who signed with colleges May 14: Abbigail Aicholtz, University of Cincinnati Blue Ash Jakob Ansteatt, University of Cincinnati Clermont College Lauren Best, Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences Keagan Braun, University of Cincinnati Macy Brown, University of Cincinnati Clermont College Samara Centers, Wilmington College Angela Cox, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga/U.S. Air Force Hollie Daniel, Miami University Samantha Davis, Mount St. Joseph University Parker Donovan, University of Cincinnati Clermont College Michayla Eifert, Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences Justin Elrod, Get Real Program at Clermont County Educational Services Center Alexis Eyre, Mount St. Joseph University

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Summer camps return to Five Seasons Sports Club Are you and your kids ready to trade virtual classes for a safe, adventurous, active and healthy summer?

Summer camps at Five Seasons Sports Clubs have been expanded and enhanced to provide customizable options for families looking to exchange their kids’ laptops for sports, fi tness and fun.

Five Seasons Summer Camp 2021 is the perfect option for active and working families in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Camp off erings include countless outdoor activities, an Olympic-sized pool, themed arts and crafts, fi tness and tennis. In addition, members can add additional swim lessons to enhance their swimming experience, utilizing Five Seasons’ partnership with British Swim School.

Five Seasons’ Summer Camps feature safe and affordable three- or fi ve-day camps in half-day or fullday sessions for children ages 5-12. For parents on the go, Five Seasons prioritizes before-care and after-care, allowing families the fl exibility to create a customizable camp schedule that’s perfect for their needs and interests. State-mandated health and safety protocols will be strictly enforced at all camp activities, and any changes will be communicated to parents.

Available at both the Greater Cincinnati Five Seasons locations (in Cincinnati at 11790 Snider Road, and Crestview Hills at 345 Thomas More Parkway), Five Seasons’ Summer Camps will run weekly to Aug. 13.

“We are excited to welcome our youngest members to Five Seasons this summer for our fun, active and educational summer camps,” said Nancy Conard, Vice President of Operations at Five Seasons Family Sports Club. “From tennis and swimming to arts and crafts, we’ve put together a great selection of summer camp programming that we think parents and kids alike will really enjoy.”

While Five Seasons’ Summer Camps are open to guests, additional amenities available to members this summer include wine tastings, “Party on the Patio” featuring poolside entertainment, and fi tness and tennis socials, such as “Pose and Pour” and “Pickle and Pints,” which are paired with drinks and snacks. These adult events can be combined with a “Kids Night Out” option to provide our youngest members with entertainment while parents get a night out.

Individuals who sign up at the Cincinnati Five Seasons location can also register their children to participate in the Summertime Spirit Day Camps from Infi nite Cheer and Abrakadoodle Art Camp.

“Five Seasons’ Summer Camps are truly meant to solve for families,” Conard added. “At Five Seasons, you can have it all. From kids camps to adult socials, we solve for you!”

Five Seasons’ Summer Camps are fi lling up fast.

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253 Sutton Rd: Bouton Dawn L to Livingstone AzzorS rahhnovahh; $270,000 S 5001 Kellogg Ave: Rossi John to Hoppenstand David; N $5,800 S

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3410 Walworth Ave: Cline Jonathan R to Shen Richard & Lynn; $275,000

East End Walworth Ave: East End Development LLC to Sterling Homes LLC; $619,700 2260 Riverside Dr: Allen Lucille A to Ames Elizabeth; $285,000

Loveland 1518 Durango Dr: Burton Douglas John to Pielage Shirley @3; $336,500 427 Main St: Pitmon Gail G to Alty Properties LLC; $110,000 5 Apache Ct: Oaks Property Group LLC to Rp2ham LLC; $137,000 510 Carrington Ln: Epstein Phyllis C Tr & Susan Yanow Tr to Hock Mary & William; $167,250

Mount Washington 1228 Wayside Pl: Mannino Brigitte to 1228 Wayside Place LLC & Dwight Parry; $147,000 1649 Clio Ave: Necessary David to Douglass Erica & Brenden; $227,250 1924 Rockland Ave: Carter Steven to Wells Brooke; $230,000 2131 Oxford Ave: Ratterman Denise & Monica to Tepe Kathleen E; $127,500 2492 Wenatchee Ln: Correll Home Remodeling LLC to Doctolero Rheanastasia; $315,000 2578 Bonnie Dr: Kaanapali Renovations LLC to Grand Vista Investments LLC; $147,000 2578 Bonnie Dr: Doyle Glenn T to Kaanapali Renovations LLC; $130,000 6048 Stanhill Ct: Douglass Cody & Erin Mcaleenan to Kyles Whitney; $150,000 6053 Stanhill Ct: Manis Andrea to Siegert Nicholas M; $231,000 6355 Corbly Rd: Wands Christine M to Chase Douglas E & Denise E; $155,000 6626 Glade Ave: Ross Mary Jo Tr & & Rosemary A to Manning Natasha Jean & Taylor; $200,525

Terrace Park 620 Myrtle Ave: Garcia Daren S & Charlotte B to Collar Ryan & April; $1,065,000

Due to the current conditions, our office hours and obituary placement times may vary.

Columbia Township

Please contact us at 855-288-3511 or obits@enquirer.com for further details.

2881 Ridgewood Ave: Simpson Christopher Todd & Molly to Werk Sarah M & Drek R; $375,000 2998 Losantiridge Ave: Arborcrest Properties LLC to Shambley-ebron Donna Z; $270,000 CE-GCI0543596-03

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