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Covington Police's Lt. Col. Brian Valenti speaks at a press conference after the body of Paige Johnson was found. Johnson was reported missing 10 years ago. PHIL DIDION

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The remains of a Northern Kentucky teen who went missing almost a decade ago have been located in Clermont County, offi cials said.

Paige Johnson disappeared on Sept.

23, 2010. She was 17. She would have been 27.

Covington police said the remains were located Sunday, March 22 near Williamsburg Township.

“I am like shaking,” her sister Brittany Haywood told The Enquirer Wednesday, March 25. “My mom just woke me up with this right now.”

It’s been 10 years since she saw Paige and Haywood, now 29 and living in Hebron, has never given up hope, though she long ago came to terms with the likelihood Paige had died.

Through tears, Haywood said, “I always said that someday, somebody is going to accidentally fi nd her.”

The Clermont County Sheriff ’s Offi ce, Covington police and the Clermont County coroner investigated the scene and found additional items likely associated with the body.

Everything was sent to the Hamilton County Coroner’s Offi ce in hopes the remains could be identifi ed. They made the identifi cation using dental records, offi cials said.

“At this point, there is no cause of death. There remain many questions and much work,” Covington Police Chief Rob Nader said. “We all wanted to fi nd Paige alive. Today, I’m sad to say that hope evaporated entirely.”

The family received notifi cation Wednesday, March 25, shortly before police called a press conference in Covington.

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At 9 years old, Monique Conyers’ parent beat her with a belt.

Later, at school, Conyers gathered the courage to indicate to a teacher there was trouble at home. Then the teacher discovered wounds on her pupil’s back. The school fi led a formal report with child protective services.

From then on, social workers monitored the family, leading to Conyers’ eventual removal from her home. Conyers said her school’s action was a crucial fi rst step to escaping violence.

Now 25, Conyers, who started Monique & Co. to provide support to children facing abuse, is certain school closures triggered by the new coronavirus pandemic will make it less likely authorities learn about cases like hers.

“There’s going to be so many cases (of child abuse or neglect) not being reported,” Conyers said, “because now kids don’t have anywhere to run to.”

This issue isn’t new. Child abuse reports decrease in the summer and during winter breaks, when children are apart from educators, according to fi gures from local agencies.

But the coronavirus pandemic will likely aggravate the problem, and not just because cases will be underreported with children out of school, say local advocates. The mental and economic strain on parents and guardians could manifest in abuse directed at children.

And social isolation, undertaken to combat the virus, may have the unintended consequence of concealing warning signs from the outside world.

“Is there a concern that abuse and neglect will increase? Absolutely,” said Tracy Cook, the executive director of ProKids, a nonprofi t whose staff and volunteers support children suff ering abuse. “This coronavirus crisis has put kids at risk.”

Out of school, fewer reports The best method for reporting potential abuse in Hamilton County is to call the Department of Jobs and Family Services, or JFS, at 513-241-KIDS (5437).

A missing poster for Paige Johnson hung at West 15th and Race streets in Over-the-Rhine in October 2010, one month after the teen disappeared.

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A decade ago, Clermont County’s East Fork State Park was searched, but the body was not found in the park.

The man police believe was the last person to see Paige alive had sent a text message that hit a cell phone tower near the park the morning after she vanished.

Clermont County offi cials said they searched an area about half a mile south of the cell phone tower a decade ago.

Her remains were found about a mile and half north of the tower. The investigation at the scene continued March 25 at a location near Ohio 276, Williamsburg Township.

Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Sanders said the investigation has been frustrating since the beginning.

“There are people out there that have

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more information and knowledge about what happened to Paige,” Sanders said Wednesday. “There’s probably at least a couple people out there that should be really nervous right now. And I’m glad because those are the people who could have brought some compassion and answers to Paige’s family a long, long time ago and they chose not to do that.”

He said potential witnesses have refused to cooperate, lied, told half stories and made false claims.

Sanders said one false lead took investigators to Knox County where they “dug a hole the size of an Olympic-sized swimming pool” searching for remains.

“This gives us something to work off of,” Sanders said at the March 25 press conference. “But with other complicating factors, it raises almost as many See PAIGE, Page 2A

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Tiff any Wilson, a program manager at YWCA Greater Cincinnati, which provides training to enhance parenting skills and reduce the risk of child abuse, said educators play a key role in making those initial calls to JFS. “Our experience is that the majority of reporting is coming from the schools,” Wilson said, “with children disclosing either to their teacher or school-based therapist or trusted adult in that environment.”

Margie Weaver, assistant director of children’s services at JFS, said under normal circumstances when students are out of school for breaks, the agency receives fewer abuse tips, though she stressed causes of the decrease have not been analyzed.

“We do see a similar decline happening now,” Weaver said. “On trend with what we see in the summer.”

And the decline in reporting during the summer is signifi cant.

Over the past four full years, reports of child abuse or neglect serious enough to warrant a JFS response averaged about 550 per month in June and July, when most children are out of school.

That’s about 100 reports fewer than the monthly average for the rest of the year, according to JFS data shared with The Enquirer.

The YWCA also shared data showing periods with school breaks correlate with fewer abuse referrals from JFS. Offi cials expect fewer referrals to YWCA

during the crisis.

In all 50 states, educators are legally required to report signs of child abuse or neglect, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. A 2002 study that considered four broad fi elds involving mandatory reporters – education, legal, medical and social services – found educators made a quarter of all reports.

In light of the pandemic, Weaver said, “we can obviously assume that families are more isolated. They’re farther away from supports and resources they typically have. ... It’s a time to worry about children and families, especially those who are disadvantaged – vulnerable socially and economically already.”

Strain on families, systems Conyers, the business owner working against abuse like what she faced in childhood, said children are particularly vulnerable during this period as parents and guardians suff er “economic angst.”

Loss of work coupled with children at home all day could strain families.

“My fear is that this pandemic will unfortunately cause more abuse,” Conyers said.

Cook, the executive director of ProKids, said calls to local domestic violence hotlines have increased in recent weeks, echoing reports across the country that point to mounting stress as one explanation.

Under Ohio law, a child witnessing domestic violence constitutes child abuse, according to Aubrey Byrd, a domestic violence intervention coordina-

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questions as it answers.”

Sanders told The Enquirer after the press conference, he’s feeling mixed emotions.

“Relief that she’s been located, but still sad knowing how much pain her family has been through, yet hopeful this will allow them some comfort,” Sanders said. “Angry this day didn’t come years sooner because some people have chosen to lie about what happened to her.”

He warned those who were involved in her disappearance that they will be found.

“Now they’ll know what it’s like to live with uncertainty,” Sanders said.

“They will be looking over their shoulders and they’ll never know when it might just be us behind them.”

In 2010, Paige’s disappearance set off public vigils, exhaustive investigative searches, a fl urry of social media including Facebook pages seeking clues about her disappearance and off ering support to her family.

None of it led to Paige Johnson, or to answers about what happened to her.

Paige was the mother of a then 2year-old daughter, Makenzie, when she disappeared. The girl moved in with her father’s family and is now approaching her teens.

After Haywood reported Paige missing, police questioned Jacob T. Bumpass, then 22, of Taylor Mill. He was described as one of Paige’s acquaintances, who’d picked her up at her mother’s Florence home the evening of Sept. 22.

He told them he dropped off Paige at about 1 a.m. the next morning at 15th Street and Scott Boulevard in Covington.

But the evidence didn’t show that. Investigators said phone records placed Bumpass near Paige’s Florence home at that time.

More phone records led investigators with cadaver dogs to the 10,000-acre East Fork State Park in Clermont County, where they searched for Paige. They said they focused their search in the park because Bumpass, the last person known to have seen Paige, sent a text message from the area at about 4:28 a.m. Sept. 23.

They recovered nothing.

Bumpass was never named as a suspect and never arrested for anything in relation to Paige’s disappearance.

He was arrested in November 2010 on a parole violation for a theft conviction for having liquor in his home, but he was released from a Kentucky prison in 2012.

He has not spoken with police about the missing persons case since early in the investigation.

“She didn’t deserve what happened to her, and Jacob Bumpass and one of his close friends know exactly what happened to her yet refuse to come forward,” Haywood told The Enquirer about fi ve years ago. “I know there are other people who know what happened to my sister that night... How they sleep at night is baffl ing to me.”

Kenton County Police Chief Spike Jones was assistant chief with Coving-

tor with the YWCA. Domestic violence victims and parents involved with the YWCA’s family development training have been hard to reach in recent days, according to Wilson, the YWCA program manager.

There are “major concerns regarding the level of isolation that survivors or children will be experiencing,” Wilson said.

The concerns are not misguided. A 2013 paper documented how child abuse reports decreased during the Great Recession, particularly in those locales hit hardest by the downturn.

Cook said committing child abuse is often connected to a lack of resources.

Many families who receive help from ProKids don’t have the means or connections for child care help.

“When you don’t get a break from your child with all these stressors, that’s when abuse or neglect is likely to happen,” she said. “...This virus is creating conditions that make abuse and neglect of kids more likely.”

The crisis is also altering how agencies respond.

At ProKids, Cook said visits to aff ected children have been replaced with phone or video calls. Normal access to therapy is on hold. Courts have rescheduled hearings.

“There is no area of ProKids’ operations that has not been aff ected by the health crisis,” Cook said.

At JFS, Weaver said the agency continues to investigate reports of abuse but with “heavy precautions,” such as calling families before a home visit, speaking to a parent outside a home if a family member is sick or holding calls to avoid in-person interactions.

Carla Guenthner, the court administrator for Hamilton County Juvenile Court, said major allegations of abuse, which could result in removing a child from a home, are still being heard in courtrooms. But annual reviews of children’s cases are now conducted online.

Other hearings – to discuss adoption, a teen’s eventual exit from care or a child’s placement and need for services – have been postponed for one month due to the pandemic.

Guenthner said court offi cials are working “day and night to keep it afl oat” as the system adjusts to life with the virus.

“Do I think it’s hard on kids? I think it’s less than ideal, but we’re going to try to continue to make court available (for) decisions that directly impact kids,” she

said.

More than half of all detained children in custody have also been released due to the crisis, Guenthner added.

What you can do to help Advocates say that in normal times, educators aren’t solely responsible for identifying and reporting abuse.

But now a communal vigilance is even more important.

“Even though we might be on restriction, you can keep in touch with relatives or an eye on neighborhood kids,” said Cook with ProKids, “and if you suspect child abuse or neglect, call 513-241KIDS.” “It is literally all of our jobs,” she added.

Nancy Miller, the executive director of 1N5, an organization raising awareness of mental health issues, said she fears children will suff er anxiety and depression amid the pandemic, as their routines are upended.

Madisonville-based 1N5 off ers resources on its website for dealing with stress.

Signs of abuse Every year in Cincinnati, the Mayerson Center for Safe and Healthy Children treats more than 2,000 children suspected of facing abuse or neglect.

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center has tips for detecting physical abuse: ❚ Know the diff erence between punishment (an infl icted penalty) and discipline (teaching an acceptable behavior). Problems arise when these forms of behavior adjustment are meant to instill fear, rather than to educate a child. ❚ Look for physical injuries like bruising, broken skin and swelling, especially when they require medical attention. ❚ Be on alert when you feel punishment or discipline is inappropriate for a child’s age and when it results in unreasonable demands or expectations placed on a child.

Cincinnati Children’s website also lists tips for making a report to authorities.

If you’re interested in supporting or volunteering with ProKids or YWCA, visit the organizations’ websites.

Paige Johnson, left, and Brittany Haywood. PROVIDED

ton Police when Paige went missing.

The current chief, Rob Nader, called him Tuesday, March 24.

“I had to stand there – I was in my kitchen – for a minute, and I asked him, ‘Tell me that again, Rob. What did you just tell me?’ “ Jones said. “It was a sense of emotional relief for me, just knowing that young lady’s remains were found and she would get a proper funeral.”

Year after year – on Paige’s birthday and the date of her disappearance – Jones and the Covington police would get questions about her case. Every time, they refused to label it a cold case, insisting the investigation would not end.

“My response was always, ‘It’s still an open and active investigation,’” Jones said. “We never believed that she wasn’t going to be found. We felt there was a very strong possibility that she would be found and given the proper funeral that she deserved and that her family would have the proper time to mourn her loss.”

Paige was listed on the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Upon hearing that her remains were found, John E. Bischoff III, who oversees the organization’s Missing Children Division, said, “Our hearts go out to the family and friends who have searched so long for answers.

“We stand by them in their time of sadness,” he said. “We always hold out hope because we’ve seen so many missing children recovered after many years of searching. We thank the eff orts of law enforcement as they worked tirelessly over these past 10 years searching for Paige.”

Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – March 25. Visit Cincinnati.com for possible updates.

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Using ingredients you likely have on hand Rita’s Kitchen Rita Heikenfeld Guest columnist

What a diff erence a week makes.

Recently, we were concerned about coronavirus but not overly so. Now we’re under a “stay at home” order.

I was at the grocery and not surprised to see lean or empty shelves.

No doubt we’re all experiencing a

scary time. It’s the unknown that’s so unsettling. So what do we do to keep our minds occupied, spirits calmed and our bodies nourished while we stay at home? We pray and cook. For ourselves and others.

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Let the kids help make these favorite peanut butter cookies with ingredients you likely have on hand. Tuck some in your mailbox. A nice way to say “thanks.”

Remember shut-ins. Ask nursing homes for names of folks who don’t get visitors.

Send a card and introduce yourself.

You’ll make a new friend.

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Sis’ peanut butter cookies.

Sis’ peanut butter cookies Ingredients 1 cup peanut butter ⁄ 2 cup butter, room temperature

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⁄ 2 cup each: granulated sugar, and packed light or dark brown sugar

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1 large egg, lightly beaten 3 tablespoons milk, any kind 11⁄ 2 teaspoons vanilla 11⁄ 4 cups flour ⁄ 4 teaspoon baking powder

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Instructions Preheat oven to 375. Beat peanut butter, butter and both sugars until mixed well. Add in egg, milk and vanilla and mix well.

Easy and quick vegetarian pasta fagioli. PHOTOS BY RITA HEIKENFELD FOR THE ENQUIRER

Whisk flour, baking powder and salt together then blend into peanut butter mixture.

Easy and quick vegetarian pasta fagioli Leftover salad greens? Stir them in at the end.

28 oz canned diced tomatoes

Ingredients

Spinach or other greens — chopped coarsely (optional)

1 pound penne or other pasta

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon garlic

Parmesan, Romano or Mozzarella for garnish

⁄ 3 to 1⁄ 2cup olive oil (I use 1⁄ 2 cup)

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2-3 teaspoons dried oregano 3 cans favorite beans, drained (I like Cannellini, red, kidney, chick peas)

While pasta water heats, start sauce.

Heat olive oil, add garlic and oregano.

Stir a minute or so, then add everything but spinach and cheese. Bring to boil. Lower to simmer, smooshing some of the beans with a potato masher.

By this time, the pasta water should be boiling, ready to add pasta. By the time the pasta’s done, the sauce is, too. Stir in spinach. Pour sauce over pasta. Sprinkle with plenty of cheese.

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IN SCIENCE LIVES HOPE.

An open letter to our community: We are living in an unprecedented time. COVID-19 poses a significant challenge for our city, our country and our world.

As Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, it is both our privilege and our responsibility to be a source of hope for those who need it most: plainly, we advance healing and reduce suffering by providing world-class care from deeply committed and experienced caregivers and physicians in specialty and subspecialty medicine. Their life’s calling is to deliver care compassionately, faithfully teach and mentor future clinicians, and lead the research to discover the next cure or treatment protocol — this is what we do every day.

This timeless purpose will not falter, even during a pandemic.

No doubt you have seen recent news coverage stating that Ohio is leading the way, under the leadership of Gov. Mike DeWine, local government leaders and the Ohio Department of Health’s Medical Director, Dr. Amy Acton, in response to COVID-19. I am proud of the way that our community is coming together in new ways to care for our friends and neighbors.

At UC Health, we’re taking every precaution to protect our patients, our employees and our clinicians. We’re making difficult decisions like restricting visitor access and asking our nonclinical workforce to work from home, supporting the governor’s direction. The most important thing we can do is make sure our patients, employees and clinicians know that we care about their safety and wellbeing.

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There are many ways to help those on the frontlines across our city caring for our communities, including the families of those employees. They are the best of us, and we are here to support them.

• Send cards, letters and drawings to share with residents and patients who are restricted from visitors (e.g. those in nursing homes or senior living facilities).

• Support the emergency response efforts of UC Health by donating to the UC Health Crisis Response Fund through our UC Health Foundation.

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The Cincinnati community has seen hardship before. We know that if we gather our hearts (not hands) we can role model our collective response for the country and beyond. More importantly, we’ll show the next generation what it means to love one another in a new way and to stand together, even in the face of fear or uncertainty.

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Florence police K9 dies after seven years of service

COVID-19: Ways to protect garbage collectors

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A Florence Police Department K9 named Det has died after seven years of service, offi cials announced Sunday.

Det's handler was Offi cer Josh Dalton. Police offi cials said the pair were "partners and family."

"We are grateful to Det for all of his tireless work through the years, ensuring the safety of our offi cers and citizens every night," a press release from the department said. "Det and Offi cer Dalton had many successful tracks, apprehensions, narcotic seizures and participated in numerous community outreach demonstrations."

Det fell ill a few days ago and required emergency surgery, according to Florence police. Surgeons encountered complications with Det's digestive tract which couldn't be remedied, ac-

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Preschoolers dressed as 100 year old’s at Florence Elementary Florence Elementary preschoolers are 100 days smarter. The preschoolers only attend four days a week so their 100 day mile marker is a little later in the school year.

Under the direction of Kristen Singer, the preschool teacher, she added the fi nal make-up touches and accessories to complete their outfi ts.

The students were absolutely adorable, if only we could be that cute when we reach 100 years old.

The students posed for a class picture with glasses, canes, oversized pocket books, red lipstick, gray hair wigs with wrinkled faces, hats, ties and clothing to match grandma’s attire.

To go along with the 100th day theme the students counted by tens to one hundred using Cheerios and the best part was they got to eat them.

Florence Elementary has been given the opportunity to be part of these preschoolers start in their journey of life.

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During their elementary years they will be forming life habits and acquiring skills that will help them to become world changers.

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Senior golfer Erin Durstock’s take on a life with golf Northern Kentucky women’s senior golfer Erin Durstock grew up around the game of golf with her father, Dan, teaching her the game from the early age of four.

Dan would take her to Eagle Creek Country Club and encourage her to learn the rules, the swing, how to putt and even chip out of the sand. Durstock didn’t know it at the time, but her dad was introducing her to much more than a game.

A graduate of Notre Dame Academy in Park Hills, Kentucky, Durstock signed with the Norse after a successful senior campaign. Durstock fi red an impressive 73 in the 2015 Region 6 Championship to be crowned medalist and assist the team to a victory. She was named the region's Player of the Year.

Durstock concluded her high school career with a top-ten fi nish in the KHSAA State Tournament after carding scores of 72-78 at Bowling Green Country Club.

Yet, when asked to refl ect upon her most favorite golf memories, not a single one involve a personal accomplishment or anything that transpired com-

petitively on the course.

Instead, they all include her best friend and fellow teammate, Kylie Lysack, whom she met originally through the high school golf circuit. Durstock claims that while she knew of Lysack, their bond wasn’t solidifi ed until freshman year in the dorms where they shared a room. The two have been inseparable since.

“Through the years, [Lysack] pushed me to keep going when I didn’t want to and she always reminded me that golf is just a game. She helped me realize that you have to keep the game fun.”

Lysack isn’t the only impactful person that Durstock notes she gained from attending NKU. A sophomore class required Durstock to peer tutor another student, so she signed up for the Supported Higher Education Project (SHEP) program which assists students with intellectual disabilities. It was through SHEP that she met a young man that Durstock knows now is a friend for life.

Despite her class ending and the mandatory tutoring sessions coming to a close, the two have continued to meet each week of school for the remainder of her undergraduate career and hang out at NKU sporting events.

The friendship they have formed is unbreakable.

The impact the game of golf has had on Durstock continues with her summer job she picked up at World of Golf, teaching young girls in the LPGA program about the sport. She has switched roles with her father and become the instructor to well over fi fty young girls, encouraging them to pick up the game that has introduced her to so many opportunities.

Durstock says she wants the girls to learn fi rst that golf should be about having fun with others, so she is always looking for new drills and games that implement the fun factor while still learning.

Golf has carried Durstock thus far in her life and will continue to do so upon graduating Northern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts in History.

She plans to attend Thomas More University in pursuit of a Master of Business Administration. The kicker, she has been named a Graduate Assistant for the men’s and women’s golf teams at TMU. The game of golf has been a staple in Erin Durstock’s life since she can remember, but the game itself isn’t her main takeaway. It’s opened up opportunities, friendships, jobs and a plethora of memories. Golf is more than just a game for Durstock, it’s a way of life.

“Golf isn't a game, it's a choice that one makes with one's life.” – Charles Rosin Macy Wright, Northern Kentucky University

Florence Elementary A.M. preschool class dressed as 100 year old's along with the teachers .

Karima Ndao, a preschooler at Florence Elementary, dressed as a 100 year old in her gray wig and pink curlers.

Liam Cruz Garayar, a preschooler at Florence Elementary, dressed as a 100 year old in his suit and matching hat .

Maarya Mohamed, a preschooler at Florence Elementary, dressed as a 100 year old with her head scarf and over-sized pocket book.

Jaxon and Derrick Pracht both preschoolers at Florence Elementary dress as old men to celebrate 100 days of preschool.

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Sports Ryle senior leads locals in all-state honors James Weber

Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

This season, she averaged 15.4 points per game, ranking third on DePaul’s high-powered team that averaged 85.0 for the season. She hit a team-high 78 3-pointers and averaged 2.3 assists.

DePaul plays an uptempo off ense and full-court pressure defense.

“This is something you dream of,” Held said. “You play competitive teams, we have a free off ensive system, we have the greenest light in America. If you’re open, shoot it. We can wear teams down and it’s a lot of fun. I’m really excited to be with this team.”

Held is currently in San Diego with family, working out as best she can on an individual basis while she is separated from her teammates, whom she misses.

The Lexington Herald-Leader has released its all-state Kentucky teams in high school basketball, based on a survey of head coaches.

Ryle’s Maddie Scherr, an Oregon commit, ran away with Player of the Year honors by garnering 42 fi rst-place votes among 68 ballots from coaches who participated in the poll. Every high school varsity girls’ coach in Kentucky was emailed the Herald-Leader’s All-State ballot, which asked them to name their picks for the state’s 10 best players.

Six Northern Kentucky coaches participated.

Ryle won its opening round game in the 2020 Mingua Beef Jerky/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16 without Scherrr as she recovered from a sprained ankle suffered in its regional title game. The Sweet 16 was suspended indefi nitely amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Scherr, a McDonald’s All-American, will be a favorite to earn Miss Basketball honors next month. The Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation, in conjunction with the Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches, surveyed media and its members for the award. Scherr was among 19 regional players of the year nominated. That ceremony has also been indefi nitely postponed.

George Rogers Clark senior Kennedy Igo, a Northern Kentucky University signee, came in sixth in the voting to earn fi rst-team status. She led Clark to its fourth straight 10th Region title in March.

Ryle junior Brie Crittendon was named honorable mention all-state.

Bishop Brossart junior center Marie Kiefer was named third team. She was the 10th Region Player of the Year by the regional coaches association.

First team (in order of votes): Maddie Scherr (Ryle), Shelby Calhoun (Christian Academy-Louisville), Taziah Jenks (Mercy), Erin Toller (Sacred Heart), Kennedy Igo (Clark County), Kendall Wingler (Meade County), Whitney Hay (Elizabethtown), Brooklynn Miles (Franklin County), Macey Blevins (Wayne County).

Second team: Amerah Steele (South Laurel), Malea Williams (Scott County), Hannah McKay (Owensboro Catholic), Haven Ford (Rowan County), Hope Sivori (Mercy), Hailey Smit (Wolfe County), Lexy Meyers (Leslie County), Morgan DeFoor (Scott County), Lexi Taylor (Bullitt East), Katie Ball (Belfry).

Third team: Elizabeth Bertram (Barren County), Emilee Hope (Henderson County), Harley Paynter (Boyd County), Elise Ellison-Coons (Dun-

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DePaul Blue Demons guard Ashton Millender (1) and guard Lexi Held (10) celebrate their win against the Marquette Golden Eagles in the women's Big East Conference Tournament. DAVID BANKS/USA TODAY SPORTS

Three Cooper graduates had NCAA tourney plans ended James Weber

Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

She didn’t know it would be her fi nal game of the season at the time, but Lexi Held ended her basketball season with the proverbial bang.

The 2018 Cooper High School graduate lifted her DePaul women’s basketball team to the Big East Conference Tournament championship March 9.

Held scored 31 points in the championship game, hitting 5-of-6 3-pointers and adding four assists and three steals. The game was nationally televised live on FS1.

DePaul fi nished 28-5 and 15-3 in the Big East Conference, winning the regular-season championship before adding the tourney title. It was the Blue Demons’ fi nal game as the NCAA Tournament was canceled due to the novel coronavirus.

“It was awesome, Held said March 26. “The Big East is a really competitive league. Every night is going to be a competitive game. Marquette and DePaul is a really well-known rivalry. We were really prepared for them and we knew it was going to be a dogfi ght. We were focused in that game and we had fun.”

Held was honored as the tournament's Most Outstanding Player after scoring 64 points in three games.

"Lexi had no idea she had scored 31 points," senior teammate Kelly Campbell said with a smile at the postgame news conference.

DePaul, one of the nation’s top programs year in and year out under veteran head coach Doug Bruno, was set up for a strong tournament run.

Ryle graduate Lauren Schwartz is a freshman for the Rice women's basketball team.

Adam Kunkel takes a shot against Samford on Nov. 11, 2019.

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In the fi nal bracket projections released by ESPN, DePaul was picked as a No. 4 seed in its region. If the real bracket had refl ected that, DePaul would have hosted a fi rst-weekend pod and then be favored to advance to the Sweet 16.

“It’s defi nitely a bummer,” Held said.

“We had a good chance of going far in the postseason. We had a really good team and we wanted to take this and run with it. It’s a special group. We had a lot of team chemistry and a lot of great seniors."

Last year, Held was a Big East AllFreshman Team selection after averaging 8.3 points per game, including a career-high 28 points. She fi nished her Jaguars career with 2,430 points, 604 rebounds, 341 steals, 315 assists and 97 blocks.

NKU’s Cobbs joins Tate in transfer portal Dave Clark Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Guard Tre Cobbs of the Northern Kentucky Norse entered the NCAA transfer portal, according to a report via Twitter on Saturday from Verbal Commits that Cobbs retweeted.

Cobbs could play at another school as a grad transfer after playing three seasons at NKU, with one season (2018-19) as a medical redshirt.

Cobbs, who is from Lima, Ohio, averaged 2.7 points per game in 14 games this past season for the Norse head coach Darrin Horn's fi rst season at NKU. Cobbs' teammate at NKU, Jalen Tate, confi rmed on Friday that he entered the portal. 247sports.com's Brian Snow reported that Cincinnati and Xavier are among schools that have reached out to Tate expressing interest.

The Norse won a Horizon League Tournament Championship earlier this month. Their win in the fi nal against UIC was the Norse's 14th win in 17 games and their 23rd of the season. They would have played in the NCAA Tournament with an automatic bid.

Northern Kentucky Norse guard Tre Cobbs (3) drives past Illinois-Chicago Flames guard Marcus Ottey (1) in the second half of the NCAA mens basketball game on Feb. 16, at BB&T Arena in Highland Heights, Ky. Illinois-Chicago Flames defeated Northern Kentucky Norse 73-43.

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bar), Marie Kiefer (Brossart), Allie Stone (West Carter), Courtney Peyton (Madisonville), Charlee Settle (Calloway County), Madison Thompson (Martin County), Kristen Clemons (Sacred Heart).

Honorable mention: Olivia Federle (Collins), Destinee Marshall (Sacred Heart), Lauren Lee (Casey Co.), Lexy Lynch (Owsley Co.), Brie Crittendon (Ryle), Alyssa Elswick (Shelby Valley), Amiyah Jenkins (Anderson Co.), Sidney Argo (Fleming Co.), Hailee Mullins (Hazard), Jerrica Thacker (Jenkins), Julia Parker (Ashland), Lucy Patterson (Warren East), Paige Vanzant (Logan Co.), Amelia Hodges (Bethlehem), Ella Thompson (Bethlehem), Ellie Heid (Portland), Marissa Austin (Webster Co.), Destin Armour (Muhlenberg Co.), Gena Cravens (Casey Co.), Zoe Strings (Paris).

Boys all-state Ninety boys teams voted in that survey, three from Northern Kentucky.

Highlands junior Sam Vinson was

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“Coach does a great job in player development and we work very well in practice,” Held said. “When you have people around you who want the same thing as you, it’s easy to get better. Everybody pushes each other to get better.”

Held is one of three Cooper graduates who were going to be in this year’s NCAA Tournament.

Belmont University men's basketball sophomore Adam Kunkel was named to the 2019-20 Lou Henson All-America Team on March 26.

The 6-3 guard had 29 double fi gure scoring games this past season in leading the Bruins to Ohio Valley Conference regular season and tournament titles, and the program's ninth NCAA Tournament bid since 2006.

Kunkel led Belmont in scoring at 16.5 points per game, and his year-to-year scoring increase of 14.2 points per game was the second-largest in college basketball this season (Ben Stanley, Hamp-

Ryle senior Maddie Scherr smiles after breaking Ryle’s all-time scoring record as Ryle defeated Conner 84-66 in girls basketball Jan. 29, 2020 at Conner High School. JAMES WEBER/THE ENQUIRER

named third team all-state.

Earning honorable mention status were Covington Catholic senior Grant Disken, Simon Kenton junior Kelly Niece and Beechwood junior Scotty Draud.

NKU commit Marques Warrick of Henry Clay was ranked fourth in the voting and earned fi rst team status. He averaged 23.2 points per game and was the 11th Region Player of the Year.

Collins' Dayvion McKnight was named player of the year.

First team: Dayvion McKnight (Collins), JJ Traynor (Bardstown), Jackson Sivills (McCracken County), Marques Warrick (Henry Clay), Kenny White (Madisonville), Zion Harmon (Marshall County), Alex Matthews (John Hardin), Tyren Moore (Male), Ben Johnson (Lexington Catholic), Matt Cromer (South Laurel).

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Named All-OVC First Team and OVC All-Tournament Team, Kunkel's 546 points in 2019-20 represent the secondmost by any Bruin sophomore in the NCAA Division I era.

The OVC tourney was one of the few that was completed. Belmont won the OVC title over Murray State, with Kunkel delivering the assist on the gamewinning basket in the fi nal seconds.

Sean McNeil was a key contributor for Bob Huggins and West Virginia, who fi nished the season 21-10 and 9-9 in the Big 12 Conference, and was a sure thing for an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. Moeller grad Miles McBride and Silver Grove grad Spencer Macke were also team members.

McNeil averaged 5.5 points per game and led the team with 29 3-point makes.

He had a season-high 13 points against Texas and 11 in an upset win over fourthranked Baylor.

McNeil was in his fi rst season in Morgantown after averaging 30 points per game at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio as a freshman.

McNeil and Kunkel led the Jaguars to the state fi nals in 2017.

WOMEN’S TEAM STANDOUTS: On Feb. 17, The Enquirer published an update on Held and fi ve other Northern Kentucky graduates playing on successful Division I programs who all fi nished with great seasons.

NKU fi nished 20-12 with local standouts Ally Niece and Taylor Clos, its fi rst 20-win season as a Division I program.

Rice fi nished 21-8 and 16-2 in Conference USA with big contributions from freshman Lauren Schwartz out of Ryle.

Ryle won the C-USA regular-season championship by beating Old Dominion 73-70 at home to end the regular season.

The conference tournament was canceled. In that fi nal game, Schwartz had 14 points and fi ve rebounds, playing 37 out of 40 minutes from her starting spot.

She fi nished third on the team in scoring (9.6 ppg.) and rebounding (4.0 rpg.) and second on the team in 3-pointers made (29). ESPN projected Rice as a No. 11 seed.

Bucknell fi nished 24-6 and 16-2 in

Second team: Howard Fleming (Male), Cody Potter (Shelby Valley), Dre Boyd (Warren Central), Trey James (Martin County), Justin Powell (North Oldham), Joe Benton (Estill County), Luke Morrison (South Oldham), Ksaun Casey (Madisonville), Cole Villers (Ashland Blazer), Marcellus Vail (Collins).

Third team: Mason Moore (Rowan County), Colin Porter (Ashland Blazer), Jaquais Franklin (Elizabethtown), Mark Goode (LaRue County), Trey Francis (Phelps), Dashawn Jackson (Douglass), Reed Sheppard (North Laurel), Kaeveon Mitchell (Breckinridge County), Ray Surratt (Lafayette), Sam Vinson (Highlands).

Honorable mention: Brayden Sebastian (Garrard Co.), Logan Hall (Hazard), Jaden Rodgers (Fern Creek), James Taylor (Pleasure Ridge Park), Will Minter (Butler), Scotty Draud (Beechwood), Isaiah Mason (Bowling Green), Grant Disken (Covington Catholic), Kaleb Glenn (Male), Kelly Niece (Simon Kenton), Kobe Bowling (Buckhorn), Wade Pelfrey (Hazard), Jamison Epps (Marion Co.), Travis Perry (Lyon Co.), Amarion Joyce (Bourbon Co.), Blake Stewart (Boyd Co.), Colby Fugate (Paintsville), Dylan Knight (Buckhorn), Spencer Baird (Casey Co.), Sekou Kalle (DeSales).

the Patriot League, winning the championship by four games, with contributions from Beechwood graduate Ally Johnson. She started 24 games this season, averaging 32 minutes and 8.4 points per game, fi fth on the team. She was second on the team in 3-pointers made with 51, shooting 40 percent from behind the arc. She was also second in assists with 2.3 per game.

The Bison won their fi nal nine games, including the conference tournament quarterfi nal before the rest of the tournament was canceled. ESPN projected Bucknell as a No. 13 seed.

Ball State fi nished 21-10 and 13-5 in the Mid-American Conference, losing in the fi rst round of the conference tournament. Ball State fi nished second in the MAC West Division.

Anna Clephane out of Scott High School averaged 6.2 points per game off the bench, averaging 19 points per game.

She had three starts this season.

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Even though our relatives and friends can’t currently visit in person, FaceTime and Skype let us continue to talk to them on a regular basis.

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Make the healthy takeout choice Ordering takeout, picking up curbside-to-go, or grabbing food from the drive-thru can often be a convenient option for families with busy schedules.

These days, it’s a necessity. It’s also a fantastic way to support local business when you want to take a night off from

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Restaurants off er a variety of delicious foods, and while it can be challenging to make healthy choices when ordering out, it’s not impossible.

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This makes it much easier to select healthier options for the whole family, if you have time to plan. If picking items up while out, take a few moments to review the menu before ordering your regular options. Consider these tips for making the healthiest choices: ❚ Look for choices that are baked, See COMMUNITY, Page 4B

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• Postponing playdates. Kids can carry the virus and become sick. Keeping them apart protects us all.

• Limiting trips. Stock up on supplies for a week at a time; but postpone nonessential errands.

Working together, we can help prevent the spread of this virus.

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This will let you choose how much you add to your food. Remember, these items are there to complement the dish, not be the overwhelming fl avor. ❚ Consider your drink options. Water, unsweetened tea, and diet soda can be good alternatives to regular sodas and sweetened teas. However, if you like the sugar-sweetened options, choose a smaller size or go half-cut (half-sweet, half-unsweet tea).

Family meals can be part of your routine, even when grabbing items to-go. You may not be cooking together, but you can always eat together while supporting your favorite local spots.

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Stocking your pantry Keeping your pantry stocked with a few basic food items will allow you to cook a simple, healthy meal at a moment’s notice. Once your pantry is equipped with the essentials, you can Rex simply buy fresh items from the grocery to cook with your stocked items.

When we think of our pantry, we tend to fi rst think about canned or boxed goods. Suggestions for your pantry include canned fi sh such as tuna, salmon, and sardines; canned beans such as black, kidney, garbanzo, cannellini, and chickpeas; and canned vegetables such as tomatoes, spinach, corn, or beets.

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Easter Egg Hunt cancelled For the safety of our community the Mayor has decided it is in the best interest to cancel this years Easter Egg Hunt on April 11.

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Ryle senior enlists in National Guard Sara Ismail, a senior at Ryle High School, enlisted into the Kentucky Army National Guard on March 18.

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Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky is quickly launching a new fund to support Northern Kentuckians facing increased crises or needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Horizon NKY Coronavirus Relief Fund aims to raise at least $4 million, with nearly half of that already committed.

Through generous support from The Butler Foundation and The R.C. Durr Foundation, and corporate citizens including Fischer Homes and Drees Homes Foundation, First Financial Bank, and other individuals Horizon Community Funds has secured pre-commitments approaching $1.8 million as matching gifts to raise these much-needed funds.

The Relief Fund will provide fl exible fi nancial assistance to nonprofi ts serving Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties in Northern Kentucky that are experiencing increased demand for resources in response to the COVID-19 virus in our community.

More information about the Relief Fund, including how to donate, can be found at www.horizonfunds.org/coronavirus-relief-fund.

“This is the time for Northern Kentuckians to step

up for each other,” said Horizon Community Funds President Nancy Grayson. “Horizon Community Funds stands shoulder to shoulder with our community in these challenging times, and we call upon Northern Kentucky individuals and companies to join us in tackling the dire issues brought on by the novel COVID-19 pandemic. Your donation, in any amount, will help us to support our neighbors and our community together.”

The Relief Fund is a special fund for generating a signifi cant source of money to use for citizens of Northern Kentucky, especially families who are suff ering hardship from loss of jobs, income, or due to health-related events. Initial priorities for the Fund include: food and basic hygiene and cleaning supplies; medication and health care needs not supported by insurance; and access to essential needs.

“Now is the opportunity for our entire Northern Kentucky population to come together for this common purpose of supporting those who need help in this diffi cult time,” said Horizon Community Funds Board Chair Bill Butler. “Let us demonstrate that we care, that we are indeed one Northern Kentucky, united in giving.”

Individuals and businesses are encouraged to donate either online at www.horizonfunds.org, through check mailed to Horizon Community Funds, or through other methods as outlined on the website.

The resources will be deployed rapidly, foregoing the traditional long form application process. Instead, NKY Coronavirus Emergency Relief Fund partners will work with community advisors, local offi cials, and other stakeholders to identify organizations currently providing prioritized supports to Northern Kentuckians. The group anticipates making its fi rst round of funding in the coming weeks.

Funds will be released on a rolling basis as fundraising continues throughout the outbreak and recovery phases of the crisis, making it possible to move resources quickly and adapt to evolving needs in subsequent funding phases.

Fund eff orts are also supported by: Central Bank, CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services, Drees Homes Foundation, Duke Energy, Heritage Bank, The Milburn Family Foundation, Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Northern Kentucky University, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, and Republic Bank.

Many generous individuals have also stepped up to offer support for the fund as it grows in Northern Kentucky.

Additionally, the continued partnership between Horizon Community Funds and St. Elizabeth Healthcare has introduced the St. Elizabeth Associate Crisis Support Fund, which off ers fi nancial assistance to St. Elizabeth employees during times of unexpected personal need. The fund allows donors the opportunity to directly support the needs of St. Elizabeth healthcare workers on the front lines of this crisis.

“Throughout our long history, St. Elizabeth associates have answered the call to serve each time our community has needed it the most,” said Garren Colvin, President & CEO, St. Elizabeth Healthcare. “We want to assure our neighbors that we are right here and fully prepared to care for them as we face this unprecedented challenge. “And while our dedicated associates stand on the front lines, we stand ready to support them and their families, now and in the weeks and months to come,” added Colvin. “These men and women are working around the clock to ensure the health and safety of our community.”

In a show of support for their colleagues, and to maximize the impact of individual gifts, the St. Elizabeth medical staff has pledged to match up to $100,000 of donations to the Associate Crisis Support Fund.

For questions regarding the NKY Coronavirus Emergency Relief Fund or the St. Elizabeth Associate Crisis Support Fund, please contact Nancy Grayson at ngrayson@horizonfunds.org or 859-757-1552.

Tess Brown, Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky

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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Alexandria 12861 Sycamore Creek Drive: Fischer Single Family Homes IV, LLC to Jonathan Guiterrez; $202,000 1360 Osprey Court: The Drees Company to Kathryn Eklund and Justin Kreimer; $290,000 3698 Walnut Park Drive: Lisa Mell to Maria and Jeffrey Beane; $227,500 612 Inverness Way: The Drees Company to Suzette Celestin; $286,500 7483 Flintshire Drive, unit 5-305: Chante and Trey Graham to Nicole Cobb; $138,000

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208 6th St.: Mariah and Christopher Long to Jared Fischesser; $190,000 212 4th St.: Stephanie and Robert Hodger to Kimberly Walz; $59,000 514 5th Ave.: Shan Finn to Aley Bush and Garrett Swanson; $153,500

416 Rossford Ave.: Elizabeth and Brian Bertke to Lindsey and Gale Beaubien; $245,000 5008 Nob Hill: Carol Howard to Janice and Clifton Robinson; $155,000 54 Casagrande St.: Nichole and David Mette to Angela Smith; $85,000 54 Covert Place: Kelly and Gregory Kelso to Erin and Keith Janson; $467,500 618 Highland Ave.: Megan Edwards and Nicholas Keil to Tower Homes, LLC; $85,000

Erlanger 3353 Sycamore Tree Lane: Hugh Jameson to Jesse Stephens; $126,000 3452 Southway Ridge: Andria Berry and Tremaine Phillips to Pennie and John Brausch; $605,000 3947 Brunswick Court: The Drees Company to Charlotte Wayman; $374,000

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1798 Waverly Drive: Laura and Matt Lloyd to Whitney and Jordan Callahan; $315,000 1897 Cliffiview Lane: IMW, LLC to Erica Couch and Shawn McClean; $147,500 1905 Sunning Dale Drive: Fischer Single Family Homes IV, LLC to Karen Homan; $274,000 1933 Groverpointe Drive: Patricia and Evan Davies to Amy Grizovic; $250,000 2002 Stonewall Trail: Marcia Martin and Luis Garcia to Kaylyn Digman; $188,000 3713 Iberville Court: The Drees Company to Vickie and David Shelton; $488,000 6244 Castleoak Drive: Kristine Hay and Christian Hay to Jennifer Jazo and Ulises Rodriguez; $245,000 6447 Glendale Court: Charles Ebersole to All Aboard, LLC; $167,500 6596 Louise Court: Kathy Norris to Rachel Tanner; $92,500 6794 Upland Court: Francesca and Nathan Willman to Bev Furnish; $199,000 6832 Upland Court: Rachel and Somkhit Soukhome to Kristen and Peter Hoffecker; $210,000 9225 Tranquility Drive: Clifford Hughes to Kaitlin and Timothy Grogan; $301,000 Highpoint Drive: Danielle and Zachary Johnson to Chelsie and Zachary Dallas; $235,000

Cold Spring 201 Daverick Court: Stephanie and Joseph Zink to Emily and Thomas Poe; $240,000

Covington 10331 Limerick Circle: Maria and Brian Truex to Amanda and Spencer Jones; $352,500 127 W. 10th St.: EK Real Estate Fund I, LLC to Diane Woods and Nelson Homan; $365,000 1915 Scott Boulevard: Jesse and Alex Wilson to Olivia and Carson Fentress; $168,000 3418 Sunbrite Drive: Constance Houp to Susan Parker and Jon Mentgen; $322,500 3722 Decoursey Ave.: Susan and David Bunten to SLINC KY, LLC; $130,000 416 W. 9th St.: Cincinnati Capital Holdings, LLC to Murray Dwertman; $91,000 624 Highland Ave.: Natalie Gardner and Corey Risolvato to Isabel and Charles Bangle; $133,000

Fort Mitchell

Crescent Springs

32 E. Orchard Road: Amanda and Matthew Hope to Danielle and Michael Griffin; $155,000 324 Cherrywood Drive: Tonya and Brad Schlickman to Malena and John Hankins; $510,000

2423 Sierra Drive: Fischer Single Family Homes IV, LLC to Carrie and Christopher Atzinger; $521,000

Crestview Hills 305 Secretariat Court: Victoria Pflum to Wendy Ramey; $152,500

Michael Butler to Rayne Wallen; $62,500 8 Douglas Drive: Ward Klei to Mitchell Murphy; $142,500 931 York St.: Bonnie Bosley to Alia and Chase Tweel; $348,500

Park Hills 1140 Audobon Road: Lisa Stamm to Jasmine and David Costas; $263,000

Southgate 16 Woodland Hills Drive, unit 5: Constance and Edward Aszman to Zdavko Ivanov; $70,000 229 Beech Road: Arik Naasz to Emily Greis; $175,000

Hebron 1420 Burr Oak Court: Kristina and Brian Heck to Michelle and Kaj-Joachim Nuernberer; $330,000 1903 Peach Blossom Lane: Sherry and Jerry Hughes to Michael Dick; $277,500 2101 Gray Court: Fischer Single Family Homes IV, LLC to Sarah Kramer; $260,000 2137 Glenview Drive: Christina and Timothy Galbiati to Brittany and Matthew Davis; $340,000 2764 Fister Place Boulevard: Jennifer and Jeffrey Rains to Susan and Russell Ruark Jr.; $194,000 3150 Bentgrass Way: Fischer Single Family Homes IV, LLC to Jenna and Christopher Glavan; $374,000

Union 10306 Hempsteade Drive: Hye and Daniel Pearce to Rebecca and Miles Noland; $325,000 10824 Sawgrass Court: Jason Scarf to Jeffrey Atwood; $128,000 10859 Sawgrass Court: Jeffrey May to Kayla Cecardo; $182,000 1240 Citation Drive: Kristen and Ryan Barrick to Kristy and Daniel Smith; $565,000 13001 Borel Court: The Drees Company to Chelsea and Bradley Luckett; $466,500 1505 Sweetsong Drive: The Drees Company to Rose and Marion Padgett; $372,500 2765 Daphne Drive: Sally and Bob Dees to Laura and Michael McGreevy; $307,000 917 Soaring Breezes: Brittany and Mark Stidham to Briana Piper and Alan Childs; $249,000

Highland Heights 102 Orchard Terrace: Daniel Steinman to Carly Schorr; $245,000 340 Deepwoods Drive, unit 6: Martha Rosenberg and Alexander Wilcox to Taylor and Jerry King; $135,000 5020 Gary Lane: Meryl and James Hemmerle to Kyle Meeker; $215,000

Verona

Independence

13229 Oak Creek Road: Karyn Weber to Kristen and John Livingston; $515,000 15049 Brown Road: Polly and Samuel Ritter to Sheila and Marvin Howe; $447,500

10316 Fredricksburg Road: Elelde and John Shelton to Caitlyn and Derek Gausman; $185,000 10629 Anna Lane: Fischer Single Family Homes IV, LLC to Kaitlyn and Dylan Justice; $249,500 3112 Summitrun Drive: Rebecca and Nathan Riley to Hayley Siebert and Tyler Sizemore; $180,000 3183 Tennyson Place: Maronda Homes of Cincinnati, LLC to Zhanxin Zhou and Michael Brown; $344,000

Villa Hills 0 Highwater Road: Clifford Huff to Jessica and Donald Hinkle; $77,000 917 Villa Drive: Renewed Homes, Inc. to Elliott Wellbrock; $210,000

Walton 1135 Brookstone Drive: Brandy and Brian Hammons to Heather and Jack Phillips; $225,000 492 Winchester Drive: Tiffany and Chad Midlam to Jessica and Austin Tretter; $253,000

Newport 135 E. 7th St.: East Row Investments, LLC to Kaori Takayama; $214,000 37 Grandview Ave.: Dale Murray and

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25 Stick in a church 26 Difficult problem 27 “I’m With ____” (2016 campaign slogan) 28 Broadband overseer, for short 30 Up 31 Nasty words 32 Truism about unwanted sound?

35 Dull 39 Indian term of address 40 Call ____ early night 41 Sch. on the Mississippi River 44 Robustness 45 Pounds 47 Chatter 50 Greatly dismay one of the Beatles?

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77 One of the Ramones 78 Dipped in egg and bread crumbs, then fried 79 Consider 80 Unimpressive brain size 81 What the antigovernment activist does?

83 Acct. holdings 84 Setting of a 1903 Victor Herbert operetta 87 Spanish letter with a tilde 88 Little kid 89 ____ doble (dance)

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