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‘Untapped potential’

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What’s prom going to look like for the class of 2021?

Madeline Mitchell Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

A playground sits on the vacant lot that was the former Meredith Hitchens Elementary school site in Miami Township. Ineos Abs Corporation, a plastics factory, sits between Addyston and the Ohio River. PHOTOS BY MEG VOGEL/THE ENQUIRER

Addyston tries to turn around 80 years of hard luck Scott Wartman Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

ADDYSTON, Ohio — The way some homeowners tell it, Addyston never fully recovered from the 1937 fl ood.

The largest deluge in the region's modern history left a lasting mark on this Ohio River town, said John Terrell as he stood in the husk of his father's house on Addyston's Main Street.

After he started renovations fi ve years ago when his father died, Terrell tore up the walls and fl oorboards, noticing warped wood and old, hasty repairs made 80 years ago when the wood frame building was a grocery store. You could still see the high-water mark on some of the wood on the second fl oor, he said.

"When the fl ood came in and the fl ood came out, it did major damage," said Terrell who grew up just outside the village limits and lives nearby in Miami Heights.

"They patched the store, 'Oh it's fi ne.' It's been this way for 100 years. I opened it up and saw it. I've got to fi x it."

Addyston's problems, of course, stem from far more than a fl ood 84 years ago.

And fi xing them will take more than some cloths and sunshine.

As with many small towns in Greater Cincinnati and beyond, de-industrialization and absentee landlords sent the city into a spiral of decay and population loss, which fed on itself, costing the city its local school and investors.

Now the city hopes to reverse that spiral. It is, after all, in a pretty good location - directly on the Ohio River and within a metro area with skyrocketing housing prices.

"It's not a bad place to live at all," said Mayor Lisa Mear. "There are gems here.

It has untapped potential."

'A great river view' Development in industrial towns can prove tricky, as it has for communities along the Mill Creek, such as South Fairmount.

Hamilton County and Addyston have joined forces to bring in more homes and repair the homes already there. A study and plan will be completed by the nonprofi t Local Initiative Support Corporation and the Community Building Institute at Xavier University with $90,000 in federal money.

That money is not just going to study Addyston. The county, LISC and CBI are also doing similar studies for fi ve other communities: Norwood, Silverton, Deer Park, Springfi eld Township and Cheviot.

These locales asked the county for a housing study.

But Addyston was the fi rst in the county to ask for help.

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Matthew Addy founded Addyston in 1891 to house the workers at his pipe and steel foundry along the Ohio River. Addyston has a population of about 900, according to the latest Census.

A historical photo from 1913 of the building at the corner of Main Street and First Street in the village of Addyston. It was used as a pharmacy and a grocery store.

It is now two rental apartments.

In April, the team will give the village a report detailing how Addyston can improve its housing.

"It's got this great river view, great history," said Liz Blume, director of the Community Building Institute. "And it has some signifi cant code violations and housing condition issues."

Skipped by the real estate boom Of course, the village's housing condition issues don't just stem from an old fl ood.

Some blame an expanded U.S. 50, rerouted in the 1960s around the Addyston, allowing traffi c to bypass the town. Prior to that, U.S. 50 went through the heart of Addyston along Main Street.

Whatever the reason, Addyston for 80 years has struggled as homes went vacant and developments fell through, residents and city leaders said.

The recent boom in real estate has

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skipped over the town, the latest appraisals from the Hamilton County auditor showed.

While most everywhere in the past three years has gained in value, residential property value in Addyston declined by 12.7%, the most of anywhere in Hamilton County outside of Cincinnati and only surpassed by East Westwood(21.6%) and Millvale(16.4%) along the Mill Creek.

Reversing this trend won't be an easy task, Addystonians say. It's about changing the image of this industrial town.

For most people passing by on River Road, you might not even notice Addyston. It's very small, a population of about 900, according to the latest Census estimates, and is just outside the westernmost neighborhood in Cincinnati, Sayler Park.

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At Seton High School, senior Paige Schultz says pre-prom excitement is already in full swing. Girls lug dresses across school hallways to trade with their friends, tanning appointments are being scheduled and the two most crucial questions of the season echo across campus: "Who are you asking?"

"Do you like this dress?"

There's more than a glimmer of hope in Paige's voice. She remembers this time last year, watching her class of 2020 friends miss out on their last two months of high school: the fatherdaughter dance, the senior awards ceremony, prom.

But now, things are starting to feel almost normal.

“I still can’t believe it,” Paige says.

“And now I have so much to think about and get ready for, and I’m just very excited for the next two months.”

Seton, a parochial all-girls school in East Price Hill, ushered its senior students into the auditorium for an announcement the week after Gov. Mike DeWine lifted a 300-person capacity limit for banquet halls and catering facilities. The March 2 health order means dancing is again allowed at weddings, proms and other events in Ohio, as long as all other COVID-19 safety guidelines are followed.

“People will be able to plan for prom, they’ll be able to plan for graduation," DeWine said during a Feb. 25 coronavirus briefi ng. "There’s no reason these events can’t occur as long as they follow safety protocols."

During the Seton assembly, which was broadcast to the rest of the school in a livestream, principal Karen White tried to break the news but was interrupted by about a dozen faculty members in '80s style prom dresses. Seton president Kathy Allen Ciarla said they danced to a verse of the "Cha Cha Slide" before announcing each grade level would get their own dance this spring, with separate junior and senior proms at the Music Hall Ballroom in Over-theRhine.

“As I looked out, all these girls in their masks, you could see them smiling under their masks and tears... and I got choked up," Ciarla said. “These girls have missed out on so much, and they were so excited.”

To be determined: The details of a safe prom Many area schools are limiting their proms to seniors only, or, like Seton, holding separate dances for diff erent See PROM, Page 2A

Alesia Brockhoff, 16-years-old, left, and her mother Jenna Brockhoff, discuss her prom dress selection with Olivia Reid, right, at Kotsovos Bridal Furs & Prom in Montgomery Friday, March 19, 2021. Alesia, a junior at Oak Hills High School is only able to attend the prom because she was invited by a senior. CARA OWSLEY/THE ENQUIRER

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Man indicted in robbery-killing of Madeira store owner Kevin Grasha Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

On March 7, after a vehicle chase in East Price Hill, police said they found the gun connected to the killing of a Madeira convenience store owner in Lamond Johnson’s car.

On March 17, a Hamilton County grand jury indicted Johnson on multiple charges, including aggravated murder in the fatal shooting of Roop Gupta, the owner of Madeira Beverage.

Prosecutors say Johnson, 35, of North Fairmount, was involved in two robberies Feb. 9. The fi rst happened at Gupta’s store on Kenwood Road. Gupta was fatally shot during the incident.

Later that night, according to a news release from the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Offi ce, Johnson was involved in a robbery at a Sunoco gas station in Blue Ash. No one was injured in that incident, offi cials said.

In addition to the aggravated murder count, Johnson faces charges including aggravated robbery and multiple gun charges.

Prosecutor Joe Deters thanked Cincinnati police, Madeira police and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for their work in “putting

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grade levels in order to meet state health protocols. Others, like Wyoming High School, are planning outdoor proms.

St. Ursula Academy in East Walnut Hills is planning separate junior and senior proms in diff erent locations on the same date, district spokesperson Jill Cahill said. Betsy Fuller with Lakota Local Schools says both Lakota East and Lakota West proms will be seniors-only, with no outside guests allowed. Kings High School in Deerfi eld Township is hosting a seniors-only dinner and dance at the Manor House in Mason on April 17, community relations coordinator Dawn Gould said. William Mason High School also announced an April prom at the Manor House.

"We are exploring how to allow dancing in a safe way," Mason City Schools spokesperson Tracey Carson told The Enquirer.

Fran Russ with Cincinnati Public Schools says CPS students will get outdoor proms, too. Each high school principal is working to fi nalize plans. Springboro Schools communications coordinator Scott Marshall says the Warren County district is looking into "some type of social event" that will meet state and county guidelines.

Other Cincinnati-area schools say they are waiting for further guidance from the governor before they make any offi cial prom plans. But the governor's offi ce has approved proms, DeWine's press secretary Dan Tierney confi rmed to The Enquirer. Separate "guidance documents" are being fi nalized, though it's not clear when those will be released.

Some traditional venues for local proms, like Xavier University's ballrooms and the Cincinnati Art Museum, are not planning to host any proms this year. There aren't any proms booked at the Newport Aquarium or the Taft Museum of Art either. BB Riverboats chief fi nancial offi cer Ben Bernstein told The Enquirer his company is hosting some proms this year, but "certainly not as many" as years past.

Cody Hefner, senior director of marketing and communications at the Cincinnati Museum Center, says some schools are looking to have their proms at Cincinnati Union Terminal and potentially the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, but nothing is confi rmed yet.

"With DeWine just recently updating

Roop Gupta, photographed inside his store Madeira Beverage following a 2012 robbery during which he was shot and wounded. On Feb. 9, Gupta was fatally shot in an apparent robbery at the store. ENQUIRER FILE Roop Gupta, 68, was fatally shot in his Kenwood Road convenience store, Madeira Beverage, on Feb. 9, 2021, police said. KAREEM ELGAZZAR/THE ENQUIRER

an end to this crime spree.”

“My thoughts are with Mr. Gupta’s family, and the entire Madeira community,” Deters said.

It was Cincinnati police and at least one ATF agent, Deters said, who on March 7 tried to stop Johnson’s car in

protocols everyone is wrapping their heads around them and acting accordingly," Hefner said in an email.

In general, many Cincinnati-area schools say they will have a prom, though details are yet to be determined a month out from when the season typically begins. While school administrators scramble to pin down dates and locations, some students are getting a jump start on their own planning rituals.

'The floodgates opened' at local dress shops Paige, 17, has a dress already, the one she bought "for cheap" at Dillard's with her mom for junior year prom. The one she never got a chance to wear.

Now, she's itching for a new one.

“If this is going to be my only prom then I want to, you know, really love it," she said.

Bridal and Formal general manager Tina Minshall could sense teenagers' hopefulness in the weeks leading up to DeWine's announcement. They started coming into the store to look at dresses, though they "weren't quite buying yet," she said.

"And then as soon as (DeWine) made that announcement, it was like the fl oodgates opened," Minshall said.

Typically, promgoers start shopping in December and sales start to ramp up at the end of January, Minshall said.

This year she didn't see anyone look at prom dresses until early February, but things have taken off in the last few weeks. With hybrid learning, some customers have been able to come in during the day, so it's been easier to space people out.

On a Friday afternoon at Kotsovos Bridal Furs & Prom in Montgomery, Oak Hills High School junior Alesia Brockhoff is in between two prom dresses: one with a strappy back and vine patterned front, the other with sparkles. Her mother, Jena, says Alesia tried on about 20 dresses before narrowing them down to the fi nal two.

Standing on a platform in front of a trifold mirror, Alesia groans and looks up at the ceiling.

"This is so diffi cult," she says.

But for the most part, she's smiling.

She just found out a week earlier that there would be a seniors-only prom, and since her date is a senior, she's allowed to go.

High schoolers should be in love with their prom dresses, said Victoria Kotsovos. She and her husband have owned Kotsovos Bridal Furs & Prom for more

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East Price Hill. Johnson led them on a brief chase that ended when Deters said Johnson intentionally drove into an ATF agent’s vehicle, with the agent inside.

The agent was not injured.

Johnson got out, ran and pulled out a gun, police have said. He was eventually

arrested. A gun found inside his car was connected by ballistics to Gupta’s killing , police said.

It had been reported stolen in Dayton.

According to court documents, Johnson said he knew the gun was in the car and “claimed ownership.”

His attorney, Darrin Nye, did not return messages seeking comment.

previous years." Dave Brogan, owner of Brogan-Hesketh Formal Wear in West Price Hill, says it's because many schools are hosting senior-only proms this year to allow for proper social distancing.

"We're not getting the full classes that we normally get," Brogan said. "And a lot of (the seniors) don't go to the prom. But after missing out on last year, I'm hoping that they will probably go this year."

Alesia Brockhoff, 16-years-old, gets help with trying on a prom dress from friend Jordanne Boston at Kotsovos Bridal Furs & Prom in Montgomery Friday, March 19, 2021. Both girls are juniors at Oak Hills High School, only Alesia is able to attend the prom because she was invited by a senior.

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than 40 years.

“I think that (students) are putting more into the dress this year because they didn’t go last year. So they want that special dress, you know? They want the special memories that they didn’t get last year," Kotsovos said.

She said the store is booked up for the next three weeks with prom-dress shopping appointments. They're doing a raffl e for customers this year and giving away free photoshoots with a professional photographer, just to make things "extra special."

Little girls come into the store all the time, Kotsovos said, to look at the pretty dresses. Her customers have often dreamt about prom night for years before it's their chance to go.

“There’s so many issues going on with girls of that age and they don’t feel good about themselves," Kotsovos said.

"And that’s really important for me, whether they’re a size 0 or they’re a size 24, to make them feel good about themselves and to have a really special experience.”

March is typically when students start visiting tuxedo shops for prom. Lexi Ford, assistant manager at Men's Wearhouse at the Eastgate Mall, says some students have started to trickle in for tux rentals though "signifi cantly less than

'All you need is a little bit of hope.'

Ellie Minick, Mason High School's class of 2021 student body president, had planned to go to prom last year. She bought a dress and everything, she said, calling prom "a rite of passage."

That would-be prom day last spring, Ellie put on her dress and took pictures on her front porch. It was disappointing, she said. Junior prom was the fi rst of many social events to be stripped from her due to COVID-19; in the fall, she and her peers missed out on football games and homecoming activities.

Mason High School administrators began sending out surveys to students and families in January, trying to get a head start on planning prom and graduation for about 860 graduating seniors.

The overwhelming response, Carson said, was that students wanted to "come together" at the end of this school year, in person.

"We're so proud of (the seniors)," Carson said. "They have really displayed all the kind of perseverance and fl exibility and adaptability and even optimism in a time where that is hard."

Prom and after-prom activities will be in-person this year, but Carson said things will look diff erent due to COVID-19 safety protocols. Students will wear masks; seats will be spaced out to allow for social distancing, just as they are during the school day.

But that's okay, Ellie says. The senior class will take any "little bit of normalcy" they can get.

"All you need is a little bit of hope," Ellie said. "And I know that everyone is looking forward to, you know, living out the rest of their high school kind of in a normal way."

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Addyston at a glance Population: 884 (2019 Census estimates)

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Founded: 1891

Addyston is the end of the line for Metro buses on U.S. 50.

Size: 0.9 square miles Surrounding communities: Sayler Park (Cincinnati neighborhood), North Bend, Miami Township

Not a speed trap, locals say When you say the name Addyston, many people in the region think of speeding tickets. City leaders insist the town's reputation as a speed trap is a myth. But statistics suggest it's largely true.

"I have fought that notion for years," said City Councilman Dan Pillow, with a laugh. Pillow, who served as mayor from 2004 to 2020, and has lived in Addyston for most of his 74 years.

A higher than average amount of traffi c cases are brought before the Addyston mayor's court, the annual reports to the Ohio Supreme Court show, with 78 to 89 traffi c cases per 100 residents each year from 2017 to 2019. The statewide average during that time for towns with mayor's courts is 14 to 15 traffi c cases per 100 residents.

In 2019, the most recent year for which data is available, Addyston's police force of 12 part-time offi cers issued 604 traffi c citations, those records show - even though the stretch of Route 50 through Addyston is only two miles.

In Addyston's defense, River Road carries a lot of commercial and non-residential traffi c through the small town.

Addyston has defended itself against allegations of being a speed trap since at least 1948. An Enquirer article from August of that year quoted Addyston motorcycle patrolman Ed Hearn that "they do not have a speed trap though they are citing quite a few drivers."

The Enquirer article advised: "It's still a good idea not to hurry through Addyston."

The long shadow of industry Addyston may or may not be a speed trap, but it is a company town. Heavy industry has cast a long shadow over Addyston.

Matthew Addy, a Canadian, founded Addyston in 1891 to house the workers at his pipe and steel foundry along the Ohio River. He ordered many of the homes out of a Sears catalog.

At the start of the 20th Century, 80% of the homes were rented to workers at

The "Bricks" is the largest building in Addyston and sits on the corner of Main Street and Church Street. It was constructed in 1872 and originally housed many workers from the foundry along the Ohio River. It was later used as a general store, a movie theater, bar and pool hall. MEG VOGEL/THE ENQUIRER

the foundry, according to Enquirer archives. Its peak population reached 1,700 in 1930 and last had more than 1,000 residents in 2000, according to the U.S. Census.

When the Addyston Pipe & Steel company closed in the 1950s, people moved away. And houses began to crumble.

Nowhere is that more evident than Sekitan Avenue, perched on the hillside of Addyston. A handful of houses remain, some occupied, others boarded up. But most of the street is wooded hillside. The street 60 years ago was lined with homes on both sides, Pillow said.

"Sekitan had a house on every lot," Pillow said. "As you walked across there you could see very few houses in most of the areas there. A lot of those houses fell down, just literally disintegrated."

Addyston's industrial reputation has kept some properties vacant. Where the old foundry operated is now a plastics factory. The names and owners of the plant have changed - Monsanto, Lanxess, now INEOS. The environmental issues that plagued the plastics factory decades ago have been addressed, offi cials said. The plant, now owned by a London-based INEOS, received a clean bill of health from the most recent EPA air inspection report in October.

Jason Fry remembers as a child in the 1970s and 1980s fi nding plastic pellets and foam in the ground in Addyston. Fry, 50, still lives in Addyston. He served on city council for 17 years. You don't fi nd pellets anymore. And the air is a lot cleaner, he said.

Fry questions whether it was ever as bad as they said.

Average household income(Median): $43,333 Poverty rate: 13.9% Average Home Value(Median): $91,500 Ethnicity: 81.9% White; 5.4% Black, 12.1% two or more races Source: 2019 U.S. Census estimates

"If it was that contaminated, my grandma lived to be 90, lived here 90 years. We should all be dead if it was that bad as they make it out to be," Fry said.

A closed school leaves a void Yet the pollution concerns of the past, like the 1937 fl ood, also left their mark.

The former site of Meredith Hitchens Elementary school remains vacant 15 years after the school closed.

In 2005, the Ohio EPA released a report that a person had a one in 2,000 chance of getting cancer if they were on the site every day for 30 to 70 years due to pollution from the plant across the street, then Lanxess.

An acceptable risk by Ohio EPA standards is a one in 100,000 chance.

The school closed and moved the 370 students into the two other elementary schools in the Three Rivers School District, the closest one four miles away in Cleves.

INEOS bought the site in 2007. In 2009, Lanxess and INEOS reached an agreement with the EPA in 2009 to spend $2 million to reduce pollution from the plant.

Help wanted You can still occasionally smell some chemicals coming from the plant on the streets of Addyston. But for the most part, residents don't mind. Residents take great pride in their community.

But towns like Addyston need help.

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'I think it could work' Residents are optimistic about the future.

Fry said he thinks the county study and an eff ort to focus on the community's positives, such as the river views, proximity to downtown and amenities, could work.

"It's that perception of Addyston being a slum and crime-ridden" Fry said.

"That's why a marketing campaign to bolster the image, if the county is willing, I think it could work."

The study by the county and Xavier University will recommend where Addyston can fi nd grant money or partner with local agencies to help, either getting more money or more manpower, said Blume. Cities can sometimes pay for repairs by placing liens on homes and getting repaid when the property is sold, she said.

"I think in fi ve years, they could be building new housing," Blume said.

"They could be adding to their population. The thing about a small town like Addyston, you don't have to do 500 things. You can do two or three things to make a big diff erence. They're walking in that direction."

Some residents say Addyston is just fi ne as it is.

It's quiet and close to downtown, said Shae Dunklin, while sitting on his porch.

The 27-year-old grew up in Addyston and lives in a house with his mother. He described his neighborhood as "quiet and homey." Everyone knows everyone.

"I don't know the community really needs to be improved," Dunklin said. "It's pretty quiet overall. Maybe get some of these houses fi xed up and occupied and make it look better. Other than that, there's nothing wrong."

He then added, “These houses are pretty decrepit.”

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In addition, a police scandal rocked the town last year. Former Police Chief Dorian LaCourse resigned in March 2020 after he used his authority to acquire dozens of submachine guns with an arms dealer in Indiana, according to village documents.

A few months later, the Ohio Auditor dinged the village for messy fi nances dating back to 2016 and 2017.

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Teachers and staff are committed to educating the whole student, and we are proud to have an environment where our students can be empowered by their faith. Building a strong faith foundation is imperative for molding the strong, dedicated women of this world.

Academic Excellence Seton is proud to offer an exceptional academic program that will challenge students to excel both in and out of the classroom. Outside of our highly competitive Honors Program, students are placed in either Honors or College Preparatory classes. They are immersed in a technology-rich environment that prepares them for life beyond high school. Every student participates in ACT Test Prep as a part of their regular studies. Students have the opportunity to choose from 13 Advanced Placement courses (AP), eight of which are offered for early college credit through the University of Cincinnati and the College Credit Plus Program on our very own campus. These courses are taught using the college curriculum that students would receive on a college campus, allowing students to earn over 60 college credits upon graduation.

With a flexible, modified block schedule, not only do students take challenging academic courses, but every student has additional opportunities to grow as leaders and members of the Seton community. Students take part in leadership formation, speaker series, House Government activities and community service experiences.

• Faith • Academics • Leadership • Service • Athletics • Spirit • Fine Arts and More For more information, contact Sarah Cranley Lykins ’02, Director of Institutional Advancement, at 513-471-2600 ext. 2422 or lykinss@setoncincinnati.org.

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Leadership All students are expected to take a leadership role in this school – big or small. What’s more is that they exceed expectations each year! “Students can be leaders in the classroom, on a sports field, in extracurricular clubs and activities, on stage and in their communities,” says Seton High School President Kathy Allen Ciarla. “Seton Saints graduate with skills, confidence and moral grounding to lead the way onto their chosen colleges and career paths.

With 12 fine arts programs, 12 varsity sports and more than 30 extracurricular activities, there is no shortage in growth opportunities.”

Seton High School is proud to have embraced a House Government System. Here students are divided into four groups, or Houses, that have approximately the same number of seniors, juniors, sophomores and freshmen. Within each house, students are a part of mentor groups that develop relationships between students and further foster spirit and sisterhood. Additionally, the houses work together to develop faith, academic, leadership and service opportunities to compete for the Charity Cup, which is awarded to the house that receives the most points throughout the year.

Service Whether it is far away or as close as here in Price Hill, Seton students understand the impact they can make by living a life of service. Students and alumnae are known for their willingness to give back to their communities. There is an emphasis that everyone should live as Christ did – serving and caring for others with various needs throughout this world. Students develop empathy and understanding through several service opportunities spent in many places, including parishes, non-profit organizations and on mission trips.

Shine at Seton Through their four years at Seton, students find that the supportive culture from administration, teachers and staff empowers them to be critical thinkers and leaders. There is a genuine sense of sisterhood and pride. Students discover their strengths, use and develop their unique gifts and talents and shine at Seton!

Seton High School is located at 3901 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205. For more information, contact Sarah Cranley Lykins ’02, Seton High School Director of Institutional Advancement, 513.471.2600 ext. 2422, or visit www.setoncincinnati.org.

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Teaching in the times of COVID-19 – New challenges and opportunities at Roger Bacon This year has been an adventure—students and teachers have had to be flexible and patient with new frustrations in the wake of COVID-19.

However, working through challenges, troubleshooting tech problems, and—most importantly—facing it all together, presents rich opportunities for students to prepare for an everchanging world.

Inside the classrooms at Roger Bacon, students and teachers are doing many familiar activities in new ways. One or two students may be plugged into iPads, linking remote students with the physical classroom. In another class, everyone might be “Zooming” with a teacher at home. Students work in Zoom breakout rooms, analyzing short stories and solving math problems, instead of clustered around a poster board. We are all learning to rethink how we communicate and learn.

All this adapting can be exhausting at times, but the fact that it allows us to keep our students inperson at school is gratifying. Seeing students in our classrooms and walking through our halls on a daily basis reminds us all—this hard work is worth it.

We look forward to the day when we do not have to speak through masks. It will feel great to no longer troubleshoot audio issues with Zoom, or watch students sit separated by Plexiglas at lunch. However, if we spend our days wanting to quickly get through this time so everything can “just get back to normal,” we would miss a tremendous opportunity to be grateful for the gift of this time, the blessing of walking this journey—or riding this roller coaster—with our students.

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“The high school years are four of the most critical in terms of growth, learning, and making choices that impact the future,” said Saint Ursula Academy principal Dr. Mari Thomas. “We believe working with students on their spiritual and social-emotional skills in addition to their academic and problem-solving skills helps prepare them for anything life throws their way after they graduate from Saint Ursula.”

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Greater Cincinnati now home to more than a dozen Doras Sarah Brookbank Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Greater Cincinnati is now home to more than a dozen “Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area” districts and with the newest one opening at The Banks, we decided to round them up for you.

A “Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area” or Dora district is exactly what it sounds like - a spot where people can grab a drink from a local establishment and walk around.

Typically these are centered around downtown areas and are aimed toward getting more foot traffi c to local businesses. They’re also coronavirus restriction- and spring weather-friendly.

All Dora districts require visitors to purchase a beverage in a cup from a local business; you can’t bring your own cup nor can you bring your own alcohol.

Patrons sit by tiki-themed bars at Bridgeview Box Park, which provides a new type of open-air dining and shopping at Newport on the Levee, in Newport, Ky. on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. GRACE PRITCHETT/ENQUIRER

Looking for a spot to sip out side? Here’s where to go: The Banks - The newest Dora district opened March 25. It means you’ll be able to walk around 85 acres of Downtown Cincinnati with a drink in hand.

The Dora stretches from the Heritage Bank Center (formerly US Bank Arena) to Paul Brown Stadium and from Mehring Way to Second Street.

Bellevue: The Bellevue Entertainment District located along Fairfi eld avenue allows people to drink on the sidewalks and between businesses. The district is on Fairfi eld Avenue between O’Fallon Avenue and Riviera Drive.

Cheviot: Covers a few blocks around Harrison Avenue, including Glenmore Ave, North Bend Road. You can stop by Public House, Keller’s Cheviot Cafe and Legend’s Bar and Venue and a handful of other bars.

Hamilton: Encompassing 195 acres, the Hamilton Dora includes the central business district, the German Village Historic District and historic Main Street Business District in Hamilton, which is the seat of Butler County. You can stop by Municipal Brew House and take a stroll.

Harrison: The Harrison Dora is located in historic downtown includes 1860 Taproom & Bottleshop, Heist + Co., The Coff ee Peddlar, Market Street Grille and Harrison Moose Lodge 2633.

The new drinking district at The Banks will open next week, allowing you to have your drink and walk around 85-acres near the riverfront. PROVIDED

Liberty Center: The Liberty Center Dora is bounded by Liberty Way, Taylor Street, and Warehouse Row. Drinks can be purchased at Brio, Agave & Rye, Northstar Café, Pies & Pints and more.

Lebanon: This Dora encompasses a large portion of the Central Business District including businesses along Mulberry and Broadway. You can snag a drink from the Golden Lamb and other nearby businesses.

Mason: The Mason Dora spans from Dawson Street (near Wildfl ower Café ) to 4th Avenue throughout Downtown Mason. The city’s website said 11 locations are included in the district, including Common Beer Company and Two Cities Pizza.

Middletown: If you’re looking for a waterfront Dora, head to Middletown.

Its Dora runs from the Great Miami riverfront to Clark Street in downtown Middletown. It includes the Forest Hills Country Club, West Central Wine and Rolling Mill Brewing Company. In Middletown you also need to purchase a Dora bracelet.

Milford: This Dora gets you up close and personal with the Little Miami River. The DORA runs along Main Street between Copper Blue at 900 Main St. and the Little Miami Brewing Co. at 208 Mill St. Parts of Lila Avenue and Mill and Water streets — plus all of Riverside Park on Water Street – also are in the Dora.

Montgomery: Montgomery’s Dora hits the highlights around the Heritage District, the Old Montgomery Gateway District, The Marketplace and Montgo-

A DORA district is coming to the Banks. You will have to drink out of an official DORA cup. PROVIDED/ THE BANKS

mery Quarter.

Newport on the Levee: While it isn’t a typical Dora, Newport on the Levee’s Bridgeview Box Park operates under the same premise. The open-air box park gives visitors an opportunity to walk aground after getting a drink from KonTiki, Wooden Cask Brewing or Second Sight Spirits.

Oxford: The Oxford Dora is a square of nearly 21 acres in the Uptown Business District.

It runs from Church Street to Walnut Street and Beech Street to Campus Avenue. It allows visitors to drink while sitting at sidewalk tables or in the Uptown parks.

Sharonville: The Sharonville Doar is located in the Downtown Loop of Sharonville along Reading Road. Participating locations include Al’s Bar, Alreddy Café, LaRosa’s and the VFW. Wyoming: This Dora runs down Springfi eld Pike and Wyoming Avenue and includes areas around Centennial Park, Village Green Park, Crescent Park and the tennis and bocce courts down Springfi eld Pike. The Wyoming Civic Center and Wyoming community coff ee are two of the handful of locations you can snag drinks from.

Did we miss one? Send an email to sbrookbank@enquirer.com to be added to the list.

Women Lead Medicine students went inside the operating room at Mercy Hospital West, where they learned about careers in anesthesiology.

Mercy McAuley High School’s Women Lead Honors Program, a unique experiential learning program, exposes young women to careers in medicine, engineering, law, technology and business. Through a specific curriculum, monthly seminars, discussions, hands-on activities, job shadows, field trips and volunteer opportunities, the program offers students hands-on opportunities for career exploration and academic achievement.

During the freshman year, students in the program learn about all five of the focus areas. At the end of freshman year, students are given the option to select from one or more of the focus areas and continue in that area for their remaining three years.

Many of the experiences take place off campus, where they learn directly from experts in the fields, many of whom are alumnae. While several experiences this past year have been virtual due to the pandemic, the school looks forward to returning to offsite activities soon.

“The Women Lead Honors Program has helped me select nursing as the field I want to go into,” said Sydney Etris, a senior at Mercy McAuley. “My favorite experience was when we visited Jewish Hospital, where we learned about some of the equipment that nurses use, and we even practiced putting an IV on a mannequin.”

Students in the Women Lead Honors Program are awarded a “leg up” with competitive colleges and universities and graduate with significant advantages in becoming leaders within these careers.

More information can be found at www. mercymcauley.org.

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Watch FC Cincy debut stadium fi n light show FC Cincinnati is less than two months away from christening the West End Stadium with its fi rst-ever Major League Soccer match but the club offi cially lit the exterior stadium lights up for the fi rst time on March 18.

The LED-light fi ns that line almost the entire exterior of the stadium were illuminated during three separate shows on March 18.

The dancing light displays caught the attention of locals and were then disseminated more broadly via social media. There, the signature feature of FC Cincinnati's new home stadium clearly made a great fi rst impression.

There's more to the fi ns and LED lights than meets the eye, though.

Here are fi ve things to know about the stadium LED fi n lighting system:

• When exactly will the LED fi n lighting system be in use at West End Stadium?

While some locals caught glimpses of test runs in recent weeks, the lighting system was turned on and programmed for the fi rst time on Thursday. The system will not be used regularly until midApril.

Most importantly, the stadium's facade lighting system will be functional daily from dusk to 1 a.m. Following stadium events and on non-event days, the lighting will be at what's described as a "passive level."

The lights also face east over Central Parkway and toward Over-the-Rhine and Downtown. The lights face away from the directly adjacent West End neighborhood to prevent ambient lighting from fl ooding the neighborhood.

• What will be shown on the fi ns and by the lighting system?

"We have a number of animations that will be rotated and customized based on game days, cultural activities, and civic holidays," offi cials told The Enquirer.

• What happens if an individual light or an entire LED fi n goes out?

The system is built around a quick-

The fi ns around West End Stadium illuminate, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in the West End neighborhood of Cincinnati.

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connect system and comes with a fi veyear parts and factory labor warranty. If a light does go out, the maintenance team will be able to replace the fi xture very quickly.

• Are there 513 fi ns, as fi rst described at earlier stages in the stadium's development?

Yes and no. There are 385 total and 287 of the feature LED lighting. The number of fi ns was reduced as part of cost-cutting measures at the stadium.

However, team president Jeff Berding said on Thursday that there are ac-

tually 513 fi n portions or sections. So, in a way, FC Cincinnati still delivered on paying homage to the 513 area code through the number of fi ns.

• Will fans inside West End Stadium be able to experience the lighting effects?

Yes. During a panel discussion on Thursday prior to the light displays, offi cials explained ambient light from the LED fi n system, as well as some direct light wrapping around the sides of the fi ns, should be visible while inside West End Stadium.

• Bonus: Small changes to the exterior of the stadium still to come Berding explained that the stadium's name, which should more than likely include a naming-rights partner, will be permanently affi xed to the side of the venue via separate lighted fi xtures.

These lighted fi xtures will be placed in several places around the stadium's exterior but won't detract from the LED displays.

The stadium's name, as well as the FC Cincinnati name, will also be displayed by the LED fi ns.

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Are you hearing more airport noise (or less)? This is why Hannah K. Sparling Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

A runway rehab project will mean more airport noise for some residents.

The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport recently shut down runway 9/27.

That’s the airport’s longest and mostused runway, and it will be out of commission for roughly six months.

The 9/27 runway travels east to west, is used heavily during the night and is critical for air cargo operations at CVG. During the $69 million renovation, aircraft operations will move to other run-

ways, according to a news release.

That means air traffi c to the east and west of the airport will likely decrease, while traffi c to the north and south will increase.

The rehab will consist of new asphalt, concrete and lighting.

The project actually began in fall of 2020, but the runway was not closed until recently.

Normally, such a project would take two years, according to the news release, but CVG worked with the Federal Aviation Administration and cargo carriers to compress the timeline into one year, with the runway closed for only six months.

The FAA is also paying for 75% of the

project.

“We are grateful for the support and patience of the community and all partners involved as this important infrastructure update is completed,” said CVG CEO Candace McGraw, in the release.

“This project among others will position CVG well for pandemic recovery and future growth.”

Information on CVG’s website says communities to the north and south of the airport may notice increased noise overnight, between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.

People with noise complaints can call 859-767-7020 or fi ll out the online form on CVG’s website.

A delta flight takes off from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport on March 12, 2020, in Hebron, Ky. ALBERT CESARE / THE ENQUIRER

Who's in the Cincinnati USA Chamber's next C-Change class? Here's the list C-Change, the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber's leadership program for mid-career leaders, recently kicked off its 16th class with 55 people representing various career and life experiences desiring to develop into civic leaders. C-Change is designed for advancing leaders looking to increase their impact in the region, expand their professional and personal networks, and further develop their leadership skills.

“This program is built to provide advancing leaders an opportunity to connect with like-minded peers and community resources in a meaningful way, while enhancing their leadership skills,” said Andrea Mersmann, manager of the chamber's leadership program, in a news release “The unique relationships established in each class … create invaluable professional friends invested in impacting regional development.”

The chamber has provided leadership development for more than 40 years beginning with the launch of Leadership Cincinnati USA. Since then, more than 3,500 leaders have participated in the chamber’s leadership programs expanding competencies, business connections and loyalty to the region.

The 2021 C-Change members The members of the 2021 C-Change class come from a variety of back-

Members of the 2018 class for C-Change, a program for young leaders run by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. PROVIDED

grounds, occupations, and local employers. Listed in alphabetic order, they are: h Steven Acosta, Fifth Third Bank; Tony Almaguer, University of Cincinnati; Shimon Bachrach, Ohio National Financial Services; Jamie Barron, Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority; Skye Barry, Johnson Investment Counsel Inc. h Christian Bradley, TriHealth; Jonathan Budde, Skanska USA; Jonathan Buening, ArtsWave; Christopher Capato, Kroger Co.; Doug Cushman, Ernst & Young. h Jack Estael, YMCA of Greater Cin-

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Asparagus tart: ‘A stunner that belies how easy it is to make’ Rita’s Kitchen Rita Heikenfeld Guest columnist

Yesterday was fun, a productive day.

Son Jason brought two of his boys over to help with spring chores. The guys got the chimney and gutters cleaned, and paver brick walls reset. Me? Well, I got the tiller going and tilled the big garden.

So satisfying!

The asparagus bed needed a bit of tilling and dressing, too. It won’t be long before asparagus pops up. I can imagine how those pretty, green stalks are eager to burst through soil, blessing us with an abundance of this super healthy vegetable.

With Easter just a few days away, and spring having just sprung, my thought is that it’s a good day to share, you guessed it, asparagus recipes.

Sensational sides for an Easter or spring meal. Try these recipes, then let me know what you think.

Asparagus tart A stunner that belies how easy it is to make.

Ingredients 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed if frozen (see tip) 8 oz. Gruyere, Emmentaler, Swiss or Fontina cheese, shredded 1 nice bunch asparagus, tough ends trimmed (keep for soup) Olive oil Seasoned salt and pepper or salt and pepper Romano or Parmesan cheese, shredded, for garnish Instructions Preheat oven to 400.

Sprinkle a bit of fl our on counter, then unroll pastry. Sprinkle a bit of fl our on top – not too much.

Roll into 16x10 rectangle.

Place on parchment lined baking pan.

Asparagus tart. PHOTOS BY RITA HEIKENFELD FOR THE ENQUIRER

Lightly score pastry with sharp knife 1” in from edges. This marks the rectangle and will allow edges to puff up.

Poke center with fork all over to prevent big air bubbles.

Bake just until golden, about 12-15 minutes.

Fill evenly with cheese.

Trim asparagus to fi t crosswise into shell in single layer.

Alternate ends and tips. That way everybody gets both.

Drizzle with oil.

Sprinkle with seasoning.

Bake until asparagus is tender but not mushy and pastry is nice golden brown, 12 to 20 minutes.

Garnish with Romano, cut into squares.

Adapted from Elizabeth K., a Mason reader’s recipe.

Tip: Use gentle hand with puff pastry Thaw frozen pastry, wrapped, in refrigerator overnight, or counter, wrapped, about 30 minutes.

Careful when unrolling. Pastry tends to stick to itself.

Simple roasted asparagus with lemon pepper and herbs Family favorite!

Ingredients Asparagus, tough ends trimmed (keep for soup)

Olive oil Lemon pepper Herbs of choice Cheese of choice (opt) Instructions Preheat oven to 425.

Lay asparagus on sprayed baking sheet in single layer.

Brush with oil.

Sprinkle with lemon pepper Bake until crisp tender and bright green. Time depends upon thickness but check after 7 minutes or so.

Sprinkle with herbs and cheese and serve.

Not a fan of roasting? Blanch it!

Cook asparagus in salted boiling water just until bright green and crisp tender. Check from 2 minutes on depending upon thickness.

Immediately plunge spears into ice water to stop cooking, drain well and dress with seasonings.

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8 great toy stores in Cincinnati Charles Infosino Special to Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Your children need not wait until Christmas to get toys from Santa Claus.

You can take them toy shopping anytime and let them choose what they like.

Cincinnati has lots of toy stores that offer things that you will not fi nd at big box stores. Here are some of them.

Coolest Toys on Earth Two locations: 6840 Wooster Pike, Mariemont, and 314 Main St., Milford; coolesttoysonearth.com.

The Mariemont location is the main store. They off er toys from around the world, including brainteaser mechanical puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, science toys, working steam and sterling engines, fi dget toys, kinetic art and sculptures, cool crafts, baby and toddler toys.

Their prices range from $5 for a slinky to $15,000 for a powered paraglider – an actual fl ying machine that a person straps to their back to fl y. The Mariemont location is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and they are closed on Monday. The Milford location is open on Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. only.

“This is the toy store for cool kids and big kids! If you fi nd a cool toy out there in the world somewhere in your travels, please let us know about it and we may reward you with one for yourself at no charge if we decide to carry it!” owner Elliot Werner said.

King Arthur’s Court PROVIDED

Disney Store 7875 Montgomery Road, Sycamore Township; stores.shopdisney.com/oh/cincinnati.

This is a toy store and more; it is small piece of Disneyland in Cincinnati. The store sells Disney, Star Wars, Marvel and Pixar brands. Their toy merchandise includes action fi gures; bath toys; car, trains and RC toys; dolls; games and puzzles; learning toys; LEGO; play sets, and plush and stuff ed animals.

Toy prices range from $5.98 to $170.

They are open Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.

Disney Store in Kenwood PROVIDED

House of Plastik Vintage Toys, Collectibles, and Candy PROVIDED

Lego Store in kenwood. PROVIDED

Flying Pig Toys PROVIDED

Flying Pig Toys 7723 Five Mile Road, Anderson Township; fl yingpigtoys.com.

Flying Pig off ers high quality wooden toys, several heirloom-quality brands, and toys for open ended play. Their best-selling toys are holztigers, which are wooden fi gurines, animals and people meant for small world play.

The prices range from $5 to $280.

They do not have set hours of operation.

Call 513-580-4220 or email them at info@fl yingpigtoys.com to make an appointment. Patrons can also order off the website and do free local pick-up in the store or have the items shipped.

They provide free shipping for orders over $100.

“I carry a lot of unique brands at every price point with products that are not in the big box stores,” owner Marci Harman said.

House of Plastik 834 Ohio 125, Suite 310, Withamsville, houseofplastik.com.

House of Plastik Vintage Toys, Collectibles and Candy is a toy store that carries toy lines from the mid-1970s to the present. They sell modern and vintage Star Wars toys, G.I. Joe, Transformers, Power Rangers, Marvel Legends, My Little Pony, Strawberry Shortcake, Lego fi gures and much more.

Their prices range from $5 for bin fi gures, such as basic Lego fi gures, to high dollar collectible fi gures and pieces that cost hundreds of dollars. They are open Thursday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday from noon to 6 p.m., and Monday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The shop is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.

“We pride ourselves on being someplace that a family or a 40 something kid can come and fi nd something. Our store is welcoming, and we appreciate everyone who comes in,” says owner Jerome Kunkel.

King Arthur’s Court 3040 Madison Road, Oakley; kingarthurstoys.com.

King Arthur’s Court sells a wide variety of toys and gifts for all ages. The price of toys ranges from $1 to $300.

They have a downstairs playroom called the Dungeon with a zipline and other climb-on toys. Upstairs, they have a dress-up stage for kids to play in. They also feature a Birthday Castle, where the birthday boy or girl gets a special key to the Castle for a special gift waiting in-

side.

They are open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“We have a wide variety of toys and gifts for all ages. We have board games that are good for family night or for hanging out with friends. We carry infant toys, stuff ed animals, Lego and Playmobil and puzzles that range from 35 pieces all the way to 40,000 pieces,” manager Rob Kearney says.

sands. Current hours are Wednesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Monday and Tuesday by appointment only.

“We value every customer and pride ourselves with global networking to fi nd that special toy/item you are looking for at best prices,” owner Joe Riley said.

“We have been collectors for 30-plus years, been in business at our location for fi ve years and strive to help every collector complete their collections at best prices in town.”

The Lego Store 7875 Montgomery Road, Space 2109, Kenwood; lego.com.

The Lego Store sells Lego toys and playsets. Their items can range from $1.99 to $799.99 for the Millennium Falcon. They are open Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.

“What’s amazing about our stores is the fact that we continuously innovate for our consumers and shoppers, with new partner products like Lego Super Mario, a play experience that’s customizable and interactive, to our Lego Dots line, where kids can tap into their passion of arts and crafts, to some of our iconic Lego City and Lego Friends adventures and much more,” associate brand relations manager Molly Martin said.

Road to the Past 5801 Mariemont Ave., No. 2, Marie-

Stoney's Village

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mont; facebook.com/ RoadtothePastCollectibles.

Road to the Past Collectibles sells toys from the 1970s to the present. They carry thousands of action fi gures. Their action fi gures include Star Wars, G.I. Joe, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, HeMan, Transformers and more. The shop specializes in toy prototypes and preproduction items, such as Kenner and Hasbro.

Action fi gures range from $1 to highend mint, in package items in the thou-

323 W. Sixth St., Covington, stoneystoys.com.

Stoney's Village Toy Shoppe sells toys that have value both as a learning tool and creative qualities. They carry lots of wooden toys and toys made from recycled plastics, and do not carry any battery-operated toys. Stoney’s also offers board games, puzzles and artwork.

The merchandise ranges from $15 to $95.

Though the store is currently closed, it will reopen the fi rst week of March. It will be open Friday to Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. On weekdays, the owner will off er appointments and curbside delivery.

“My goal is to make shopping a memorable experience for my customers by engaging with them and allowing them to have hands on interaction with my toys. Part of my shop philosophy means participating in my community,” owner Sandi Stonebraker said.

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SPORTS Top prep baseball players to watch this spring Scott Springer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

After a long winter's nap, Southwest Ohio high school baseball fi elds have been drug and grass is beginning to grow.

For those fortunate enough to have turf fi elds footprints have reappeared along the basepaths.

Compiling a list of the better high school players to watch is diffi cult seeing as there was no 2020 high school season.

Most ballplayers couldn't get on a fi eld until mid-June when limited summer action began.

So, this list was made with the help of Prep Baseball Report who rates many players looking to have college careers, along with current high school coaches.

Also, players who were freshmen/sophomores in 2019 and made all-league were given recognition that they may have earned last spring given the opportunity. No list is perfect or all-inclusive, but here are some names that could turn some heads.

Caden Crawford is a top performer for the CHCA Eagles baseball team.

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2021 Spring Swingers and Slingers Greater Catholic League-South Devin Taylor, La Salle, junior, OF Taylor was a top producer in the GCLSouth as a freshman hitting .443 with three homers and 30 RBI to become a First Team selection. Taylor is an Indiana commit and played with the 18U Midland Redskins organization last summer after what would have been his sophomore season.

Luke Schlimm, La Salle, junior, LHP - 1-0 as a freshman in 2019 with 13 strikeouts in 13.2 innings. Committed to Ohio State.

Adam Deitschel, La Salle, junior OF/ LHP - Explosive speed and power with pitching velocity in mid 80s according to new Lancers coach Roosevelt Barnes.

Clayton Burdette, Moeller, sophomore, RHP/SS - Burdette's an Ohio State commit who could hit in the middle of the Moeller lineup.

C.J. Richard, Moeller, sophomore, OF - Richard is uncommitted but a top prospect according to Prep Baseball Report.

William Jaun, St. Xavier, senior,1b/ LHP - .304 average in 2019, 1-1 with a 3.00 ERA. Second Team GCL-South and committed to Cornell.

Max Klare, St. Xavier, junior, INF/ OF - A returning starter and at 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds also a top football prospect.

Thomas Ryan, St. Xavier, junior, RHP/INF - A top Bombers pitcher who has attracted interest from Ohio State, Kent State and Michigan State.

Aaron Blum, St. Xavier, junior, LHP/ OF -Kentucky commit who throws in the low 90 mph range. Also attracted interest from Ole Miss, Alabama, Indiana, Ohio State and Notre Dame.

Jackson Hauck, St. Xavier, senior, RHP/INF - High 80s fastball with ability to play shortstop or third base. Division I prospect according to coach Bob Sherlock.

Luke Vaughn, Elder, sophomore, C/ INF - Posted pop times between 1.86-1.92 per Prep Baseball Report.

Greater Miami Conference Andrew Bachman, Lakota East, senior, LHP - Bachman is an Ohio State commit. As a sophomore in 2019, he was 3-3 with 35 strikeouts in 21.1 innings with

With two seasons yet to play at La Salle, Devin Taylor is already an Indiana commit. SCOTT SPRINGER/ THE ENQUIRER

a 2.62 ERA. Evan Whiteaker, Lakota East, junior, RHP - Whiteaker is an Indiana commit for Thunderhawks coach Ray Hamilton with a fastball clocked at 92 mph.

Jacob Beall, Lakota West, senior, RHP/OF - Beall is an Akron commit. As a sophomore, he was 1-1 with four saves and 16 strikeouts in 15.2 innings.

Grant Miller, Lakota West, senior, SS - Hit. 270 with 11 steals as a sophomore in 2019. Committed to Ball State.

Carter Rust, Lakota West, senior, INF - Got some varsity experience as a sophomore. Committed to University of Charleston (WV) Kurtis Reid, Hamilton, senior, SS Reid hit .342 with six homers, 23 RBI and 12 steals as a sophomore, Coach Joey Lewis calls him a pro prospect. Reid is committed to Louisville.

Jackson Lewis, Hamilton, senior, INF - Lewis hit .310 driving in 16 runs as a sophomore in 2019.

Max Johnson, Mason, senior, INF Johnson hit .342 driving in 19 runs as a sophomore. He is an Indiana commit.

Jaxon Orlando, Mason, senior, OF Orlando hit .349 for the Comets as a sophomore.

Jameson Richmond, Oak Hills, junior, 1B - Richmond hit .319 with two homers and 14 RBI as a freshman in 2019.

He is a Louisville commit.

Kayden Campbell, Fairfi eld, junior, LHP - 1.69 ERA in 29 innings as a freshman. Committed to Louisville.

Andrew Edrington, Princeton, sophomore, RHP/INF - Recently clocked at 91 mph at a Midland/Prep Baseball Report showcase. Uncommitted but being recruited at both positions.

Damian Tillie, Princeton, senior, RHP/1B - Pitched 43.2 varsity innings as a sophomore. Currently committed to Franklin College but at 6-foot-5 and 230 pounds is now receiving some Division I consideration.

Harrison Barnes, Sycamore, senior, OF - Hit .347 with 16 steals in 2019 for the Aviators.

Senior Kurtis Reid of Hamilton is a Louisville commit.

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Michael Conte approaches the plate for Walnut Hills.

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Eastern Cincinnati Conference Josh Overbeek, Anderson, senior, INF/OF - Hit .412 with six home runs and 23 RBI as a sophomore. First Team ECC and committed to Pitt.

Charlie Crider, Anderson, senior, RHP - Crider was 3-1 with 36 strikeouts in 33.2 innings and a 2.29 ERA as a sophomore in 2019.

J.T. Brandenburg, Walnut Hills, senior, LF - HIt. 341 with 11 RBI as a sophomore in 2019. Committed to Lansing Community College.

Michael Conte, Walnut Hills, senior, P - Conte was 3-1 in 2019 with 36 strikeouts in 32.1 innings. He is committed to Central Michigan.

Nick Presley, Walnut Hills, senior, OF - Presley hit .273 as a sophomore with seven steals. He is committed to Ball State to play football as a receiver.

Collin Miller, Walnut Hills, senior, 1B/OF - Miller was on varsity as a sophomore driving in 10 runs. He is committed to Belmont-Abbey.

Trevor Conley, West Clermont, senior, C - Conley hit .333 for the Wolves two seasons ago as a sophomore. Has several off ers awaiting.

Gavin Sunderman, West Clermont, senior P/3B - Varsity player as a freshman and sophomore that is headed to

Wabash Valley Junior College who is ranked No. 2 in the country.

Spencer Rodriguez, Loveland, senior, C/INF - Rodriguez hit .409 driving in 19 runs and stealing 11 bases in 2019.

Braden Pickett, Milford, senior, INF/P - Pickette hit .303 as a sophomore in 2019 and was 2-1 with 26 strikeouts in 21.1 innings on the mound. He is committed to Iowa Western Community College.

Jonathan "Bubba" Baker, Milford, senior, INF/P - Baker was on varsity as a sophomore driving in 11 runs for the Eagles. He is committed to Huntington University.

Chase Herrell, Milford, sophomore, 1B/P - Viewed as a Division I prospect by Milford coach Tom Kilgore.

Johnny Berliner, Turpin, senior, P -Lefthander was 1-1 with 13 strikeouts in 14.1 innings as a 2019 sophomore. He is committed to Olney Junior College.

Connor Stout, Turpin, senior, OF/P Hit .333 as a sophomore batting third in the order in 2019 and was 1-0 pitching with a 2.21 ERA. William Henkel, Turpin, senior, P Started district championship game for Spartans as a sophomore and got save in regional semifi nal win. 3-3 in 40.1 innings in 2019.

Nick Kapostasy, Turpin, senior, C/1B - Hit .269 as a sophomore with a home run and 18 RBI. Max Kline, Turpin, senior, INF - Hit .391 as a sophomore in 2019.

Colton Hartman, Lebanon, sophomore, P/OF - Lefthander with velocity up to 89 mph. Committed to Louisville.

Zach Weber, Lebanon, senior, P/OF HIt .381 with two homers and 17 RBI as a sophomore in 2019. 1-1 pitching with 23 strikeouts in 201. innings.

Cameron Huhn, Kings, senior, 2B Huhn is committed to Dominican University (Illinois) Tarrus Garrett Jr., Kings, senior, Utility/P - Garrett is committed to Wittenburg Will Kocher, Kings, sophomore, C/ OF - Kocher also is a quarterback in football for the Knights.

Bob Orr, Kings, senior, P - As a sophomore Orr was 1-0 with a 2.33 ERA. Ty’Rek Spikes,junior, Winton Woods, SS/OF/P- Hit .347 starting as a freshman in 2919

Greater Catholic League-Coed Carter Earls, Fenwick senior, 1B/P Earls was 3-0 with a 2.10 ERA and 37 strikeouts in 33.1 innings while hitting .259 as a sophomore. He is committed to play at the University of Cincinnati.

Lauden Brooks, McNicholas, senior, 3B/OF - Brooks led the GCL-Coed in hitting as a freshman at .522 in 2019, He drove in 22 runs and stole 27 bases. He is a Kentucky commit and also saw time with 18U Midland Redskins last summer after his junior season was halted by the coronavirus pandemic. He was the GCLCoed Central Division Player of the Year in 2019.

Clay Badylak, McNicholas, senior, P - As a sophomore, he struck out 34 in 26.1 innings for the Rockets while hitting .431 with 15 RBI. Ryan Hallau, Roger Bacon, senior, OF/P - Hallau was 6-0 with a 2.27 record as a sophomore.

Evan Webb, Roger Bacon, senior, OF/P - Webb hit .306 and drove in 18 runs in 2019 and was 4-3 pitching with 40 strikeouts in 42.2 innings.

Jake Tschida, Roger Bacon, junior, CF/P - Started on varsity as a freshman See PREP, Page 2B

Rudolph’s deal with Giants fi nalized Dave Clark Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Former Elder High School standout Kyle Rudolph's deal with the New York Giants is fi nalized, the team recently announced.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but multiple reportsindicated that it was a two-year deal worth about $14 million.

The deal had been agreed to but hit a snag because of concern from the Giants' medical staff over Rudolph's foot,

according to a report via Twitter from NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.

Rudolph told reporters he will undergo foot surgery and be ready for the start of the season: Rudolph, 31, was released earlier this month by the Vikings after 10 NFL seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. He said he received interest from about a dozen teams after the Vikings released him.

More from NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and ESPN's Jordan Raanan from March 18: Rudolph had 28 catches for 334 yards

with one touchdown - on an impressive, one-handed catch against the Tennessee Titans in September - in 12 games last season.

Rudolph and his family announced last year they were donating 82,000 meals to Minnesota residents aff ected by uncertainty related to COVID-19 through Second Harvest Heartland.

Last January, thousands of dollars were donated to Kyle Rudolph's End Zone at University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital after gloves Rudolph wore, signed and donated were sold on eBay.

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) pulls in the game winning touchdown pass over New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams (26) during overtime of an NFL wild-card playoff football game on Sunday in New Orleans. The Vikings won 26-20.

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Skyline Chili Reds Futures High School Showcase returns Scott Springer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

ROSELAWN - After an unplanned hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Skyline Chili Reds Futures High School Showcase presented by Cincinnati Children's Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics is back. The series of games will feature 91 baseball and high school teams from 81 schools from the Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Southeast Indiana and Dayton area.

From April 10 to May 15, 49 games are on tap with tickets costing $5.

"We have a couple single games, but most are doubleheaders and some are six to nine games," In-Game Sports organizer Tom Gamble said. "You get the admission ticket good for all the games that day and you get a coupon good for a free Skyline Chili cheese coney at participating Skyline Chili restaurants."

The opening weekend at the Reds Youth Academy is April 10-11 featuring six baseball and three softball games. Lakota East and Loveland begin the baseball portion at noon April 10, with Anderson and Harrison starting softball April 11 at 1 p.m.

April 17 is Jackie Robinson Day at the academy and April 18 is the inaugural Gabby Rodriguez Day in memory of the former Western Hills softball player who passed in 2018. Among the games, Western Hills will battle Woodward at 1 p.m.

April 18 and Turpin softball will face Walnut Hills at 5 p.m.

"This will be our fi rst time playing in this so I'm really excited to bring the girls here, especially since it's such a special weekend with the Jackie Robinson weekend," Turpin coach Jess Hartley said.

The Reds 150th Anniversary Legacy Project fi elds will also be featured Roger Bacon and St. Bernard-Elmwood Place battle at Frank Robinson Field at Ross Park and on May 7 when Bellevue has a baseball/softball doubleheader at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Field.

La Salle coached by Roosevelt Barnes will be part of the Showcase May 8 when they play Oak Hills. His son was part of the Reds Urban Youth Academy and the Lancers feature a top prospect in junior Devin Taylor who hit .442 with three

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hitting .250.

George Janzen, Roger Bacon, junior, C - Also started on varsity as a freshman hitting .362 with 16 RBI. A.J. Enginger, Badin, senior, INF Hit .422 as a sophomore with 18 RBI and 21 steals.

Ryan Kirkendall, Badin, senior, C/ INF - hit .306 with 22 RBI as a sophomore.

Landyn Vidourek, Badin, junior, P/ Utility - Uncommitted but highly ranked

by Prep Baseball Report.

Lucas Moore, Badin, sophomore, OF/2B -Already a Kentucky commit.

Nik Copenhaver, Badin, sophomore, P - 6-foot-5 with velocity up to 91 mph.

Projected as a Power Five prospect by Prep Baseball Report.

Cincinnati Hills League Luke Hammond, Indian Hill, senior, 3B/OF - Hammond hit .375 driving in 16 runs and stealing 10 bases as a sophomore in 2019. He was 1-1 pitching with 13 strikeouts in 13 innings. Committed to Arizona State.

Dylan Thatcher, Madeira, junior, INF/CF/P - Thatcher hit .330 for the Mustangs in 2019 with fi ve homers and 21 RBI. He was 2-3 pitching with 20 strikeouts in 16.1 innings.

Brennan Pagan, Wyoming, senior, CF/P - Pagan hit .477 as a 2019 sophomore driving in 10 runs and stealing 22 bases. He was CHL First Team in 2019.

Elijah Dennis, Wyoming, senior, C/P - Hit .414 in 2019 with a home run 11 RBI and 14 steals.

Aiden Dunehew, Wyoming, senior, 2B/P - Dunehew hit .356 as a sophomore and had 14 stolen bases. On the mound, he was 1-0 with a 2.52 ERA. Cameron Ellis, Reading, junior, INF/P - Ellis hit .306 in 2019 with 10 steals. He was 4-2 as a pitcher.

Louie Hess, Reading, junior, INF/P Hit .316 with 24 RBI in 2019. 1-1 as a pitcher.

Donald Furniss, Reading, senior, 2B/OF - Furniss hit .317 driving in 10 runs in 2019 and was 2-1 with a 2.51 ERA pitching.

Casey Hinton, Reading, junior, P 1-0 with 20 strikeouts in 18.1 innings as a freshman.

Andrew Glassmeyer, Mariemont, senior, P - Glassmeyer was 3-2 with 36 strikeouts in 29.2 innings in 2019. He also hit .338 with 18 RBI.

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homers and 30 RBI as a freshman in the GCL-South.

"I'm really excited about getting back out with the kids, it's all about the kids," Barnes said. "Devin's going to be a special talent. He hit a real long ball in a scrimmage yesterday. He works hard and I think the future's bright for him."

The Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase has featured future college and pro players as Monday many recalled a mammoth home run once hit by Madeira's Andrew Benintendi before he went on to Arkansas, a World Series with the Red Sox and now the Kansas City Royals.

A memory for every high school player is the "Big League Weekend" at Great American Ball Park where 10 teams will be featured May 14-15. That culminates with Covington Catholic playing Moeller at 5 p.m. May 15.

May 23 will feature the Most Valuable Players from each Showcase game receiving their commemorative bats compliments of MSA Sport in a pre-game ceremony prior to the Reds taking on the Milwaukee Brewers. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions from MLB, the parade around the big fi eld won't take place, but separate ceremonies will be held around Great American Ballpark.

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Michael Napolitano, Mariemont, junior, C/P - Drove in 10 runs as a sophomore and was 2-3 pitching with 24 strikeouts in 20 innings.

Quinn Benner, Mariemont, junior, OF/P - .269 as a freshman in 2019 with 19 strikeouts in 25 innings on the mound.

Committed to College of Charleston.

Tyler Tritsch, Mariemont, senior, INF - Drove in 16 runs as a sophomore.

Marshall French, Deer Park, senior, C/INF - French hit .362 driving in 17 runs in 2019.

Johnny Kearns, Taylor, junior, INF/P - Kearns hit .309 with a home run and 11 RBI as a freshman in 2019.

Seth Keith, Taylor, junior, C/SS/P Keith hit .338 with a home run and 16 RBI in 2019. He was 2-1 pitching with 13 strikeouts in 11.2 innings.

Miami Valley Conference Colin Ames, CHCA, junior, INF/P As a freshman hit .264 with 14 RBI and was 2-3 with 26 strikeouts in 24.2 innings with a 2.27 ERA. Caden Crawford, CHCA, junior, 1B/ OF - As a 2019 freshman hit .413 with two home runs and 26 RBI. Adrian Davis, CHCA, senior, OF - Davis hit .375 with 16 RBI and 21 steals in 2019.

Alex Moffi tt, CHCA, senior, OF - Hit .385 in 2019 with 10 RBI and 10 steals.Committed to Miami U.-Hamilton.

Cooper Robinson, CHCA, junior, P/ INF - Committed to Butler.

Trevor Allen, Cincinnati Christian, junior, OF/P - Allen hit .304 and drove in 18 runs as a freshman.

Cody Anderson, Cincinnati Christian, senior, C/LF - Anderson hit .323 with 18 RBI and 10 steals in 2019.

Tim Carangi, Cincinnati Christian, senior, OF - Hit .296 with a home run and 21 RBI with 22 steals in 2019.

Jackson Campbell, Cincinnati Country Day, junior, INF/P - Hit .408 as a freshman with a home run 14 RBI and 15 steals. On the mound, he was 6-3 with 53 strikeouts in 47 innings.

Payton Ebbing, CCD, junior, C/INF Ebbing hit .449 as a freshman with 37 RBI. Committed to Tennessee.

Trey Vredeveld, CCD, junior, INF Hit .291 with 10 RBI and 12 steals.

Kameron Boggs, Clark Montessori, senior, INF/P - Boggs hit .333 with 12 RBI in 2019.

Cameron Bryant, CCD, junior, SS/ OF/P - A transfer highly-rated by Prep Baseball Report and Perfect Game. Hit .282 for Miamisburg in 2019 as a freshman and was 1-1 pitching with 24 strikeouts in 25 innings.

section 119 by the gap," Reds Community Fund Director Charley Frank said. "Others will take place on our Fan Zone Field.

They (teams) will be at the game and they will be celebrated and it will be broadcast on the Jumbotron."

Frank and the Reds hope by 2022 the teams will be permitted to march around the fi eld again.

2021 Skyline Chili Reds Futures High School Showcase presented by Cincinnati Children’s Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics (Schedule subject to change) SATURDAY, April 10 – Baseball Opening Day at the Reds Youth Academy Lakota East vs. Loveland, Noon Northwest vs. Winton Woods, 11 a.m.

St. Xavier vs. Turpin, 1 p.m.

Fayetteville-Perry vs. Mariemont, 2 p.m.

Campbell County vs. Conner, 3 p.m.

Covington Catholic vs. McNicholas, 4 p.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 11 – Softball Opening Day at the Reds Youth Academy Anderson vs. Harrison, 1 p.m.

New Richmond vs. Williamsburg, 3 p.m.

Milford vs. Mount Notre Dame, 5 p.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 15 – at Frank Robinson Field at Ross Park, St. Bernard St. Bernard vs. Seven Hills, 4:30 p.m.

Milford vs. Roger Bacon, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 17 – Jackie Robinson Day at the Reds Youth Academy Hughes vs. Withrow, 11 a.m.

Gamble Montessori vs. Oyler, 11:30 a.m.

Western Hills vs. Woodward, Noon Indian Hill vs. Reading, 1 p.m.

Clark Montessori vs. Norwood, 2 p.m.

Aiken vs. Shroder, 2:30 p.m.

Riverview East vs. Taft, 3 p.m.

Little Miami vs. Walnut Hills, 4 p.m.

Purcell Marian vs. Taylor, 6 p.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 18 – Gabby Rodriguez Day at the Reds Youth Academy Western Hills vs. Woodward, 1 p.m.

Lebanon vs. Mason, 3 p.m.

Turpin vs Walnut Hills, 5 p.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 23 – at Midland Baseball Complex Blanchester vs. Clermont Northeast-

ern, 5 p.m.

Batavia vs. New Richmond, 7:30 p.m.

MONDAY, APRIL 26 – at Wright State University’s Nischwitz Field Northmont vs. Springboro, 5 p.m.

Beavercreek vs. Miamisburg, 7:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 29 – at Meinken Field, Covington Lloyd vs. Newport Central Catholic, 4:30 p.m.

Dixie Heights vs. Holy Cross, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 30 – Miami University’s McKie Field at Hayden Park Edgewood vs. Ross, 5 p.m.

Hamilton vs. Mason, 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 1 – at Miami University’s McKie Field at Hayden Park Bishop Fenwick vs. Middletown, 10 a.m.

Badin vs. Colerain, 1 p.m.

Lakota West vs. Moeller, 4 p.m.

Fairfi eld vs. Kings, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, MAY 4 – at Ryle High School Highlands vs. Ryle, 5 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 6 – at East Central High School Batesville vs. Lawrenceburg East Central vs. South Dearborn FRIDAY, MAY 7 – at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Field at Bellevue Vets Bellevue vs. Villa Madonna, 5 p.m. (softball) Bellevue vs. Walton-Verona, 7 p.m. (baseball) SATURDAY, MAY 8 La Salle vs. Oak Hills, Noon (at Oak Hills High School) Elder vs. Harrison, 7 p.m. (at Harrison High School) MONDAY, MAY 10 – at Cooper High School Bishop Brossart vs. Cooper, 5 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 13 – at Midland Baseball Complex Anderson vs. Sycamore, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 14 – Big League Weekend at Great American Ball Park Beechwood vs. Dixie Heights, 5 p.m.

Centerville vs. Edgewood, 8 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 15 – Big League Weekend at Great American Ball Park Lakota West vs. Loveland, 11 a.m.

Badin vs. CHCA, 3 p.m.

Covington Catholic vs. Moeller, 5 p.m.

Landen Brown, Norwood, junior, INF/P - HIt .281 as a freshman and was 1-0 with 14 strikeouts in 14.1 innings.

Aidan Allen, St. Bernard-Elmwood Place, senior, OF/P - Hit .370 in 2019.

Jacob West, St. Bernard-Elmwood Place, senior C/3B - Hit .324 in 2019.

Nicholas Ciaccio, Summit Country Day, junior, INF/P - 3-1 with 20 strikeouts in 24.1 innings for the Silver Knights in 2019.

Nicky Luttmer, Summit Country Day, junior, INF/P - 2-0 with a 1.57 ERA as a freshman.

Kam Williams, North College Hill, senior, C/INF - HIt .324 as a 2019 sophomore.

Jonah Cramer, Lockland, senior, P/1B - 2-3 with a 2.77 ERA in 2019.

Trey Robinette, New Miami, senior, INF/P - Robinette hit .327 and had 27 steals while going 3-2 pitching with 21 strikeouts in 20.1 innings.

Noah Winkler, New Miami, senior, INF/OF/P - 1-1 with 18 strikeouts in 13 innings with a 1.61 ERA. Jacob Joff e, Seven Hills, junior, 3B/P - 1-1 pitching and .250 average as freshman.

Jacob Hessler, Miami Valley Christian Academy, junior, INF/P - Hit .379 and drove in 12 runs.

Jaden Howard, MVCA, junior, OF/P - Hit .324 as a freshman.

39 steals and was 3-0 with a 2.42 ERA pitching.

Kejuan Watts-McDaniel, Withrow, senior, C - Hit .300 and drove in 10 runs for the Tigers when they were in the ECC.

Southwest Ohio Conference Mason Whitely, Edgewood, senior, INF/P - Hit .407 with 16 RBI and 14 steals in 2019 and was 4-2 as a pitcher.

Masyn Dallio, Harrison, senior, C/3B - Dallio hit .339 with three homers and 19 RBI as a sophomore.

Titan Selvie, Northwest, junior, INF - Selvie hit .310 as a freshman for the Knights.

Adam Rowland, Northwest, junior, P/OF - 2-2 on the mound with 24 strikeouts in 35.2 innings as a freshman.

C.J. Boze, Ross, senior, OF - Boze hit .333 in 2019.

Cincinnati Metro Athletic Conference Noah Smith, Gamble Montessori, senior, 2B - Hit .325 with 14 RBI and 21 steals in 2019.

Grover Taylor, Gamble Montessori, senior, P/1B - Hit .386 with 18 RBI, 19 steals and was 3-2 pitching.

Abriel Tye, Gamble Montessori, senior, P/INF - HIt .425 with 17 RBI and 24 steals. Was 3-1 pitching.

Dawson Cooey, Riverview East, senior, INF/P - Cooey hit .424 with 27 RBI,

Southern Buckeye Conference Trevor Adams, Goshen, senior, INF Hit .459 as a sophomore with four homers, 36 RBI and 17 steals.

Austin Suttle, New Richmond, senior, P/OF - Hit .333 with 12 steals for the Lions in 2019 and was 3-2 as a pitcher.

Drew Royalty, New Richmond, senior, P/3B - .313 average with 13 RBI and eight steals as a sophomore.

Dakota Gasaway, Clinton-Massie, senior, C/OF- Hit .267 as a sophomore in 2019.

Jordan Tackett, Wilmington, senior, INF/P - As a sophomore hit .356 with a home run and 13 RBI. Landon Amann, Clermont Northeastern, senior, INF/P - Hit .335 as a sophomore in 2019.

Cole Ficke, Blanchester,senior, C/ INF - .375 average as a sophomore with two home runs and 18 RBI and 13 steals.

Team captain and Miami UniversityHamilton commit.

Brody Rice, Blanchester, senior, INF/P - Rice hit .362 with two homers, 16 RBI and 14 steals. Team captain and committed to Cedarville.

Reagan Burch, Blanchester, junior, OF - A PBR top 10 2022 OF prospect. Hit .378 as a freshman and stole 26 bases.

Trenton Czaika, Blanchester, senior, OF/P - .333 average in 2019 with 16 RBI and 19 steals.

Adam Frump, Blanchester, junior, P - 5-1 with a 3.36 ERA as a freshman.

Kyle Smith, Bethel-Tate, senior, P/3B - Smith hit .409 with 19 RBI as a sophomore and was 2-0 pitching with a 1.57 ERA. Garrett Taulbee, Felicity-Franklin, junior, P/3B - Taulbee hit .322 as a freshman in 2019.

Cameron Helton, Felicity-Franklin, junior, SS/P - Hit .288 as a freshman and had 15 steals.

Dan Jones, Williamsburg, senior, INF/P - Hit .429 as a sophomore with 12 RBI. Bryce Raynor, Western Brown, senior, OF - Hit .392 as a sophomore.

Noah Smith, Western Brown, senior, P - 6-foot-5 prospect who struck out 16 in 19.1 innings as a sophomore.

Jared Teke, Batavia, junior, P/C Teke hit .364 as a 2019 sophomore and was 3-2 with a 3.23 ERA. Ian Bullis, Batavia, junior, SS/P Bullis was 2-1 on the mound in 2019.

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COMMUNITY PRESS Studio Kroner opens in former Dick Waller’s Art Place Studio Kroner, Cincinnati’s new home for fi ne art and design, opened for business April 15 in the former Dick Waller’s Art Place at 130 West Court Street, just steps west of the soon-to-be newly renovated Court Street Market.

Founded by native Cincinnatian Paul Kroner, Studio Kroner carries on the community focus that marked Dick Waller’s tenure at the location.

In addition to showcasing the work of Kroner and other artists, the space will also off er communal experiences such as yoga, book readings, concerts, private functions, etc.

Dick Waller, a well-known local force in the arts, built a loyal following for his Art Place through exhibitions and events that engaged the community.

Commenting on Kroner’s new endeavor, Dick said, “Congratulations on the opening! I’m very happy about this transition, knowing that Paul intends to continue the tradition of creating a space for friends, community and art.”

The newly refurbished space is also Kroner’s creative base for working on his sculpture, fi ne art, and design.

“When I moved back home to Cincinnati a few years ago after living in the Boston area for 37 years, I was excited to see the renaissance taking place here all across the arts,” Kroner said.

“I’m very excited to be able to contribute to that amazing creative energy, both through my own work, and also by providing a delightful new space for the community to experience the arts.”

Kroner’s work has been well-received over the years.

His recent work in particular is gaining momentum among art-smart audiences, a number of whom have acquired pieces for their personal collections.

Part of the well-known local Kroner Dry Cleaners family, Paul is a ‘77 graduate of LaSalle High School.

He also isan ‘82 graduate of the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) at the University of Cincinnati.

Established in 1998, his Kroner Design continues to serve the visual communications needs of companies ranging from niche to Fortune 50.

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The 22nd “Great U.S. 50 Yard Sale” is scheduled for May 21, 22, 23 based on an announcement by Tom Taylor, national coordinator.

“I am very excited about this year’s sale,” Taylor noted. “We did not promote the sale much last year due to the pandemic. This year people are anxious to get out and it could be and exceptional year for sales.” “This is an opportunity for individuals to clean house, to fi nd bargains, and to earn money. It is a winner for all.”

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Madison, Wis. – Doris Gibbons, an American Family Insurance agency owner in Harrison, OH, has been recognized for providing an outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certifi cation Program.

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“Even in 2020, facing a global pandemic and all the challenges that came with it, this select group of agency owners who achieved the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certifi cation have, according to their customers, provided the outstanding service that makes them stand out among other insurance providers.”

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Rotary doubles auction donations to help support local businesses During the month of March, The Rotary Club of Cincinnati is inviting the public to stretch their generosity, to support local restaurants and businesses and to expand programs for children and adults with disabilities.

And to do it all at half price.

The Rotary Club will double donations of gift cards that will become part of the silent auction items for the Rotary’s 10th annual Believe 2 Achieve auction and summer party to be held on Aug. 7 at Brain Brew Distillery in Newtown.

For each gift card donated in March, the Rotary Club of Cincinnati will purchase an identical gift card in the same amount, up to $100, doubling the support for the business and increasing the value of the Believe 2 Achieve auction baskets. The Rotary will provide up to $15,000 in matching funds, said Linda Muth, executive director of the Rotary Club.

The program is part of the “Save Local” campaign launched this month by the Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC) to fi nd new ways to support local businesses that are struggling during the pandemic.

Gift card purchases are being welcomed by local business owners and their staff .

“We’ve been really hurting during the pandemic,” said Cathy Pape, cashier at Hathaway’s Diner in downtown Cincinnati.

“We might see $150 - $250 a day. It’s been hard,” Pape said. “No one’s staying in the hotels. There are no conventions. We live off the conventions,” she said.

Hathaway’s Diner is part of Cincinnati history. The downtown luncheonette opened in 1956 and is known for its all-day breakfasts, cheeseburgers, homemade soups, comfort food lunches and layer cakes.

The gift card project is designed to help all local businesses, said Carl Kappes III, president of the Rotary Foundation of Cincinnati and co-chair of this year’s Believe 2 Achieve event. Kappes’s gift card donations include the interior design and art studio Art Resource Team (ART) in Wyoming that can enliven commercial and private spaces with original art.

“It’s a win-win-win,” said Brett Lebhar, president of The Rotary Club of Cincinnati, which holds the annual Believe 2 Achieve event in conjunction with its charitable arm, The Rotary Foundation of Cincinnati.

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“Rotary does all the work for the fund raiser, but all the money goes to three charities serving people with disabilities,” said Lebhar, of Anderson Township. Benefi ciaries are Stepping Stones Camp Allyn, The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati and Visionaries + Voices, which helps artists with disabilities fi nd their voices and their place in the community.

Since it was launched in 2012, Believe 2 Achieve has raised more than $1 million to support programs for children and adults with disabilities. The silent auction is the centerpiece of the fundraiser, with donated items ranging from vacations and artwork to sports memorabilia and specialty baskets that include lots of gift cards.

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The Rotary Club of Cincinnati was founded in 1910 as a service and networking organization with a mission to provide selfl ess service in the community and the world and to meet needs of children with physical and social needs. With close to 300 members, it is the largest Rotary Club in Greater Cincinnati. The Rotary Foundation of Cincinnati is its philanthropic arm.

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Delhi - Wonderful 3 BD, 2.5 Ba Bi-Level. Excellent condition. Near Rapid Run Middle & Story Park. Improvements throughout. $225,000 H-1690

Delhi - Awesome 3 Br Ranch in OHSD. Laminate wood floor, large LR + LL Rec Rm w/ Half Bath. Deck off Kitchen for entertaining.

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SCHOOLNEWS Oak Hills students take eSports State Championship In just its second season of hosting an eSports team, Oak Hills High School has captured the Ohio eSports State Championship.

Oak Hills is part of the eSports Ohio League in which students play video games competitively. The Oak Hills team won playing the game Valorant, after a hard-fought, three-hour match against Akron STEM High School.

Team members are Andrew Macke, Gavin Orlet, Malachi Rottinghaus, Mason Trippel and Alex Weissmann.

Coaches are Tim Bradrick and Dan Couch.

Oak Hills’ quick ascent in the eSports League is drawing notice across the state and especially in northeastern Ohio, which has been the state’s stronghold. A growing number of colleges are off ering eSports scholarships, and the Oak Hills players are being recruited.

Besides off ering scholarships and the potential for a professional career in the fi eld, eSports help develop quick decision-making skills and improvisation, focus, communication with teammates and dexterity.

Krista Ramsey, Oak Hills Local Schools

Literacy, walk-a-thon merge to create something new at LCE In a year where nothing is the same, the Locust Corner Elementary School PTO is fi nding new and unique ways to enrich students’ lives and also raise much-needed funds.

Forced to cancel its annual Literacy Night and annual Walk-a-Thon for the 2020-2021 school year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the LCE PTO innovated a new activity that combined the best of both events.

This year, LCE students are participating in a Read-a-Thon. Like the walka-thon, students secure sponsors for their time spent reading. Unlike the walk-a-thon, this event off ers an academic component, said PTO Treasurer and LCE Aide Elisa Metzger.

“Our PTO has worked extremely hard on revamping their annual fundraiser over the years,” Principal Joseph Roach said. “A major goal that we believe we have achieved this year was to make our fundraiser incentives based primarily

The Oak Hills High School eSports team hosts their trophy after winning their school’s fi rst-ever eSports State Championship. PROVIDED

on academics and eff ort rather than funds raised.”

“It is awesome to see students so excited to pick up a book and read! Any motivation that we can provide to get them to read is very worthwhile.”

To participate in the Read-a-Thon, students track their time reading after regular school hours. They can earn prizes for their reading as well, Mrs. Metzger said. Students in grades pre-

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school through second earn a prize for every 45 minutes they read. The older students, grades 3-5, earn a prize for every one hour of reading.

The class that reads the most gets a donut party.

Additionally, there’s an added incentive for staff members who participate in reading. A Ring Doorbell was donated to the PTO. The doorbell will be awarded as a prize to the staff member who spends the most time reading.

“We really wanted to have staff involvement, just to make it more of a community event,” Mrs. Metzger said.

To inspire everyone to read, The PTO purchased T-shirts displaying the words “LCE Reading Rebel.”

The Read-a-Thon will continue up until spring break. The start of the activity coincided with National Reading Week and with the LCE PTO bookfair.

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Funding changes and what they mean for Oak Hills In 2020, the value of the average home in the Oak Hills School District increased by 13 percent, according to the Hamilton County Auditor’s ofBain fi ce.

That’s certainly good news for the homeowner. But unlike what most people would think, it

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doesn’t quite benefi t Oak Hills Local Schools in the same way.

State legislation passed in 1976 prohibits school districts from benefi ting from increases in property values. So when property values increase, tax millage rates roll back so that schools continue to collect virtually the same amount of revenue.

For Oak Hills, the 13 percent increase in valuation of the average home translates into an estimated 3 percent increase in tax revenue for the school district, mostly due to new commercial and residential development.

As grateful as Oak Hills is for the increase, in practical terms it would pay for operating our nine-building, 7,600student district for less than four days.

The same opportunity for misunderstanding exists regarding federal stimulus dollars to help school districts deal with costs of the pandemic.

While federal dollars helped Oak Hills recover a portion of the $1.7 million it spent on PPE, cleaning supplies, site licenses for virtual learning, and substitute costs, the funds will be long exhausted before we reach the far larger, long-term costs of helping students recover learning lost to the pandemic.

Meanwhile, the current instability of Ohio school funding is a challenge of its own.

In May 2020, the state cut 5 percent – or $1.5 million – from Oak Hills’ budget, followed by another $1.5 million in July 2020.

While we were grateful when the state restored $800,000 in January, it still left our district $2.2 million behind.

School funding is a complex and often illogical matter, but it’s vitally important that communities understand it.

In the coming months, Oak Hills Local Schools will continue to share more fi nancial information on its website, ohlsd.us; on its Facebook page; and in its district newsletter (to subscribe, message ramsey_k@ohlsd.org).

I also personally welcome your calls at 513-574-3200, or you can message me at bain_s@ohlsd.org.

Good communication and a strong partnership between Oak Hills Local Schools and our community are essential to our mutual success.

Steve Bain is treasurer of the Oak Hills Local School District.

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1390 Anderson Ferry Rd: Carr Ralph E & Lavonne R to Chessey Nicholas J; $218,000 2089 Faywood Ave: Macaluso Melissa M to Toelke Brian; $115,000 2812 Jessup Rd: Penny James R & Dawnalyn J to Merritt Jacob & Merilee Mcelveen; $189,900 2944 North Bend Rd: Menninger Steven to Trotta Anthony J; $181,000 3065 Kleeman Ct: Martini Patricia S & Matt D to Eileen Kieran; $240,000 3352 Emerald Lakes Dr: Schmetzer Emily to Lillis Devin S; $95,000 3357 Bellehaven Ct: Bare Adam W &stephanie M Bolia to Sponaugle Adam Jacob; $181,500 3484 Constitution Ct: Martini Tina M to Tabor Aileen H & Kevin; $320,000 3675 Coral Gables Rd: Clyde Daniel J to He Jie; $159,900 3682 Coral Gables Rd: Weaver Gene & Charlotte to Leibel Maria R; $140,000 5015 Casa Loma Bv: Segev Gil to Park John; $96,500 5205 Eaglesnest Dr: Frye Suzanne F to Newcomb Amanda Elizabeth; $85,000 5209 Eaglesnest Dr: Kelly Viola M to Price Rhonda & Michael A; $80,200 5369 Manortree Ct: Cavanaugh Michael J & Christine A to Nix Steven J & Laura A; $435,000 5442 Bluesky Dr: Matzet Judith M to Herbers Lindsey & Jeff Herbers; $83,000 5450 Cecilia Ct: Fritz Kimberly & Scott to Brinson Brittany Nicole &; $257,500 5485 Michelles Oak Ct: Emami Babak to Heyl Julia; $137,500 5521 Julmar Dr: Mathews William J to Webb Stefanie & Timothy Burns; $230,000 5627 Hickory Place Dr: Bryan W Schmidt Builders Inc to Dusold Michael John & Connie A; $484,750 5631 Surrey Ave: Dixon Daniel L & Christine M Daria to Moncrief Joshua & ; $210,000 5774 Sprucewood Dr: Martin Joi to Wickham John N & Ava M; $155,000 5801 Harborpoint Dr: Pitchford Melissa to Pitchford Christine Marie Tr; $216,000 5832 Lawrence Rd: 3675 Lakewood LLC to Elder Olivia R & Ernie W Freudemann; $169,000 5881 Cedaridge Dr: Hillebrand Erik J & Kelly K Mccarthy to Smith Benjamin David & Jenelle Andrea; $245,000 5992 Childs Ave: Walsh Robert E & Adrienne A to Walsh William Brandon; $155,000 6048 Bearcat Dr: Durst Joanne C to 4930 Ralph LLC; $90,000 6511 Taylor Rd: Pastura Michael A Tr & Patricia A Tr to Campo Christian L; $175,000 6542 Chesapeake Run: Behler Paul A & Marcia L to Ense Bruce & Kimbeerly Holthaus; $155,000 6727 Hearne Rd: Maginn John P Jr & Jolinda S to Baumann Adam; $167,000 6973 Aspen Point Ct: Walker Christy M to Schwier Donna; $260,000 7090 Bridgetown Rd: Baur Karen M Tr & Doug Bunthoff Tr to Bunthoff Donald R; $178,690 7094 Bridgetown Rd: Baur Karen M Tr & Doug Bunthoff Tr to Bunthoff Donald R; $178,690 7100 Bridgetown Rd: Baur Karen M Tr & Doug Bunthoff Tr to Bunthoff Donald R; $178,690 8166 Bridge Point Dr: Thomas Joan Tr & Jerry J Tr to Wischer Mary Ann; $299,900

Carthage 14 Sixty-fifth St: Seigel Holly & David to Evans Roger S; $43,000 527 Sixty-third St: Combs Morris W Tr to Sova Investment Management LLC; $35,000

Cheviot 3721 Wilmar Dr: Derge Victoria & Michael Edward Jr to Miller Grace Ellen & Jason Ryan; $145,000 3742 Marydell Pl: Rucker Sonya to Th Properties LLC; $110,000 3818 Kenker Pl: Vanderman Mary C to Dzib Edwin Uc; $112,000 3965 Ruth Ln: Krekeler Michael S & Kerri A Naber to Naber Thomas W Jr; $151,000 3970 Lovell Ave: Foss Kim D to Steinmetz Andrea; $107,500 3981 Ruth Ln: Ferneding Steven R to Ferneding April Marie; $40,000 4286 Marlin Ave: Bennis Anouar to Ariapad Alex W; $160,000

Cleves 100 Miami Ave: Bolton & Lunsford Funeral Home Inc to Miami Township Hamilton County Ohio; $120,000 106 Miami Ave: Bolton & Lunsford Funeral Home Inc to Miami Township Hamilton County Ohio; $120,000 215 Symmes St: Meyer Management Inc to Rodgers Ally Marie; $136,000 424 Miami Ave: Glacken Maxine G to Roth Properties 2000 LLC; $45,000

Crosby Township 10544 Brigade Ct: Fort Scott Project I LLC C/o Ddc Mgmt to Nvr Inc; $60,266 8197 New Haven Rd: Csima John to Kleinjohn Paul A & Ellen Elizabeth; $345,000

Delhi Township Hickorytree Ct: Robert C Rhein Interests Inc to The Drees Company; $341,550 1200 Mulberry Row: Reis Thomas G & Diane C to Cummings Sheila M; $470,000 1300 Fairway View Ln: Green Garden Portfolio LLC to Niewoehner Jason; $625,000 384 Bob Dr: Secretary Of Housing And Urban Development to Morales Jairo Lopez; $95,000 421 Leath Ave: Boschert Douglas to Smith Anthony; $150,000 4337 Valence Dr: Thach Phate L to K-t Properties Lp; $142,000 4983 Alvernovalley Ct: Evans Daniel R to Guye Elizabeth Anne; $181,000 501 Rosemont Ave: Bennett Shedrick L Sr & Bennett Shedrick L Jr to Lillard Steve; $230,000 5308 Panther Ct: Lother Kelly A & Cynthia A to Pitchard Melissa; $288,000 5340 Delhill Dr: Mcatee William M to Sirhc LLC; $105,000 5347 Plover Ln: Ostendorf Enterprises LLC to Brown Erin M & Lucas; $176,000 5477 Courier Ct: Albers Ollie J Iii & Christine M to Albers Kaitlin; $160,000 554 Covedale Ave: Padron Yaily M to Guidos Daniel A & Kariann A; $191,000 6519 Thunderhill Ln: Gobich Tiffiany & Eric to Johnson Sarah R & Anthony M; $237,000 673 Neeb Rd: Burke Margaret Mary Tr to E Prattsburg Rd LLC; $118,300 967 Countryridge Ln: Berry Alexander James & Joseph Albert Berry to Calles Alejandro; $183,000

East Price Hill 3614 Maria Ave: Hidden Cloud LLC to Saxena Amit & Abhilasha; $85,000 3732 Mayfield Ave: Fischer Robert J & Alice M Fischer to Venture Real Esate Group LLC; $18,000 401 Crestline Ave: Loren Real Estate LLC to As Capital LLC; $66,000 530 Enright Ave: Simmons James to Trist Orion; $150,000 540 Grand Ave: Mbmh Properties LLC to Ak Oh2021 LLC; $50,000 715 Considine Ave: Kitchen Karen D & Daryl R to Locke Jennifer; $156,000 954 Mansion Ave: Mendez Byron to Aguilar Elias Reynoso; $12,000

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Harrison Campbell Rd: Barhorst Terry A to Muncy Benny & Teresa Muncy; $9,000 10522 West Rd: Schinner Susan M to Burckey Diane P & Frederick C; $133,000 1095 South Branch: Nvr Inc to Geiser Jason; $293,565 110 Country View Dr: Hawkins Kari L to Schuck Ashley & Keith Humphrey; $184,000 1166 South Branch: Westhaven Development LLC to Nvr Inc; $73,502 124 Fawn Dr: Ott David H to Bowling Amber Michelle; $282,000 136 Flintstone Dr: Klopfstein Terry & Laura to Skerrett Jennitta Joyce; $125,000 1375 Acadia Ave: Westhaven Development LLC to Nvr Inc; $54,590 1376 Acadia Ave: Nvr Inc to Flynn Justin & Kayla N; $264,835 1384 Acadia Ave: Westhaven Development LLC to Well Charles Luke II &; $245,050 297 Legacy Wy: Greer Marcus David Jr @3 to Kober Roxanne & Michael; $190,000 297 Legacy Wy: Greer Marcus David Jr @3 to Kober Roxanne & Michael; $190,000 315 Jefferson St: Lewe Donald Joseph Tr & Carol Ann Lewe Schuck Tr to Hotopp Ashley M; $15,000 501 Clayton Ct: Falls Thomas W to Egbert Debra A; $300,000 514 Miami Trace: Ludwig Carolyn K to Behler Paul A & Marcia L; $300,000 520 Heritage Square: Hosbrook Lauren to Meister Michael Eugene & Sara Marie; $157,000 604 Heritage Square: Ruetz Ropbert R & Nicki A to Marketti Kathy D; $149,900 604 Heritage Square: Ruetz Ropbert R & Nicki A to Marketti Kathy D; $149,900 8964 Camberley St: Westhaven Development LLC to Nvr Inc; $54,590 8966 Camberley St: Westhaven Development LLC to Nvr Inc; $54,590 8995 Camberley St: Westhaven Development LLC to Nvr Inc; $54,590 9502 Red Stone Ct: Morgan Mitchell & Lauren to Rosenberger Erin N; $258,000

Harrison Township 10554 Marvin Rd: Dalessandro Erin N & David C to Gu Properties LLC; $300,000 11753 New Biddinger Rd: Baldwin James D & Christina L to Dole J Ethan & Rebecca S; $585,000

Miami Township Mt Nebo Rd: Dipzinski Andrew to Wayne Russell L & Patrici A; $4,000 Venetian Way: Tisch Properties LLC to Tisch Deborah; $49,900 2728 Darke Ct: Senske David P Tr to Watterson Dolores; $256,900 5418 Wing Ave: Ray-meyer Michelle to Smith Tyler; $7,000 8238 Jordan Ridge Dr: Phillips Sarah & Matthew Beth Ann to Phillips Sarah & Matthew; $401,400 8513 Bridgetown Rd: Oconnor Travis C to Ayers Ethan; $152,500

North Bend 127 Fox Hills Ln: Kuhn Allen E Jr Tr to Burch Shirley; $280,000 20 Turnberry Dr: Fiorito Frank to Velagic Almir; $405,000 48 Edinburgh Pl: Rolfes James P Tr to Brunsman Richard T Jr; $400,000

North Fairmount 3216 Mchenry Ave: Trevcc Properties LLC to Cody Anthony; $18,000

Sayler Park 155 Ivanhoe Ave: Roberts Danny E & Jillian M to Rivera Abigail@4; $122,900 6702 River Rd: Dfe Investments LLC to Prosolas Partners LLC; $75,190 6743 Home City Ave: Spille Margie L to Wallbrech Taylor & Christopher; $165,000

Sedamsville 749 Sedam St: Worldwide Mobile Latrine Inc to Harding Dawnte M; $40,000

South Cumminsville 3919 Tappan Ave: Kubala Tech LLC to Young Josh; $1,000

West End 819 Dayton St: Mansion Society Of Friends LLC to Sherman David C; $210,000

West Price Hill 1038 Academy Ave: Emmett Patrick J to Renuka Khokale And Right Click LLC; $60,000 1049 Coronado Ave: Domenicone Delia to Abner Devin Donne & Hayley Morgan; $134,900 1246 Manss Ave: Luis Fausto Garcia & Juana Benitez Villalobos to Roblero Osiel Alejandro Ortiz & Deisy Asbely Rodas; $27,000 1246 Manss Ave: Luis Fausto Garcia & Juana Benitez Villalobos to Roblero Osiel Alejandro Ortiz & Deisy Asbely Rodas; $27,000 1246 Manss Ave: Luis Fausto Garcia & Juana Benitez Villalobos to Roblero Osiel Alejandro Ortiz & Deisy Asbely Rodas; $27,000 1811 Ashbrook Dr: Vasquez Joshua to Ravipati Kishore Raju V & Nalini Penmatsa; $80,000 4112 Pleasure Dr: Hill Chris G to Calloway Michael; $125,000 4149 Jamestown St: Capal John S & Shelly A to Neely Hannah & Keaton; $165,000 4319 Eighth St: Roberson Properties LLC to Jacob Cutter Holding Company LLC; $51,000 4417 Ridgeview Ave: Mitchell Dominick D to Bezer Ecaterina; $195,000 4419 Ridgeview Ave: Mitchell Dominick D to Bezer Ecaterina; $195,000 4529 Eighth St: Dusk 2 Dawn LLC to Calles Alejandro; $80,000 4717 Loretta Ave: Ward Jena L to Wertz Kenneth J; $129,000 4727 Dale Ave: Johnson Mark Steven Andrew to Warrick Tayla &; $105,000 4755 Hardwick Dr: M & M Property Contractors LLC to He Yanhong; $132,000

Westwood 2181 High St: Equity Trust Company to Sova Investment Management LLC; $53,000 2196 Champlain St: Equity Trust Company to Sova Investment Management LLC; $53,000 2516 Homestead Pl: Allendorf Henry to Winston Management Group LLC; $72,000 2518 Homestead Pl: Allendorf Henry to Winston Management Group LLC; $72,000 2652 Mountville Dr: Longmire Brandon M to Lai Allen; $145,000 2743 Powell Dr: 3f Inc to Rusznak Brittany Ann; $180,000 2800 Shaffer Ave: Bertke Stephen R & Patricia M to Donald Terence N & Melissa J; $120,500 2930 Eggers Pl: Storm Properties LLC to Tapogna Sarah R; $217,500 3015 Bracken Woods Ln: Bracken 15 LLC to Neumann Brothers LLC; $225,000 3069 Glenmore Ave: G & E Properties West Ltd to Bhatia Kalakonda & Rachna; $201,000 3138 Coral Park Dr: U S Bank Trust National Association As Trustee Of American Homeowner Preservation Trust to Trinity Group Unlimited LLC; $60,000 3221 Stanhope Ave: Thompson William Terry & Pauline Marie to Cincy Creative Homes LLC; $59,000 3315 Gerold Dr: Graves Gena M to Wimmer Nicole D; $109,900 5486 Glenway Ave: Jauch Michael J & Kenneth J Jauch to Sess John; $180,000 5766 Timrick Ct: Baker Derrick A & Shannan M to Hague Timothy; $140,000

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