Church-turned-mansion going viral and box turtles: Today's top stories | Daily Briefing

Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer
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The kitchen area at a former church that has been remodeled as a single-family home on York and Baymiller Streets.
The kitchen area at a former church that has been remodeled as a single-family home on York and Baymiller Streets.

Happy Hump Day, Cincinnati! Victoria Moorwood here, trending news reporter at The Enquirer.

This newsletter comes to you with a real estate opportunity – that is, if you have $1.6 million lying around.

A West End church-turned-mansion was featured this week on the popular Zillow Gone Wild social media page, which highlights the most unique Zillow properties across the country.

A Xavier University grad renovated the 1800s church into a sprawling, open-concept home. The property, which includes three separate living areas, a huge stained glass window, an organ and grand piano, is now for sale.

The building’s 157-year history includes multiple owners, a handful of fires and one possible death – but don’t worry, the owner says it’s not haunted. Other details, like the old-world cellar (that still has coal in it!) and ceiling artwork (that’s tucked behind tiling) are waiting for the new owner to explore.

Not sold yet? Read more about the church here, and take a look at our photo gallery and TikTok.

What else you need to know Wednesday, July 12

🌤️ Weather: High of 90. Intervals of clouds and sunshine.

🐢 Don't Miss: Spotting box turtles around Cincinnati this summer? Here's why.

👁️ Things to Do: Blink Cincinnati announced 2024 festival dates. Here's when it returns.

🏈 Sports: Here are the details for the Cincinnati Bengals Ring of Honor induction game.

📜 Today in History: On July 12, 1960, The Etch A Sketch Magic Screen, invented by French electrician Andre Cassagnes, was first produced by the Ohio Art Co.

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From Bengals and Reds gems to hippo heart earrings and jigsaw puzzles of the Cincinnati skyline, here are the best Queen City Prime Day deals available now.

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Today's Top Stories

Former Cincinnati Red Pete Rose watches from the audience during the grand opening of the newly rebranded Hard Rock Casino in downtown Cincinnati on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021.
Former Cincinnati Red Pete Rose watches from the audience during the grand opening of the newly rebranded Hard Rock Casino in downtown Cincinnati on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021.

• Rob Manfred: MLB's relationship with gambling has no effect on Pete Rose's ban

• Pelosi, Landsman talk about rise of antisemitism

Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown speaks during an event to give remarks on the bipartisan infrastructure law which will fund major changes to the Brent Spence Bridge and surrounding infrastructure at a lot on the banks of the Ohio River in Covington, Ky., on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.
Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown speaks during an event to give remarks on the bipartisan infrastructure law which will fund major changes to the Brent Spence Bridge and surrounding infrastructure at a lot on the banks of the Ohio River in Covington, Ky., on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.

• Sen. Sherrod Brown's bill aims to make corporate house buyers less profitable

The Boone County Sheriff's Office says Jacob C. Roberts, of Covington, pointed a handgun in the face of a deputy responding to a drug activity complaint in Walton on June 13, 2021.
The Boone County Sheriff's Office says Jacob C. Roberts, of Covington, pointed a handgun in the face of a deputy responding to a drug activity complaint in Walton on June 13, 2021.

• Covington man, already serving time for murder, sentenced for shooting at police officers

Xavier forward Jerome Hunter during the first half of a Sweet 16 game against the Texas Longhorns in the Midwest Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 24, 2023.
Xavier forward Jerome Hunter during the first half of a Sweet 16 game against the Texas Longhorns in the Midwest Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 24, 2023.

• Xavier forward Jerome Hunter out with medical issue, no timetable for return

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