Cincinnati sculptor Ted Gantz, Bengals rolling, today's top stories | Daily Briefing

Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer
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Sculptor Ted Gantz explains the details behind a Hiram Powers sculpture at his Pendleton home.
Sculptor Ted Gantz explains the details behind a Hiram Powers sculpture at his Pendleton home.

Happy almost-holiday Monday! Enterprise reporter Patricia Gallagher Newberry here with another story off the parks beat.

When Cincinnati officials installed a new she-wolf statue in Mount Adams’ Eden Park in November – replacing the one stolen more than a year earlier – they heaped thanks on the staff, volunteers and donors who made its return possible. A “local sculptor” got a shoutout during the unveiling and on a new park sign. But no name.

We rectify that today with a profile of Ted Gantz. At 79, the Cincinnati native has created dozens of projects for public and private clients. His Prospect Hill home showcases his work, too, along with his love for all things Italy.

It’s the Italian connection that drew him into the she-wolf saga.

Details here, along with Kareem Elgazzar’s artful photos. As always, grazie for reading!

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Today's Top Stories

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle DJ Reader (98) encourages the team as he taken to the locker room after suffering an injury in the first quarter of a Week 15 NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle DJ Reader (98) encourages the team as he taken to the locker room after suffering an injury in the first quarter of a Week 15 NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.

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Cincinnati Reds first baseman Spencer Steer (7) catches a fly ball in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Spencer Steer (7) catches a fly ball in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.

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The Glock “switches” or “chips,” quickly attached to a handgun, converting the firearm from shooting one bullet per trigger squeeze to having the capability of firing until the trigger is released, pictured, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, at Great Oaks Firing Range in Sharonville, Ohio.
The Glock “switches” or “chips,” quickly attached to a handgun, converting the firearm from shooting one bullet per trigger squeeze to having the capability of firing until the trigger is released, pictured, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, at Great Oaks Firing Range in Sharonville, Ohio.

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The Williamsburg of Cincinnati apartments at 200 W. Galbraith Road in Cincinnati on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021.
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Tory Gabriel, extension program leader and fisheries educator for Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory, is pictured with a giant goldfish found in Ward’s Canal near Metzger Marsh Wildlife Area in Lucas County.
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