Findlay Market guitar heroes, get prepared for Messi, today's top stories | Daily Briefing

Jackie Borchardt, Cincinnati Enquirer
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Luna Cherry, left, and her husband Devin Cherry hold some of the more complex guitars they’ve crafted Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, at the Cherry’s home in Price Hill. Luna’s ‘Sorceress’ guitar took her over a year to build with hand drawn symbols, while Devin’s ‘Millennium Falcon’ guitar is made from the model of the ‘Star Wars’ spaceship he created when he was younger.
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Hello, I’m Jackie Borchardt, senior news director for content at The Enquirer.

One of my favorite parts of my job is helping lead our summer internship program. These eager college students and recent grads get out into the city and region to meet people and find stories.

Today’s story comes from two of them, Luke Macy, who is a rising senior at Miami University, and Carter Skaggs, a University of Kentucky graduate.

Devin and Luna Cherry were spotted selling their unconventional guitars at Findlay Market. Luke and Carter met them at their workshop/home in West Price Hill to learn more about how Don’t Fret Guitars came to be when the couple began making guitars out of everyday objects.

To see some of the Cherrys’ creations and to learn how a one-time challenge became a business, click or tap here.

What else you need to know Thursday, Aug. 17

🌤️ Weather: High of 82. More sun than clouds with a thunderstorm in the area late in the afternoon

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⚽ Lionel Messi: Everything you need to know before his debut at TQL Stadium.

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‍⚖️ Courts: Documents: Biggest marijuana dealer in Hamilton supplied the drug to feuding gangs.

Before you go: New York Times praises (and disses) Cincinnati chili

The New York Times named Cincinnati's cheese coney as one of the 15 Great Hot Dogs of America this week.
The New York Times named Cincinnati's cheese coney as one of the 15 Great Hot Dogs of America this week.

The New York Times named the Cincinnati cheese coney as one of the 15 Great Hot Dogs of America this week.

Awesome, right?

Well, it also sort of dissed our local delicacy, slamming us for putting chili on noodles. It was uncalled for, according to Enquirer food writer Keith Pandolfi, who reacted to the good (but also bad) news yesterday. Click or tap here to read more.

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