Lunkenheimer factory future, Emilio Estevez, here are today's top stories | Daily Briefing

Scott Wartman, Cincinnati Enquirer
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The first thing you see when you cross the Western Hills Viaduct is the deteriorated remains of the Lunkenheimer valve company.
The first thing you see when you cross the Western Hills Viaduct is the deteriorated remains of the Lunkenheimer valve company.

Hello, I’m Scott Wartman. I cover Hamilton County and grew up on the West Side. For my entire life, I passed by the massive, weathered factory just off the Western Hills Viaduct, never really knowing what it was.

Turns out, the Lunkenheimer Co.’s factory has been at the entrance to the West Side longer than me, or my parents and even grandparents. The 115-year-old factory has seen better days, having sat vacant for several years. Concrete and paint continue to fall off. Windows are broken and boarded up. Basically, it doesn’t present the best picture for those traveling to the West Side as they get off the Western Hills Viaduct.Now, a congressman, the Port and residents hope to clean up the factory in hopes someone will turn it around someday.I traveled to South Fairmount, a neighborhood my grandfather grew up in, and looked at the future, a future residents are optimistic about. Learn more here.

What else you need to know Thursday, May 4

🌤️ Weather: High of 66. Partly sunny.🦍 Don't Miss: The 2023 Flying Pig Marathon features 7 former winners. Here's who could win this year.🏈 UC football: Ivan Pace Jr. is ready to prove NFL scouts wrong in Minnesota.🎥 Film: Emilio Estevez's movie "The Way" is being re-released. The original 2011 release led him to fall in love with Cincinnati, the place he now calls home.✨ May the 4th Be With You: In honor of Star Wars Day, here's a collection of gifs for some oh-so-Cincinnati situations.

Before you go: Is Ohio the best state? Not even close

Welcome to Ohio sign.
Welcome to Ohio sign.

If you're reading this, you likely love the state of Ohio for some reason or another. But not everyone is a fan.

U.S. News & World Report released its latest overall ranking of states this week, and the place we call home didn't fare to well. Find out where Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana ranked among U.S. states here, and also check out which places made the top and bottom 10s.

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Today's top headlines:

A large crowd of NFL fans watch the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station on Thursday, April 27, 2023 in Kansas City, MO.
A large crowd of NFL fans watch the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station on Thursday, April 27, 2023 in Kansas City, MO.

∙ Jason Williams: Why momentum is building for Cincinnati to bid on NFL draft

The Flying Pig Marathon has updated rules after a 6-year-old completed the full race in 2022.
The Flying Pig Marathon has updated rules after a 6-year-old completed the full race in 2022.

∙ After 6-year-old ran Flying Pig last year, the marathon is changing age rules

Procter & Gamble Co., pictured in 2021, beat Wall Street expectations in its latest quarter.
Procter & Gamble Co., pictured in 2021, beat Wall Street expectations in its latest quarter.

∙ Higher prices by P&G and rivals may ebb as inflation and economy cool

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine 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 Governor Mike DeWine 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.

∙ Cincinnati City Council majority: 'Explore design options' on Brent Spence Bridge project

∙ 'This is a blow': Monkey Bar & Grille seriously damaged in overnight kitchen fire

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