The woman who married herself, 50 years of Metro, today's top stories | Daily Briefing

Erin Couch, Cincinnati Enquirer
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Dorothy "Dottie" Fideli holds a picture of herself in a wedding dress while in Goshen, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Fideli is known for marrying herself at her retirement home.
Dorothy "Dottie" Fideli holds a picture of herself in a wedding dress while in Goshen, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Fideli is known for marrying herself at her retirement home.

Good morning! Erin Couch here, breaking news reporter for The Enquirer.

Dorothy “Dottie” Fideli went viral in May when she plunged into a personal experience that's become an international sensation: a marriage ceremony, in which she made vows to herself.

It was a celebration of self-love, and I knew I had to speak with her.

The 77-year-old is known around a local retirement community as a vivacious goofball who is always causing a ruckus. (Picture her flaunting her many costumes up and down the halls, or dancing atop the counters on field trips to the neighborhood bar.)

What many people don’t know about Dottie is she hasn’t always loved herself. More specifically, she was insecure about her inability to read.

That all changed at age 74 when she picked up a book for the first time.

Read all about Dottie's story, including how her life went from difficult to filled with joy, here.

What else you need to know Tuesday, Aug. 15

🌦️ Weather: High of 74. Intervals of clouds and sun with a couple of showers.

🚌 Don't Miss: Cincinnati's city-owned Metro system marks 50 years in business Tuesday with events on Downtown's Fountain Square.

🏙️ Fact Check: Are you safe visiting downtown Cincinnati? Your questions answered.

⚾ MLB power rankings: Reds fall after what's been a challenging August so far.

🎵 Today in History: On August 15, 1969, the iconic Woodstock concert opened in upstate New York.

Before you go: Photo of the play🎾

Novak Djokovic practices for the Western & Southern Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason on Sunday, Aug. 13. Djokovic, a two-time W&S Open champion, will play in his first tournament in the United States since 2021 and his first W&S Open in four years.
Novak Djokovic practices for the Western & Southern Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason on Sunday, Aug. 13. Djokovic, a two-time W&S Open champion, will play in his first tournament in the United States since 2021 and his first W&S Open in four years.

The world's top tennis players are in town this week for the 2023 Western & Southern Open, taking place at the Lindner Family Tennis Center.

Our director of photography, Cara Owsley, took the shot of 23-time Grand Slam title winner Novak Djokovic above, as he's in a stacked field that includes countless stars on both the men's and women's sides of the court.

Follow along with our coverage throughout the week here.

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Today's Top Stories

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Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon prepares for his bench trial on aggravated menacing charges before Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge Gwen Bender, Monday, August 14, 2023. The charge stems from a road-rage incident in downtown Cincinnati on Jan. 21, 2023.
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Novak Djokovic waves to fans as he enters Court 3 to practice for the Western & Southern Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason Sunday, August 13, 2023. Djokovic, a two-time W&S Open champion will play in his first tournament in the United States since 2021 and his first W&S Open in four years.
Novak Djokovic waves to fans as he enters Court 3 to practice for the Western & Southern Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason Sunday, August 13, 2023. Djokovic, a two-time W&S Open champion will play in his first tournament in the United States since 2021 and his first W&S Open in four years.

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During the Aug. 15 episode of "Finding Adventure," host Kinga Philipps, who travels across the country to help individuals break out of their comfort zones and explore the outdoors, will interview local Cincinnati couple David Church and Justin Drew.
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