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Did The Enquirer Take Down a Castellini Arrest Story? The son of Reds owner Bob Castellini was arrested Sunday but the story done disappeared The Cincinnati Enquirer has long been dedicated to covering the hilarious details of poor people getting arrested, and this week was no different as reporter Ally Marotti put together a legit “Arrest roundup” on Monday, telling the tales of a guy spitting on people at a bus stop, a dude masturbating on the steps of a church, a woman getting caught with drug paraphernalia after stealing Fig Newtons from a UDF and another lady allegedly urinating on Findlay Market while “acting bizarre.” While such indecency by individuals who are likely afflicted by mental health and substance abuse problems is obviously of intense public interest (if anyone poops anywhere near CityBeat, we goddam sure want to know about it), this stellar roundup of arrests nearly took a backseat to the drama that unfolded in Indian Hill the night before — Robert S. Castellini, the 46-year-old son of Reds owner Bob Castellini, and his wife Deanna were arrested and charged with domestic violence for fighting in front of their children. Crime reporter Kimball Perry was all over the story, as he has a long history of detailing the crayist of the cray in Hamilton County courtrooms, reporting on Monday that both Robert and Deanna went in front of a judge that morning and how court documents described "visible scratch marks around the neck of Ms. Castellini” and Robert having "visible scratches around his neck and shoulder. Cont

While I agree it seems excessive, there are multiple business entrances along this stretch. Not to mention half of the sidewalk on the north side of Fourth Street along this stretch was closed up until last week for construction at the Renaissance Hotel.

Greg Hartmann on with Bill Cunningham at 2:06 PM today...

From this afternoon:

Also, it appears the sidewalk surrounding the Federal Building, specifically at the corner of Fifth & Main, is being replaced. The construction crew didn't appear to be affiliated with streetcar work

Work in Phase 4 will begin the week of August 4th and is estimated to take 4 – 5 weeks. • Phase 1 update – a redesign of the handicap ramps at the 4th and Vine Street corner will take place in the next few weeks. This redesign is required as the brick pavers are not conforming with the slope of the ramp. Pavers in this area will be replaced with concrete. • Phase 2 update – due to a discoloration in the concrete, several sections of concrete in this area will be removed and re-poured. Date still to be determined. • Phase 3 update – the final concrete pour is scheduled for August 1st and the paver install is scheduled to start the week of August 4th.

Rumor is this move is off as Neo.com has decided to close the Cincinnati office.

Enquirer is now covering it: Jeff Ruby's Waterfront restaurant sitting on bottom of Ohio Jeff Ruby's Waterfront restaurant is sinking. It is the latest in a series of bad luck for the floating restaurant, which Ruby has planned to rebuild on dry land. The Waterfront is currently docked at the C&B Marina in the 6700 block of River Road. The craft is listing about 40 degrees to starboard and resting on the bottom of the Ohio River, according to a spokesperson for the marina who declined to identify himself. Cont

@TheRealJeffRuby

Noticed last night that 824 Reedy Street, formerly T.J. Homan, Inc. Scrap Metals, was being demolished. Per Hamilton County Auditor website, sold by the Homan family 07/03/14 for $80,000 to Robert L Adleta II, owner of Adleta Construction. Also, 830 Reedy, the lot in between 824 and 834 (green building) was purchased by Bansal Construction Inc. in November 2013.

Reds' owners' son, daughter-in-law arrested The son and daughter-in-law of Cincinnati Reds owner Bob Castellini were arrested Sunday. Robert S. Castellini, 46, and his wife, Deanna, were charged with domestic violence for getting into a fight with each other in front of their children. Both cases were in court Monday. Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge Melissa Powers released each on their signatures. Cont

I've wondered that as well. Work has been going on for at least 3 weeks now. Mobile crane is there every so often.

From a June 30th post, here is the Enquirer article: http://www.cincinnati.com/story/money/2014/06/28/cdc-downtown-redevelopment-federal-tax-credits/11617811/

Per this article, Columbus & Norfolk are the front runners... Stone Brewing ‘focusing on Virginia and Ohio,’ passed-over mayor says Doug Buchanan - Managing editor-digital - Columbus Business First Supporters of the effort to get Stone Brewing Co. to put its coveted brewery project in Columbus can take heart in the comments of a North Carolina mayor who says the company may have narrowed its list to Virginia and Ohio. Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan, speaking to our sister paper Triad Business Journal, said Stone Brewing had eliminated any North Carolina site from its search, focusing instead on the Northeast and Midwest. With that shift in location, she said, anticipated fuel costs “automatically locked North and South Carolina out of contention. I believe they’re focusing on Virginia and Ohio at this point.” Cont

So disappointing... What will the Bottomless Mug investors do with 5 months left in the year?!

Missed this from Channel 12 over the weekend: Streetcar shells shipped to US CINCINNATI (WKRC) -- The Streetcar Project reached another milestone. The shells for the vehicles are on their way from Spain. They're destination is the Port of Newark, N.J. They will then be shipped to Elmira, N.Y. for assembly.

Streetcar power station design revealed The Cincinnati Streetcar power substation at Court and Walnut streets won't be a boring brick box, as previous renderings suggested. Instead, the north and south sides will feature perforated metal panels with a Downtown street grid made out of laser-cut stainless steel. The brick wall that faces Walnut Street will have a decorative panel as well, though it's not been designed yet. Cont Note: Official unveiling is scheduled for Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the main lobby Downtown Cincinnati Public Library

Here you go:

All construction fencing has been removed. It is unfortunate the sidewalk won't be replaced as apart of this conversion.

From the Chamber's website: Chamber, others to move into new building in October For years now, our region has been on the move. To ensure that momentum continues, your Chamber is now on the move too. The Chamber recently announced that later this year, they will be one of five Cincinnati organizations that will be housed in a downtown Cincinnati office building. The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI), Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority (Port Authority), Cincinnati Business Committee (CBC) and the Cincinnati Regional Business Committee (CRBC) will call the 40,000-square foot building at Three East Fourth Street home effective October 1st. Having all those business organizations under one roof will ensure further collaboration, both planned and organic. Additionally, the building will have a streetscape offering a welcoming environment for both Members and the community, and offer us an address to call our own. “The new headquarters building is an exciting announcement for many reasons,” offers Brian Carley, President & CEO, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. “Greater collaboration and easier access for business leaders and partners will simply make us more nimble and better stewards of the region’s success.” Read more about the move, including what all of the organizations are saying about it, in the joint news release Take a closer look at the Cincinnati Enquirer's story

The facade of 3 East Fourth St has been removed:

Smale Riverfront Park receives $2.3M gift for new attraction Erin Caproni - Digital Producer - Cincinnati Business Courier A $2.3 million gift from a local family foundation will help create the Gardner Family Grove and Rose Garden at Smale Riverfront Park. The grove and garden, funded by the James J. and Joan A. Gardner Family Foundation, will be in the park to the west of the Roebling Suspension Bridge and south of Mehring Way. “The establishment of this grove and garden in Smale Riverfront Park is a joyful yet bittersweet occasion for the foundation and for our family,” said Gary Johns, chairman of the foundation and son-in-law of Jim and Joan Gardner. “Jim’s passing in November came at a time when the family was preparing to surprise him with the creation of this grove and the rose garden. This would have meant the world to him.” Cont

Excellent! I was hoping the vacant lot next door would be developed.

Hell or High Watermelon is fantastic on a hot summer day. At their San Francisco brewery they serve it with a slice of watermelon.

Local firm picked to design streetcar logo Cincinnati-based Kolar Design will develop the logo and branding standards for the Cincinnati Streetcar. It will also develop the guidelines for applying the brand identity on vehicles, signs, stations, operators' uniforms, website, and printed materials. The new logo will be unveiled this fall. Cont