Friday, March 28, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1884, the Cincinnati Courthouse Riots began. A mob wanted to lynch a man who confessed to premeditated murder but was convicted of manslaughter. Over three days, the riots resulted in 56 deaths and 300 injuries.

If you've ever felt guilty about returning a library book late, take comfort in a story in today's Et Cetera section. We promise that it will make you feel better about yourself!

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Higher Ed Reforms Await Governor's OK

State senators agreed with changes the state House made to a higher education reform bill, advancing Senate Bill 1 to Gov. Mike DeWine, who has said he will likely sign the measure.

The measure eliminates most mandatory diversity, equity, and inclusion training at Ohio universities. It also bans faculty strikes, requires a U.S. history course for students, and shortens university trustee terms, among other provisions.

On the DEI ban, "This is not about censure or about erasure. It's not about exclusion," said state Sen. Michele Reynolds, R-Canal Winchester. DEI creates "a culture where we are defined by our categories instead of our character," she said.

State Sen. Kent Smith, D-Euclid, said the bill is "the worst attack on academic freedom in Ohio in modern history."

Guardians Win, Reds Blow Late Lead

Cleveland won 7-4 in extra innings in Kansas City, while Cincinnati blew a ninth-inning lead and lost 6-4 to San Francisco on Opening Day on Thursday.

For Cleveland, Ben Lively started on the mound in place of an ill Tanner Bibee. The Guardians poured on three runs in the top of the 10th en route to the win. See Game Summary.

For Cincinnati, reliever Ian Gibaut entered the ninth inning with a 3-2 lead but allowed four runs. The Reds scraped back only one run in the bottom of the ninth. See Game Summary.

Geneva-on-the-Lake Tops 'Neighborly' List

Geneva-on-the-Lake, a village along Lake Erie, headlines World Atlas' list of most neighborly towns in the Buckeye State. The town offers a nearly 700-acre state park, wine tours, mini golf, and more.

Several other northern towns made the list: Millersburg, Twinsburg, Marblehead, Put-in-Bay, Mansfield, and Sugarcreek. You can see photos of each of the 10 small towns here.

Others on the list are spread across the middle of the state. Yellow Springs, near Dayton, offers Young's Jersey Dairy and scenic Clifton Mill. Circleville is known for its annual pumpkin festival, and Marietta is Ohio's first permanent settlement.

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➤ State: A forecasted rainy weekend could end with strong to severe storms on Sunday. (More)

➤ Ashtabula County: The state Department of Health announced a measles outbreak of 10 confirmed cases. None of the individuals were vaccinated, officials said. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: Film Cincinnati CEO Kristen Schlotman announced Cincinnati was not chosen as the host city for the Sundance Film Festival in 2027. Later, event organizers revealed Boulder, Colorado, was selected. (More)

➤ Lucas County: A Michigan resident died after contracting rabies from an organ transplant at an Ohio hospital. (More)

➤ Columbus: A Georgia-based real estate company proposed a 16-story building at the corner of North High Street and Lane Avenue, next to the Ohio State University campus. (See Renderings)

➤ Dayton: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base launched a webpage with updates on traffic, delays, and closures. More than 40,000 civilian and military personnel work at the base. (More)

➤ More than 100,000 fans attended Cincinnati's Findlay Market Opening Day Parade ahead of the Reds' first game of the baseball season. (See Highlights)

➤ Ohio State men's hockey was eliminated from the NCAA tournament, allowing five third-period goals in an 8-3 loss to Boston. (More)

➤ Ohio State women's basketball leading scorer Cotie McMahon entered the NCAA transfer portal. (More)

➤ Two Springboro soccer players were selected to join the Philippines and Panama national teams in international competitions this spring. (More)

➤ Name, image, and likeness is a trending topic in college sports these days. Make sure you're keeping up with the latest at NIL Wire.

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➤ Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced a $49.1 million settlement with two pharmaceutical companies accused of inflating prices and manipulating markets. (Details)

➤ Kohl's plans to close 27 stores nationwide this weekend, including two locations in the Cincinnati area. (See List)

➤ Middlefield-based creamery Old Country Creamery recalled its whole chocolate milk products due to improper pasteurization. (Details)

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➤ A book checked out from Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library in 1926 was returned 98 years late in good condition. (See Photos)

➤ The state fire marshal offered spring cleaning tips to help Ohioans prevent fires. Among the tips: clean out dryers, declutter, and check grills. (More)

➤ Fish hatcheries operated by the state Division of Wildlife will host open houses to educate Ohioans about fish production. (See Dates)

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