Thursday, April 3, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1974, an F5 tornado hit Xenia as part of the 1974 Super Outbreak. Thirty-four people were killed and over 1,000 were injured.

Looking forward to some fun in the sun? This summer, you might want to check out Kings Island's new water coaster. Read more about the dual-racing ride in today's Et Cetera section.

Later today, The Flyover will send you an offer to invest with our partner BOXABL. BOXABL is at the forefront of patented housing technology.

Today's edition is sponsored by Legion M. Legion M is the world's first fan-owned movie studio that turns fans into shareholders.

GOP House Members Unveil Budget Plan

Ohio House Republicans unveiled a budget proposal this week that deviates slightly from Gov. Mike DeWine's budget proposal.

Notably, the proposal allocates $600 million in bonds to support the construction of a domed Cleveland Browns stadium and surrounding developments in Brook Park.

The plan also excludes DeWine-supported tax increases on cigarettes and marijuana.

The House GOP also set aside a bipartisan K-12 education plan, instead adding $226 million for public school districts, far more than DeWine's proposed $38 million increase.

No Charges Filed in Police Shooting

A Montgomery County grand jury declined to indict two Dayton police officers in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenager last June.

Dayton Police told local news outlets the two officers have returned to duty.

In the June shooting, officers responded to reports of a block party where Brian Moody, 16, pointed a handgun at them while running away, police reported. Officers discharged their weapons, and Moody was struck once in the area of the shoulder and chest.

Mercy Health, Cigna Reach Agreement

Mercy Health and health insurer Cigna finalized a multiyear agreement that ensures Cigna clients keep in-network access to Mercy's doctors, hospitals, and urgent care centers.

The agreement followed a 24-hour contract extension that prevented any lapses in coverage for patients starting Tuesday.

Negotiations between Mercy Health and Cigna spanned several months, and Tuesday's April 1 cutoff date for coverage was announced earlier this year amid stalled talks.

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➤ Mill Township: A small plane crashed on a farm on Tuesday, killing the pilot. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating. (See Photos)

➤ Cleveland: The city's newly established Department of Parks and Recreation is eyeing a possible tax measure to fund park improvements. (More)

➤ State: A law taking effect next week will limit how landlords can proceed with evictions and housing-related lawsuits, including prohibiting the naming of minors as defendants. (More)

➤ Toledo: Low-income households can now enroll in a program that provides a 25% discount on water and sewer volume rates. (Details)

➤ Marietta: A sinkhole appeared behind the city's water reclamation plant. A section of a bike path was closed while crews worked to fix the 10-foot-deep hole. (Watch Video Report)

➤ Columbus: About 10 members of the Ohio National Guard's 54th Security Force Assistance Regiment will deploy to assist in U.S. European and Southern Command operations. (More)

➤ Richard Pitino, the son of Rick Pitino, was introduced as Xavier's men's basketball coach. Richard Pitino previously was the head coach at New Mexico. (Watch)

➤ The Cincinnati Reds were shut out 1-0 on Tuesday as Texas Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi pitched MLB's first complete game of the season. (More)

➤ Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko recorded a hat trick Tuesday. (More)

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➤ Perrysburg City Council voted 4-3 against allowing marijuana dispensaries within the city. (More)

➤ Bricks & Minifigs Cincinnati East, a store where Lego fans can buy and trade used sets and pieces, is set to open in May in Eastgate. (More)

➤ Meatball Mafia in Columbus extended its limited-time offer of a Skyline Chili-style pizza featuring chili, hot dogs, onions, mustard, cheddar cheese, and oyster crackers. (See Photo)

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➤ Kings Island will offer summer visitors a new racing water coaster, a first-of-its-kind ride in Ohio. Side-by-side rafts will reach speeds of up to 30 mph. (Watch Video Report)

➤ Goodyear unveiled a throwback blimp design to celebrate the company's 100th anniversary of the Goodyear Blimp. (More)

➤ An invasive tree species blooming in Ohio smells like rotting fish, vomit, and animal waste. (See Photo)

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