Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1896, Ohio Gov. William McKinley was nominated as the Republican Party's candidate for president of the United States. He went on to defeat Nebraska Democrat William Jennings Bryan in the general election.

Thieves in Toledo managed to steal a 1,200-pound steel sculpture. For the details and a photo of the sculpture, check out Around Ohio.

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Ohio Lawmakers on Murder Suspect's List

Three Ohio Democrats were among the nearly 70 people on a possible hit list belonging to Vance Boelter, the suspect in the shootings of two Minnesota state lawmakers.

The names of U.S. Reps. Greg Landsman, Joyce Beatty, and Marcy Kaptur were found in notes that listed lawmakers and public officials from Minnesota and other states.

In response to the Minnesota attacks, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine increased security measures for lawmakers, providing additional protection at their homes and the statehouse.

$198M Awarded Ohio in Purdue Settlement

The state of Ohio will receive up to $198 million from a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over their role in the opioid crisis.

The nationwide settlement aims to address the devastating impacts of opioid addiction. In Ohio, opioid addiction has claimed more than 35,000 lives since 2014.

Ohio's plan for distributing its share calls for 55% to go to the OneOhio Recovery Foundation, 30% to local governments, and 15% to the state.

Club World Cup Soccer Underway

Cincinnati is one of the host cities for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup soccer matches, with group-stage play underway at TQL Stadium and 11 other venues across the nation.

The first game in the Queen City took place on Sunday, a decisive 10-0 win for Bayern Munich over Auckland City. Three additional matches are scheduled at TQL Stadium this month.

Tickets start at $55, and the matches stream exclusively on DAZN. More information on teams, game times, and tickets can be found here.

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➤ Northeast Ohio: Some Cleveland Clinic locations will begin offering outpatient specialty appointments, elective surgeries, and procedures on most evenings and Saturdays. (Details)

➤ Columbus: The Central Ohio Transit Authority will distribute fresh produce to families in need today at the COTA Livingston & Barnett Park and Ride. (Details)

➤ Vinton County: The Austin Powder Red Diamond Plant offered to reimburse residents affected by last week's evacuation order following a nitric oxide leak at the facility. (More)

➤ Cleveland: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began dredging the Cuyahoga River to maintain safe navigation for ships. (More)

➤ Toledo: A 1,200-pound, student-made steel sculpture was stolen from the Toledo School for the Arts ahead of its planned installation on school property. (See Photo)

➤ Lake Erie: Nearly $145,000 in grants were awarded to three projects aimed at preserving water quality and the environment in the Lake Erie basin. (More)

➤ Public interest in the state's unclaimed funds surged last week after the state Senate proposed tapping into the funds to help finance a new Cleveland Browns stadium. (More)

➤ Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins was named to the preliminary roster for Latvia's 2026 Olympic men's hockey team. (More)

➤ Dayton and Cincinnati will renew their men's college basketball rivalry, with games set for Fifth Third Arena in 2025-26 and UD Arena in 2026-27. (More)

➤ Yesterday's results: MLB | NHL | WNBA | NCAAB | Soccer

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➤ Columbus-based American Electric Power named Rob Berntsen as executive vice president and general counsel, succeeding David Feinberg. (More)

➤ A 246-unit apartment complex is planned for Goshen Township in Clermont County near Smith Road and State Route 28. (See Drawing)

➤ Kings Island opened the state's first "dual-racing water coaster" at its Soak City Water Park. (More)

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➤ Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has been spotted in Trumbull and Cuyahoga counties as he reportedly films for his new show, Gordon Ramsay Secret Service. (More)

➤ The U.S. State Department is sponsoring a Columbus Academy student for a summer study abroad program in Morocco, where the high school senior will study Arabic. (More)

➤ Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will perform Aug. 1 at the DeYor Performing Arts Center in downtown Youngstown. Presale tickets are available on Thursday. (Details)

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