Monday, June 15, 2026

Remembering Cheryl Krueger, Dayton Air Show, and Vance’s Book

Monday, June 15, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1864, Edwin M. Stanton, a Steubenville native and U.S. Secretary of War, established Arlington, Virginia, as a national cemetery, ordering 200 acres of the Custis Plantation to be set aside for military burials.

Middletown-born Vice President JD Vance is set to appear on The View tomorrow to discuss his upcoming book. Read more about it in Et Cetera.

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Cheryl's Cookies Founder Dies at 74

Cheryl Krueger, the Ohio entrepreneur who turned Cheryl's Cookies from a single Westerville shop into a multimillion-dollar gourmet-cookie brand, died Saturday at 74 after a three-year battle with Parkinson's disease.

Krueger and college roommate Carol Walker opened the first store in 1981, selling cookies and other treats based on family recipes. She later expanded the business into Cheryl & Co. and sold the company in 2005 for $40 million.

After her 2023 diagnosis, Krueger spoke publicly about her illness to raise money for Parkinson's research. She also served on the boards of Bob Evans, Heartland Bank, The Ohio State University, The James Cancer Hospital, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, and the Columbus Chamber of Commerce.

In a statement, her family said, “Cheryl measured success not by awards received, but by lives impacted.”

Feds Bust Ohio Child-Smuggling Ring

A federal grand jury in Cleveland this week indicted three Guatemalan nationals living in the U.S. illegally, accusing them of smuggling unaccompanied children into the country and defrauding the federal program responsible for their care.

Prosecutors said siblings Maritza Cahuec Coc and Carlos Cahuec Coc filed fraudulent sponsorship applications using forged birth certificates and consular IDs, posing as relatives to gain custody of minors from 2020 to 2023.

The charges were brought under Operation Take Back America, a Justice Department initiative targeting cartel-linked smuggling networks that officials say has produced more than 400 convictions nationwide.

Ohio Caregivers Struggling with Workload

Most Ohioans caring for aging parents and other adults are under financial strain and reporting stress levels close to burnout, according to a new AARP Ohio study.

The report found 93% of caregivers have spent their own money on care, and 7 in 10 have faced at least one financial hardship, such as taking on debt or skipping savings. AARP says 1 in 4 Ohio adults is now a caregiver, or roughly 2.2 million people.

The findings come as state lawmakers weigh Medicaid reforms aimed at controlling home health care spending amid a crackdown on fraud.

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➤ Mercer County: The National Weather Service determined straight-line winds, not a tornado, caused last Wednesday’s damage near Oregon Road and U.S. 33 outside Neptune. (More)

➤ Dayton: Thousands of spectators watched fighter jets and other aviation displays at Dayton International Airport over the weekend during the CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show. (More)

➤ Akron: Highland Square businesses agreed to close by midnight over the weekend after a shooting injured bystanders earlier this month. Workers said safety concerns have grown in the entertainment district. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: The Walnut Hills High School marching band—which has performed internationally and earned high marks at state competitions—may be sidelined this fall after its band director told families the band has been limited to one day a week for field practice. (More)

➤ Port Clinton: A public meeting is scheduled for tonight as city leaders prepare to vote on whether to authorize up to $1 million for City Hall renovations. (More)

➤ Mariemont: The historic Mariemont Theatre is seeking donations in its final fundraising push before reopening, with the theater still about $200,000 short of its $1 million goal. (More)

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➤ Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez was placed on the 10-day injured list after fracturing his left hamate bone on a swing during Saturday’s 3-1 win over Detroit. (More)

➤ Miles McBride, an Archbishop Moeller graduate, is an NBA champion after the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. (More)

➤ Ohio State’s men’s basketball program is finalizing a home-and-home series with Vanderbilt, giving the Buckeyes a home game against the SEC’s Commodores this coming season before a 2027-28 trip to Nashville. (More)

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➤ Ohio downgraded the commercial driver’s licenses of 1,200 foreign-born truck drivers who failed to meet new federal documentation requirements proving their legal status in the U.S. (More)

➤ OpenAI is in talks to lease a proposed 10-gigawatt data center campus on federal land in southern Ohio—a deal that could include financial backing from Nvidia. (More)

➤ 7 Brew, a popular coffee and personalized drinks chain, plans to open a new Delaware store at 1424 Sunbury Road on June 22. (More)

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➤ Middletown-born Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to appear on ABC’s The View tomorrow to promote his upcoming book, Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith, detailing his faith journey and conversion to Catholicism. (More)

➤ Gas prices across Ohio held mostly steady over the past week, falling by an average of 1 cent to $4.12 per gallon. Prices were highest in Cleveland and lowest in Lima. (See Prices)

➤ Dublin-based Wendy’s announced Amber Y. Luster as its new chief tasting officer after a nationwide contest, a $100,000 role focused on creating content for the fast-food brand. (More)

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Kemp Endorses Jones, Trump Backs Collins, and NCAA Track Champs

Monday, June 15, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1826, humorist Charles Henry Smith, better known as Bill Arp, was born in Lawrenceville.

Veterans from Georgia reflected on the meaning of Sunday's Flag Day, with a U.S. Navy veteran saying the flag represents "our shared history, our values, and our hopes for the future." Do you fly the American flag for Flag Day and other occasions? Reply and tell us what it means to you.

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Kemp and Trump Announce Picks

A pair of high-profile political endorsements took place Sunday, with Gov. Brian Kemp endorsing Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to be his successor and President Trump backing U.S. Rep. Mike Collins for the U.S. Senate.

The endorsements came ahead of Tuesday’s primary runoffs, with Jones facing Rick Jackson for the Republican nomination for governor and Collins facing Derek Dooley for the party's nomination for U.S. Senate.

Kemp praised Jones' teamwork and leadership. Jones previously received Trump's endorsement, and the president participated in a tele-rally for him last week.

In the Senate race, Trump called Collins "a true Friend, Fighter, and WARRIOR, who has been with us from the very beginning, and has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be your next United States Senator." Kemp is endorsing Dooley in the race.

Atlanta's World Cup Moment Arrives

Spain faces Cape Verde at noon today at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta's first-ever FIFA World Cup match, with a sold-out crowd of more than 70,000 fans expected.

Spain begins play as the World Cup betting favorite, having won Euro 2024 and the Paris Olympics and featuring 18-year-old phenom Lamine Yamal.

Cape Verde, a small island nation off the coast of West Africa, is making its World Cup debut. It is the third-smallest ever qualifier by population and second-smallest by land area.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be known as Atlanta Stadium during the tournament in an agreement with FIFA's commercial partners. You can find gameday travel and parking tips here.

A/C Units Stolen From Churches

Someone is stealing and vandalizing air conditioning units from churches in Randolph County, with sheriff's deputies now canvassing the church properties to assess the damage.

The sheriff's office said multiple South Georgia churches were hit and urged all churches to check their buildings. In March in Atlanta, video surveillance captured two hooded vandals stealing copper from a church's A/C units.

The thefts come as a heat advisory remains in effect for parts of South Georgia amid feels-like heat index temperatures of around 105 degrees.

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➤ Conyers: Rockdale County firefighter Juan Antonia Smith, 26, died Friday when his tower ladder truck rolled onto its side responding to an emergency, and he was ejected. He was remembered Saturday for his love of helping others. (More)

➤ Richmond Hill: A driver was hospitalized after lightning struck their car at Fish Tales restaurant at Fort McAllister Marina on Friday. (More)

➤ Lake Lanier: The body of a suspected drowning victim, Terrell Shelton, 21, of Pendergrass, was recovered late Saturday night. (More)

➤ Statewide: A federal judge declined to block Georgia's ban on giving food and water to voters standing in line at polling places. (More)

➤ Athens: A 54-year-old mechanic who used the auto shop where he worked as a front for trafficking hundreds of kilos of meth was sentenced to two life terms in prison. (More)

➤ Augusta: The school district launched a new work-based diploma pathway that pairs classroom instruction with paid work experience. (More)

➤ Georgia won its second straight NCAA women’s outdoor track and field championship Saturday in Eugene, Oregon. The Bulldogs were led by Adaejah Hodge, who set an NCAA record in the 200 meters, and Dejanea Oakley, who set a collegiate record in the 400. (More)

➤ Georgia baseball faces Oklahoma in the second round of the College World Series today, with the game airing at 7 p.m. on ESPN. (More)

➤ Georgia football landed a major in-state 2027 recruiting win when four-star offensive tackle Kennedee Jackson of Lithonia High School flipped his commitment from Florida to the Bulldogs. (More)

➤ Georgia baseball added Maryland right-hander Cristofer Cespedes from the transfer portal, bolstering a pitching staff that is set to lose several arms after the season. (More)

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➤ Paramount's $110 billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, the Atlanta-based parent of CNN and Turner Studios, received approval from the U.S. Department of Justice. Other regulatory approvals are pending. (More)

➤ Augusta businesses report an uptick in foot traffic tied to World Cup excitement and tourism. (More)

➤ Explore Georgia launched its Georgia, the Whole Day Through exhibit at the Georgia World Congress Center, showcasing Savannah, the mountains, and more to World Cup visitors. (More)

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➤ Savannah remained under an extreme heat advisory for a second day, with the feels-like heat index expected to top 105 degrees. Cooling centers opened across the city. (More)

➤ The state Department of Natural Resources launched the 2026 Bass Slam, a summer challenge to catch six bass species across the state. (More)

➤ Valdosta welcomed NFL player Kenny Moore II back home for his annual youth football camp. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, Minnesota Vikings defensive back Jay Ward hosted his second annual youth football camp in his hometown of Moultrie. (More)

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