Thursday, December 4, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1975, Playhouse Square in Cleveland was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1921, it is the nation’s second-largest performing arts center

Housing prices in one Ohio city are expected to rise more than in any other U.S. metro area in 2026. See where in today’s Business section.

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Later today, we’ll send you The Flyover Christmas Gift Guide, a quick, stress-free roundup of gifts people actually want, so you can finally cross off that last hard-to-shop-for person on your list.

New polling for the 2028 Republican primary has surfaced, showing some eye-catching shifts and prompting a closer look at JD Vance and Donald Trump Jr. as the early field develops. There’s a lot to unpack, and host Ayla Brown breaks it down on today’s Flyover Podcast.

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Ohio Athletes Sign With Colleges

National Signing Day for the high school class of 2026 arrived on Wednesday, and the top high school football seniors across Ohio finalized their college commitments.

Nineteen athletes from Ohio were ranked by Rivals as four- or five-star prospects. Ohio's Nos. 1 and 3 recruits signed with Ohio State: Archbishop Hoban offensive tackle Sam Greer and Glenville linebacker Cincere Johnson, both four-star prospects.

Among the rest of the state's top 10 players were signees at USC, Texas A&M, Indiana, Miami (Fla.), and Kentucky. See all of Ohio's top prospects here.

Ohio State signed a star-studded class, expected to finish in the top 10 nationally, featuring multiple five-stars. Cincinnati entered National Signing Day with the No. 60 class, while Toledo brought in the best group of prospects in the Mid-American Conference.

Ohio Tied to Most-Read Wikipedia Entries

Wikipedia announced its most-read articles of 2025, and two of the top 20 have connections to Ohio.

At No. 10 was the 2025 film Superman. The character was created by Glenville High School graduates Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, and the newest movie in the series features locations across Ohio.

Filming and photography took place in Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Mentor. The production prominently features Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Guardians, as well as Union Terminal and Lytle Tunnel in Cincinnati.

The No. 16 most-read Wikipedia article this year was the entry on Vice President JD Vance, a Middletown native who served as a U.S. senator from Ohio before his election as vice president.

19th-Century Home For Sale

A renovated 1846 brick farmhouse in Xenia has been listed for $1.59 million.

The 4,323-square-foot home offers five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a barn, a pavilion, and recent system upgrades, plus interior highlights including a decorative chandelier, stone fireplace, formal dining room, and original hardwood floors.

A gravel driveway winds through the wooded property to a concrete pad by the two-car detached garage, while a separate walkway leads to the home's covered front porch. You can see 97 photos of the historic property here.

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➤ Youngstown: A passerby, alerted by screams, helped firefighters rescue a 13-year-old girl who slipped off Youngstown's Peanut Bridge into the Mahoning River after chasing her hat around midnight. (More)

➤ Also Youngstown: Youngstown Fire Chief Barry Finley will retire after eight years in the role, as Mayor-elect Derrick McDowell confirmed receiving his resignation following a tenure marked by union disputes. (More)

➤ Medina County: More than 6,000 gallons of ethanol spilled on Interstate 271 near Granger Township around 4 a.m. on Wednesday after a tanker truck overturned, closing the highway for hours. (See Photos)

➤ Austintown: Authorities say natural gas likely caused the Nov. 22 explosion that killed one person at the Phoenix House senior living apartments. (More)

➤ Columbus: Education officials approved a $50 million budget reduction, cutting more than 60 administrative positions and closing several buildings. (More)

➤ Cleveland: The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority will discontinue customer Wi-Fi on buses starting Dec. 19 as part of cost-cutting efforts. (More)

➤ South Florida hired Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline as its next head coach. He will remain the Buckeyes' offensive coordinator through the College Football Playoff. (More)

➤ Former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Ken Anderson, a four-time Pro Bowler and NFL MVP, was named one of five senior finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026. (More)

➤ Jury selection in the trials of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz is tentatively set for May, as both face federal charges related to betting on pitch outcomes in MLB games. (More)

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➤ A national housing study predicts a steadier 2026 market and projects Toledo to lead all U.S. metros with the strongest home-price growth. (More)

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➤ The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has released its 2025-26 Winter Hike Series, which features 48 hikes led by naturalists at Ohio state parks for explorers seeking solitude, wildlife views, or family-friendly adventures. (Details)

➤ Singers Charlie Wilson and Mary J. Blige will headline the 2026 Cincinnati Music Festival at Paycor Stadium, offering a three-day R&B lineup in July with tickets going on sale at 10 a.m. on Dec. 6. (See Lineup)

➤ The restored Grace A.M.E. Church in Bellefontaine now operates as The Maxwell, a wedding and event venue that honors its century of service and supports ongoing downtown revitalization. (See Photos)

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