Monday, February 9, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1797, John Young purchased 15,560 acres from the Western Reserve Land Company and founded the city of Youngstown.

❄️ Another round of winter weather swept through Ohio on Friday, dropping as much as 4.5 inches of snow in some western counties. But a warmer stretch is on the way! After days of bitter cold, temperatures are expected to climb into the 30s and 40s on Monday.

🏒 Women's ice hockey players with Buckeye State ties are continuing to make their mark at the Winter Olympics in Italy. For the latest on Ohio's athletes in the Games, see the Sports section.

Today's sponsor is Frontieras, a company aiming to help power America's energy comeback by transforming coal into high-value fuels in Appalachia—and offering investors a limited window to get in at $7.38 per share.

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Water Main Break Floods Hospital

A broken water main flooded Cleveland Clinic Akron General on Saturday, disrupting emergency services and diverting some patients.

The break happened around 4 a.m., across the street from the hospital's emergency department. Ambulances were diverted as crews pumped water out of the building.

Flooding also canceled all outpatient cardiac, radiation oncology, and radiology appointments scheduled for Saturday. Video of the incident can be seen here.

The emergency department reopened to ambulances on Sunday, but the hospital remained closed to general visitors, with limited exceptions.

DeWine Warns Against Property Tax Repeal

Amid a growing effort to eliminate property taxes in Ohio, Gov. Mike DeWine warned the move could dramatically raise the state sales tax.

DeWine called eliminating property taxes "devastating" for schools, emergency services, and children's services. He added that the sales tax could climb as high as 20%.

Ohio's state sales tax is 5.75%, and the average combined state and local sales tax is 7.29%. The highest state sales tax in the U.S. is Louisiana's, at 10.11%.

Pointing to rising home prices and property taxes, the Committee to Abolish Ohio's Property Taxes has proposed a state constitutional amendment to eliminate property taxes. It requires just over 413,000 valid signatures of registered Ohio voters to appear on the November ballot.

Clase Allegations Expanded to 48 Games

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase is accused of rigging pitch outcomes to benefit sports bettors in at least 48 games over a two-year period.

Clase and teammate Luis Ortiz were indicted in November on federal fraud, conspiracy, and bribery charges. Prosecutors initially accused Clase—an All-Star closer—of manipulating pitches in nine professional baseball games; Ortiz is accused of rigging pitches in two games in June 2025.

In a court filing, Ortiz's attorney said the government now accuses Clase of rigging outcomes in dozens more games than first alleged. The attorney argued Ortiz's case should be severed from Clase's because of "markedly different levels of culpability."

Clase appeared in 178 games for Cleveland from May 2023 to June 2025, the period tied to the alleged scheme.

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3 Days Left: Invest in America's Trillion-Dollar Energy Comeback at $7.38/share

Under a White House that favors energy production on our home soil, Frontieras North America could unlock up to $2.1 Trillion in energy potential. They have the power to reform coal into high-value commodities like hydrogen and diesel without burning it.

But that's not even the best part. They're doing it in what was once the heart of American industry: Appalachia. Their new land purchase in Mason County, West Virginia, has earned praise from the state's Governor Morrisey for its potential to transform the region back into an energy powerhouse.

Here's why you shouldn't miss this last chance to invest at $7.38/share:

"FASF" ticker reserved on the NASDAQ
$850M flagship facility now being built
$10 million raised from investors so far

Reaching just 2% of the global coal market could mean a Trillion-dollar valuation for Frontieras.

As a perfect storm of breakthroughs set up the company for potential valuation impact, you have just 3 days left to invest at the current price. Lock in the $7.38 share price before the window closes on February 12, 2026.

➤ Lake Erie: The lake neared a complete freeze for the first time since 1996, entering the weekend more than 95% ice-covered. (More)

➤ Dayton: University of Dayton President Eric F. Spina announced plans to retire in June 2027 after 11 years, spending much of his final year supporting the transition to a successor yet to be named. (More)

➤ Lorain County: The county will drop its Level 1, 2, and 3 snow emergency system for a two-tier approach—separating advisories that urge caution from snow emergencies that impose travel bans. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: Officials said a small private plane made an emergency belly landing at Lunken Airport on Saturday afternoon after a mechanical failure prevented the landing gear from fully deploying on one side. (Watch Video Report)

➤ Canal Winchester: The Jerry L. Garver YMCA in southeast Columbus will permanently close on May 30, citing building limitations and declining use. Members can transfer their memberships to another YMCA location. (More)

➤ Columbus: Columbus State Community College will receive $9.5 million for the Ohio Center for Advanced Technologies, a new academic building focused on preparing students for industrial jobs vital to Ohio. (More)

➤ Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz resigned Friday after being passed over for the head coaching job. Schwartz coached NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett and Defensive Rookie of the Year Carson Schwesinger in 2025. (More)

➤ Cleveland Heights native Laila Edwards had two assists this weekend for the U.S. women's hockey team. Former Ohio State player Natalie Spooner scored for Canada, and current Buckeyes Jenna Raunio and Hilda Svensson recorded assists for Sweden. (See Results)

➤ No. 2 Ohio State men's tennis beat No. 1 Virginia 5-2 on Saturday to improve to 7-0, marking the Buckeyes' third straight win against a top-five opponent. (More)

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➤ Six Flags, the parent company of Cedar Point and Kings Island, announced its Gold Pass memberships will now grant access to amusement parks in Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, New York, Michigan, and Canada. (More)

➤ Burlington Stores, formerly Burlington Coat Factory, will open its sixth central Ohio location in Grove City on April 3, marking the company's 34th store in the state. (More)

➤ Gas prices in Ohio rose an average of 8 cents over the past week to $2.79 a gallon, with the highest prices in the Steubenville-Weirton area and the lowest in Springfield. (See Prices)

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The Next $435B Energy Empire Is Being Minted

In today's dollars, John D. Rockefeller would be worth $435 billion. But "oil money" is old news, and what's next might surprise investors in 2026: a $2.1 Trillion opportunity in "clean" coal.

Now is the "Rockefeller" moment for Frontieras as they reform coal into hydrogen, diesel, and other valuable commodities (just like Rockefeller did with oil). With a White House that favors domestic energy, the NASDAQ ticker FASF reserved, and land officially purchased for its flagship coal reformation plant, Frontieras is positioned for potential valuation impact.

You have until tonight at 11:59 PM PT to invest in Frontieras at $7.38/share.*

This is a paid advertisement for Frontieras's Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at https://invest.frontieras.com/

Reservation of the ticker symbol is not a guarantee that we will be listed on the NASDAQ. Listing on the NASDAQ is subject to approval.

Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.

➤ Former national champion Ohio State linebacker Darron Lee was charged with first-degree murder after Tennessee deputies found his girlfriend dead on Thursday. (More)

➤ Ohio hunters checked 232,142 white-tailed deer during the 2025-26 season, down from last year but still the seventh-highest total in state history and the fourth straight season topping 200,000. (More)

➤ American badgers were captured on trail cameras in Ashland and Sandusky counties, sightings the Ohio Division of Wildlife called "very rare in Ohio." (See Photo)

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