Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1899, Milligan recorded the coldest temperature in Ohio history at minus 39 degrees.

Did you know that each of Cincinnati's 52 neighborhoods has its own unique flag? From California's C-shaped boat wheel to Queensgate's crown, you can see every neighborhood's flag here.

Over the weekend, we gathered our team to connect, celebrate, and consider how we can improve in 2026. On behalf of our entire staff, thank you for reading our email editions, watching our podcast episodes, and sharing us with your friends and family. I'm thankful for you, and I've never been more excited about The Flyover! - Cole, CEO

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Kroger Picks Outsider for CEO

Cincinnati-based Kroger tapped former Walmart executive Greg Foran as its chief executive officer, nearly a year after former CEO Rodney McMullen resigned.

Foran led Walmart’s U.S. division from 2014 to 2019, then took over as CEO of Air New Zealand. He’s the first outsider Kroger has chosen to run the company.

After Kroger announced Foran’s hiring on Monday, the company's shares rose 7% in early trading.

McMullen resigned following an internal investigation into personal conduct not involving business operations.

Village Split Over Growth Push

Centerburg's move to join a regional planning commission has stirred debate over whether growth could change the identity of the Knox County village.

Village Administrator Richard Dzik said officials are weighing land purchases and preparing for possible housing development as interest in the village grows. Some residents cite concerns that expansion could bring higher taxes and rising crime rates.

Centerburg is currently home to about 1,700 residents, and officials estimate that the current sewer system could support roughly 850 more.

More information about the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission is available here.

Zoox Tests Robotaxis

Zoox autonomous taxis are being driven manually by trained safety drivers in testing on Columbus streets, but fully driverless service hasn't expanded to Ohio yet.

The Amazon subsidiary promotes its carriage-like robotaxi as "not a car," with no traditional driver's seat or steering wheel.

Last summer, Amazon opened a Zoox manufacturing plant in California, aiming to build up to 10,000 robotaxis a year.

Zoox launched testing of public rides in Las Vegas in September and plans to start operations in San Francisco, Austin, and Miami, according to its website.

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➤ Toledo: U.S. Secret Service agents arrested Shannon Mathre, 33, for allegedly threatening to kill Vice President JD Vance during Vance's January visit to northwest Ohio. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: The city unveiled the new name of Cincinnati's renovated convention center on Monday: the First Financial Center, under a naming-rights deal with First Financial Bank. (More)

➤ Springfield: Gov. Mike DeWine said bomb threats referencing Haitian immigrants shut down schools and parts of downtown. More bomb threats were emailed to schools in central Ohio, the Ohio Statehouse, and the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. (More)

➤ Cleveland: The Port of Cleveland finished stabilizing the Irishtown Bend hillside, completing a project that began in 2023 to curb erosion that caused road closures and raised safety concerns. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: A proposed merger would consolidate four Catholic parishes on the city's west side—Resurrection of Our Lord, St. Lawrence, St. Teresa of Avila, and St. William—into a single St. John Bosco parish. (More)

➤ The Plains: The local Piggly Wiggly hosted a grand reopening last week under new ownership that aims to lower prices and expand product variety. (More)

➤ Aurora High School alum and Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner scored the first touchdown of Super Bowl LX, a 16-yard catch from quarterback Sam Darnold in the fourth quarter. (Watch)

➤ Ohio State's Joy Dunne and former Buckeye Hannah Bilka scored against former OSU goaltender Andrea Braendli in the U.S. women's hockey team's 5-0 win over Switzerland. Athens native Gwyneth Philips saved 20 shots for the U.S. (More)

➤ The first spring training workout for Cincinnati Reds pitchers and catchers will take place Wednesday in Goodyear, Arizona. Cleveland Guardians pitchers and catchers will report on Thursday. (Spring Schedules)

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➤ Employees at Cargill Deicing Technology's Cleveland salt mine are working overtime to keep salt trucks loaded as an unusually active winter in Ohio drives up demand. (More)

➤ Miamitown-based Miami Savings Bank will acquire Hamilton County-based New Foundation Savings Bank Corp, with the merger deal set to close in the second quarter of 2026. (More)

➤ Lima Memorial Health System CEO Mike Swick will retire in July and Lynn Carpenter, president and chief operating officer at Lima Memorial, will succeed him. (More)

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➤ Cleveland Municipal Court will host Valentine's Day wedding ceremonies on Saturday. Interested couples must obtain their marriage licenses by 3 p.m. Friday. (Details)

➤ The National Park Service will host an open house Feb. 28 for people interested in volunteering at Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, and James A. Garfield National Historic Site. (Details)

➤ The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium welcomed Amur tiger brothers Lewis and Clark, members of the only tiger subspecies adapted to cold, snowy climates. (See Photos)

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