Sunday, May 31, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1949, Cleveland superfan Charley Lupica climbed a flagpole above his deli and vowed not to come down until the Indians took first place. He stayed up there 117 days. The Tribe never made it.

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In case you missed it, this week on The Flyover Podcast, Ayla Brown highlighted a groundbreaking new treatment that researchers say could dramatically lower “bad” cholesterol with just a single dose, potentially eliminating the need for daily medications. Cardiologists are calling the approach “revolutionary,” saying it could one day transform how heart disease is treated. Listen here.

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Van Wert Lands $10B Data Center Campus

Van Wert has landed an historic development deal with QTS Data Centers, signing for a $10 billion campus spanning 902 acres along U.S. 30.

The development is expected to generate roughly 1,500 construction jobs during buildout and approximately 200 permanent positions once the campus is operational.

The data center is projected to deliver $200 million in tax revenue to the region over 20 years, and QTS has agreed to fund 100% of the energy infrastructure upgrades needed to power the campus, marking a significant commitment given the enormous electricity demands of large-scale data center operations.

Van Wert, a small city of roughly 10,000 residents near the Indiana border, is now positioned to become a significant node in America's growing data infrastructure network.

Ohio Supreme Court Rules Against Olentangy

The Ohio Supreme Court handed down a 6-1 ruling Friday that blocks school districts statewide from challenging property tax valuations on land they don't own or lease.

The case traces back to a 2022 state law change that eliminated school boards' ability to appeal valuations to the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals.

The Supreme Court ruled against Olentangy Local Schools which had sued to appeal valuations to county courts.

Property tax assessments are a major funding source for Ohio schools. Olentangy said the ruling could mean fewer resources to run its schools effectively, a concern now shared by districts across the state.

Nationwide Buys Into the Columbus Crew

Nationwide Insurance is acquiring a 37% ownership stake in the Columbus Crew, valuing the club at a landmark $900 million.

Haslam Sports Group, the ownership group that also controls the Cleveland Browns, is selling the minority stake to the Columbus-based Fortune 500 insurer in a deal that marks a significant shift in the Crew's ownership landscape.

Nationwide has been the Crew's official jersey and insurance partner since 2021. Now the company transitions from anchor sponsor to part-owner of one of MLS's highest-valued franchises.

A $900 million valuation puts the Crew among the most valuable clubs in Major League Soccer, reflecting both the league's rapid ascent and Columbus's growing sports economy.

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Most Father’s Day gifts end up forgotten in a drawer or sitting unused in the garage. But every once in a while, you find something that instantly becomes part of someone’s daily rotation.

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➤ Columbus: Five people were indicted and four arrested in a human trafficking ring operating in north Columbus last week, with a Toledo resident among those charged following an investigation that began in September 2025. (More)

➤ Statewide: Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman called for transparency reforms at JobsOhio, but noted the legislature should wait for a new governor before acting. (More)

➤ Muskingum County: A small plane crashed Friday afternoon in Muskingum County, leaving two people seriously injured. (More)

➤ Dayton: Ohio distributed more than $2 million in housing grants to Montgomery, Clark, and Butler counties to fund home construction and rehabilitation projects across the Dayton region. (More)

➤ Northeast Ohio: Newly-surfaced texts between Mackenzie Shirilla and victim Dominic Russo about blackouts are central to her Ohio Supreme Court appeal, boosted by renewed attention from the Netflix documentary The Crash. (More)

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➤ University of Cincinnati catcher Jack Natili slugged three home runs and a double to power the Bearcats to a 12-2 rout of Louisiana in the opening game of the Starkville Regional, setting up a showdown with No. 14 Mississippi State on Saturday night. (See Result)

➤ Ohio State football hosted five-star recruits David Gabriel Georges, Marcus Fakatou, and Benny Easter Jr. during its first official visitor weekend, with commit Prince Goldsby also on campus. (More)

➤ Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey is headed to Philadelphia, where he'll take over as president of basketball operations for the 76ers in his first opportunity to lead an NBA front office. (More)

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➤ A Wauseon couple welcomed their new daughter this week on the Ohio Turnpike en route to the hospital. New mother Taylar called it "the perfect birth." (More)

➤ Special Olympics Ohio kicked off its Summer Games at Ohio Stadium Friday, with more than 2,400 athletes competing at venues across Central Ohio through the weekend. (More)

➤ A bald eagle rescued by Ohio park officers after lead poisoning was treated at the Ohio Wildlife Center and successfully released amid a broader rebound in Ohio eagle populations. (More)

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