Monday, June 8, 2026

On this day in 1884, Ohio attorney Noah Haynes Swayne, the first Republican appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, died in New York City at age 79.

⛳️ Golfers at the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village faced an extended Sunday after rain postponed the third round Saturday. See who came out on top over the weekend in today’s Top Stories.

Today's sponsor, Blood Sugar Rising, highlights emerging research on how certain everyday foods may affect blood sugar health and energy levels—and reveals one common item that experts say could be contributing to early warning signs associated with Type 2 diabetes.

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Toledo Festival Shooting Wounds 12

At least 12 people were wounded, two of them critically, in a shooting Saturday evening at the Old West End Festival in Toledo.

Police say at least two people opened fire on each other near the Delaware and Glenwood intersection just before 6 p.m., with bystanders caught in the crossfire. No fatalities were reported, and the search for suspects continued into Sunday.

Gov. Mike DeWine said he was "deeply concerned" about the shooting. "Summer festivals should be safe spaces for families to spend time together without fear of violence," he said.

The Old West End Festival is an annual gathering in one of Toledo's oldest historic neighborhoods, drawing visitors with live music and home tours.

Ohio Nuclear Industry Launches Trade Alliance

Ohio's nuclear energy sector launched the Ohio Nuclear Alliance at a downtown Columbus event last week, during which Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman, R-Lima, told attendees he believed "most energy" would be nuclear 100 years from now.

Alliance President Rashay Khripunova said the industry needed a "coordinating, unified voice" as Ohio navigates a wave of new nuclear energy investments.

Earlier this year, Meta—the parent company of Facebook and Instagram—announced a nuclear power agreement for its Prometheus AI data center under construction in New Albany. Last fall, Centrus Energy, a nuclear fuel supplier, announced plans for a multibillion-dollar expansion of its uranium enrichment plant in Pike County.

More information about the Ohio Nuclear Alliance is available on its website.

Storms Force Marathon Sunday at Muirfield Village

J.T. Poston won the Memorial Tournament on Sunday, defeating Ryan Gerard on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff at Muirfield Village Golf Club following a grueling day that began with the completion of a storm-suspended third round.

Storms that swept through central Ohio forced a suspension of play Saturday, and Poston entered Sunday's final round holding a four-shot advantage. Poston relinquished his lead at the 17th hole before sinking a birdie putt at No. 18 to force the playoff against Gerard.

Poston secured the title on the second extra hole after Gerard missed a 6-foot par putt, capping a 33-hole day for both players.

Highlights from the final round and playoff are available here.

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➤ Columbus: The Ohio State University’s Board of Trustees approved a 3% tuition hike for incoming Ohio resident students, bringing the 2026-27 rate to $14,050. Students already enrolled under the Tuition Guarantee will see no change. (More)

➤ Also Columbus: A man convicted of plotting a violent attack at The Ohio State University moved to within two blocks of campus following his release from custody, drawing concern from the U.S. Attorney's office. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: Crews will close lanes on Interstate 75 and several on-ramps this week as the Linn Street bridge replacement project continues. Work begins at 10 p.m. tonight. (More)

➤ Bexley: The St. Catharine FunFest was shut down early Friday after multiple fights broke out among teenagers, prompting organizers to cancel the remainder of the event. Teens also reportedly robbed a nearby CVS and vandalized a Giant Eagle. (More)

➤ Norwood: Skyline Chili will donate 20% of its Norwood location's sales from June 8-15 to support the two children of an employee who was fatally stabbed at the restaurant last week. (More)

➤ Hilliard: The local postal workers’ union is raising concerns about suspected mold at the Hilliard Post Office, with union leaders saying months of complaints have gone unresolved. (More)

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➤ Golfers and fans wore yellow ribbons at Muirfield Village on the final day of the Memorial Tournament as part of the Play Yellow campaign, which raises money for Nationwide Children's Hospital. (More)

➤ The 2029 third-round pick the Cleveland Browns received in the Myles Garrett trade with the Los Angeles Rams could escalate to a first-round selection if the Rams trade Garrett to another AFC North team. (More)

➤ Glenville High School won a record 19th OHSAA state track and field championship Saturday at Ohio State's Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, edging Woodridge by three points to take the Division III title. (More)

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➤ A grand jury has reindicted former FirstEnergy executives on 22 criminal counts after their previous prosecutions ended in a mistrial earlier this year. (More)

➤ Killer Brownie, an Ohio-based dessert brand, plans to move into a 140,000-square-foot headquarters in Springboro, adding 82 jobs and generating $6 million in new payroll. (More)

➤ Giant Eagle plans to shutter its Lancaster store at 1394 Ety Shops Way this summer, though no closing date has been announced. (More)

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➤ Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 rolled through Ohio for the first time over the weekend on its coast-to-coast tour celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. (Watch Video)

➤ Ohio wildlife officials are working to restore the sauger population in Lake Erie, where the fish nearly vanished more than 60 years ago. As part of that effort, 130,000 sauger fingerlings were recently stocked in the Sandusky and Maumee rivers. (More)

➤ Nine Ohio colleges and universities have earned the Collegiate Purple Star designation for their support of students with military backgrounds. (More)

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