Monday, August 3, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1921, Army pilot Lt. John Macready conducted the first recorded aerial crop-dusting operation, scattering lead arsenate over a catalpa tree farm near Troy from a Curtiss JN-4 Jenny.

🎬 Hundreds of free movie screenings are coming to all 88 Ohio counties this month, with every selection connected to the state through its cast, crew, subject, or filming location. Find the details in today’s Et Cetera section, and tell us which film you’d like to see most!

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Miller Remains in Race Amid Allegations

U.S. Rep. Max Miller, R-Rocky River, said he will remain in his reelection race despite escalating domestic abuse allegations and a public call from U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, for him to resign.

During a livestream Sunday, Miller denied abusing his former wife, Emily Moreno, and their 2-year-old daughter. He also released investigative and court records from the custody dispute and said no court or government agency had substantiated the allegations.

Moreno, Emily Moreno’s father, said Miller should leave Congress and seek “serious psychological help.” A representative for Emily Moreno called Miller’s video “shameful” and accused him of using their child to protect his political career.

Miller said he expects to win in November. Republicans face a Wednesday deadline to replace him on the ballot if he withdraws.

Kaptur Hospitalized After Hit-Skip

U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Toledo, was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a two-vehicle hit-skip crash Sunday morning in Toledo.

Police said officers responded around 10:48 a.m. near Detroit and Central avenues. Kaptur’s office said she was a passenger traveling to a church service when the vehicle was struck.

A witness said the other driver left in another vehicle shortly after the collision. Kaptur’s office said she was “active, alert” and expected to return to her full schedule soon. Police continued investigating Sunday.

Ohio Cities Diverge on Fitness

Cincinnati led Ohio’s four ranked cities at No. 27 in the 2026 American Fitness Index, an annual comparison of the nation’s 100 largest cities.

Cleveland ranked No. 41, Columbus No. 52, and Toledo No. 81. Arlington, Virginia, finished first for the ninth consecutive year. You can view the complete report here.

The study evaluates personal health alongside parks, walkability, bike infrastructure, public transportation, recreation spending, and other community factors.

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➤ Cincinnati: A Cincinnati woman faces federal charges after authorities said she made dozens of bomb threat calls to Mississippi government offices following the death of Nolan Wells. (More)

➤ Warren: Dozens of residents rallied for Insight Hospital to reopen, saying its closure has strained the city’s remaining hospital and forced some patients to travel for care. (More)

➤ Toledo: Restore the Block and about 10 volunteers cleared a long-neglected Clark Street backyard in just over an hour, adding to roughly 30 properties the group has cleaned since last August. (More)

➤ Akron-Canton: Nearly 200 demonstrators protested ICE-linked deportation flights at Akron-Canton Airport, where Eastern Air Express was operating temporarily during runway repairs at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport. (More)

➤ Lake Erie: The National Weather Service warned swimmers to stay out of Lake Erie through this morning as northeast winds of 15 to 25 mph produced 3- to 5-foot waves and dangerous currents. (See Advisory)

➤ Oregon: Organizers worked through Sunday to collect the 1,700 valid signatures needed to place a proposed ban on data centers above 25 megawatts on the November ballot. (See Details)

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➤ Cleveland Guardians President of Baseball Operations Chris Antonetti said the club will pursue more help before today’s 6 p.m. trade deadline, but said that the team also needs to focus on making the current struggling offense better. (More)

➤ The Cincinnati Reds fell 4-1 to the Pittsburgh Pirates after storms halted play at Great American Ball Park for nearly two hours, with tornado sirens sounding before play resumed at 10:05 p.m. (More)

➤ Wright State graduate and Arcanum native Boston Smith was traded from the Chicago White Sox to the Seattle Mariners after hitting 22 home runs and advancing from Low-A to Double-A in 92 days. (See Details)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | WNBA | Soccer | Golf

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➤ All In Dublin now targets a late 2026 groundbreaking and early 2028 move-in for its $24 million, 75-unit housing development serving adults with disabilities, older adults, and workforce households. (See Plans)

➤ Toledo-area employers with at least 35 workers can be nominated for the 2027 Top Workplaces awards through Sept. 4, with employee surveys determining the honorees. (More)

➤ Ohio Silver Co. is closing its Yellow Springs sterling silver jewelry shop after 54 years as owner Marcia Wallgren retires. A closing sale is underway. (See Details)

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➤ A birthday parade featuring dozens of decorated vehicles rolled past Grey Hunter’s home, bringing superheroes, friends, and neighbors together for the 4-year-old undergoing leukemia treatment. (Watch Video Report)

➤ The Cleveland Browns surprised Campbell Memorial’s football program with 85 new black Riddell helmets during the high school team’s visit to training camp in Berea. (See Helmets)

➤ More than 250 free movie screenings are planned across all 88 counties through October, featuring films tied to Ohio through performers, filmmakers, crews, or filming locations. (See Movies)

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