Thursday, October 15, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1917, historian Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. was born in Columbus. He later advised President John F. Kennedy and won two Pulitzer Prizes, including one for his account of Kennedy’s presidency, A Thousand Days.

🍬 Candy on chicken wings? A national chain plans to give Halloween a sweet-and-sour twist across Ohio. Find out more in Et Cetera.

Your 2027 Social Security raise is official. But a raise is never just a raise. The COLA ripples into what you pay, what you owe, and what you actually keep, and most retirees don’t see the full picture until the January check arrives. Deadlines are in play too, including a window that opens this very week. So how much of your raise is actually yours? On today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast, Ayla counts down the five things that decide what your 2027 check really looks like. Tune in here!

Later today, watch for a message from our partner, Insurify, about an easy way to compare rates from more than 120 insurers and potentially save.

Today’s sponsor, Dr. Steven Gundry MD, is revealing a surprising everyday ingredient that may help visibly reduce stubborn age spots and restore a more youthful-looking complexion.

Pope’s Cancer Likely Caught Early

Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer was likely caught in its earliest stage, an Ohio State University doctor said after surgeons removed the lower lobe of the pontiff’s right lung.

Dr. Robert Merritt, director of thoracic surgery at Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center, said most patients who undergo surgery for stage one adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer, make a full recovery.

Youngstown Bishop David Bonnar urged Mahoning Valley Catholics to remember the Holy Father in their daily prayers.

Church bells rang Tuesday evening as parishioners gathered for Mass at Cleveland’s St. Rocco Parish, while the Diocese of Cleveland gave thanks “for a successful surgery.”

DeWine Issues Order on NCAA Eligibility

Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order Tuesday clearing the way for Ohio colleges to let athletes who graduated from high school in 2022 play a fifth season, defying the NCAA’s new eligibility rule.

The NCAA’s summer rule change granted five seasons only to the class of 2023 and younger, shutting out 2022 graduates who had already played four years.

The order applies to public and private schools but excludes athletes who have played professionally. NCAA President Charlie Baker fired back that the governor “cannot legislate NCAA eligibility rules.”

Meanwhile, the Ohio Supreme Court stayed an appeals court ruling Wednesday in a separate lawsuit, restoring eligibility for Cincinnati’s MJ Collins, Xavier’s Filip Borovicanin, and the other players in the case.

Bath Home Goes Viral Online

A Bath ranch with an open pet-washing shower in its kitchen has gone viral on Zillow Gone Wild, drawing more than 3,000 likes and nearly 400 comments on Instagram.

The 3,574-square-foot home sits on more than three wooded acres in Summit County and is listed at $375,000, complete with a vaulted great room, a commercial-style kitchen, and a detached garage for six vehicles.

The post never mentioned the shower was meant for pets, prompting one commenter to joke: “When they said it was a ranch, I didn’t think that meant they were washing horses in the kitchen.”

Thirty-two photos of the contingent listing can be seen here.

Flying together with our sponsor

Visibly reduce dark spots with 1 ingredient? Doctor reveals how

One of America's leading heart surgeons believes he just solved the aging dark spots mystery…

And it's all thanks to his wife, Penny.

You see, for years, Penny had been struggling with stubborn dark spots around her face and neck.

And after failed attempts despite trying expensive creams and treatments…

Dr. Steven Gundry discovered what's really causing those spots to appear…

And more importantly, how to help visibly reduce them.

The breakthrough?

One common ingredient found in everyday foods >>

➤ Statewide: A co/efficient poll shows Republicans narrowly ahead in Ohio’s top races, with Vivek Ramaswamy leading Amy Acton 45% to 43% for governor and Sen. Jon Husted edging Sherrod Brown 44% to 43%. (More)

➤ Cleveland: Former President Obama plans to campaign with Democrats Sherrod Brown and Amy Acton later this month ahead of the Nov. 3 election. (More)

➤ Also Cleveland: An audit found more than 500 law enforcement agencies nationwide searched Cleveland schools’ license plate reader data over 130,000 times, despite officials previously saying that only district security and city police had access. (More)

➤ Columbus: Gov. Mike DeWine and first lady Fran DeWine unveiled the Ohio Women’s Monument at the Statehouse, where nine bronze figures stand beside an open fourth column honoring women of the future. (See Photos)

➤ East Palestine: Sen. Jon Husted, Gov. Mike DeWine, and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel will announce plans for a new regional first responder training center today before Husted and Tressel lead a student fitness challenge in Youngstown. (More)

➤ Hancock County: A new Doppler radar was hoisted atop the Arcadia water tower to close a radar gap over northwest Ohio. It should be running by late fall or early winter. (More)

➤ Marysville: A small plane crashed into a tree near Union County Airport Wednesday morning, sending the pilot to the hospital with minor injuries. The FAA is investigating. (See Photos)

Enjoy reading The Ohio Flyover? Click here to share with your friends and family.

➤ Major League Baseball moved today’s American League Championship Series Game 3 between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians from 6 p.m. to 1 p.m. ET because of forecast rain. (More)

➤ Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mathieu Olivier took the blame for a slashing penalty that got him ejected in Tuesday’s 7-3 loss to Florida, saying, “It looked bad, it was bad, and that’s on me.” (More)

➤ The Cleveland Browns could face Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson on Sunday, with ESPN reporting that he has a realistic chance to return from a sprained left ankle. (More)

Flying together with our sponsor

➤ Stay fresh wherever life takes you with the BumBum Portable Bidet. Compact and travel-friendly, it delivers a gentle water cleanse without relying on rough toilet paper or irritating wipes. Its rechargeable design and simple operation make cleaner bathroom breaks easy at home, work, while traveling, or anywhere you need them. (LEARN MORE)

➤ The Duke Energy Foundation awarded $100,000 in grants to 26 Greater Cincinnati small businesses affected by summer storms, with individual awards ranging from $2,500 to $10,000. (See List)

➤ Star Lanes Polaris installed an 83-foot-wide interactive LED screen, the second-largest in Columbus behind only Ohio Stadium’s scoreboard. (More)

➤ Moo Moo Express is opening its 40th central Ohio car wash on Cleveland Avenue in Columbus, marking the 150th location for its Columbus-founded parent company. (More)

Flying together with our sponsor

➤ Get a Cleaner, Fresher Smile with Sonic Glow Water Pick! Brushing alone can miss food particles and buildup between your teeth. The Sonic Glow Water Pick uses targeted water pressure to help flush away debris, clean hard-to-reach areas, and support healthier gums. Upgrade your oral care routine today!

Flying together with our sponsor

Try this age spot trick (it will shock you)

If you think age spots are caused by aging or even sun damage, think again.

In his latest exposé, former chief of surgery Dr. Steven Gundry is launching a crusade against the skincare industry to reveal the biggest lie it has ever told women.

His research points to an everyday kitchen item that can help "eat" these blemishes.

This free presentation is a must-watch.

Click here to watch now before it's taken down >>

➤ Wright State University restored four rarely displayed Wright Brothers Collection artifacts, including Orville Wright’s botany sketchbook and his father’s diary from 1903, the year the brothers first flew. (More)

➤ The Akron Zoo is mourning Tai Lung, a 17-year-old snow leopard who was among the oldest males of his species at an accredited zoo. (More)

➤ Hulu’s new drama, The Land, about a fictionalized Cleveland Browns franchise, released a trailer showing downtown Cleveland, the Berea practice facility, and Brownie the Elf. It premieres Feb. 15, 2027. (More)

➤ Wingstop is bringing Sour Patch Kids Wicked Punch wings to Ohio for Halloween, pairing a redberry glaze with bits of sour candy. They’re available Oct. 27 through Nov. 5. (More)

Flying together with our sponsor

➤ Dry Eyes? Here are 5 reasons drops aren’t working Are you wasting your money on eye drops? Here are 5 reasons drops won’t work for dry eyes and why you should be doing THIS instead. PS - If you really care about your eye health… ⇒ Read this short article before you spend another penny on eye drops… (You are probably being misled).

The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes.

➤ Five things are quietly reshaping your 2027 Social Security check, and most retirees only catch one. (Listen Now)

➤ Global health researchers have linked roughly one in eight new cancer cases worldwide to a dozen common infections, some preventable. (Hear Details)

➤ Federal regulators have accused nine of the nation’s largest banks of closing accounts over customers’ political and religious beliefs. (Listen Now)