Monday, September 29, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1899, veterans of the 17th Infantry Regiment from the Spanish-American War met in Columbus to create the American Veterans of Foreign Service, a precursor to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).

Major League Baseball’s regular season came to a close Sunday. See how the Reds and Guardians fared in Top Stories.

From White Castle fryers to Amazon-backed AI breakthroughs, today’s sponsor Miso Robotics is reshaping the $1T fast food industry—and now you can invest alongside 40,000 others in its rapid growth.

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Guardians Win Central, Reds Grab Wild Card

The Cleveland Guardians completed a historic 15.5-game comeback to claim the AL Central title on Sunday, erasing the Detroit Tigers’ midsummer lead.

The Cincinnati Reds secured an NL wild-card berth despite a loss to Milwaukee, aided by Miami’s win over the New York Mets. Cincinnati held the tiebreaker over New York.

Next up for the teams: Cincinnati visits the Los Angeles Dodgers for a three-game series, while Cleveland hosts rival Detroit. Both series start on Tuesday. See the full playoff bracket here.

On Saturday, Cleveland clinched at least a wild-card spot on a walk-off hit-by-pitch.

$105M Grant to Boost Charter Schools

Ohio will receive nearly $105 million in federal funding over five years to establish and expand public charter schools.

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced the spending during a visit to Columbus on Wednesday, calling school-choice initiatives critical to improving education.

“A one-size-fits-all education system is not working for our students. Charter schools allow for innovative educational models that expand learning opportunities for students,” she said.

Byway Called ‘Road Trip of a Lifetime’

WorldAtlas highlighted the Ohio & Erie Canalway as a “road trip of a lifetime.”

Running from Cleveland to New Philadelphia through a National Heritage Area and a national park, the route features memorable scenery, historic locations, 58 towns, and much more.

Designated a National Scenic Byway in 2000, the route begins in the Flats in Cleveland and culminates in New Philadelphia’s Schoenbrunn Village. Learn more about the byway here.

WorldAtlas suggests a two-day trip stopping at Cuyahoga Valley National Park on the way to Akron on Day 1, and visiting the Akron Zoo and glacial lakes en route to New Philadelphia on Day 2.

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Jeff Bezos Says This New Breakthrough is Like “Science Fiction”

He called it “a renaissance,” the “golden age.” And investors are taking advantage.

In fact, nearly 40,000 people have already invested in an Amazon-partnered startup that’s already making the $1T fast food industry feel like The Jetsons.

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➤ Statewide: Rescue crews from Ohio deployed to the Carolinas as a precaution in the event of a damaging tropical storm, but returned home after forecast models changed. (More)

➤ Utica: Legend Hills Orchard and Farm Market will remain closed for the rest of the fall season following a fire that destroyed its market, cider press, and other facilities. (More)

➤ Youngstown: East Commerce Street between North Champion Street and North Walnut Street will remain closed from today through Nov. 28 for construction at the YMCA. (More)

➤ Dayton: U.S. Rep. Mike Turner, R-Dayton, returned from a visit to Ukraine and urged Congress to pass a bill on Russian sanctions. (More)

➤ Cleveland: Catholic Charities will begin renovation of the Bishop William M. Cosgrove Center on Friday. (More)

➤ No. 1 Ohio State football defeated Washington 24-6 on the road Saturday, with the Buckeyes’ defense holding UW’s offense to 1-of-11 on third-down conversions. (More)

➤ The Cleveland Browns turned the ball over three times and were shut out 14-0 in the fourth quarter in a 34-10 road loss to Detroit on Sunday. (Box Score)

➤ Lakota West senior kicker Kofi Adubofuor set a school district record with a 56-yard field goal in Friday’s 27-13 win over Middletown. (More)

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➤ Maria Liliana Biondo, owner of uGOgelato in Cincinnati, will compete in the 2026 Gelato World Finals in Italy after a top-three finish at the North American finals. (More)

➤ Barnes & Noble will open a bookstore in Strongsville in January, filling a void left by Borders’ closure in 2011. (More)

➤ Gourmet bagel store Einstein Bros. opened a location in Reynoldsburg. (More)

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How a $25M Catalyst Could Bring Robotics Nationwide

Automation is the future. But 71% of execs say upfront costs prevent its adoption. That’s why Miso Robotics’ recent announcement of its new $25M hardware financing facility for customers turned a lot of heads.

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➤ Dublin-based Wendy’s is the favorite burger joint of Ohioans, according to a CouponBirds survey. (More)

➤ Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Director Thane Maynard will shift roles to serve as executive chair of the board, and chief operating officer Dave Jenike will become the zoo’s director, starting Jan. 1. (More)

➤ A historical marker unveiled at Shawnee State Park in Portsmouth honors black World War I veterans who served in the Civilian Conservation Corps. (More)

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