High Schools Join NIL Era

Ohio became the 45th state to allow high school students to profit from their name, image, and likeness after the Ohio High School Athletic Association approved an emergency bylaw referendum.

The schools that make up the association voted 447 in favor of the change and 121 against, with 247 abstaining.

The vote came after the family of Wayne High School wide receiver Jamier Brown, an Ohio State commit, filed a lawsuit in October challenging the association’s NIL rules.

The rule took effect immediately, and high school student-athletes can now be compensated for appearances, licensing, social media, and endorsements.

18 Make ‘Dream Employers’ List

Eighteen businesses headquartered in Ohio made Forbes’ list of America’s Dream Employers, a ranking of 500 companies nationally based on a survey of employees and college students.

Five companies in the state placed in the top 100: University Hospitals in Cleveland, Cardinal Health in Dublin, Designer Brands in Columbus, Victoria’s Secret in Reynoldsburg, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus.

You can see the complete list on the Forbes website.

Employees were asked about companies’ wages, health benefits, professional development, working conditions, and freedom to express ideas. Students were asked about companies’ reputation, growth opportunities, quality of work, and salaries.

Historic Mansion Up for Sale

The historic William Stearns House in the city of Wyoming went up for sale for $1.5 million.

Built in 1893 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 6,877-square-foot mansion sits on nearly two acres and includes five bedrooms, five full bathrooms, and two half-baths.

William Stearns’ father, George, co-founded Stearns & Foster, a Cincinnati mattress manufacturer.

The home features original hardwood floors, an exercise room and entertainment space in the basement, a wraparound porch, a back patio, a fountain, and a four-car garage. You can see 96 photos of the property here.

Children are hungry. Let’s change that.

Food.

For those of us who have enough, it’s an easy need to fill. But millions of children go hungry. Their bodies can’t develop, much less their minds. They need a miracle.

You can be their miracle. Your compassionate gift of $30 brings a nutritious meal to three children every school day for one month.

Anita knew hunger firsthand. She loves to sing and aspires to a career in the music industry. She wants to do well in school, but hunger used to distract her and hold her back. That was before Convoy of Hope came to her village in Nepal. 

“My family and I didn’t trust outside organizations, because they would leave after a short period of time,” Anita remembers. “But Convoy has done so much. They didn’t just give us food; they taught us to grow it ourselves.” 

Many children are going to bed hungry tonight.

But you can change that.

You give. Convoy delivers. And hundreds of thousands of children are fed. 

➤ Statewide: More than 80 sites across Ohio are being highlighted for contributions to innovation leading into next year’s national celebration of America’s 250th birthday. (More)

➤ Lorain County: A public hearing on a proposed industrial mega site took place on Monday in New Russia Township, with some residents arguing the project would alter the community’s rural character. (More)

➤ Gahanna: The city council approved a private and public redevelopment project to replace outdated and vacant Creekside properties with apartments, a hotel, restaurants, and a pedestrian bridge. (Drawings)

➤ Cincinnati: The city planning board approved the proposed $332 million FC Cincinnati mixed-use project for the West End neighborhood, set to include an entertainment venue, a hotel, restaurants, apartments, and more. (More)

➤ Columbus: Gov. Mike DeWine announced a $500,000 state Environmental Protection Agency grant to replace lead pipes in the city, starting with child care centers. Children under 6 are considered most vulnerable to exposure. (More)

➤ The University of Cincinnati’s athletic director apologized to BYU after videos surfaced of anti-Mormon chants during the Bearcats’ home football game against the Cougars. (More)

➤ Ohio State women’s soccer advanced to the Elite Eight after winning its second straight double-overtime tournament match. The Buckeyes upset No. 23 Baylor on Sunday and No. 2 Notre Dame last week. (Watch)

➤ Youngstown State football made the FCS playoffs for the second time in three years and will host Yale on Saturday at noon. It will be the Penguins’ first game against an Ivy League school. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NFL | NBA | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW |  NCAAW Soccer | Soccer

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➤ Allegiant Air will launch service from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport to Orange County, California, starting in May. (More)

➤ State Rep. David Thomas, R-Jefferson, introduced a bill to require businesses and government offices to accept cash for payments up to $500, dubbed the Currency Access to Spend Here (CASH) bill. (More)

➤ Cleveland Clinic will open a neurology outpatient facility at its Beachwood campus on Dec. 1, offering services for sleep, brain health, epilepsy, and more. (More)

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Your compassion feeds hungry kids.

Anita was hungry constantly. She needed to do well in school, but couldn’t because hunger was a distraction.

That was before a friend like you helped send Convoy of Hope to her village in Nepal. Now, she is thriving in school—and planning a career in music or maybe starting her own business. She is free to dream about her future!

That’s the lifesaving difference your compassion makes through Convoy of Hope. Your donation of $30 provides a nutritious meal for three children every school day for one month.

Anita now has enough to eat, but so many more children don’t. With your help, they will. Because when you give, Convoy delivers. And hundreds of thousands of children are fed.

➤ Gov. Mike DeWine said he regrets signing a law that legalized sports gambling in the state, as he works with professional sports leagues to limit prop bets. (More)

➤ Nine of the state’s colleges made the Military Times’ Best for Vets list, with Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo ranked Nos. 1 and 2 in Ohio and the Midwest. (List)

➤ Ohio’s largest horse-drawn carriage parade will take place Dec. 6 in Lebanon, featuring more than 100 decorated carriages pulled by mini-horses, Clydesdales, Percherons, and more. (Details)

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