Monday, March 9, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1937, the largest recorded earthquake in Ohio struck near Anna, registering a magnitude of 5.4. The quake severely damaged buildings already weakened by another earthquake a week earlier.

💰 Winning a multimillion-dollar lottery prize is rare enough—winning two is almost unbelievable. In today’s Around Ohio section, read about a lucky couple who struck gold twice.

🏀 Also, an Ohio college basketball team accomplished something no team had done since the 2020-21 season. See more about the Miami RedHawks in Sports.

Today’s sponsor, RAD Intel, is an emerging AI company focused on helping major brands turn artificial intelligence into smarter marketing decisions and measurable business results—an opportunity thousands of early investors are already watching closely.

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Ohio Firm Linked to Noem Ad Campaign

The Strategy Group, a conservative advertising agency based in Lewis Center, told Reuters it received $226,000 from the $220 million spent on former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s immigration enforcement advertising campaign.

Noem claimed President Trump had approved the $220 million advertising project, but Trump disputed that account, saying, “I wasn’t thrilled with it. I spent less money than that to become president. I didn’t know about it.”

Strategy Group CEO Ben Yoho is married to outgoing DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin. Noem previously hired the firm for a multimillion-dollar ad campaign when she was governor of South Dakota.

In a social media statement, the company said it never held a direct contract with DHS, but instead worked as a subcontractor for Safe America, a conservative media company that secured a DHS contract.

Meyer Blasts NIL Collectives at White House

Former Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer on Friday voiced concerns at the White House about name, image, and likeness (NIL) collectives during President Trump’s college sports roundtable.

Meyer said NIL collectives amount to “cheating,” arguing that donors “put money into a pot” and distribute it to players based on talent instead of compensating athletes for the actual use of their likenesses, such as in commercials. He also discussed extending antitrust protections for college sports.

Trump said he plans to issue an executive order addressing the concerns raised during the meeting, which also included concerns from former Alabama coach Nick Saban that it’s “impossible” to provide students with adequate personal and academic support in the current college sports environment.

Along with Meyer, more than 30 other panelists, Trump Cabinet members, and six elected officials—including U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Urbana—took part in the roundtable.

Thornton Breaks OSU Scoring Record

Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton became the program’s all-time leading scorer Saturday, passing Dennis Hopson’s 2,096 career points during the Buckeyes’ 91-78 win over Indiana.

Thornton, the only four-time captain in school history, drilled a 3-pointer just before halftime to give Ohio State a 50-32 lead over the Hoosiers. He finished with a team-high 25 points.

Ohio State’s win over Indiana likely locked up an NCAA Tournament berth for the Buckeyes, capping a strong week that included an upset of No. 8 Purdue, a 32-point rout of Penn State, and a 13-point victory over fellow bubble team Indiana.

The Buckeyes also secured the No. 8 seed in the Big Ten Tournament, earning a double bye. A win in their first game would set up a rematch against rival No. 1 seed Michigan.

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The AI Investment Hiding Under the Chip Boom

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While most investors chased the obvious names, RAD Intel quietly stacked 5,000%+ valuation growth in 4 years, delivered 2× sales contract growth in 2025, and has multiple recurring 7-figure enterprise contracts under its belt. The platform sits beneath major enterprise marketing budgets across industries like gaming, entertainment, and fashion, helping companies see where the next dollar is most likely to perform before it’s spent.

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➤ Statewide: State officials warned residents about scam texts claiming recipients owe parking fees or toll fines, saying the messages include what appears to be an official court document and a QR code. (Details)

➤ Reading: President Trump is scheduled to visit Thermo Fisher Scientific on Wednesday to discuss TrumpRx.gov, the federal government’s new website for prescription drugs. (More)

➤ East Palestine: The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to the $600 million settlement involving Norfolk Southern and victims of the 2023 East Palestine train derailment, which released toxic chemicals. (More)

➤ Pickaway County: Years after an Ohio Lottery win made them millionaires, a Pickaway County couple has won another $5 million prize. They plan to retire and enjoy life together. (More)

➤ Stratton: A controlled demolition on Friday used 240 pounds of explosives to bring down the 850-foot northernmost tower at the former Sammis Power Plant. (Watch Video)

➤ Dayton: The Humane Society of Greater Dayton rescued 137 animals from poor living conditions at a single Dayton home, including 92 guinea pigs, 33 chinchillas, and one dog. (More)

➤ No. 19 Miami University escaped with a 110-108 overtime win over Ohio University on Friday, finishing the regular season 31-0. The RedHawks became the first Division I men’s basketball team to complete an unbeaten regular season since Gonzaga in 2020-21. (More)

➤ No. 2 Ohio State women’s hockey scored twice in the final 5:30 to rally past top-ranked Wisconsin for a 2-1 win, capturing the 2026 WCHA Final Faceoff and locking up home ice for the NCAA Tournament. (More)

➤ Middletown native Kyle Schwarber launched a fifth-inning home run that gave the U.S. a 3-1 lead and helped power the Americans to a 9-1 World Baseball Classic pool play win over Great Britain. (Watch Video)

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➤ Several Ohio lawmakers asked U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy for additional federal funding to upgrade John Glenn Columbus International Airport, including modern jetways for a planned new terminal. (More)

➤ Saks Fifth Avenue announced it will close its Beachwood department store this spring, joining the planned closure of the retailer’s location at Polaris Fashion Place in Columbus. (More)

➤ Longtime Cincinnati brewery Moerlein Lager House announced a full rebrand during this weekend’s Bockfest celebration, unveiling a new name: Cincinnati Lager House. (More)

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➤ A Greene County florist’s designs were featured on Netflix’s Love Is Blind reality series, prompting her to rebrand to Studio Bloom and focus on large events and sharing her faith. (More)

➤ The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad opened its 2026 season on Saturday, offering excursion trips through Cuyahoga Valley National Park. (More)

➤ A historic steel truss bridge on Bank Street in Apple Creek is set to be replaced by a modern composite span, with work scheduled to begin in July or August and last about 120 days. (More)

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