Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1784—the day before King George III formally recognized the Treaty of Paris, ending the American Revolution—Great Britain ordered its forces to “hold the posts” in the Ohio Country.

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Booted Candidate Appeals

A federal judge ruled a primary challenger to U.S. Rep. Mike Carey, R-Columbus, will remain off the Republican ballot for allegedly misrepresenting his party affiliation.

The candidate, Samuel Ronan, previously ran for public office as a Democrat, and social media comments attributed to Ronan appear to show his support for Democrats running as Republicans “just to get a foot in the door.”

Republican members of the Franklin County Board of Elections, joined by Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, voted to remove Ronan from the May 5 ballot.

Ronan has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene on his behalf. A response to his application for an injunction is due by noon today.

Guardians Star Sets Record

Cleveland Guardians All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez played in his 1,620th game with the club on Monday, setting the franchise record for games played in a Cleveland uniform.

Ramirez passed Terry Turner’s previous mark of 1,619 games, set from 1904 to 1918. Ramirez is now the only active MLB player who holds his franchise’s all-time games-played record.

Ramirez debuted for the Cleveland Indians on Sept. 1, 2013. Since then, he has been part of six American League Central title-winning teams, including the 2016 AL champions. He is also the only player in Cleveland history with at least 250 home runs and 250 stolen bases.

According to ESPN, 21 of the 31 franchise leaders in games played have been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Tornadoes Active Early

Ohio this year has already recorded 10 tornadoes—nearly half its annual statewide average—with its most active months for twisters still ahead.

The state typically sees 20 to 25 tornadoes a year, with activity usually peaking in June, followed by May and April.

In 2024, 74 twisters set a state record. The strongest tornado that year was an EF3 that traveled 32 miles through Logan and Auglaize counties.

Last week, tornadoes touched down in Geauga, Wayne, and Defiance counties. So far, each of this year’s twisters has been rated EF0 or EF1, or on the low end of the Enhanced Fujita scale.

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One Day Left to Invest in the ‘Nvidia of Energy’ at $7.77/share

Nvidia’s valuation surged by 1,092% in just three years when it became the backbone of AI. But AI has a massive energy problem Nvidia can’t fix.

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➤ Statewide: Democrat gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton unveiled a plan that aims to lower healthcare costs, regulate data centers, and expand tax credits. The plan did not address how the state would pay for the proposals. (More)

➤ Avon: The Fest, a one-day Christian music festival typically held in Wickliffe, will take place Aug. 15 at ForeFront Field in Avon and will be capped at 10,000 attendees. (Details)

➤ Toledo: The Ohio EPA determined Toledo’s Arlington sewer replacement project will have no negative environmental effects. (More)

➤ Youngstown: The police department received a state grant to boost public safety in the downtown district through its Community Safety Initiative, a partnership with local business owners and community partners. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: The city council established an advisory commission on policies affecting LGBTQIA+ residents. (More)

➤ Sandusky County: A county judge temporarily blocked the state’s ban on intoxicating hemp products, calling the law “inherently discriminatory on its face.” (More)

➤ The Cleveland Cavaliers clinched home-court advantage for the first round of the NBA playoffs, securing at least the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference. (More)

➤ The city of Columbus and Franklin County each pledged $25 million to help bring a professional women’s soccer team to Columbus. (More)

➤ The Cincinnati Junior Cyclones 19U girls hockey team lost in its first national championship game. (More)

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➤ UPS withdrew its $150,000 buyout program for drivers in Ohio and 12 other states, citing union pressure. (More)

➤ JPMorgan Chase plans to invest $2.7 million in central Ohio organizations, including the Columbus Urban League, in addition to $1.3 million in donations to groups in Cleveland and Cincinnati. (More)

➤ FirstEnergy continues to review a more than 10-fold increase in a customer’s bill, focusing on adjustments for past usage and a streetlight fee. (More)

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The Next $435B Energy Empire Is Being Minted

In today’s dollars, John D. Rockefeller would be worth $435 billion. But “oil money” is old news, and what’s next might surprise investors in 2026: a $2.1 Trillion opportunity in “clean” coal.

Now is the “Rockefeller” moment for Frontieras as they reform coal into hydrogen, diesel and other valuable commodities (just like Rockefeller did with oil). With a White House that favors domestic energy, the NASDAQ ticker FASF reserved, and land officially purchased for their flagship coal reformation plant, Frontieras is positioned for potential valuation impact.

You have until April 9 at 11:59 PM PT to invest in Frontieras at $7.77/share.*

This is a paid advertisement for Frontieras’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at https://invest.frontieras.com/ Reservation of the ticker symbol is not a guarantee that we will be listed on the NASDAQ. Listing on the NASDAQ is subject to approvals. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.

➤ A central Ohio U.S. Air Force major was selected to represent Team USO in the 130th Boston Marathon on April 20. (Watch Video Report)

➤ The German Village Garten Club in Columbus will celebrate its 60th anniversary by bringing Ohio-carved-and-painted 5-foot-tall gnomes to the neighborhood, a local spin on Chicago’s painted pigs. (See Photos)

➤ Photographers can enter the state’s wildlife photo contest through May 31. The contest includes six categories, including fishing, birding, and America 250. (Details)

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