Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1879, inventor Charles Brush demonstrated his arc lamp in Cleveland, making Public Square the first outdoor public space in the U.S. illuminated by electric light.

Two siblings were reunited at an Ohio nursing home after nearly a decade apart—and neither realized it! Learn more in Et Cetera.

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Companies to Create 437 Jobs

Gov. Mike DeWine announced several private-sector projects expected to create 437 jobs, retain 315 workers, and generate $29.4 million in new payroll.

Worthington-based human resources firm Centric HC plans to expand its headquarters, creating 200 jobs and adding $14 million to its annual payroll.

Whirlpool Corp. plans to add 100 jobs in Perrysburg for a new appliance manufacturing facility.

The Technology House plans to grow its 3D printing and manufacturing operations in Streetsboro and Solon.

Webb Chemical Service plans to buy a vacant building and add 25 jobs in its chemical transportation operations in Strongsville, and Ohio Valley Electrical Services plans to add 40 positions in Blue Ash.

Teacher Fired Over WHCD Comments

A Cincinnati teacher was fired after posting a social media video that appeared to express disappointment that the attempted assassination at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner wasn’t successful.

Corrine Baum was fired by BrightPath Bridgetown Child Care Center after the post went viral. A BrightPath spokesperson said: “Our organization does not tolerate and explicitly condemns any calls for violence.”

Baum declined immediate comment.

President Trump, the first lady, and Ohio-born Vice President JD Vance were in attendance at the dinner on Saturday. The alleged gunman said he planned to target Trump administration officials.

List Ranks Trustworthy Companies

Thirty Ohio companies were named to Newsweek’s annual list of the 700 most trustworthy companies in the U.S.

To compile the rankings, Newsweek evaluated companies with more than $500 million in revenue, analyzing reviews from 25,000 U.S. residents.

Cleveland-based Sherwin-Williams ranked No. 1 in the Materials and Chemicals category, while Cincinnati-based Kroger ranked No. 2 in Grocery and Convenience Stores. Akron’s Goodyear placed No. 2 in Automotive and Components.

Procter & Gamble of Cincinnati and Cintas of Mason ranked fourth in their respective industries, while Huntington Bank of Columbus and Fifth Third Bank of Cincinnati made the top 25 for banks.

You can see the complete rankings here.

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➤ Statewide: The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that parental rights can’t be retroactively granted to same-sex couples who weren’t married before the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision. (More)

➤ Strongsville: A Texas man was arrested in the fatal shooting of a Costco employee this past weekend, and police are asking witnesses to come forward. (More)

➤ Columbus: Schmidt’s Sausage Haus will donate $1 from every cream puff sold through May 3 to The Thurman Cafe, a neighboring German Village restaurant damaged by a fire earlier this month. (More)

➤ Euclid: Two state Department of Transportation vehicles were struck in separate crashes less than half a mile apart early Tuesday on Interstate 90. (Watch Video)

➤ Youngstown: A veterinary clinic owned by twin brothers will close permanently after 66 years, following the death of one of the brothers at age 94. (More)

➤ Cleveland: Cleveland Clinic was designated a National Historic Chemical Landmark by the American Chemical Society for its role in the discovery of serotonin. (More)

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➤ The Cleveland Cavaliers will host the Toronto Raptors tonight in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series, which is tied 2-2. (More)

➤ The University of Cincinnati was alerted to former quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s gambling problems before the 2025 season. Sorsby, now at Texas Tech, is under NCAA investigation. (More)

➤ The Cleveland Guardians called up top prospect Travis Bazzana from Triple-A Columbus. The second baseman was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. (More)

➤ Davis Seaman, a four-star 2027 interior offensive lineman from Columbus Bishop Watterson High School, committed to Ohio State. (More)

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➤ Bill Fehrman, CEO of Ohio-based utility American Electric Power, was paid $36.6 million in 2025, making him the highest-paid utility CEO by several million dollars. (More)

➤ Ohio-based steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs announced a partnership with Palantir Technologies to integrate artificial intelligence into its manufacturing systems. (More)

➤ Cleveland’s cruise season kicked off Tuesday with the arrival of the newly renovated Victory I, which carries about 190 passengers. (More)

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➤ Two siblings reunited at a Massillon nursing home after nearly a decade apart, surprised to learn they are just a few rooms away from each other. (More)

➤ Country star Luke Combs broke Ohio Stadium’s concert attendance record by more than 20,000, drawing 97,367 fans on Saturday and surpassing Pink Floyd’s 1994 mark of 75,245. (More)

➤ The University of Cincinnati reinstalled its Fighting Bearcat sculpture in time for commencement after the iconic statue spent three years in storage during construction of the Sheakley Indoor Practice Facility. (See Photo)

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