Thursday, June 4, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1918, Union County native Charles W. Fairbanks, the 26th U.S. vice president, died in Indianapolis aged 66. Fairbanks served under President Theodore Roosevelt.

⛳️ The Memorial Tournament tees off today at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, bringing some of the world’s top golfers to the region. Read a preview of the tournament in Top Stories, and hit reply to tell us if you plan to attend.

Social Security’s full retirement age just climbed again, and if you’re thinking about retiring this year, the timing could permanently cost you. What’s actually driving the change? On today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast, Ayla shares how much your retirement could be cut depending on timing, plus exclusive tips on how to squeeze the biggest possible check out of your benefits. Tune in here!

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Memorial Tournament Tees Off on Golden Anniversary

The 50th Memorial Tournament gets underway today at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, marking a golden anniversary for the Jack Nicklaus-founded event about which he said, “I think in many ways, we’re better than the Masters.”

Defending champion Scottie Scheffler headlines a strong field that also includes Rory McIlroy, Hideki Matsuyama, and Cameron Young. The day’s featured groups pair McIlroy with Justin Thomas and Westerville resident Jason Day with Spieth.

Scheffler enters as the betting favorite and is seeking a rare third consecutive title at Muirfield Village. The winner will collect $4 million and 700 FedEx Cup points.

Attendees can find parking, shuttle, and ride-share details here.

Ohio Reviews CDLs for Non-Residents

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles is auditing roughly 5,000 commercial driver’s licenses held by non-permanent residents to determine whether those credentials comply with updated federal eligibility requirements.

The audit covers licenses issued to people who are legally authorized to work in the United States but do not hold permanent resident status. The action follows Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration guidance issued in September 2025 that narrowed which immigration documents qualify for CDL eligibility.

Affected drivers will receive one of two letters: a confirmation that their CDL remains valid, or a notice downgrading their license to a Class D passenger driver’s license. Those who receive a downgrade notice have 30 days to submit qualifying documentation or request a hearing.

The Ohio BMV has also announced it will no longer issue new non-domicile CDLs and will not renew existing ones upon expiration.

Real Estate: Cleveland among Most Affordable in U.S.

Cleveland ranks as the second-most affordable housing market among major U.S. metros, according to the latest RE/MAX National Housing Report.

Cleveland’s median home sale price stood at $262,250 in April 2026, trailing only Wichita, Kansas, where the median was $248,500. You can view the complete report here.

Cleveland’s affordability comes despite posting one of the five largest year-over-year median price increases among major metros—a 7.5% gain from $244,000 to $262,250. Only Providence, Rhode Island; Pittsburgh; and Kansas City recorded larger increases.

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➤ Statewide: A Republican state senator is proposing a California-style open primary system that would consolidate all candidates onto a single ballot regardless of party affiliation, with the top vote-getters advancing to the general election. (More)

➤ New Richmond: Firefighters and police officers rescued a fawn from a storm drain Tuesday after crews carefully maneuvered into the drain, freed the animal, and released it into a nearby natural area. (Watch Video)

➤ Cincinnati: The first construction barge arrived at the Brent Spence Bridge project site on the Ohio River this week, marking the start of marine construction operations. The new companion bridge is projected for completion by 2031. (More)

➤ Auglaize County: Fourteen swimmers were taken to the hospital Tuesday after a pool pump failure caused elevated chlorine levels at a public pool in Minster. All were evaluated as a precaution, and none sustained serious injuries. (More)

➤ Port Clinton: The Environmental Protection Agency terminated a longstanding Clean Water Act agreement with Port Clinton—a settlement that dated to 1999—after the city completed all required water system upgrades. (More)

➤ Dublin: The family of a Dublin woman has filed a lawsuit against a funeral home, alleging she was accidentally cremated rather than interred alongside her late husband as intended. (More)

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➤ Cincinnati Reds outfielder JJ Bleday earned National League Player of the Month honors after batting .301 with eight home runs. Cleveland Guardians pitcher Cade Smith claimed American League Reliever of the Month after recording a save in every appearance. (More)

➤ Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle will fly in the back seat of a U.S. Navy Blue Angels Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet ahead of the 2026 CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show, scheduled for June 13-14. (More)

➤ An author has channeled decades of Cleveland Browns fan frustration into a novel titled Cleveland Curse—a fictional story centered on a mysterious deal between a character and former Browns owner Art Modell. (More)

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➤ Gov. Mike DeWine announced eight economic development projects that are expected to bring roughly 1,600 new jobs and $1.8 billion in investment across Ohio, spanning manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and other industries. (More)

➤ The Memorial Tournament is projected to generate about $35 million for the Dublin economy, drawing tens of thousands of visitors and providing a boost to local hotels, restaurants, and retailers during the annual PGA Tour event. (More)

➤ Cincinnati-based Kroger will spend $100 million repairing refrigeration units and pay a $2.5 million federal fine after the Department of Justice reached a Clean Air Act settlement with the grocery chain over coolant leaks at stores nationwide. (More)

➤ Republic National Distributing Co., one of the nation’s largest wine and spirits distributors, filed WARN Act notices for its Cincinnati and Columbus facilities, with permanent layoffs affecting more than 50 workers slated for July 31. (More)

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➤ Chris Pratt and Rob Lowe—both Parks and Recreation alums—joined Peyton Manning, Luke Bryan, and other celebrities at the Workday Golden Bear Pro-Am at Muirfield Village Golf Club ahead of the Memorial Tournament. (More)

➤ Akron is launching its inaugural Blimp Day on Saturday, sending two Goodyear Blimps on a spiral tour through all 24 city neighborhoods in what is billed as a new annual tradition. (See Map)

➤ The Ohio Division of Wildlife is urging residents to leave lone fawns undisturbed. Does intentionally leave their young alone, and the fawns are nearly scentless and almost always healthy. (More)

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