Friday, June 20, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1975, Jaws—directed by Cincinnati native Steven Spielberg—premiered in theaters. It held the title of highest-grossing film until Star Wars debuted in 1977.

Fans can enjoy nine innings of Columbus Clippers baseball and meet select zoo animals this weekend during Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Day at the ballpark. Details are in Sports.

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Storms Leave Thousands Without Power into Thursday

Severe storms swept through Ohio Wednesday night, knocking out power to over 200,000 residents and leaving more than 60,000 still without electricity Thursday morning.

North of Dayton, downed power lines forced the closure of Interstate 75 in both directions. In Columbiana County, debris temporarily shut down State Route 7. Cincinnati firefighters rescued two people and two pets from high water in Madisonville.

Tornado warnings were issued across northeast Ohio, and wind gusts reached as high as 81 mph in South Amherst.

View photos of storm damage from across Ohio here.

Dayton Air Show Features USAF Thunderbirds

The Dayton Air Show begins Saturday, headlined by performances from the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the Red Bull Air Force, and a special appearance by the Goodyear Blimp.

More than 2,000 volunteers will support the event, which is expected to draw up to 60,000 attendees and feature over 50 aircraft, booths, static displays, and flight simulators. Ticket information can be found here.

This morning at 9 a.m., the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilots will hold a photo and autograph session in the Cold War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

Historic House Hits Market in Clifton

A historic Queen Anne home in Cincinnati’s Clifton Gaslight district, designed by architect James W. McLaughlin in 1885, is now listed for sale at just under $1 million.

The 5,400-square-foot house features a turret, stained glass, a hand-painted ceiling mural, and a slate roof with copper gutters. Recent updates include a gourmet kitchen and a modern HVAC system.

Situated on just under a quarter-acre, the home has only had two owners since 1942. You can see 49 photos of the residence here.

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➤ Circleville: OhioHealth Berger Hospital remained closed Thursday after smoke was detected in the basement Wednesday, prompting a full evacuation. (More)

➤ Cleveland: The Veterans Memorial Bridge will be open to the public Saturday, offering visitors a chance to explore early 1900s architecture and historic streetcar lines. (More)

➤ Dayton: The Department of Justice charged an Ohio man with visa fraud, accusing him of lying about his involvement in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. (More)

➤ Urbana: The Commemorative Air Force will offer rides in a WWII-era TBM Avenger bomber at Grimes Field on June 23–24, with tickets ranging from $50 to $900. (More)

➤ State: AARP will award $93,000 in grants to 11 Ohio organizations to support programs addressing the needs of older adults across the state. (More)

➤ Columbus: The Juneteenth flag was raised outside the statehouse for the first time, honoring the end of slavery in the U.S. (Watch Video)

➤ Strongsville police cited Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders for driving 101 mph in a 60 mph zone early Tuesday in his black Dodge TRX truck. (More)

➤ Youngstown State will receive more than $1.3 million for scheduled football games against West Virginia and Ohio State in 2028 and 2029. (More)

➤ Glenville linebacker Cincere Johnson, Ohio’s No. 2-ranked high school senior, has announced his commitment to play football at Ohio State. (More)

➤ The Columbus Clippers will host Zoo and Aquarium Day on Sunday, featuring select zoo animals on the concourse before the game. (Details)

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➤ Ohio Attorney Gen. Dave Yost has conditionally approved the sale of Akron-based Summa Health to Health Assurance, a subsidiary of venture capital firm General Catalyst. (More)

➤ RaceTrac, a Georgia-based convenience store and gas station chain, has acquired multiple Ohio properties for at least $13.3 million as it prepares to launch in the Columbus market. (More)

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➤ Comedian Bert Kreischer shared why he considers Ohio the best state in America, praising its topography, cities, weather, and political climate. (Watch Video)

➤ Wildlife and university researchers GPS-collared a female black bear, a state-endangered species, to study its range expansion in Ohio. (See Photos)

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