Smucker to Eliminate Artificial Colors

Orrville-based J.M. Smucker Co. announced plans to remove artificial colors from all of its products by the end of 2027.

The company said most of its items, like Uncrustables, are already free of synthetic dyes. However, some sugar-free jams and ice cream toppings still contain artificial coloring.

Hostess, acquired by Smucker in 2023, uses artificial colors in products such as Twinkies and Snoballs.

Smucker’s announcement comes after similar decisions by Nestle and PepsiCo and follows increased federal scrutiny of artificial food colors.

Reds Great Dave Parker Dies at 74

Legendary Cincinnati outfielder Dave Parker has died at age 74 after a battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was set to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame next month.

Known as “the Cobra,” Parker spent most of his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was the 1978 National League MVP, a seven-time All-Star, and a two-time World Series champion.

Parker grew up in Cincinnati and spent four seasons with the Reds, winning two Silver Slugger awards and hitting 107 home runs. He finished second in NL MVP voting in 1985.

Parker’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled for July 27 in Cooperstown, New York.

List: Mentor Named Ohio’s Best Place to Live 

Mentor in northeast Ohio has been ranked the best place to live in the Buckeye State, with Parma, Columbus, Hamilton, and Lima rounding out the top five.

The cities were evaluated on six categories: happiness, affordability, health care quality, retiree taxes, desirability, and job market.

Several major cities made the top 16, including Akron at No. 10 and Cincinnati at No. 12, along with Dayton, Toledo, Youngstown, Canton, and Cleveland. You can see the full ranking here.

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➤ Butler County: Butler County sheriff’s deputies are now the first in Ohio authorized to make immigration arrests during routine law enforcement activities. (More)

➤ Trumbull County: HAZMAT, a coroner, and other agencies responded Sunday morning to a plane crash behind a home in Howland. (Watch Video)

➤ Lake Erie: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts a mild to moderate harmful algal bloom in western Lake Erie this summer. (More)

➤ Lakewood: City officials have requested a Public Utilities Commission of Ohio investigation into FirstEnergy power outages during recent storms and extreme heat. (More)

➤ Statewide: Ohio has awarded more than $66 million in tax credits to help preserve 47 historic buildings around the state. (More)

➤ Toledo: The owner of a Toledo food truck is accused of slashing the tires of a rival food truck. (More)

➤ Haslam Sports Group bought a 176-acre site in Brook Park for $76 million and plans to build a new stadium for the Cleveland Browns on the property. (More)

➤ The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to trade forward Isaac Okoro to the Chicago Bulls for guard Lonzo Ball when the new NBA league year opens on July 6. (More)

➤ The Columbus Blue Jackets selected defenseman Jackson Smith and goaltender Pyotr Andreyanov in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft. (More)

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➤ Cincinnati-based real estate firm Philips Edison & Company has acquired a shopping center near Polaris Fashion Place for more than $20 million. (More)

➤ Los Agavez Taqueria, a Columbus food truck, is the only Ohio vendor named to Yelp’s Top 100 Food Trucks of 2025 ranking. (More)

➤ Esther Price Candies is offering Candy Passports, giving customers discounts for visiting stores along the Dayton and Cincinnati Candy Trails. (See Passport)

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This tech company grew 32,481%…

No, it’s not Nvidia… It’s Mode Mobile, 2023’s fastest-growing software company, according to Deloitte.⁴

Just as Uber turned vehicles into income-generating assets, Mode is turning smartphones into an easy passive income source, already helping 45M+ users earn $325M+ through simple, everyday use.

They’ve just been granted their stock ticker by the Nasdaq, and you can still invest in their pre-IPO¹ offering at just $0.30/share.⁵

➤ The 2026 Sonic Temple music festival runs May 14-17 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, with ticket pre-sales starting in July. (More)

➤ Bowling Green football linebacker Gideon Lampron has gone viral for his legal middle name, ESPN, which his father chose instead of the original pick, Xavier. (More)

➤ Great Parks of Hamilton County plans to add a mountain biking skills course and skills loop to the 8-mile mountain bike trail at Mitchell Memorial Forest. (See Photos)

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Friday’s Results:

What time did your high school day begin when you were a student?

1. 7-8 a.m.: 37%
2. 8-9 a.m.: 26%
3. 6-7 a.m.: 20%
4. Other: 17%

Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon, attended which Ohio high school?

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