Thursday, July 3, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1863, the 8th Ohio Regiment played a key role in repelling Pickett’s Charge—a failed assault on Union lines ordered by Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Gettysburg.

Fourth of July festivities are kicking off today in towns across Ohio, with early fireworks shows and celebrations leading up to Independence Day. Find details on where to celebrate in today’s Top Stories.

Yesterday, we let you know about our editor-in-chief, David, who underwent surgery on Monday, and your response was unbelievable. So many of you responded with prayers, hugs, and heartfelt messages. That outpouring of love must’ve helped: David was released from the hospital last night and is resting at home now. We will be sharing your wishes with David when he is better. We’re so grateful for your kindness and so lucky you are a part of The Ohio Flyover family.

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Ohio Towns Celebrate Independence Day

Communities across Ohio are set to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks and festivals, many of which are scheduled for this evening. You can see a list of celebrations here.

In Columbus, Red, White, & BOOM! will light up the state capital starting at 10 p.m., and it is billed as the largest Independence Day celebration in the Midwest. More information about the event is available here.

A three-day festival under the same name starts tonight in Conneaut at Lake Erie. Bowling Green and Findlay in northwest Ohio will also put on fireworks shows this evening.

In the southern part of the state, Jackson, Zanesville, Kettering, Hillsboro, and Mason are among the towns celebrating our nation’s independence on July 3.

Court Orders DeWine to Seek Unused Funds

The 10th District Court of Appeals unanimously ruled Monday that Gov. Mike DeWine must try to claim $900 million in unused pandemic unemployment funds he declined in 2021.

The three-judge panel upheld a lower court ruling, with one judge writing that DeWine must secure all unemployment benefits available under the Social Security Act for Ohioans.

DeWine has 45 days to appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court.

Historic Buxton Inn Listed for $5.85 Million

The Historic Buxton Inn in Granville, first opened in 1812, is now on the market with an asking price of $5.85 million.

Purchased for $1.8 million in 2014, the inn has since undergone a significant restoration project.

The property includes five buildings, 25 guest rooms, a commercial kitchen, an original stone tavern, a wine cellar, and more.

Spanning more than 24,000 square feet on more than one acre, the Buxton Inn once served as Granville’s first post office. You can see photos of the inn here.

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➤ Statewide: Gov. Mike DeWine signed a law banning police departments from using citation or arrest quotas to evaluate, promote, compensate, transfer, or discipline officers. (More)

➤ Cleveland: Midtown’s Planned Parenthood is closing after the Trump administration withheld Title X funding, which does not support abortion services. (More)

➤ Hamilton County: The University of Cincinnati Medical Center has reported an outbreak of parvovirus, which commonly affects children and can cause a rash and flu-like symptoms. (More)

➤ Hocking Hills: Old Man’s Cave Gorge trail and Conkle’s Hollow at Hocking Hills State Park have closed after flash flooding wiped out all trailheads. (More)

➤ Northeast Ohio: The Summit County Transportation Improvement District secured $550,000 in state funding for infrastructure projects at the Akron-Canton Airport and in Stow. (More)

➤ Trumbull County: The Ohio Department of Transportation announced plans to resurface 4.5 miles of U.S. Route 62 near Hubbard. (More)

➤ Ohio State sophomore Samuel Rightler captured a silver medal in the Division I men’s saber category at the U.S. Fencing National Championship. (More)

➤ Ohio native Bobby Rahal will serve as honorary grand marshal for The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on Sunday. (More)

➤ The Columbus Blue Jackets signed defenseman Ivan Provorov to a seven-year contract extension worth $59.5 million. (More)

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➤ A waterspout was spotted over Sandusky Bay earlier this week, with no reports of damage or injuries. (Watch Videos)

➤ Columbus ranked No. 8 among the 15 most boring U.S. cities due to limited nightlife and a shortage of must-see attractions. (More)

➤ Cincinnati author Sarah Hogle’s book, You Deserve Each Other, is being adapted into a film starring Penn Badgley and Meghann Fahy. (More)

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