Ohio Sends Support for Texas Flood Victims

Matthew 25: Ministries, a humanitarian organization based in Blue Ash, deployed its disaster response team to assist victims of the severe flooding in central Texas.

The state of Ohio is also sending assistance, including 20 state troopers and K9 teams.

Matthew 25: Ministries will deliver bottled water, personal hygiene products, cleaning supplies, and other necessities. Donation information can be found here.

Driver’s Ed Mandate Expanded

When the newly signed state budget goes into effect, all Ohio residents 21 and younger will be required to complete a driver training course before receiving a license.

Currently, driver education is mandatory for 16- and 17-year-olds. In 2024, more than half of fatal crashes involving teen drivers involved 18- and 19-year-olds.

The new law also requires school districts to excuse high school students for up to eight hours of class to attend private driving courses.

Towns Highlighted for Scenic Beauty

Geneva-on-the-Lake, Yellow Springs, and Marietta have been named among Ohio’s most scenic towns by WorldAtlas. You can see the full list here.

Marietta boasts historic sites and views of the Muskingum and Ohio Rivers, while Yellow Springs is known for Clifton Mill and its fishing, hiking, and camping opportunities.

Towns such as Geneva-on-the-Lake, Put-in-Bay, Peninsula, and Chagrin Falls offer stunning views of Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga Valley.

For those seeking rural escapes, WorldAtlas highlighted trillium-covered Bainbridge and the village of Logan in the Hocking Hills region.

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➤ Statewide: A proposal to repeal Ohio’s constitutional ban on gay marriage gathered enough signatures to appear on the 2026 ballot and now moves to the Ohio Ballot Board for review. (More)

➤ Marysville: About 40 members of the Ohio Army National Guard’s Battery C, 1st Battalion, 174th Air Defense Artillery Regiment deployed to support Operation Inherent Resolve in the Middle East. (More)

➤ Monroe: The Interstate 75 rest areas south of the State Route 63 interchange closed for a complete replacement project. They will stay closed through summer 2026. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: Red Bikes and e-scooters were shut down over the weekend from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. in Over-the-Rhine and the Central Business District to deter crime. (More)

➤ Columbiana County: State Route 170 between Heck Road and Dickson Road closed for maintenance work, a project expected to last 21 days. (More)

➤ Van Wert: OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital launched a program recognizing and honoring patients who are military veterans. (Details)

➤ José Ramírez and Steven Kwan of the Cleveland Guardians, along with Elly De La Cruz of the Cincinnati Reds, were selected for this year’s MLB All-Star Game. (See Rosters)

➤ Archbishop Moeller quarterback and Mr. Ohio Football and Baseball Matt Ponatoski committed to the University of Kentucky, where he will play football and baseball. (More)

➤ The Cleveland Guardians’ 7-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday marked their 10th consecutive loss, the team’s first double-digit losing streak in 13 years. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | Soccer | WNBA | Wimbledon

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➤ Applications for Cincinnati small business grants of up to $20,000 are being accepted through Aug. 4. (More)

➤ Intel is considering ending the marketing of its 18A process node, which was slated for use in its new facilities in Ohio. (More)

➤ IronBlast’s Game Zone, the largest video game store in the U.S., will open a location at the Ohio Valley Mall in St. Clairsville. (More)

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➤ Ohio’s celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday will include rides on the vintage 250 Buckeye Train and a transportation celebration at the Dennison Railroad Depot Museum, both set for April 2026. (Details)

➤ Cedarville University engineering students won first place in the Prototype Vehicle Design category at a national collegiate competition focused on sustainable transportation. (More)

➤ Ecologists at the University of Toledo reported early signs of growth in the lake sturgeon population in the Maumee River. (More)

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Should driver education be required?

1. Ages 16-17
   
2. Ages 16-18
   
3. Ages 16-21
   
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Yesterday’s Results:

What’s your favorite burger topping?

1. Cheese: 17%
2. Onion: 13%
3. Tomato: 12%
4. Ketchup: 12%
5. Pickle: 12%
6. Mustard: 12%
7. Lettuce: 11%
8. Other (reply to tell us): 11%

Which town is known as the Birthplace of the Tomato?

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