Journalists Charged in Roebling Bridge Protest

Two Cincinnati CityBeat journalists face felony charges for their participation in a Thursday night anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement demonstration that ended with 15 arrests.

Both reporters also face misdemeanor counts of obstructing a highway, obstructing emergency responders, resisting arrest, failure to disperse, and unlawful assembly.

Protesters were demonstrating against ICE’s detention of Imam Ayman Soliman, an Egyptian native and former chaplain at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.

A Covington police officer was placed on paid administrative leave as authorities investigate an altercation in which he punched a man who allegedly attempted to disarm an officer carrying a pepper-ball gun.

Firefighters Rescue Key Tower Worker

Cleveland firefighters rescued a window washer dangling between the 11th and 12th floors of Key Tower Friday afternoon.

The worker became stranded several floors above ground after his equipment failed, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page.

Firefighters secured the man and guided him safely back inside the building, where he was treated and released with no reported injuries.

Cleveland Fire posted on social media that the department’s Technical Rescue Squads had completed rope-rescue training exercises just days before the incident.

Ohioans Need $22.51 to Afford Rent

Ohioans working a full-time job must earn at least $22.51 per hour to afford a modest two-bedroom apartment, according to a new housing report. 

The average Ohio renter currently earns $18.62 per hour—$3.89 below the housing wage, and a gap that has grown from $1.57 five years ago.

In metropolitan areas, the housing wage is even higher: $27.79 in Columbus, $24.75 in Cincinnati, and $23.23 in Cleveland.

The housing wage estimates the hourly rate needed to pay fair-market rent—as defined by the federal government—for a two-bedroom home without spending more than 30% of income.

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➤ Cincinnati: Federal authorities arrested a man accused of making terroristic threats against ICE agents and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. (More)

➤ Youngstown: Ridge Avenue will be closed through Dec. 9 between Market Street and Dutton Drive for the ongoing Mah-Market Street Bridge rehabilitation project. (More) 

➤ Steubenville: The Jefferson County General Health District asked the Ohio State Fire Marshal’s office to take enforcement action against the Wingate Hotel after mold was discovered. (More)

➤ Western Ohio: Gov. Mike DeWine cut the ribbon on four rest areas along U.S. 33 in Union County and U.S. 30 in Van Wert County during a ceremony on Friday. (More)

➤ Cleveland: The historic Euclid Beach arch was relocated from East 159th Street to Lakeshore Boulevard, where it will be restored and featured in the future Euclid Beach Arch Park. (Watch Video Report)

➤ Athens: Gov. Mike DeWine appointed Megan Lashutka to the Ohio University Board of Trustees, where she will serve through May 2034. (More)

➤ A federal judge dismissed former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor’s name, image, and likeness lawsuit, ruling his denied compensation claims fell outside the statute of limitations. (More)

➤ President Trump urged the Cleveland Guardians to restore their former name, the Cleveland Indians, ending his social media post with, “OWNERS, GET IT DONE!!!” (See Post)

➤ The Cincinnati Open announced its 96-player men’s and women’s tennis qualifying fields. Twenty-four players will advance to the main draw. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | NASCAR | INDY | Soccer | British Open | Tour de France

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➤ Ohio coal-fired power plants are among facilities granted a two-year pause from Biden-era regulations after the Trump administration deemed them vital to national security. (More)

➤ A 700-room Marriott will anchor Cincinnati’s renovated convention center district, with construction set to begin this year and finish by 2028. (See Renderings)

➤ Members Meeting & Exchange—a convention hosting global leaders in 3D printing, from the Department of Defense to private rocket engine developers—will take place Aug. 5-6 at Canfield’s Waypoint 4180. (More)

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➤ The Ohio Poultry Association will debut six new deviled egg flavors at the Ohio State Fair this week, including chocolate chip cookie dough, hot honey everything, and sriracha peach. (See Flavors)

➤ An Ohio man won $50,000 after sleeping through an alarm, stopping for an energy drink, and buying the winning scratch-off ticket. (More)

➤ The Columbus Air Show is seeking volunteers for its Aug. 22-24 shows, offering behind-the-scenes access, a free shirt, parking, water, and a meal. (More)

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Should the Cleveland Guardians change back to the Cleveland Indians?

1. Yes
2. No
3. No opinion

Friday’s Results:

What’s the longest you’ve ever been stuck in traffic?

1. 1-2 hours: 24%
2. 30-60 minutes: 22%
3. 2-4 hours: 19%
4. Under 30 minutes: 18%
5. 4+ hours: 17%

Which Ohio county has the smallest population?

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