4 Counties Get Infrastructure Boost

Ohio officials approved $225 million in All Ohio Future Fund spending for four counties, headlined by $78.7 million for improvements at Dayton International Airport.

The Dayton Airport investment will support the construction of new hangars and the maintenance of aprons and taxiways at the airport’s defense and aerospace campus.

Additional funding includes $67.4 million for water system upgrades in Lorain County, $58.7 million for roadwork and other improvements in Coshocton County, and $20.7 million to expand water service in Muskingum County.

Police Cleared in Shooting Death

A Cuyahoga County grand jury declined to indict three Cleveland Heights officers in the August 2024 shooting death of 18-year-old Christian Tyson Thomas.

The Ohio Attorney General’s office released its report finding that officers faced a credible threat and were justified in their actions.

Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren called the grand jury’s decision a “positive thing,” while adding, “Our entire community has suffered this loss.”

Officers responding to a disturbance between Thomas and his father said they heard a gunshot inside the home and saw Thomas exit with a firearm before they opened fire.

Eagles, Bobcats, and Bears … Oh My!

Bald eagles, bobcats, and black bears are experiencing significant population growth in Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.

Officials recently counted 964 bald eagle nests across 87 Ohio counties, up from four nests in 1979.

Bobcat sightings have increased from just six in 2001 to 777 statewide in 2024. The state’s only native wild cats were locally extinct at one time due to deforestation and hunting. 

Black bears share a similar story, having gone locally extinct by the 1850s. Last year, there were 210 confirmed black bear sightings.

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➤ State: Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost will appeal a court decision that ruled the state’s private school voucher program is unconstitutional. (More)

➤ Columbus: Multiple roads around the Ohio Expo Center will be closed for the duration of the Ohio State Fair, which runs from today through Aug. 3. (See Closures)

➤ Cincinnati: Police found no further threats after a suspicious note was found on a Frontier flight at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The plane remained on the tarmac, and passengers were escorted to a bus. (More)

➤ Northeast Ohio: The state awarded $250,000 for a feasibility study on a natural gas pipeline across Ashtabula, Trumbull, Mahoning, and Columbiana counties. (More)

➤ Cleveland: The Interstate 480 eastbound exit ramp to Ridge Road will close Aug. 4 for a 60-day repaving project. (See Map)

➤ Toledo: The firefighters’ union approved a new contract securing pay raises equal to those of city police officers. Negotiations lasted 476 days. (More)

➤ Major League Baseball unveiled NASCAR-inspired uniforms for the Cincinnati Reds, who will play the Atlanta Braves at Bristol Motor Speedway on Aug. 2. (See Photos)

➤ A New York pawn shop owner pleaded guilty to serving as a fence for items stolen in the burglary of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s home. (More)

➤ Ohio State running backs coach Carlos Locklyn and the University of Oregon are headed to a trial over claims he breached his contract when leaving Oregon for the Buckeyes. (More)

➤ The Cleveland Browns will host their annual First and Ten Blood Drive with the American Red Cross on Saturday. (See Locations)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | Soccer | WNBA | Tour de France

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➤ Mercy Health named Dr. Toni Green-Cheatwood as its chief clinical officer for the Toledo market, following a national search. (More)

➤ 614 Restaurant Week is underway in Columbus, with more than 150 restaurants offering special menus and discounted pricing. (Details)

➤ Rubino’s in Bexley, Terita’s Pizza in Columbus, and Gino’s in Akron were ranked Ohio’s top “hole-in-the-wall” pizzerias by national travel guide Family Destinations. (See Ranking)

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➤ The theme for the 2025 Ohio State Fair butter cow is “Pardon Our Dust,” reflecting ongoing renovations at the fairgrounds. This year’s sculptures are adorned with construction hard hats. (See Photos)

➤ An Ohio man will depart today on a 321-mile bike ride from Cleveland to Cincinnati to honor his late aunt and raise funds for Down syndrome research and support. (More)

➤ The Antique Automobile Club of America will host its annual grand nationals on Saturday at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, showcasing classic vehicles from prominent collections nationwide. (Details)

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