Friday, August 8, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1839, the Beta Theta Pi fraternity was founded at Miami University in Oxford, becoming the first college fraternity established west of the Allegheny Mountains.

Did you know that Reynoldsburg is known as the “Birthplace of the Tomato?” The city’s annual tomato festival takes place this weekend. Check Top Stories for festival details.

We’re sponsored today by GoldCo, with financial advice from renowned economist Peter C. Earle, Ph.D.

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Back-to-School Dates Approaching

Ohio students will soon return to classrooms, with start dates varying district by district. Most schools across the state begin classes between Aug. 11 and Sept. 4.

Several districts, such as Lebanon City Schools, have planned staggered openings. In Lebanon, the start of the year for various grades will be spread across Aug. 20-22 and Aug. 25. The Cleveland Metropolitan School District begins Aug. 19, Cincinnati Public Schools start Aug. 20, and most Columbus City Schools students return Aug. 25.

Families can find interactive maps for northeast Ohio back-to-school dates here and a list of central Ohio dates here.

List: Ohio ZIP Codes Among Nation’s Hottest

Two Ohio communities—Strongsville and Bexley—ranked among America’s top 10 hottest ZIP codes for home sales in 2025, according to a new study.

Strongsville, outside Cleveland, sees listings draw 5.2 times more views and sell much faster than the national average, with a median price of $423,000. Bexley, near Columbus, gets 3.4 times more views per home, with a median price of $439,000. Other Ohio ZIP codes making the top 50 include Toledo, Cuyahoga Falls, Mansfield, Ashland, Canton, Fairfield, and Tiffin.

The annual list highlights markets with high buyer demand and rapid sales, even as homebuying activity slows in much of the country. The complete report can be viewed here.

Tomato Festival Marks 60 Years

The Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival is celebrating its 60th anniversary this weekend at Huber Park, honoring the city’s legacy as the birthplace of the commercial tomato.

Attractions include Tomato Wars—a dodgeball-style competition with tomatoes—a spaghetti-eating contest, a car and bike show, carnival rides, a pizza judging contest, and prizes for the most unique and impressive tomatoes.

Musical acts feature Charlie Bonnet III, Stokley, Dillon Carmichael, and Eddie Montgomery, with all shows free to attend. The festival started Thursday and runs from 4 to 10 p.m. tonight and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday.

Free parking is available at several city lots. For full details, visit the Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival website.

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Renowned Economist Warns that the “De-Dollarization” Has Begun

Economist Peter C. Earle, Ph.D., isn’t mincing words:

“The loss of the dollar’s reserve status… is likely to have severe consequences for both U.S. citizens and the government.”

And he’s not alone. Central banks across the globe are loading up on gold—while quietly reducing their exposure to the U.S. dollar.

The shift away from the dollar has officially started.

What does that mean for your savings, retirement, and financial future?

Find out what’s happening and how Peter C. Earle is fighting back.

Economist Peter C. Earle, Ph.D., is the Director of Economics and Economic Freedom at the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER). His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, CNBC, and MarketWatch.

He holds advanced degrees in economics and finance, and spent over 20 years as a trader and analyst on Wall Street, with experience spanning hedge funds, crypto, and consulting.

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➤ Cincinnati: City Council approved a new citywide curfew for residents under 18, setting hours from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily to help curb youth-related crime. (More)

➤ Cleveland: Multiple families are suing the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, alleging infrastructure problems and untreated mold at the Newton D. Baker School of Arts. (More)

➤ Sandusky: A Lake Erie Marine Unit logged its first rescue Sunday, saving two teens thrown from a personal watercraft after it hit a wave and became inoperable. (More)

➤ Vermilion: Staffing shortages have suspended busing for local high schoolers, with officials calling it a temporary pause until three bus drivers are hired. (More)

➤ Toledo: The city has transformed a former dumping site into a new 60-acre wetland and park, with public access expected by year’s end. (See Photo)

➤ Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams came within two outs of the team’s first no-hitter in 44 years before giving up a ninth-inning homer in a 4-1 win over the New York Mets. (More)

➤ Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said he expects the quarterback battle between Lincoln Kienholz and Julian Sayin to go “right down to the wire” as fall camp continues. (More)

➤ Archbishop Moeller, Archbishop Hoban, Anderson, St. Edward, and St. Xavier make up the preseason top five in the MaxPreps Ohio high school football rankings. (See Top 25)

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De-Dollarization has begun: Central banks across the globe are loading up on gold—while quietly reducing their exposure to the U.S. dollar. The shift away from the dollar has officially started. What does that mean for your savings, retirement, and financial future?

Find out what’s happening and how renowned macroeconomist Peter C. Earle, Ph.D., is fighting back.

➤ Ohio State Fair officials said the 12-day event, which ended August 3, brought in over $11 million in ride, game, and vendor sales and drew visitors from all 50 states and 26 countries. (More)

➤ Put-in-Bay has opened its newly renovated Aquatic Visitor Center, featuring exhibits and interactive displays on South Bass Island’s natural history, ecosystem, and aquatic research. (More)

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