Friday, August 15, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1860, First Lady Florence Harding was born in Marion. Her husband, Warren G. Harding, was the 29th president of the United States.

Ready for a break from the heat? With fall just on the horizon, the Farmers’ Almanac has already released its winter forecast—and Ohio could see some seriously chilly weather in the months ahead. Check out Top Stories for more info.

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ODOT Studying Proposal for New Interstate

The Ohio Department of Transportation is conducting a $1.5 million study exploring the construction of a new interstate highway that would run through Toledo, Columbus, and Chesapeake.

As part of a larger proposal for the creation of an Interstate 73, most of the proposed Ohio highway would follow U.S. Route 23. I-73 would stretch from northern Michigan to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, incorporating sections of I-75 and I-74.

Last month, U.S. Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Amelia, introduced a resolution backing I-73. He also discussed the project with U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

The study comes as Gov. Mike DeWine has pushed upgrades to U.S. 23, including removing traffic lights and adding interchanges and overpasses to improve safety and traffic flow.

Farmers’ Almanac Calls for Cold, Snowy Winter

The Farmers’ Almanac has released its long-range winter forecast, predicting that much of Ohio will experience a “classic winter wonderland” with colder temperatures and frequent snowstorms throughout the 2025-26 season.

Forecasters expect a “very cold, snowy” winter across the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley regions, branding the upcoming season with the phrase “chill, snow, repeat.” The full forecast is available here.

The Almanac also projects that significant cold snaps will hit much of the country in mid-January and mid-February.

Snowfall in Ohio has trended lower over the past decade.

List: Ohio’s Priciest Homes

Ohio’s most expensive home listing is a 20,686-square-foot Hunting Valley estate on 61.3 acres, priced at $17.9 million, according to a housing market report.

Rankings were based on current home prices, with ties broken by price per square foot.

The Hunting Valley property has been listed for over a year and reduced by $2 million. It features six bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, six half-baths, a sauna, a golf simulator, a barbershop, a wine cellar, and three fireplaces.

The No. 2 listing is a modest 969-square-foot home on 473 acres priced at $9,460,020, or $9,762 per square foot, with 140 days on the market.

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➤ Cincinnati: The city has adjusted its new youth curfew, moving the time to 9 p.m. in the urban core while keeping an 11 p.m. curfew throughout the rest of the city. (More)

➤ Pickerington: Bus drivers avoided a strike after union members voted Wednesday night to ratify a new contract with Pickerington Schools—just hours before the first day of the new school year. (More)

➤ Wilmington: The start of classes for Wilmington City Schools has been delayed until next week due to sewer line issues at the high school. (More)

➤ Trumbull County: A police body camera captured footage of a lightning strike near Girard officers on Wednesday, startling them as they responded to a Liberty Township call. (See Video)

➤ Geauga County: The National Weather Service confirmed an EF0 tornado touched down near Middlefield on Tuesday, damaging buildings and injuring livestock. (More)

➤ Seneca County: The ACLU has filed a lawsuit accusing county officials of violating state law by withholding contracts and communications between the sheriff’s office and federal law enforcement agencies. (More)

➤ Rep. Jim Jordan has urged the NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL to reconsider blackout restrictions that prevent many Ohioans from watching their favorite teams at home. (More)

➤ The Ohio Casino Control Commission is collaborating with Major League Baseball in its gambling probe involving Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz. (More)

➤ Former Ohio State golfer Neal Shipley has earned his PGA Tour card after notching two Korn Ferry Tour victories this season. (More)

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➤ AES Ohio has reduced its planned electricity rate hike from 14% to 9% after reaching a settlement with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio and other involved parties. (More)

➤ Abercrombie & Fitch Co. has pledged $15 million over six years to Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Kids Mental Health Foundation to support behavioral health programs in central Ohio. (More)

➤ Monarch electric tractors will no longer be built in Ohio following the sale of Foxconn’s Lordstown manufacturing plant. (More)

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➤ The Columbus Margarita Festival will be held Saturday at Land-Grant’s Gravity Park, where guests can sample and judge 10 margarita recipes from local bars and restaurants. (Details)

➤ Columbus officials deployed goats at Antrim Park to eat honeysuckle, poison ivy, and other invasive plants, preventing regrowth and fertilizing the grounds with manure. (See Photos)

➤ Cocomelon, a popular children’s entertainment channel, is Ohio’s most-searched YouTube channel, surpassing MrBeast, WWE, and Taylor Swift. (More)

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