Gambling Blamed for Youth Sports Violence

Cincinnati city councilmember Scotty Johnson said illegal gambling on youth football games—sometimes involving thousands of dollars per game—is fueling violence at local sporting events.

Johnson, a former police officer, said the scale of betting led Cincinnati police to stop patrolling youth football games.

His comments came during a joint meeting of Cincinnati Public Schools and the city’s Healthy Neighborhoods Committee. Several officials said they were unaware of the gambling activity.

Last fall, the school district was forced to change kickoff times for several high school football games due to “community violence.” The next month, shots were fired at a peewee football game.

State’s Social Media Law Struck Down

A federal judge permanently blocked Ohio’s law requiring parental consent for minors under 16 to access social media, ruling it unconstitutional and “troublingly vague.” The law had been set to take effect in January 2024.

U.S. District Court Judge Algenon Marbley ruled the Social Media Parental Notification Act violated First Amendment rights.

NetChoice filed the lawsuit, arguing the law infringed on users’ rights and imposed unjustified burdens on companies. NetChoice is a trade association representing platforms like Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat.

Earlier this month, Meta announced expanded parental controls for teen accounts on Facebook and Messenger. The company also plans new Instagram safeguards requiring parental approval for certain features.

Upper Arlington Named State’s Richest

A ranking by Money, Inc. listed Upper Arlington as the wealthiest neighborhood in Ohio, citing the area’s median household income of about $123,000, rich architecture, and proximity to major academic and economic hubs.

The Columbus suburb edged out nearby Dublin and New Albany, which took second and third place, respectively. Other central Ohio enclaves on the list are Powell, Bexley, Granville, Marble Cliff, and Worthington.

In southwest Ohio, Indian Hill, Madeira, Springboro, and Wyoming made the list. In the Cleveland area, Shaker Heights, Beachwood, Pepper Pike, and Chagrin Falls were among the communities recognized.

The 30 Ohio areas on the list were selected for strong property values, excellent school districts, and low crime rates. You can see the full list here.

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➤ Cincinnati: The former Macy’s headquarters reopened as a 341-unit apartment complex following a $73 million renovation. (See Photos)

➤ Northeast Ohio: Sobriety checkpoints will take place tonight in Summit and Stark Counties as Easter weekend travel gets underway. (More)

➤ Plain City: Firefighters extinguished a two-alarm fire at an Amazon Server building under construction. Five workers were treated for smoke inhalation, and one was hospitalized. (More)

➤ Warren County: The National Weather Service confirmed Ohio’s 14th tornado of 2025—an EF0 tornado with 80 mph winds that caused minor damage along a 3-mile path on April 3. (More)

➤ Springfield Township: A group of Good Samaritans stopped traffic to help a suicidal man on an Interstate 475 overpass earlier this month, and the man is now sharing his story to raise mental health awareness. (Watch Video Report)

➤ Reynoldsburg: A small plane made an emergency landing in a cornfield after running out of fuel Wednesday. The pilot, who was flying from Tennessee to Akron, was uninjured. (More)

➤ ESPN college football analyst Lee Corso will retire after working a final game in August. Known for his signature mascot headgear picks on College GameDay, he started the tradition in 1996 by choosing Ohio State’s Brutus Buckeye. (More)

➤ The Columbus Blue Jackets unveiled Skills and Drills, a six-week street hockey program for kids aged 5 to 10. Held at local parks, participants will receive gear, instruction, and preseason game tickets. (Details)

➤ The Cleveland Browns honored a U.S. Army veteran’s dedication to the team with a $25,000 prize and a personal call from general manager Andrew Berry. (More)

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➤ Phillips Manufacturing closed its Niles plant due to financial challenges. The company will provide severance packages and career transition support to affected employees. (More)

➤ Easton Town Center will add six new tenants this summer, including Bareburger, Carhartt, and Ohio’s first Princess Polly store. (More)

➤ Ohio Liquor launched its spring “Liquordation” sale, featuring discounts on more than 100 “last call” spirits, including whiskey, tequila, and vodka. (Details)

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➤ La Sagrada Familia Parish in Cleveland has continued its 12-year Latin American tradition of creating sawdust carpets for Good Friday. (Watch)

➤ Ruby-throated hummingbird migration is underway, with birds starting to make their way into Ohio. Experts recommend setting out feeders and planting flowers to help them on their journey. (More)

➤ Five county coroners urged lawmakers to reject a provision in state House Bill 96 that would make coroner positions appointed rather than elected, calling it a threat to democratic oversight. (More)

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Should children be prohibited from using social media?

1. Yes, under 13
2. Yes, under 16
3. Yes, under 18
4. No

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