Friday, April 24, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1865, New Rumley native and then-2nd Lt. Thomas Custer was awarded his first Medal of Honor for capturing Confederate colors at the Battle of Namozine Church in Virginia.

🏈 Twenty-two percent of respondents in yesterday’s poll got it right: Carnell Tate was the first Ohio State player selected in the first round of the NFL draft. Read more about the Buckeyes, Bengals, Browns, and more in today’s Top Stories.

Mother’s Day is closer than you think. Our 2026 Gift Guide has something for every kind of mom, from thoughtful to practical to a little over-the-top. Don’t sleep on it.

Today’s sponsor, Cytonics, is a pioneering biotech company developing a potential first-ever cure for osteoarthritis, offering investors a rare opportunity to get in early ahead of its next phase of clinical trials.

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4 Buckeyes Headline NFL Draft First Round

Four Ohio State players were selected in the first 11 picks of this year’s NFL draft, led by wide receiver Carnell Tate, who went fourth overall to the Tennessee Titans.

Edge rusher Arvell Reese was taken one pick later by the New York Giants, while linebacker Sonny Styles went No. 7 to the Washington Commanders, and safety Caleb Downs was selected at No. 11 by the Dallas Cowboys.

Strongsville native Blake Miller, out of Clemson, was drafted No. 17 overall by Detroit.

The Cleveland Browns traded the No. 6 pick to Kansas City and moved back to No. 9, where they selected Utah offensive tackle Spencer Fano. Cleveland picked again at No. 24, taking Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion.

The Cincinnati Bengals didn’t make a first-round selection after trading the No. 10 overall pick to the Giants for defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence.

Cincinnati Fires Police Chief

The city of Cincinnati has fired Police Chief Teresa Theetge about a month after a report found she hadn’t been an “effective leader.”

Theetge was placed on leave in October after Cincinnati faced a summer of criticism over downtown violence, including a July brawl that Vice President JD Vance described as “a mob of lawless thugs beating up an innocent person.”

The report released in March said Theetge didn’t address a “strong culture of retaliation” within the police department and described her leadership style as “rigid and authoritarian.”

Theetge’s attorney called the city’s decision to fire the chief “shameful,” while Fraternal Order of Police President Ken Kober called it “unjust.”

For now, Interim Chief Adam Hennie will remain at the helm of the police department.

Court Reins in Submetering Companies

The Ohio Supreme Court unanimously ruled that submetering companies are public utilities that must be regulated as such, reversing a previous policy by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO).

Submetering companies buy electricity at discounted commercial rates and then contract with landlords to sell power to renters, a model critics have likened to price gouging.

The Supreme Court sided with American Electric Power Ohio, which sued over PUCO’s decision to hand control of central Ohio apartment complexes to a middleman company, Nationwide Energy Partners. That company, and others like it, must now work with state regulators.

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The Next-Gen Treatment Targeting a $560 Billion Disease

It’s one of the world’s most common diseases, with over $560 billion spent managing its symptoms each year. But soon, its 500+ million patients may finally be able to do more than that.

Because an emerging biotech called Cytonics may have discovered what soon could be osteoarthritis’ first and only cure.

They successfully completed Phase 1 FDA trials on 10,000 patients with zero adverse effects. Now, Cytonics is gearing up for Phase 2 clinical trials on a version designed for global scale.

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➤ Statewide: State Rep. Josh Williams, R-Lucas County, introduced legislation that would designate English as Ohio’s official language, joining more than 30 states that have already done so. (More)

➤ Also statewide: Republican gubernatorial candidate Heather Hill has been disqualified after her running mate, Stuart Moats, dropped out. Votes cast for Hill’s ticket won’t be counted. (More)

➤ Central Ohio: Hail blanketed highways in the Columbus area on Wednesday as severe thunderstorms dropped enough ice pellets to make roads look snow-covered. (See Video)

➤ Belmont County: Workers will reassemble an F-16 fighter jet for permanent display at Union Local High School, marking the first time the U.S. Air Force has gifted a decommissioned F-16 to a school. (See F-16)

➤ Youngstown: Youngstown State University will hold a mass casualty simulation today from 9-11 a.m. The school warned that people may see mock injuries or social media posts that appear to show a real emergency. (More)

➤ Columbus: The Ohio State University revoked Kappa Delta Rho’s organization status until May 2030 over student conduct violations involving hazing and alcohol. (More)

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➤ The Cleveland Cavaliers led early in the fourth quarter, but Toronto answered with a 38-16 run on its way to a 126-104 win, cutting Cleveland’s series lead to 2-1. (More)

➤ Youngstown State’s women’s bowling team visited the White House on Tuesday as President Trump honored seven NCAA champions, marking the program’s first White House appearance since 1995. (See Photo)

➤ Brandon Phillips will sign a one-day contract with the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday, officially retiring as a Red before his induction into the Reds Hall of Fame. (More)

➤ The Cleveland Monsters, the AHL affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets, will open their best-of-five North Division semifinal tonight at Rocket Arena against the Syracuse Crunch. (Details)

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➤ Columbus-based White Castle announced a partnership with Automated Retail Technologies to sell its burger sliders via automated hot-food kiosks at more than 1,000 locations nationwide. (More)

➤ Value City Furniture, based in Columbus, closed its last stores this month after parent company American Signature filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November. (More)

➤ Yeshiva Derech Hatorah, a Jewish day school, and a partner submitted a $7.5 million bid to buy the former Notre Dame College campus in South Euclid, with an auction possible if competing offers emerge. (More)

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They’re Challenging Big Pharma at a $560 Billion Game

Big Pharma companies spent billions trying to cure osteoarthritis. An upstart biotech called Cytonics may have actually done it.

Their first-gen therapy has already been used to treat 10,000+ patients successfully.

Now, after completing Phase 1 FDA trials, Cytonics is gearing up for a Phase 2 clinical trial for “CYT-108”, their next-gen drug candidate that’s 200% more potent and built for global scale.

The opportunity? 500m+ people deal with osteoarthritis worldwide, with no treatment that can actually stop it. It’s a $560b market in total. It’s also why Cytonics has raised $25m from over 7,000 investors.

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➤ Fort Hayes cadets honored three Ohio airmen killed in Iraq with a ceremony featuring a color guard, wreath laying, and taps to teach students about service and sacrifice. (Watch Video)

➤ Toledo Opera announced “America 250 Week,” set for May 2-9, featuring veterans’ grave-cleaning, a patriotic concert, and a gala at the Millbury Classic Cars & Trucks Museum. (Details)

➤ Social media influencers discovered a secret Skyline Chili menu item that has gone viral: the Skuigoney—a Skyline cheese coney with spaghetti in place of the hot dog. (Watch Video)

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