Friday, July 25, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1930, the Philadelphia Athletics pulled off a triple steal twice in a single game against the Cleveland Indians—the only time it’s ever been done in Major League Baseball history.

A Cleveland Italian restaurant earned a spot on this year’s national hotel restaurant guide. Find more details in the Business section.

Today’s sponsor is Worksport, a new battery and solar mobile charging technology available for investment now.

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Lorain Officer Killed, Two Injured in Ambush

Three Lorain police officers were shot Wednesday in what authorities described as an ambush, leaving two in critical condition. Officer Phillip Wagner, 35, died Thursday from his injuries.

Two officers were eating lunch in their patrol cars when 28-year-old Michael Parker opened fire. A third officer was wounded while responding to the scene, and the suspect, Parker, was killed.

Law enforcement recovered rifles, handguns, loaded magazines, and improvised explosive devices from Parker’s vehicle. The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad safely detonated the explosives.

Lorain Police Chief Michael Failing said it was the city’s first major shooting with injured officers in 70 years.

Toledo Favored in MAC Preseason Poll

The Toledo Rockets were picked to win the Mid-American Conference football title in this year’s preseason coaches poll, earning seven first-place votes and 135 points overall. You can see the full poll here.

Miami and Ohio each received three first-place votes and ranked second and third, respectively, in the poll. Kent State was picked to finish last in the conference after ending the 2024 season with a 0-12 record.

Ohio teams have claimed the last three MAC championships. Ohio dominated the 2024 title game, defeating Miami 38-3. Miami beat Toledo in 2023, and the Rockets last won in 2022.

Cincinnati, Cleveland Among Nation’s Fittest Cities

Cincinnati and Cleveland have been named among America’s 40 fittest cities, ranking No. 35 and No. 36, respectively, in the American College of Sports Medicine’s 2025 Fitness Index.

The Index evaluated the 100 largest U.S. cities for resident health and activity, considering factors such as park access, recreation facilities, bike lanes, mental health, smoking rates, and diet.

Columbus was ranked No. 51 overall, while Toledo placed No. 78. The full report can be read here.

Arlington, Virginia; Washington, D.C.; Seattle; San Francisco; and Denver made up the nation’s top five fittest cities.

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Analysts Project This Stock Could Reach $10 a Share. You Can Still Invest for $3.25 Per Unit.

Worksport’s stock recently hit $4.29 on the Nasdaq.

Some Wall Street analysts say it could reach $10.33 within a year, 140% higher.

But you can still purchase units for $3.25.

It’s through an offer you won’t find on the Nasdaq.

Right now, they’re giving investors the chance to buy investment units at a fixed price of $3.25.

Each unit gives you one convertible preferred share (with an 8% dividend) and one warrant to purchase another common share.

That’s up to two shares.

And yes, you can buy the units at $3.25, immediately convert your preferred share, and then sell the converted common share.

The company has already made a name for itself selling truck covers. Every 100 dealers they sign represents millions of dollars in potential revenue, and their truck tonneau cover business has already signed more than 400 dealers, up 4X since the start of 2025.

They just announced a 50% production increase and 2X margin growth in the last five months.

Up next, a potential $13 billion market opportunity—that’s why we believe it’s an exciting moment for investors to invest.

Worksport is combining its solar truck covers with battery systems to launch a flagship mobile power system later this year. It can power everything from emergency response to construction sites to camping.

Learn more about this opportunity and invest in Worksport’s next chapter.

➤ Cincinnati: Felony charges were dropped against two journalists arrested during an anti-ICE protest that blocked the Roebling Bridge, which links Cincinnati and Kentucky over the Ohio River. (More)

➤ Shelby County: The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down in western Ohio on July 19, the third tornado verified in the region on that day. (More)

➤ Columbus: The city has filed a lawsuit against First Stop Bar and Grill following a recent shooting. The establishment has been linked to multiple violent incidents, including two shootings and a stabbing. (More)

➤ Dayton: A proposal to place funding for a new public hospital on the November ballot failed to pass the Dayton City Commission and will require more signatures to move forward. (More)

➤ Cleveland: Cleveland Hopkins Airport reported a security breach at an exit gate Thursday morning, briefly shutting down the airfield. One individual was taken into custody. (More)

➤ The Cleveland Browns unveiled their new alternate helmet by showcasing a giant version on a floating barge on Lake Erie. (See Photo)

➤ Day Air Ballpark, home of the Dayton Dragons, was named the nation’s best Single-A ballpark in the 2025 Newsweek Fans’ Choice Awards. (More)

➤ Former Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith will serve as a consultant for the University of Maryland over the next six months. Smith was Ohio State’s AD from 2005 to 2024. (More)

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➤ Dayton-based Premier Health is notifying customers of a 2023 data breach, but says no evidence shows private information was misused after an unauthorized party accessed its systems. (More)

➤ Starbucks and Chipotle are opening new locations in Steubenville within the next month, with the two restaurants expected to create 65 new jobs. (More)

➤ The Il Venetian, an Italian restaurant at the Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower, was the only Ohio establishment featured in OpenTable’s 2025 Top Hotel Restaurants Guide. (More)

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Why Some Wall Street Analysts Rate This Stock a ‘Strong Buy’

Some Wall Street analysts give this stock a 140% one-year growth target—projecting a $10.33 share price from the recent $4.29.

But right now, you can invest in Worksport for $3.25 per unit.

For $3.25, you get one preferred share convertible into one share of common stock and a warrant. That means you’re buying in at a discount from the recent share price, with a warrant to purchase an additional share on top.

Worksport’s truck tonneau cover business is on track for over $20 million in revenue and 30% margins by year-end. Revenue is up 455% year over year.

Next up: the launch of their flagship solar + battery system. It has the potential to power everything from camping to construction sites, creating a $13 billion market opportunity.

With cash flow positivity in sight, the next 6 months could be pivotal.

Invest now at $3.25 per unit.

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➤ The Cincinnati Music Festival is underway at various venues around the city, headlined by live performances today and Saturday at Paycor Stadium. Festival tickets are still available. (Details)

➤ Cedar Point’s Siren’s Curse coaster stranded riders 160 feet high at a 45-degree angle for 20 minutes during heavy rain, the park’s third major ride malfunction since June 28. (More)

➤ The Lady of Mount Carmel Parish’s 25th annual Italian Festival is underway in Youngstown, featuring live music, raffles, scholarship presentations, and other activities. (Details)

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