Severe Storms Heading to Ohio

Some of the first severe weather of the season will descend upon Ohio this weekend, bringing the possibility of severe thunderstorms, hail, and high winds.

Most parts of the state could be at risk for damaging storms throughout Saturday afternoon and evening—with the Storm Prediction Center assigning an elevated 15% probability of severe weather.

Winds are projected to exceed 40 mph, with rainfall totaling over one inch. Weak tornadoes are also possible but unlikely.

Weekend: A Guide to St. Patrick’s Day Events

This year, March 17 falls on a Monday—meaning Ohioans will have a full weekend to partake in a variety of St. Patrick’s Day festivities celebrating St. Patrick, Irish culture, and the appreciation of beer. 

Cities all around the Buckeye State will host events over the weekend. Cincinnati and Dublin will hold their parades on Saturday, Boardman’s parade is Sunday afternoon, and Cleveland and Columbus will have their parades on St. Patrick’s Day itself.

Around 10,000 people participate in Cleveland’s parade each year, while Columbus’ celebration includes a procession to St. Patrick’s Church for a Catholic Mass.

Purcell Marian Going for 4th Straight Title

Purcell Marian’s girls basketball team hopes to become just the fourth program to win four consecutive Ohio high school state championships. The Cavaliers take on Avon Lake 1 p.m. this afternoon at University of Dayton Arena.

Led by senior guard Dee Alexander, Purcell Marian is 22-6 this season. Alexander was again named Ohio’s Ms. Basketball on Thursday, becoming just the second player in history to win the award three times.

Alexander, a University of Cincinnati signee, is a five-star prospect ranked No. 9 overall in the class of 2025. She is also a two-time Ohio Gatorade Player of the Year winner.

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➤ Toledo: Three of four candidates have been certified for the city’s mayoral race. The three certified candidates, including the incumbent mayor, will be on the May 6 primary ballot. (More)

➤ Trumbull County: Refunds have been sent to most landowners who were overtaxed for three years as part of the Current Agricultural Use Value program. Overpayments totaled around $2.3 million. (More)

➤ Columbus: The city has partnered with Veo to launch the Columbus and Central Ohio Shared Mobility Program, providing hundreds of rentable bikes and scooters to residents and visitors. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: Several concert venues have instituted a new clear bag policy to improve security at places like Riverbend Music Center and PNC Pavilion. (More)

➤ Miami County: A Coca-Cola semi-truck caught fire on Interstate 75 southbound between Piqua and Troy, closing one lane and causing traffic delays. (See Video Report)

➤ Lucas County: Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is headlining a sold-out Lucas County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner this evening. (More)

➤ Miami, Toledo, Akron, and Kent State men’s basketball each moved on to the MAC Championship semifinals. Toledo took down Ohio in overtime, and Bowling Green was knocked out by Akron. (More)

➤ Xavier men’s basketball lost an 89-87 nail-biter to No. 5 seed Marquette in the Big East Tournament. Xavier once led by 14 points in the second half. (More)

➤ Attorneys for the man charged in the deaths of Columbus Blue Jackets player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew have moved for the dismissal of several charges, including aggravated manslaughter and leaving the scene of a crash. (More)

➤ Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, and safety Caleb Downs will be featured on the upcoming EA Sports College Football 26 video game cover. (See Photo)

➤ Yesterday’s results: NBA | NHL | PGA | NCAAM | NCAAW | NCAABB | NCAASB | Soccer

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➤ Fifteen thousand cases of oyster crackers distributed by Massillon-based Shearer’s Foods have been recalled because of metal contamination. (See Details)

➤ Spirit Airlines is adding twice-weekly nonstop flights between Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and Nashville International Airport. (More)

➤ COSI, a science and research center in Columbus, will host an exhibition on sharks beginning next month. It will feature life-sized models, fossils, and interactive exhibits. (See Photos)

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➤ Car insurance costs will hit record highs in 2025. With car insurance premiums projected to reach a record $2,101 annually in 2025, it’s more important than ever to make sure you’re not overpaying. In fact, switching car insurance providers could save drivers over $1,300 a year, according to a 2024 survey.

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➤ The Ohio State University will reinstate ACT and SAT standardized testing requirements five years after making these tests optional for admissions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (More)

➤ A viral video has helped pack a Mexican breakfast restaurant in Columbus. The video, posted by the owners’ daughter, garnered over 1 million views and more than 100,000 likes. (See Video)

➤ The Gardner Pie Company in Akron is celebrating Pi Day (3.14) by offering $3.14 pies today. March 14 is one of the shop’s busiest days of the year. (See Details)

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