Ohioans React to First American Pope

Gov. Mike DeWine and Vice President JD Vance were among the Ohioans who offered congratulations on the election of a new pope on Thursday. You can read more reactions from state leaders here.

Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Leo XIV and becoming the first pope from the U.S.

Cincinnati Archbishop Robert Casey described the election as “a unifying moment in the life of the church.”

Ken Craycraft, a professor at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Cincinnati, said of an American pope: “With one of our own as head of the church, it gives more of a sense of connectedness to the worldwide church than we’ve had.”

Moreno Wants Steel Tariffs Expanded

U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno urged the Commerce Department to expand Section 232 tariffs on steel derivatives, citing the need to support U.S. steel manufacturers and workers.

In a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Moreno argued that rising imports from four Asian countries have evaded the tariffs enacted in 2018, undermining domestic manufacturers that use U.S. steel.

Moreno added that U.S. manufacturers can meet the growing demand for American-made appliances. You can read his full letter here.

Meanwhile, President Trump announced a trade deal with the United Kingdom that will cut tariffs on steel, automobiles, and aluminum.

Toledo Air Show Returns

The Toledo Air Show returns on Saturday and Sunday to Toledo Express Airport after a six-year hiatus, showcasing the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.

Other performers will include the 180th Fighter Wing, Smoke-n-Thunder Jet Show, P-51 Quicksilver, Redline Airshows, Bill Stein, and Kevin Coleman. Learn more about each performer here.

The air show offers free admission for military service members and children aged 3 and under. Tickets are available for purchase here.

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➤ Statewide: State lawmakers unanimously passed two health care bills, one protecting people with medical debt and the other mandating parental notification when schools administer overdose reversal drugs. (More)

➤ Zanesville: Muskingum County broke ground on a new $78.6 million jail at the former Mosaic Tile site, with completion expected in 2027. (More)

➤ Northeast Ohio: FirstEnergy will use helicopters to inspect 5,000 miles of power lines in the coming weeks to identify overheating and equipment issues. (More)

➤ Columbus: The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will open its new 14-acre North America Trek region—showcasing wolves, otters, bald eagles, and more—on May 23. (Watch Video)

➤ Cincinnati: Cincinnati Metro will host open houses this month to gather community feedback on new MetroRapid Bus Rapid Transit station names and locations. (See Dates)

➤ Martins Ferry: The city plans to allocate $53,000 from the East Ohio Regional Hospital closure to fund road repairs on North Ridge Drive and Overhill Drive. (More)

➤ Bay High School sophomore Dylan Veselic died after a head injury sustained during a lacrosse game at Olmsted Falls. (More)

➤ Hulk Hogan’s Real American Freestyle wrestling event will debut in Cleveland on Aug. 30, featuring unscripted, Olympics-style wrestling. (More)

➤ The Mahoning Valley Scrappers released their 2025 promotional schedule, featuring fireworks, themed nights, and a Christmas Vacation bobblehead. (See Schedule)

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➤ UPS will lay off 98 part-time employees at its Middleburg Heights facility effective July 1, citing the elimination of the day shift. (More)

➤ Cleveland-Cliffs will fully or partially idle six facilities in five states, including mines and steel plants, after the Cleveland-based company reported a $495 million first-quarter loss. (More)

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➤ Ohio State Park Lodges will host Mother’s Day brunches, buffets, and tea at 10 locations on Sunday. (Details)

➤ Saturday Night Live comedian Marcello Hernandez established a scholarship at John Carroll University, his alma mater, to support students in comedy and content creation. (More)

➤ Cleveland Metroparks Zoo welcomed a Matschie’s tree kangaroo joey, born to first-time parents Kiari and Modi. (See Photos)

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