Friday, September 19, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1881, President James A. Garfield of Moreland Hills died of wounds sustained in July of that year, when he was shot in Washington, D.C.’s Baltimore and Potomac train station.

Did you know that Trinidad and Tobago is among the 30 nations supplying the most goods to Ohio? Learn more about the Buckeye State’s top import sources in Business.

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Judge Blocks STRS Law

A Franklin County judge temporarily blocked a state law that would replace some teacher-elected representatives on the State Teachers Retirement System with political appointments. The measure will remain paused until a hearing for a preliminary injunction.

Currently, the 11-member board has seven teacher representatives and four political appointees. The new law would shift that balance to eight political appointees and three teacher-elected members.

STRS manages retirement benefits for more than 150,000 teachers across Ohio.

ACLU Sues Ohio State

The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio filed a First and 14th Amendment lawsuit against The Ohio State University, alleging a former student’s rights were violated when he was expelled earlier this year for political comments.

The student, Guy Christensen, posted pro-Palestinian videos to social media, including one in which he recanted his earlier condemnation of the shooting of two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., calling them ‘war criminals.”

Christensen also drew attention from U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., after saying Torres would end up in a Nuremberg trial if “still alive.” Torres called on U.S. Capitol Police to investigate the comments.

Ohio State declined to comment on the ACLU’s lawsuit, but reaffirmed its commitment to free speech. Earlier this month, the university received an F grade for free speech from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.

List: Ohio Fall Destinations

WorldAtlas highlighted 11 Ohio destinations for autumn scenery and seasonal events ahead of the fall equinox.

Several festivals are featured, including the Jackson Apple Festival, the Ohio Swiss Festival in Sugarcreek, the Food Truck Fall Festival in Beverly, the Circleville Pumpkin Show, and the Ohio Sauerkraut Festival in Waynesville.

The guide also recommends fall getaways at the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, Hocking Hills State Park, Landoll’s Mohican Castle, and Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Additionally, The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake features a golf course, water sports, and a wine shuttle. Hotel Breakers, next to Cedar Point, gives guests easy access to the amusement park’s seasonal activities.

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➤ Statewide: A petition filed by a Cleveland resident calls for Ohio to change its state motto: “With God, all things are possible,” citing concerns that it promotes a specific religion. The motto comes from Matthew 19:26. (More)

➤ Statewide: Ohio was designated the nation’s 13th age-friendly state by AARP, which also recognizes 36 “age-friendly communities” across the state. (More)

➤ Lake County: The Sheriff’s Office partnered with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain people living in the country illegally. (More)

➤ Southwest Ohio: An air quality alert remains in effect today due to ozone pollution from excessive heat, with Cincinnati temperatures expected to reach about 90 degrees. (More)

➤ Cleveland: University Hospitals has launched a virtual nursing program aimed at expanding two-way video communication between nurses and patients. (More)

➤ Youngstown: The Youngstown Foundation announced $1.2 million in grants to support the arts, affordable housing, math tutoring, and more. (More)

➤ Tonight’s Greater Catholic League high school football rivalry game between St. Xavier and Archbishop Moeller is sold out, with about 6,000 fans expected at West Clermont High School. (More)

➤ Over 40,000 people attended the 80th running of the Little Brown Jug at the Delaware County Fair, the oldest leg of the Triple Crown for pacing horses. Louprint comfortably won the $500,000 final. (More)

➤ Katie Moon of Olmsted Falls won her third consecutive gold medal in pole vault, beating fellow American Sandi Morris on her final attempt at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NFL | NCAAF | MLB | Soccer | WNBA

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➤ Ohio imported the most goods in 2024 from Canada, Mexico, China, Germany, and Japan, according to an economic study. (See Rankings)

➤ Tom’s Watch Bar will open an 8,000-square-foot location near Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, featuring more than 75 screens, providing 360-degree viewing. (More)

➤ Uptown Pizza, a 50-year Mahoning Valley staple, opened its third location at 1651 South Raccoon Road in Austintown. (More)

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➤ A Columbus couple celebrated 78 years of marriage, sharing the secret to a lasting union that has kept them together since their 1947 wedding. (More)

➤ Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Cincinnati Zoo earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and Cincinnati Zoo also won the William G. Conway International Conservation Award for its Kenya initiatives. (More)

➤ Ohio State Parks won the 2025 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, topping Florida and Wyoming for achievements in conservation, community engagement, and long-term planning. (More)

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