Monday, July 28, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1993, Northeast Ohio experienced a windstorm with winds exceeding 100 mph, causing $25 million in damage and blowing over a 10-ton monument.

You may consider yourself an avid reader—but how do you compare to a late Marine Corps veteran from Columbus? Read more about his remarkable lifetime reading list in today’s Top Stories.

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Intel Slows Construction for Ohio Plant

Intel confirmed it will further slow construction of its Licking County semiconductor plant amid plans to lay off 15% of its global workforce by year’s end.

It remains unclear if the project’s timeline will now stretch past the previously projected completion date of 2030 or 2031.

Gov. Mike DeWine emphasized that Ohio’s agreement with Intel includes enforceable hiring deadlines and said the company’s leadership has reaffirmed its commitment to the project.

Intel first announced the $20 billion facility in January 2022. Operations were originally expected to begin in 2025, but repeated delays have postponed the launch.

VP Vance to Visit Ohio Steel Plant

Vice President JD Vance will visit a Canton steel plant today to promote the One Big Beautiful Bill, President Trump’s spending and tax package that he signed into law earlier this month.

The law increases the annual child tax credit, eliminates taxes on tips, and includes strengthened border security measures, among other provisions.

Canton is located in Ohio’s 13th Congressional District, a key battleground decided by fewer than 10,000 votes in the 2024 election.

Second Lady Usha Vance will also join Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine today for a book reading event at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus.

Columbus Veteran’s Reading List Goes Viral

Dan Pelzer, a Columbus resident and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, compiled a list of 3,599 books he read in his lifetime before passing away at age 92.

Titled What Dan Read, his catalog features literary classics, including The Odyssey, Moby Dick, and David Copperfield. The full list went viral after it was shared on social media.

According to his daughter, Marci, every book on Dan’s list came from the Columbus Metropolitan Library. A digital copy of his reading catalog is available here.

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➤ Cincinnati: Police are investigating a viral video of a group assault in downtown early Saturday that injured at least two people and drew widespread public reaction. (More)

➤ Groveport: Flash flooding stranded several people at the Links at Groveport, submerging dozens of cars and prompting emergency crews to help people wade through the water. (See Photos)

➤ Warren County: An emergency shelter-in-place alert related to police activity in Deerfield Township was mistakenly sent to cellphones across Greater Cincinnati on Saturday. (More)

➤ Columbus: Mayor Andrew Ginther has proposed a $5 million investment in public safety and cleanup efforts along key city corridors, including the Short North. (More)

➤ Summit County: A 17-year-old on Saturday was shot in the Summit County Fair parking lot, a day after officials closed the fair early due to multiple disturbances involving teenagers. (More)

➤ Cuyahoga County: Officials plan to recommend removing the Lower Lake Dam, draining Lower Lake, and converting the lake bed into 17 acres of parkland. (More)

➤ The Cincinnati Bengals and first-round draft pick Shemar Stewart have reached a rookie contract agreement, ending a lengthy holdout. (More)

➤ Cleveland Guardians broadcaster Tom Hamilton was honored with the Ford C. Frick Award at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, the top accolade for baseball broadcasters. (More)

➤ Cleveland Browns linebacker Jordan Hicks announced his surprise retirement on Friday after playing 12 games last season, which included a hospital stay for an early-season injury. (More)

➤ The Columbus Crew announced Saturday that they acquired forward Wessam Abou Ali from Egyptian Premier League champion Al Ahly, signing him through 2027 with a club option for the 2028 season. (More)

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➤ Kroger in Hollywood Plaza reopened Friday after a $1.8 million renovation, featuring updates designed to improve the customer experience during a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony. (More)

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➤ Eighty volunteers from Mount Carmel Christian Church in Cincinnati traveled to eastern Tennessee last week to help rebuild homes destroyed by Hurricane Helene last fall. (More)

➤ Money Inc. ranked the 24 best restaurants in Ohio, with a pair of Columbus destinations—The Refectory and Schmidt’s Sausage Haus—topping the list. (See Ranking)

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