Moreno Observes Colombia’s Presidential Vote

Bogotá-born U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, traveled to Colombia over the weekend to serve as an official international observer for the nation’s presidential election.

Colombia’s National Electoral Council, an autonomous government agency that oversees the country’s elections, invited Moreno and said his participation played a key role in strengthening “international cooperation” and ensuring “transparency, integrity, and legitimacy in the Colombian electoral process.”

The presidency is currently held by leftist President Gustavo Petro of the Historic Pact, whose coalition is fielding a Petro ally in the race. If no candidate secures at least 50% of the vote, the two leading contenders will advance to a June runoff.

Ohio High Schools Cap Sports Seasons

St. Ignatius secured its ninth consecutive Ohio rugby state title Saturday, defeating rival St. Edward 31-19 in a weekend packed with high school championship games across the state.

In boys volleyball, Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller outlasted Hudson 31-29, 25-11, 25-21 in the Division I championship at Wittenberg University, while Middletown Bishop Fenwick swept Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary 25-17, 25-15, 25-20 in the Division II state final.

Cincinnati St. Xavier captured its first Ohio Tennis Coaches Association team tournament title since 2009, defeating Olentangy Orange, while Bexley claimed the Division II boys championship by beating Cincinnati Indian Hill.

New Ohio Trail to Honor Veterans

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is gathering wartime messages from Ohio service members to create a new “Letters to Home Trail” at Mohican State Forest.

The trail will sit near the Mohican Memorial Shrine, honoring the nearly 20,000 Ohioans who have given their lives in service from World War II to the present. Signs along the path will display words sent home during wartime—letters, emails, voicemails, and texts from six conflicts are eligible.

Gov. Mike DeWine called the trail “a space for reflection” that will share “what service members felt and thought during these times of conflict.” ODNR Director Mary Mertz described the project as “a dedication of honor and patriotism.”

Submissions must include the service member’s rank, branch, unit, and Ohio hometown, and must be filed through the ODNR’s online form by Aug. 10. The trail is set to open in November 2026. Details are available on the ODNR’s website.

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➤ Columbus: More than 1,160 illegal immigrants have been arrested in Columbus since January 2025, the White House reported via a new online federal database. (More)

➤ Also Columbus: A sewer collapse in German Village forced St. Mary Catholic School to close early for the year after combined sewage and stormwater backed up into the building, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage. (More)

➤ Harrisville: Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed emergency legal action against the village of Harrisville after its failing wastewater treatment plant began discharging untreated sewage into a local creek. (More)

➤ Statewide: A random sample audit by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth found $1 million in overpayments made to taxpayer-funded licensed childcare centers, leading to terminated agreements with 10 facilities. (More)

➤ Also Statewide: About two dozen activists completed the “Great Ohio Climate March” last week, covering more than 100 miles on foot from southern Ohio to the Statehouse over two weeks in a bid to draw attention to state climate policy. (More)

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➤ University of Cincinnati baseball was eliminated from the NCAA tournament’s Starkville Regional, falling to host Mississippi State 10-5 on Saturday and to Louisiana 8-6 on Sunday. (More)

➤ FC Cincinnati midfielder Evander was named MLS Player of the Month for May after a dominant five-game stretch during which he scored seven goals and added five assists. (More)

➤ Eva Moran, a 19-year-old freshman pole vaulter at the University of Toledo, died Friday in a three-vehicle crash in Marion County. Moran had recently placed 10th at the Mid-American Conference Outdoor Championships, recording the sixth-best height in program history. (More)

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➤ Ohio residents are set to testify before the Select Committee on Data Centers at the Statehouse today, following Gov. Mike DeWine’s decision to halt tax breaks for new data center projects. (More)

➤ Gas prices across Ohio fell an average of 27 cents per gallon to $4.46, with Mansfield reporting the state’s highest prices and Lima the lowest. (See Prices)

➤ Cincinnati-based Kroger has closed Starbucks kiosks at four central Ohio locations: 299 W. Bridge St. in Dublin, 150 W. Sycamore St. in Columbus, 1375 Chambers Road in Columbus, and 3417 N. High St. in Columbus. (More)

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➤ Post Malone and HARDY will headline the Salute 250 concert at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus on July 2, celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary. (More)

➤ Steam in the Valley returns this weekend aboard the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad’s Nickel Plate Road No. 765, a steam locomotive built in 1944. Excursions run June 5-7 and June 12-14. (Details)

➤ Ohio Bike Week kicks off Thursday in Sandusky with nine days of concerts and motorcycle rides, as parking and traffic restrictions around the city take effect today. (Details)

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Have you ever ridden on a train pulled by a steam locomotive?

1. Yes
2. No
3. I’d like to

Yesterday’s Results:

As a die-hard Ohio sports fan, what would you rather your legacy be?

1. I’m not that into Ohio sports: 27%
2. Watching every game on TV: 19%
3. Owning a team: 19%
4. Attending every home game: 19%
5. Superfan stunts: 16%

Which ship did Oliver Hazard Perry transfer to during the Battle of Lake Erie, taking his “Don’t Give Up the Ship” flag with him?

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