Monday, June 2, 2025

On this day in 1983, Air Canada Flight 797 made an emergency landing at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport after an in-flight fire killed 23 people. The tragedy led to new aviation safety rules, including mandatory smoke detectors on commercial aircraft.

Have you ever seen a Goodyear Blimp in person? This week, you’ll have a rare chance to see all three blimps flying over northeast Ohio. Find details in Around Ohio.

Attention movie lovers, our sponsor today is Legion M, which is giving you an opportunity to invest in an up-and-coming movie studio.

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Wright State Baseball Shocks No. 1 Vanderbilt

Wright State baseball pulled off a historic upset Sunday, eliminating top-seeded Vanderbilt from the NCAA regionals—the earliest exit ever for a No. 1 overall seed.

After surrendering a 3-0 lead and losing to Vanderbilt on Friday, WSU bounced back with a win over ETSU before defeating Vandy 5-4 to avenge its earlier loss.

The Raiders advanced to Sunday night’s regional final against Louisville, where they would need to win twice to move on to the super regionals.

Meanwhile, Miami (Ohio) and Cincinnati were both knocked out in the Knoxville Regional. The RedHawks went 0-2, while the Bearcats picked up one win before losing twice.

Scheffler Repeats at Memorial Tournament

Scottie Scheffler won the Memorial Tournament for the second consecutive year at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, finishing 10-under par across four rounds.

Ben Griffin led after the first round with a 7-under par start, but Scheffler’s consistent play—posting rounds of 2-under, 2-under, 4-under, and 2-under—sealed his second PGA Tour victory in three weeks.

Griffin, Sepp Straka, and Nick Taylor rounded out the top four, while Maverick McNealy and Russell Henley finished tied for fifth.

Ohio Businessman Travels to Space

Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket carried six passengers—including Put-in-Bay, Ohio, businessman Paul Jeris—to the edge of space Saturday, reaching an altitude of nearly 65 miles.

The crew experienced three minutes of weightlessness before returning and landing in West Texas.

Jeris fulfilled a lifelong dream inspired by his father’s work with NASA, carrying his father’s NASA and Marine Corps badges aboard the flight.

After returning to Earth, Jeris celebrated by flashing an O-H-I-O gesture upon exiting the craft. You can watch the moment here.

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Emmy-Winning Founders Flip the Script on Hollywood

Hollywood said no. 50,000+ fans said yes.

After hitting 800+ theaters last February, My Dead Friend Zoe quickly became one of the year’s best-reviewed films. Starring Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Morales, Ed Harris, and Morgan Freeman, it boasts a 🍅95% Rotten Tomatoes score, making it one of the best-reviewed movies in Morgan Freeman’s career.

The interesting thing is…the movie was developed, financed, and produced by Legion M—a movie studio OWNED BY FANS.

How does it work? At most studios, a handful of execs decide what gets made. At Legion M, fans lead the way. They believe people like you, who buy the tickets and pay the subscriptions, know what’s best, so they open the doors for you to own early-stage stock in the studio, get red-carpet perks, and have a seat at the table deciding what gets made.

They might be onto something. In just the past few months, Legion M has:

Released one of the year’s best-reviewed films
Closed a 7-figure international rights deal with Universal
Paid out over $1M in royalties to investors

With 54,000+ investors on board (plus a billion-dollar producer, award-winning stars, and current/former execs from Netflix, Lucasfilm, Disney, Amazon, and Legendary), the Legion M moonshot is well on its way.

But it’s not too late for you to join them.

Just be sure to invest before Legion M’s round ends TOMORROW at midnight!

➤ Butler County: Construction begins today on a new roundabout at State Route 122 and Elk Creek Road, with road closures expected through September. (Details)

➤ Maria Stein: A fire last week destroyed Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, a historic 1890s landmark, causing the steeple to collapse. (Watch Videos)

➤ Akron: Goodyear’s three blimps—Wingfoot One, Two, and Three—will fly over Akron Tuesday through Thursday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first flight of the iconic airships. (See Schedule)

➤ East Cleveland: Mayor Brandon King and former Councilman Ernest Smith were convicted of theft in office and related charges. Both face sentencing and a seven-year ban from public office. (More)

➤ Loveland: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital has opened a new primary care clinic at 10554 Loveland-Madeira Road, offering pediatric checkups and vaccinations. (Details)

➤ State: Ohio ranks No. 4 in gambling interest nationwide, trailing Nevada, Pennsylvania, and New York, according to a Legal US Poker Sites study. (More)

➤ Ohio lawmakers have advanced House Bill 184 to the Senate, aiming to limit NIL contracts for college athletes to their eligibility period, preventing deals from extending into their professional careers. (More)

➤ The Toledo Walleye, led by Jan Bednar’s 24 saves, defeated Trois-Rivières 3-1 in Game 1 of the 2025 ECHL Kelly Cup Finals on Saturday. Game 2 is tonight. (Recap)

➤ Cleveland St. Ignatius won the boys’ Division I high school volleyball state championship, while Cincinnati Archbishop McNicholas captured the Division II title. (See Results)

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➤ Kings Island announced former ride operator Tony Carovillano as its new park manager this weekend, succeeding longtime General Manager Mike Koontz amid staffing changes tied to the Six Flags–Cedar Fair merger. (More)

➤ Kettering Health is warning patients of scam texts, emails, and calls after a cybersecurity breach last week led to unauthorized access to its systems. (More)

➤ Columbus cement contractor Ron Lewis faces a lawsuit for allegedly defrauding 10 customers of $70,000 by abandoning concrete projects and violating consumer protection laws. (More)

➤ Vin Acco Time Repair, a 103-year-old Cincinnati clock repair shop, is closing its doors as owner Michael Accurso, 84, retires. (More)

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Last Call to Invest in a Rising Star

Think a fan-owned company can’t make it in Hollywood? Think again.

Legion M is a studio on the rise. In the last few months, they released one of 2025’s best-reviewed films, closed a 7-figure international rights deal, and paid out over $1,000,000 in returns to investors in its movies. 2025 revenue is already 150% of last year’s…even though it’s only May!

When you invest in Legion M, you’re buying early-stage stock in the company. You’re betting they get big enough to IPO or have an exit. The risk is that they die trying.

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➤ The remains of World War II soldier Pvt. James G. Loterbaugh, missing since 1944, have been identified and will be buried with military honors at Dayton National Cemetery on Tuesday. (More)

➤ Air quality in western Ohio is expected to worsen, while other areas will see moderate conditions as smoke from Canadian wildfires moves south, spreading particles from burning trees, leaves, and vegetation. (More)

➤ Strouds Run State Park has introduced a new immersive audio tour, allowing visitors to scan a QR code with their smartphones to access calming sounds, guided instructions, and park history. (Details)

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