Monday, March 30, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1940, basketball Hall of Famer and Ohio State national champion Jerry Lucas was born in Middletown.

An Ohio city’s style of pizza is gaining national attention. Learn more in Et Cetera and let us know your favorite pizza toppings in today’s poll!

Big news for our West Coast readers: The California Flyover launches this Wednesday, April 1, bringing the same daily briefing to the Golden State. If you’ve got friends or family in California, share the signup link, so they’re in from day one. Sign up here.

Later today, watch for a quick note from our partner, Upwellness, sharing a simple approach to help tackle stubborn fat, low energy, and digestive issues.

Today’s sponsor, Frontieras, is offering a final opportunity to invest in what some are calling the “Nvidia of energy,” a breakthrough company tackling AI’s massive power demands with innovative, next-generation fuel technology.

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Small Police Force Placed on Leave

All five police officers in the village of Sardinia, including its chief, were placed on administrative leave last week.

The decision followed unspecified allegations made by a Sardinia police officer against Chief Brian Perry.

The Brown County Sheriff’s Department will handle law enforcement operations in the village until further notice.

Mayor Dusty Puckett said the move to put all of the officers on leave was intended to protect the integrity of an ongoing investigation.

Last Week’s Twisters Confirmed

The National Weather Service confirmed three tornadoes touched down in Ohio during Thursday night’s storms.

In Morrow County, an EF-1 tornado reached an estimated peak wind speed of 95 mph, tracking along U.S. Route 42 near Home Road, causing “extensive tree damage” and destroying a 60-by-100-foot outbuilding. You can see photos of the damage here.

A second EF-1 touched down briefly at the Hardin County Fairgrounds, damaging buildings, power poles, and a tree.

In Knox County, an EF-0 tornado lasted about a minute, tearing a metal roof from a barn.

Franklin County Leads Population Gains

The population of Franklin County in the Columbus metro area grew last year by nearly 9,000 to 1.3 million, the most of any Ohio county, according to new census estimates.

In the Cleveland metro area, Cuyahoga County—the state’s second-most populous—lost more than 600 residents. Overall, the six-county Cleveland area grew by more than 2,500.

In the Cincinnati area, counties posted gains, including Hamilton, Butler, and Warren counties.

Statewide, Lucas County had the biggest decline, losing about 908 residents. Scioto County ranked last in percentage growth after losing nearly 500 residents.

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Last Days to Invest in the ‘Nvidia of Energy’ at $7.77/share

Nvidia’s valuation surged by 1,092% in just three years when it became the backbone of AI. But AI has a massive energy problem Nvidia can’t fix.

As AI data centers begin consuming more power than entire nations like Sweden or Argentina, Frontieras North America’s patented technology reforms coal into high-value commodities like hydrogen and diesel without burning it. It creates a technical carbon to replace coal that burns as clean as natural gas. Under a White House that favors energy production on our home soil, it could unlock up to $2.1 Trillion in energy potential.

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➤ Statewide: The Ohio Air National Guard’s 121st Air Refueling Wing held a dignified arrival Sunday at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base for three airmen killed when a KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in Iraq. (More)

➤ Statewide: GOP governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy called for consolidating some of Ohio’s universities, citing financial and enrollment challenges. (More)

➤ Grove City: Don Leonard, a candidate for Ohio’s 15th Congressional District, was arrested Saturday during a No Kings protest. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: Seventeen people were arrested after fights broke out across downtown on Opening Day last Thursday. A 13-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted in Over-the-Rhine. (More)

➤ Columbus: Pi Kappa Phi at The Ohio State University was placed on interim suspension pending an investigation after a student was hospitalized following a fraternity event. (More)

➤ Cleveland: Organizers of the Cleveland National Air Show told city officials the event could end if Burke Lakefront Airport is closed for redevelopment. (More)

➤ Cleveland Guardians rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter hit his fourth home run in his first three regular-season games, including a go-ahead shot in the 10th inning of Saturday’s 6-5 win over Seattle. (More)

➤ Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suárez drew attention online after using MLB’s automated ball-strike challenge system to overturn two straight strike-three calls. (Watch)

➤ The Columbus Aviators of the United Football League opened their inaugural season Sunday night against the Orlando Storm. (See Score)

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➤ Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost approved language for a proposed statewide ballot question that would ban the construction of data centers. Petitioners must next collect signatures. (More)

➤ Nationwide Children’s Hospital-Toledo plans to invest up to $150 million over the next five years to expand pediatric care in northwest Ohio, including the construction of two medical facilities. (More)

➤ The Little Bar near the campus of The Ohio State University in Columbus held farewell festivities Sunday, its final day of business after 20 years. The bar will be demolished to make way for an apartment building. (More)

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The Next $435B Energy Empire Is Being Minted

In today’s dollars, John D. Rockefeller would be worth $435 billion. But “oil money” is old news, and what’s next might surprise investors in 2026: a $2.1 Trillion opportunity in “clean” coal.

Now is the “Rockefeller” moment for Frontieras as they reform coal into hydrogen, diesel, and other valuable commodities (just as Rockefeller did with oil). With a White House that favors domestic energy, the NASDAQ ticker FASF reserved, and land officially purchased for their flagship coal reformation plant, Frontieras is positioned for potential valuation impact.

You have until April 9 at 11:59 PM PT to invest in Frontieras at $7.77/share.*

This is a paid advertisement for Frontieras’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at https://invest.frontieras.com/ Reservation of the ticker symbol is not a guarantee that we will be listed on the NASDAQ. Listing on the NASDAQ is subject to approvals. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.

➤ Columbus is gaining national recognition as one of the country’s top pizza destinations, known for its thin-crust pies packed edge-to-edge with toppings. (More)

➤ The Columbus Symphony will perform at Carnegie Hall for the first time in 25 years as part of the orchestra’s 75th anniversary celebration in October. (Schedule)

➤ The Ohio Division of Wildlife and other statewide groups seek volunteers for an April 18 survey of Ohio’s sandhill crane population. (Details)

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