Twinsburg Blast Damage Revealed

Drone footage released Friday showed the scale of the damage in Twinsburg Township, Summit County, where a natural gas explosion leveled three homes the day before. You can view the footage here.

The blast tore through the Woodlands neighborhood Thursday, destroying three homes and damaging at least 20 others. Emergency crews from across Summit County assisted with the response.

Officials ordered residents to shelter in place, warning them not to turn electrical devices on or off, start vehicles, or do anything that could create a spark.

Two people were hospitalized, but officials said no one was killed or seriously injured.

Ohioans Rally Aid for Venezuela Quake Victims

A Cleveland restaurant owner organized a donation drive Friday after devastating earthquakes struck her home country of Venezuela, affecting thousands of people.

Marielis Navarro, who runs Tumbao 58, collected food, medicine, and first-aid supplies for shipment to the South American nation.

The disaster’s impact was felt by Venezuelan families and communities across Ohio. One Cincinnati woman said her sister was in an elevator at a mall in Venezuela when the quakes hit.

The Cincinnati Reds, whose Eugenio Suárez is from Venezuela, expressed support for the community and contacted MLB about joining relief efforts.

As of Friday, nearly 1,000 people had been confirmed dead, and about 50,000 remained missing.

Ohio Lands Four on Best Cities List

Four Ohio cities earned spots on Resonance’s 2026 America’s Best Cities list, which ranks the nation’s top 100 places to live, work, and visit.

The Columbus metro area led Ohio at No. 34, with Resonance citing its growth as a tech hub and major investments from Intel, Amazon, and Google. The ranking also highlighted the capital city’s restaurant scene and airport upgrades.

Cincinnati ranked No. 40, boosted by its corporate base, tourism draw, and culture. Resonance also pointed to the city’s renovated convention center and planned headquarters hotel.

Cleveland followed at No. 41, with the list citing the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the city’s broader urban revival.

Toledo reached the top 100 at No. 99, driven largely by affordability. Dayton and Akron, both featured on last year’s list, fell out of this year’s rankings.

➤ Statewide: Gov. Mike DeWine criticized a federal effort to end temporary protected status for Springfield’s Haitian residents, calling it a “mistake” after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Department of Homeland Security to move forward with ending the protections. (More)

➤ Also Statewide: An Ohio Senate bill would allow teenagers to get a learner’s permit at 15 instead of 15 1/2, giving them a full year of supervised driving before taking the licensing test. (More)

➤ Cleveland: A City Council committee advanced a three-month moratorium on new standalone data center projects, giving the city time to write zoning rules. The full council is scheduled to vote July 15. (More)

➤ Also Cleveland: First responders rescued several boaters after their vessel struck a Lake Erie breakwall around midnight Friday. No injuries were reported. (More)

➤ Warren County: Commissioners unanimously approved a temporary 0.5% sales tax increase starting Oct. 1 to fund property tax relief, with visitors to Kings Island and the Cincinnati outlet mall expected to cover much of the cost. (More)

➤ Middletown: A property owner digging near an old oak tree unearthed a 4.75-inch cannonball weighing nearly 8 pounds. The Butler County Bomb Unit safely removed the antique munition. (See Photos)

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➤ The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired 2022 Stanley Cup champion winger Valeri Nichushkin from the Colorado Avalanche for three draft picks, including a 2026 second-rounder. (More)

➤ Ohio State earned the second-highest team rating in the new EA Sports College Football 27 video game, while receiver Jeremiah Smith became the game’s first player with a perfect 99 overall rating. (More)

➤ Sebastian Berhalter, who was raised in Columbus, had a goal and an assist in the Americans’ 3-2 World Cup loss to Turkey, a result that didn’t affect their knockout-stage placement. Berhalter called the goal a “special moment.” (Watch Highlights)

➤ The 2027 Nashville College Baseball Series will feature Ohio State, Cincinnati, Vanderbilt, and Virginia Tech at First Horizon Park from March 5-7 next spring. (More)

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Big Money Gets In Pre-IPO in AI

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➤ Cedar Point is selling sections of the Magnum XL-200 roller coaster track, giving fans a chance to own part of the ride’s history. The ride made headlines this week when a piece of metal dislodged from the coaster and allegedly nearly struck a guest. (Details)

➤ A painting by Sarah Mathey, a recent Bowling Green High School graduate, is on display at the U.S. Capitol after she won the 5th Congressional District’s 2026 Congressional Art Competition with Hometown. (See Artwork)

➤ Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop is set to open a new downtown Delaware location at 17 N. Sandusky St., featuring more than 350 craft sodas, ice cream, and a $5 candy buffet. (More)

➤ Lionel Richie postponed today’s show at Columbus’ Schottenstein Center after falling ill on stage earlier this week during the opening night of his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire. (More)

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