Fischer Drops Supreme Court Bid

Ohio Supreme Court Justice Pat Fischer, a Republican, has abandoned plans to switch races and challenge Democratic Justice Jennifer Brunner in 2026.

Fischer launched the campaign in May. Currently 67 years old, he cannot seek reelection to his current seat in 2028, when he will exceed the constitutional cap of 70.

Over the weekend, a party screening panel recommended Second District Court of Appeals Judge Ron Lewis for the Ohio Republican Party endorsement in the 2026 race, prompting Fischer to withdraw.

Fischer’s plan to switch drew criticism from within the party, with Licking County Republican Party Chairman Matt Dole calling it a “transparent political stunt.”

List: Walnut Hills Tops Ohio HS Rankings

U.S. News & World Report released its 2025-26 Best High Schools list, ranking Ohio’s public schools on college readiness, state testing, student performance, and graduation rates.

Cincinnati’s Walnut Hills High School led the state and cracked the national top 100, posting an 81.9 college readiness score and a graduation rate exceeding 95%.

Bexley, Ottawa Hills, Solon, and Rocky River rounded out Ohio’s top five, all ranking in the top 200 nationally. The complete rankings are available here.

Southwest Ohio dominated the remainder of the top 10, with Wyoming, Indian Hill, Madeira, Oakwood, and Mariemont all earning spots.

Record Influx at Ohio Campuses

Bowling Green State University will welcome the largest freshman class in school history this fall, with more than 4,000 first-year students arriving on campus for the start of the academic year.

BGSU said the cohort is also its highest achieving to date, with an average 3.74 high school GPA and a 25 ACT composite.

Ohio Wesleyan University reported a similar milestone with its largest freshman class in 17 years: 580 students from 30 states and 23 countries in the class of 2029.

Wright State University welcomed its largest residential class in a decade, with nearly 2,400 new and returning students moving into housing at the Dayton campus.

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➤ Cincinnati: Kindergarten through sixth-grade students will ride yellow buses this school year, while students in grades seven through 12 will use Metro public transportation under a new district plan. (More)

➤ Columbus: The city’s school board approved a three-year contract agreement for more than 4,500 union teachers. The agreement includes a 2.25% salary increase in the first year. (More)

➤ Springboro: Three suspects, including one illegally in the U.S., were arrested in connection with U.S. Post Office mail thefts linked to a multi-state check fraud operation. (More)

➤ Cuyahoga Falls: Summit Metro Parks officials are warning visitors about a string of vehicle break-ins across multiple locations and advising guests to avoid leaving valuables in parked cars. (More)

➤ Portsmouth: Gov. Mike DeWine joined local leaders to celebrate two major Ohio River revitalization projects aimed at beautifying the city’s riverfront and improving the health of the river. (See Photos)

➤ Gahanna: The 28th Annual Taste of Gahanna food festival returns Sunday with unlimited samples from 29 local restaurants, plus drinks and live music. Tickets are $50. (Details)

➤ Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and safety Caleb Downs were named first-team AP preseason All-Americans, while tight end Max Klare earned second-team honors. (See All-Americans)

➤ Bryant Francis, Cleveland’s director of port control, warned state officials this summer that the Browns’ proposed Brook Park stadium would “permanently and negatively” affect operations at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. (More)

➤ Cincinnati Bearcats point guard Jizzle James was dismissed from the men’s basketball team due to “personal issues.” (More)

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➤ Dorothy Lane Market, a locally owned grocer, opened its fourth and largest location in Mason, featuring a 50,000-square-foot main floor and a 9,000-square-foot mezzanine. (See Photos)

➤ The Cleveland Clinic celebrated a construction milestone with a ceremonial beam-lifting for a skyway bridge connecting two research buildings, which are expected to be completed in November 2025 and March 2026. (More)

➤ The owners of a Wagyu cattle farm in Trumbull County have opened their first brick-and-mortar butcher shop, offering Wagyu beef, chicken, pork, and in-house sausages. (More)

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➤ Columbus Humane will host a free pet clinic today at Historic Crew Stadium, providing vaccines and pet food to attendees while supplies last. (Details)

➤ Researchers rediscovered a rare, quarter-sized freshwater jellyfish near Put-in-Bay Island in Lake Erie, a non-native species first documented in the lake in 1933. (More)

➤ Window World of Youngstown and the Ursuline Sisters Mission and Beatitude House raised $108,872 to support housing, education, health care, and food assistance for local women and children in need. (More)

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