Thursday, March 27, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1912, Ohioan and First Lady Helen Herron Taft planted the first two cherry trees in Washington, D.C., alongside Viscountess Iwa Chinda.

Happy Opening Day! The Cincinnati Reds open against San Francisco at home, while the Cleveland Guardians are on the road in Kansas City. Cincinnati’s 105th Findlay Market Opening Day Parade kicks off at noon. Read more in today’s Top Stories.

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Cincinnati’s 105th Opening Day Parade Today

Baseball Opening Day in Cincinnati has been an unofficial holiday in the city for over a century, and that tradition lives on this afternoon with the 105th Findlay Market Opening Day Parade.

Former Cincinnati Reds infielder Chris Sabo is the Opening Day Grand Marshal, and former NASCAR driver Michael Waltrip is the Honorary Grand Marshal in a nod to the Reds’ participation in the 2025 MLB Speedway Classic.

The parade begins at noon and will feature over 150 organizations, including floats for Cincinnati Olympians and Bengals alumni. See the full parade lineup here.

Several roads in the Findlay Market area will close at 8 a.m. along the 1.4-mile parade route. You can see those closures here.

Guardians, Reds Ready to Unleash Star Power

Right-handed pitcher Tanner Bibee will open the season for the Cleveland Guardians this afternoon as Cleveland begins its campaign for a third AL Central Division title in four years. The team made it to last year’s ALCS, falling to the New York Yankees in five games.

In Cincinnati, the Reds have brought in legendary manager Terry Francona after the team’s seventh losing season in the past decade. Francona named right-hander Hunter Greene the Opening Day starter.

Both teams feature plenty of star power. Cleveland third baseman José Ramírez is an AL MVP candidate, and Emmanuel Clase is considered baseball’s best closer. The Reds have arguably the National League’s best middle infield with Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain, as well as one of MLB’s best starting rotations.

Heading into Opening Day, Fangraphs projects the Guardians and Reds to finish fourth in their respective divisions. You can see Fangraphs’ full projected standings here.

Hospital Workers Report Missing Wages

In the wake of last week’s East Ohio Regional Hospital closure, at least 80 hospital employees filed reports with Martins Ferry Police over various monetary issues.

Complaints include missing paychecks and unpaid health insurance contributions.

Police Chief Jerry Murphy said the department notified the Belmont County Prosecutor’s Office and the FBI.

The hospital closed last week after months of financial difficulties.

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➤ Columbus: The Ohio State Fair announced that country music star Trace Adkins will headline the fair’s concert lineup in August. Tickets go on sale this Friday. (Details)

➤ Cincinnati: The Archdiocese announced that a Mass of Installation will be celebrated next month for the new Archbishop of Cincinnati. (Details)

➤ State: CVS will offer Ohioans the measles vaccine after the state announced its first case of the year last week. (More)

➤ Southeast Ohio: Livestock farmers impacted by the 2024 drought are eligible for state relief funding. (See Map)

➤ Toledo: The school board voted to close Edgewater Elementary after this year. The school’s students will be transferred to Ottawa River Elementary in the fall. (More)

➤ Youngstown: Library administrators detailed renovations planned for the East Branch Library to address water intrusion problems. (More)

➤ Xavier men’s basketball hired New Mexico head coach Richard Pitino to replace Sean Miller, who accepted the Texas head coaching job. (More)

➤ Columbus Blue Jackets center Cole Sillinger will return after missing 11 games due to a shoulder injury. (More)

➤ Quarterback Will Howard was among 17 Ohio State players who worked out for NFL scouts during the Buckeyes’ Pro Day. (More)

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➤ Cleveland-based steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs will lay off 600 workers at its Dearborn, Mich., plant, citing limited automotive production. (More)

➤ M. Hopple & Co., a 43-year-old Cincinnati stationery and design store, will close next month. (More)

➤ 16-Bit Bar + Arcade in Columbus will close this weekend after 12 years, with a “Final Round” going-away party set for Friday night. (Details)

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➤ The Protect Ohio Children Coalition urged the U.S. Supreme Court to allow parents to remove their children from lessons that include LGBTQ-themed storybooks. (More)

➤ The Toledo Zoo’s 125th-anniversary event series runs through October, featuring an aquarium celebration, a summer season kickoff, a legacy gala, and more. (Details)

➤ Blooms and Berries announced plans for its first Tulip Trail walk, replacing its Strawberry Days event canceled due to a crop shortage. (Details)

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