50th Memorial Tournament Tees Off

The 50th Memorial Tournament tees off this morning at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, led by world No. 1 and defending champion Scottie Scheffler, fresh off his PGA Championship win.

Several top-ranked players are competing, including Xander Schauffele, Shane Lowry, and Viktor Hovland. Notably absent from the lineup are Masters champion Rory McIlroy and Westerville’s Jason Day.

This year’s special events include Folds of Honor Friday and Fore! Fest at Dublin Bridge Park. Details on traffic, parking, and course rules are available here.

Wednesday’s Golden Bear Pro-Am drew dozens of celebrities, including Ohio State’s Ryan Day, Alabama coaching legend Nick Saban, and Hall of Famer Peyton Manning, each pairing with PGA pros for an exhibition round.

Ohio Rock Legend Dies at 77

Ohio-born singer and songwriter Rick Derringer, lead singer of The McCoys, has died at age 77.

Derringer rose to fame in 1965 with The McCoys’ hit, Hang on Sloopy, which became Ohio’s official rock song and is played at every Ohio State football game.

The Ohio State University Marching Band paid tribute to Derringer on social media, highlighting The McCoys’ 2015 performance alongside the band celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hang on Sloopy.

In addition to his work with The McCoys, Derringer wrote Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo, and co-wrote the theme song for professional wrestler Hulk Hogan.

List: Best Suburbs in Cleveland

Chagrin Falls has been named Cleveland Magazine’s Best Place to Live for 2025, rising six spots from last year. The village was praised for its strong schools, walkable downtown, and small-town vibes.

Cleveland Magazine’s complete ranking of the 20 best Cleveland suburbs can be found here.

Other top-ranked suburbs include Rocky River, Bay Village, and Pepper Pike—recognized for their scenic views, park access, reputable schools, and safety.

New entries like Hinckley Township and Chester Township earned high marks for education and affordable property.

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➤ Freeport: Rep. Don Jones is resigning his 95th Ohio House District seat to serve as state executive director for the Ohio Farm Service Agency under the Trump administration. (More)

➤ Centerville: A $75 million upgrade for the Interstate 675 Wilmington Pike interchange has been approved, with construction starting in 2029 to improve safety and reduce congestion. (See Project Map)

➤ Middletown: Hallmark Communities plans to build 288 apartments at Renaissance Pointe, featuring seven residential buildings, a clubhouse, a pool, and pickleball courts. (See Layout)

➤ Upper Arlington: City officials are warning residents about scam calls from individuals falsely claiming to be Police Chief Keith Hall and soliciting donations. (More)

➤ Youngstown: Flor Shorty Navarro donated $1 million to Youngstown State University to fund the Shorty and Elba Navarro Outdoor Patio. (More)

➤ Cedarville: Cedarville University reported a 98.17% placement rate for 2024 graduates, surpassing the national average for employment and graduate school for the fifth consecutive year. (More)

➤ Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell was named to the All-NBA first team for the first time, while forward Evan Mobley earned his first All-NBA second team honors. (More)

➤ Ohio State men’s basketball announced a home-and-home series with Notre Dame, with the Buckeyes hosting the Irish in Columbus in 2025 and traveling to South Bend in 2026. (More)

➤ Kameron Mercer, a former Winton Woods Middle School basketball standout, was selected to the USA Basketball Men’s U16 National Team and will compete at the FIBA U16 AmeriCup in Mexico in June. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s results: MLB | NBA | WNBA | NHL | Soccer | Tennis

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➤ A Toledo investment firm executive has pleaded guilty to conspiracy and securities violations in a $72 million Ponzi scheme, agreeing to cooperate in prosecutions of co-defendants. (More)

➤ A former AmplifyBio employee filed a class-action lawsuit alleging the shuttered biotech firm violated federal law by laying off 212 workers without required advance notice or severance pay. (More)

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➤ Nature Connects Made with LEGO Bricks, an award-winning exhibit, opens Saturday at Franklin Park Conservatory, featuring nature-themed LEGO displays and interactive building activities. (Details)

➤ Columbus Metropolitan Library has partnered with Children’s Hunger Alliance to provide free meals to students 18 and younger at 17 locations this summer, starting Monday. (See Schedule)

➤ Tickets for the postponed Zac Brown Band concert at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati will be refunded, as the show will not be rescheduled. (More)

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Should fast-food restaurants use robots instead of people?

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Yesterday’s Results:

Do you play video games?

1. Never: 24%
2. Not anymore: 21%
3. Regularly: 19%
4. Occasionally: 18%
5. I’d like to: 18%

How many major professional sports teams are based in Ohio?

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