Thursday, November 13, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1969, Toledo-born hockey player Cecil Dillon died at age 61. He was the first Ohio-born player in the NHL, playing for the New York Rangers and the Detroit Red Wings.

A geomagnetic storm lit up Ohio’s skies Tuesday night, and the northern lights were expected on Wednesday as well. See more photos in Et Cetera, and feel free to reply and share your own photos!

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A shocking “zero-gravity” discovery from today’s sponsor, Viriflow, is helping men shrink their prostates naturally and regain bladder control—without drugs or surgery.

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SCOTUS Ruling Could Save Ohioans Money

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from two investor-owned Ohio utilities, letting stand a lower court’s ruling expected to save Ohioans about $400 million on electricity bills by 2031.

More than 2 million customers of American Electric Power, or AES Ohio, will avoid a future surcharge, and federal regulators were directed to reverse surcharges for 3 million customers of FirstEnergy or Duke Energy.

In January, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the utilities had attempted to charge—or were already charging—customers for joining the regional electric grid, a move required by Ohio law.

Longaberger Property for Sale

The former Longaberger Homestead near Newark, once a bustling tourist destination featuring shops and a museum, is back on the market for $5.7 million after several ownership changes over the past decade.

Constructed after the Longaberger Co. finished its iconic basket-shaped headquarters in Newark, the site includes several buildings and a giant apple basket. You can see photos here.

On more than 15 acres at 5825 Raiders Road, the property includes a 70,000-square-foot retail building, a 7,600-square-foot restaurant, and an office of more than 16,000 square feet.

The real estate agency, Lepi & Associates, suggested potential uses for the property: a senior living community, a winery, a hotel, or even a university campus.

List: Ohio Cities Among Best for Middle-Class

A recent study ranked six Ohio cities among the 25 most livable for middle-class families, with three earning spots in the top four nationwide.

The study analyzed data from AreaVibes and the U.S. Census American Community Survey to identify the most livable U.S. cities for middle-class families earning between $51,813 and $155,438. Worthington ranked No. 1, posting a livability score of 94, an annual cost of living of $66,173, and a median household income of $124,734.

Grandview Heights ranked No. 2, and University Heights placed No. 4. Minerva Park ranked No. 13; Bexley, No. 15; and Bluffton, No. 20. Overall, Ohio ranked in the middle nationally for middle-class families, with an annual income of $99,453 needed to support a family of four.

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➤ Statewide: Partial SNAP benefits were distributed to Ohioans on Wednesday as the federal government continued working to end the shutdown. (More)

➤ Cuyahoga County: The publicly funded MetroHealth System urged the county council to reverse a proposed $4.5 million subsidy cut over two years as it faces a projected $48 million deficit this year. (More)

➤ Stark County: A Jackson High School freshman won the 2025 National Civics Bee after discussing problems with the U.S. health care system, earning a $100,000 college fund. (More)

➤ Toledo: The state medical board suspended the license of a University of Toledo Medical Center surgical resident after he allegedly administered abortion-inducing drugs to a woman he had impregnated. (More)

➤ Trotwood: The state purchased the former Hara Arena site for $2.5 million, the latest step toward converting it into a mental health facility. (More)

➤ Akron: Akron Children’s Hospital opened the $2 million Tom and Jill Zidian Family Autism Center on its main campus on Tuesday, offering expanded services for children, teens, and young adults with autism. (More)

➤ Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt won American League Manager of the Year for the second straight season. The Guardians won the AL Central after trailing by 15 1/2 games. (More)

➤ Toledo and Miami (Ohio) met Wednesday night in a key MAC matchup, with the Rockets entering as 4.5-point favorites against the RedHawks, who led the all-time series 29-24-1. (See Score)

➤ Redsfest will return to the Cincinnati Convention Center after a two-year absence, giving fans the chance to meet former and current Cincinnati Reds players. (More)

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➤ Ohio approved $55 million in bonds for Cincinnati-based Rumpke to modernize its waste and energy systems through three solid waste centers designed to improve air quality. (More)

➤ The Garver Family Farm in Middletown, a nearly 100-year-old farm, faces possible closure after Butler County said its new winery and market violate zoning laws, despite initial approval. (More)

➤ The historic 21c Museum Hotel in Cincinnati, housed in the 1912 Hotel Metropole building, sold for $25 million to a Kentucky investment group that paid in cash. (More)

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It sounds ridiculous at first, but when a top urologist noticed that astronauts almost never suffer from BPH, he started asking questions.

What he uncovered shocked him.

Turns out, the space station staff adds a special ingredient to their water.

It keeps the urinary system clean, powerful, and completely free of the toxic buildup that clogs men’s prostates as they age.

Turns out the same inexpensive ingredient can be used by men on Earth, too, and it works 10 times better than most prostate meds on the market.

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Astronauts Never Get BPH: They Put This One Thing In Their Water

➤ A massive geomagnetic storm illuminated central Ohio skies with vivid Northern Lights, giving residents a rare celestial display both Tuesday and Wednesday night. (See Lights)

➤ Royal Flamingo Coffee House in Columbus ranked second in USA Today’s 10Best list of top independent coffee shops in the U.S., praised for its cozy atmosphere, friendly baristas, and unique menu. (More)

➤ An Ohio woman pushed the wrong button on an Ohio Lottery vending machine, which led to an appearance on the Cash Explosion TV show, where she won more than $50,000. (More)

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