Thursday, October 9, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1886, Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Rube Marquard was born in Cleveland. Marquard played for the New York Giants, Brooklyn Robins, Cincinnati Reds, and Boston Braves.

America’s River Roots Festival has arrived in Cincinnati! Check out the details in Top Stories.

📬 Watch your inbox later today for a note from our partner, Goldco, on smart ways to protect your retirement savings with gold and silver.

If you’ve ever noticed your gums bleeding while brushing, new Harvard research shared by today’s sponsor, SynaDentix, reveals it could be more than a dental issue. It may be an early warning sign of memory loss.

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Honda Announces OSU Research Lab

Honda Research Institute USA announced plans for a $2.6 million investment in a new lab at The Ohio State University SciTech campus in Columbus.

Honda said the new lab is set to open later this year and will “support collaborative research and data-driven innovation for future Honda technologies.”

Research will focus on carbon capture and next-generation electric vehicle batteries, among other technologies.

In 2023, Honda invested $15 million in Ohio State’s Battery Cell R&D Center on the SciTech campus.

Blue Jackets Drop Puck on New Season

The Columbus Blue Jackets open the 2025-26 regular season tonight on the road against the Nashville Predators after narrowly missing last season’s playoffs.

Columbus announced its 22-man roster on Tuesday, featuring 13 forwards, seven defensemen, and two goaltenders. Boone Jenner returns as captain after missing the first 56 games last season because of injury.

Elvis Merzlikins and Jet Greaves are the goaltenders. Merzlikins is a longtime Blue Jackets veteran, and Greaves is coming off a strong finish during the team’s late season push for the playoffs.

Columbus won’t play at home until Oct. 13 against New Jersey, but Nationwide Arena will feature several new food options for fans, such as Mediterranean nachos, umami fries, and a CBJ-exclusive cream puff from Schmidt’s Sausage Haus.

America’s River Roots Festival Kicks Off

America’s River Roots Festival runs through Oct. 12, celebrating 250 years of American culture with riverboats, live music, regional food, and cultural events along the Ohio River.

It is billed as the nation’s largest collection of riverboats, according to the festival website. Historic riverboats include the 111-year-old Belle of Louisville and others that sailed from as far as Tennessee and Louisiana.

Live music, local food, markets, and cultural events are on tap throughout the week. Guest speakers will cover the history of America’s river cities, and the directors of the city’s opera, symphony, and ballet will lead a session titled “Arts in the Queen City.”

More information about the festival is available on the event website.

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Harvard research reveals a specific pattern of gum bleeding that’s now directly linked to memory loss.

Most people think a little bleeding when brushing is harmless.

However, this specific bleeding pattern is a red flag, a warning that something potentially dangerous is already spreading within your body.

You might not even realize it’s happening until it’s too late.

If your gums bleed like THIS, your brain could already be at risk.

A new video shows exactly what to look for, and what you need to do as soon as possible:

Memory Loss: Do Your Gums Bleed Like This?

➤ Statewide: The Ohio Federation of Teachers endorsed U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown for reelection in 2026, citing his long record of supporting workers, unions, and public education across the state. (More)

➤ Toledo: Former “American Idol” runner-up Crystal Bowersox will return to the Toledo School for the Arts on Oct. 15 to perform and meet students as part of the school’s “Portal Presents” series. (Details)

➤ Columbus: The school board voted to end a self-imposed requirement to provide busing for high school students who live farther than two miles from a school—a move that could save the district more than $7 million. (More)

➤ Mentor: Laketran will run two bus routes for Mentor Public Schools until the district fills open driver positions. Schools were closed for one day last month because of driver shortages. (More)

➤ Cleveland: Catholic Charities will close one St. Ignatius Early Learning Program site in December and consolidate the remaining locations following a review of enrollment and organizational resources. (More)

➤ Gallipolis: Gov. Mike DeWine marked the opening of a new school-based health clinic at Gallia Academy High School, funded by a $2.6 million grant from the governor’s Appalachian Children’s Health Initiative. (More)

➤ Seven-year-old James Dillman, who has cerebral palsy, scored a touchdown with help from his Indian Hill Braves teammates and their Loveland opponents, fulfilling his dream of playing football like his heroes. (Watch Video Report)

➤ The Cleveland Cavaliers opened preseason play with a 118-117 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. Regular-season opening night is set for Oct. 22 on the road against the New York Knicks. (Schedule)

➤ Lisbon High School senior running back Ashton Hinchcliffe became the Blue Devils’ all-time leading rusher, setting his fourth school record with more than 3,500 career yards. (More)

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➤ Mercy Health warned that patients with Humana Managed Medicaid or Medicare Advantage health insurance could become out-of-network if an agreement between the hospital and insurer isn’t reached by Dec. 1. (More)

➤ Vega Americas, a German manufacturer, completed a 120,000-square-foot expansion of its North American headquarters in Mason, creating 31 new jobs. (More)

➤ Rogers Fuel LLC acquired three Columbiana County gas stations for $5.2 million, located in New Waterford, Fairview Township, and Rogers. (More)

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Harvard research reveals a surprising link: a specific gum bleeding pattern now tied to memory loss. While most people dismiss a little blood while brushing as harmless, this hidden sign can actually warn of something dangerous already spreading in the body. You may not notice until it’s too late. If your gums bleed like THIS, your brain could be at risk.

Watch this video to learn what to do immediately.

➤ A class ring lost in Lake Erie 44 years ago was reunited with its owner after washing ashore about 200 yards from where it was originally lost. (Watch Video Report)

➤ Parma Heights police pursued, captured, and returned a giant inflatable pumpkin that rolled through town after breaking free from a resident’s yard. (See Photos)

➤ Elton John and Twenty One Pilots are among the artists set to perform at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 40th induction ceremony, which will take place in Los Angeles on Nov. 8. (See Lineup)

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