Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1940, Hall of Fame basketball player John Havlicek was born in Martins Ferry. Havlicek’s teams won a national title at Ohio State and eight NBA championships.

Did you know that there’s a college dodgeball league? Its championship match was this past weekend, and two Ohio teams squared off for the title. Read more in today’s Sports section.

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Visas Revoked for Some Foreign Students

Federal authorities revoked F-1 visas of at least five international students at Ohio State University. Visas were also pulled for one student and three recent graduates of Kent State University.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said student visas are not a right and should be denied to those participating in disruptive campus protests or tied to criminal behavior.

Kent State president Todd Diacon called the situation “unprecedented,” and directed students to contact the school’s legal office if approached by law enforcement.

Nationally, students from Harvard, Stanford, Michigan, and UCLA have also been impacted by visa terminations.

Officers Injured in Brawl at High School

A large brawl during an all-star basketball game at Meadowdale High School in Dayton prompted a massive police response on Sunday.

One police officer sustained minor injuries, and another was pepper-sprayed. No injuries among attendees were reported.

More than 600 people were present when the fight erupted, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reported.

An initial fight among students ended before officers arrived, but as large crowds exited the building, additional fights broke out. Several people were detained or arrested.

176-Year-Old Mansion for Sale

A 176-year-old mansion in Lebanon hit the market for $1.39 million.

The property features four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms across 4,500 square feet. You can see 71 photos of the property here.

Set on 2.73 acres in Lebanon, which is north of Cincinnati, the property includes a rebuilt carriage house with an additional bedroom, bathroom, family room, and kitchenette.

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➤ State: Early in-person and absentee voting for the May 6 primary begins today. Voters will decide on local issues and State Issue 2, a $2.5 billion infrastructure bond proposal. (More)

➤ Lorain County: The Interstate 80 westbound offramp at Toll Plaza will close Wednesday for bridge work, reopening Aug. 1. (Details)

➤ Dayton: Five Rivers MetroParks announced multiple park closures due to flooding. Trails along the Great Miami River are also affected. (Details)

➤ Shaker Heights: Police will maintain a presence at the library’s main branch for “at least the next few weeks” following the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man inside the library. (More)

➤ Toledo: An illegal immigrant deported four times between 2013 and 2017 was in federal court facing a fifth deportation. (More)

➤ Youngstown: Former vice presidential candidate Tim Walz held a town hall in Youngstown on Monday as part of a Democratic Party outreach tour. The Minnesota governor will host another town hall today in Lorain. (More)

➤ Miami University defeated the University of Cincinnati to win the college dodgeball national championship. (See Photo)

➤ The Cleveland Cavaliers honored a teenager who rescued a family from a house fire last month. (Watch Video Report)

➤ The Columbus Blue Jackets were shut out 4-0 by Ottawa on Sunday, marking their third straight loss and second consecutive game without a goal. (More)

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➤ AVI Fresh was named the campus food services provider of Youngstown State University. (More)

➤ Cincinnati-based Kroger spent more than $1 billion on its failed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons. (More)

➤ New Middletown restaurant Tiger’s Table closed, citing a 40% drop in business due to ongoing Route 170 construction. (More)

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➤ The state launched a new online system to help residents claim $4.8 billion in unclaimed funds. The platform aims to improve efficiency for individuals and businesses. (Details)

➤ The federal government eliminated $250,000 in grant money for LGBTQ historical markers across Ohio. (More)

➤ Heritage Trails Park District will host its annual April Showers Hike on Sunday along the Miami and Erie Canal near St. Marys. The free event features snacks, water, and springtime views. (Details)

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