Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1974, Josh Radnor, best known for his starring role in How I Met Your Mother, was born in Columbus. He is a graduate of Bexley High School and Kenyon College.

Did you know music can be created using sounds from a zoo? Get the details in Et Cetera.

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Clase Benched Amid Gambling Probe

Cleveland Guardians All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as Major League Baseball investigates sports betting activity, according to ESPN.

Clase is the second Guardians pitcher sidelined in the probe. Luis Ortiz was placed on leave July 3 after a sportsbook flagged suspicious betting on two of his pitches.

Both players are expected to remain on leave through Aug. 31 as the league’s investigation continues.

Clase, a three-time All-Star who finished third in voting for last season’s American League Cy Young Award, will miss critical games as Cleveland pursues a playoff run.

OSU Boss Distances School from College Probes

The Ohio State University President Ted Carter said in a Face the Nation interview that Ivy League schools are in “survival mode” and that he does not expect the same kind of challenges at his school.

His comments came in response to a question about Columbia University’s $221 million in settlements to restore federal funds amid allegations of Columbia’s inaction on antisemitism.

“We’re not going through any of that here at Ohio State, and nor do I think that we will,” Carter said. You can watch his full interview here.

Kenyon Among Nation’s Prettiest Campuses

Kenyon College in Gambier received a No. 12 ranking on Travel + Leisure’s list of the 30 Most Beautiful College Campuses in the nation.

The magazine highlighted Kenyon’s hilltop setting, describing it as offering “one of the country’s most idyllic college walks.” The magazine also praised Kenyon’s tree-lined “Middle Path” and its “castle-like” Ascension Hall.

Kenyon boasts nearly 700 acres of green space and more than 10 miles of walking trails.

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➤ Cincinnati: Vice President JD Vance, during a visit to his home state of Ohio, condemned the “mob of lawless thugs” whose violent attack on two people in Cincinnati drew national attention. (Watch Video)

➤ Northeast Ohio: More than 23,000 FirstEnergy customers temporarily lost power Sunday, days after the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio cited the company for repeated power outages. (More)

➤ Dublin: OCLC, a local nonprofit that partners with libraries globally on managing the Dewey Decimal System, laid off about 80 employees, citing the rise of artificial intelligence and federal funding cuts. (More)

➤ Northwest Ohio: Several highway ramps will close temporarily over the next two weeks as the state Department of Transportation conducts bridge inspections. (See Closures)

➤ Dayton: Rescue workers returned from Texas after assisting with flooding search and rescue efforts. (More)

➤ Mahoning County: State Rep. Lauren McNally, D-Youngstown, announced the awarding of $5.4 million in state funding for 10 local infrastructure projects. (More)

➤ Cincinnati native and former Reds outfielder Dave Parker was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Parker died in June at age 74. (More)

➤ Seventeen-year-old Mia Hammond of New Albany won the Epson Tour Greater Toledo Classic title. The Epson Tour serves as the qualifying tour for the LPGA. (More)

➤ Youngstown Class B League All-Stars qualified for the Colt 16U Baseball World Series in Marion, Illinois, after winning the East Zone title in Greensboro, North Carolina. (More)

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➤ Ohio-based home improvement manufacturer Great Day Improvements plans to expand operations in the state, creating 995 new jobs over the next five years. (More)

➤ Family-owned retailer Fanning’s Appliances opened a store in Warren. (More)

➤ Voodoo Brewing Co., a Pennsylvania-based craft brewery, will open a taproom in early August in Columbus’ Short North district. (More)

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➤ PLAY Audio Agency partnered with the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden to compose music using sounds from the zoo, including audio from Fiona the hippo. (Watch Video)

➤ The USS Ohio made its first-ever port call in Brisbane, Australia, as part of the 80th anniversary celebration of Victory in the Pacific Day on Aug. 15. During WWII, Brisbane served as a major hub for U.S. submarines. (More)

➤ Columbus high schoolers unveiled a mural on the city’s south side, created through internships designed to inspire future careers in design, art, architecture, and urban planning. (Watch Video Report)

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