Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 2008, Cincinnati Reds outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. became the sixth player in Major League Baseball history to hit 600 career home runs, reaching the milestone during a 9-4 win over the Florida Marlins.

🛒 An Ohio-based grocery chain cracked the top 10 in Supermarket News’ Super 50 Supermarkets ranking. See where your favorite grocery store landed in Top Stories.

Doctors say five signs reveal whether you’re aging well, and catching them early could change how the rest of your life goes. On today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast, Ayla breaks down each one, plus what you can start doing at any age to make sure you’re hitting the mark. Tune in here!

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If shedding extra pounds and feeling your best this summer is on your agenda, today’s sponsor, Direct Meds, is offering $150 off your first order of doctor-supervised GLP-1 weight-loss treatment delivered right to your door.

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Big Tech Defends Ohio Data Centers

Ohio lawmakers last week grilled representatives from Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft at a state data center hearing, as mounting public concern over tax breaks, environmental impact, and strain on the power grid prompted scrutiny of the industry’s rapid expansion.

The companies contended that data centers generate jobs, safeguard water supplies, and bear their own electricity costs. Legislators, however, remained skeptical of whether the industry’s surging power demand could be absorbed without driving up residential utility bills.

Microsoft announced it would discontinue the use of nondisclosure agreements and stop seeking property tax abatements—commitments the three other companies declined to match.

Gov. Mike DeWine has paused new tax exemptions pending a legislative review of the projects’ economic impact—a step Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker subsequently followed.

Kroger Makes Best Grocers List

Cincinnati-based Kroger landed at No. 9 on Supermarket News‘ inaugural Super50 Supermarkets list, slotting below Whole Foods Market, but above Walmart.

The publication said the rankings weigh customer satisfaction, workplace reputation, technology adoption, loyalty-program benefits, and additional criteria. Trader Joe’s topped the list, followed by Publix, H-E-B, Costco, Amazon Fresh, Sam’s Club, Aldi, Whole Foods Market, Kroger, and Walmart.

Supermarket News cited customer research compiled by Dunnhumby indicating that Kroger shoppers prize personalized deals, fuel discounts, an intuitive app, the quality of private-label products, and a wide enough selection to support one-stop shopping.

The recognition comes as Kroger enters a new era under recently appointed CEO Greg Foran.

Historic Ohio Property for Sale

An Ashland landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places has come to market at $999,000 following a seven-year renovation of the 1845 Vermillion Institute—a project that also drew attention from the popular social media account Zillow Gone Wild.

The brick structure was once the largest building in the county and housed a college that predated the College of Wooster. It later served as the local high school before falling vacant for years, until a careful rehabilitation returned it to use.

The 7,000-square-foot residence features solid brick walls, 10 1/2-foot ceilings, 72 large windows, cherry woodwork, stained glass, and a sweeping four-level staircase. The ground floor, once the building’s chapel, has been converted into a gathering space, a private patio, and a garden room.

Upper floors include a two-story library with a fireplace, multiple bedroom suites, terraces, a kitchenette, and a top-floor office. Fifty photos of the property are available to view here.

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➤ Statewide: Ohio gas prices dropped an average of 32 cents in the past week to $4.14 per gallon, with drivers paying the most in Steubenville and the least in Lima. (See Prices)

➤ Northeast Ohio: Interstate 90 drivers heading to and from Pennsylvania should expect delays through June as the Ohio Department of Transportation begins nightly lane closures between State Route 11 and the Pennsylvania border. (More)

➤ Dayton: The U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force are seeking thousands of civilian hires—a sharp reversal from last year’s cuts—as Wright-Patterson Air Force Base reported a 25% increase in civilian retirements in 2025. (More)

➤ Euclid: The Euclid Public Library reopened over the weekend after more than a year of $18 million in renovations, including a new business resource center, improved ADA accessibility, and roofing and HVAC upgrades. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: Pat Mancuso Field at Princeton High School is set for a $22 million renovation that will bring accessibility improvements and safety upgrades. (More)

➤ Dublin: CBS Sports production assistant Bryce Adair died after a car crash while covering the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village, leading broadcaster Jim Nantz to deliver an emotional tribute on air. (More)

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➤ Olentangy Liberty won its third straight Division I girls lacrosse state championship, defeating Upper Arlington 9-8 in the fourth consecutive title game between the two programs. (More)

➤ Jamier Brown, a five-star Ohio State wide receiver commit from Big Walnut, won three Ohio high school track and field gold medals and set a Division II record in the 200 meters, raising his arms in an O-H celebration. (More)

➤ Justin Verlander is scheduled to pitch for the Toledo Mud Hens on Wednesday in a rehab start as he works to return to the Detroit Tigers after a March hip injury. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NBA | MLB | Soccer | WNBA | NCAAB

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➤ Nexans, a Paris-based manufacturer, completed its $797 million acquisition of Butler County’s Republic Wire, one of the Cincinnati area’s largest private companies. (More)

➤ CCC Plastics, a Toronto-based specialty plastics manufacturer, is seeking to open its first U.S. plant in Athens County, a project expected to create 25 full-time jobs paying an average of $70,000 annually. (More)

➤ Southwest Airlines will launch nonstop service from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to San Juan, Puerto Rico, beginning in February 2027. (More)

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➤ A new analysis found that traffic congestion in Ohio cities, including Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati, was less severe than in many other major U.S. metropolitan areas. (See Rankings)

➤ Edgewater Beach along Cleveland’s Lake Erie shoreline ranked among the nation’s best lake beaches for summer, placing No. 5 in the USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards. (See Ranking)

➤ The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton will host a June 19-21 fly-in of historically significant aircraft, including Stearman biplanes in a wide range of colors. (More)

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