Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Good morning! On this day in 1738, Benjamin Tupper was born in Massachusetts. A former Continental Army officer, he co-founded the Ohio Company of Associates, which established Marietta—Ohio’s first permanent settlement.

Consecutive days of sunshine and warmer weather have us all anticipating the arrival of spring. But, if you’re not quite over winter and find yourself in Northeast Ohio, several ski resorts added a bonus week to the calendar. Find out which slopes are open this week in the Business section!

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Fire, Nearby Explosion Rock East Price Hill

A deadly house fire and a separate house explosion just a block apart shook Cincinnati’s East Price Hill neighborhood on Sunday.

Two people were killed and 10 were injured in the house fire on Summit Avenue. After searching for missing individuals, firefighters were forced to evacuate the house and battle the flames for two hours from the exterior.

In an update on Monday, Assistant Cincinnati Fire Chief Matt Flagler said the fire likely started outside and spread to the house.

Hours later, a house exploded on nearby Eberon Avenue, hospitalizing four people. Flagler confirmed Monday that the explosion was accidental.

Invasive Moths Trigger Shrub Quarantine

To curb the spread of box tree moths, the Ohio Department of Agriculture has expanded a quarantine zone to include several counties in Southwest Ohio.

The movement of boxwood shrubs is now restricted in Miami, Montgomery, Greene, Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren counties.

Box tree moths, an invasive species native to East Asia, feed on the leaves of boxwood shrubs, causing significant damage to this popular landscaping plant.

Evidence of this pest includes chewed or missing leaves, white webbing, and green-black excrement on or around the plant.

$3.5 Million West Chester Home Hits Market

A West Chester Township estate, listed for $3.5 million, is now for sale, featuring six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, four fireplaces, a pool, a jacuzzi, and a screened-in porch.

Located at 7311 Tamarron Place, the 11,000-square-foot house sits on a 1.4-acre lot overlooking the third hole of Wetherington Golf and Country Club. You can see 94 photos of the two-story residence here.

The property was previously sold for $725,000 in 2010 and again in 2015 for $1.4 million.

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➤ Statewide: State lawmakers from both parties introduced a bill that would grant a property tax freeze to eligible Ohioans over 65. (More)

➤ Dayton: St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at the University of Dayton turned chaotic over the weekend, leading to hospitalizations, tear gas, and arrests. A police officer was also injured. (More)

➤ Youngstown: City police will now charge up to $75 per hour for body camera footage requests, with a limit of $750. Body camera footage was previously free. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: The Cincinnati Zoo will celebrate its 150th anniversary this spring with a bourbon-tasting event, featuring 15 different tasting stations throughout the zoo. (More)

➤ Maumee: The city has established new parking restrictions along the Maumee River ahead of the annual Walleye Run, when 10,000 fishermen flock to the area as walleye migrate up the river. (More)

➤ Columbus: The state capital has been named America’s fifth-best beer city by the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. (See Top 10)

➤ Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli recorded his second career hat trick on Sunday. His three goals helped lead the Blue Jackets to a 7-3 win over the New York Rangers. (More)

➤ Twelve Cleveland Cavaliers players scored points as the Cavs extended their winning streak to 14 games with a 112-100 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. (More)

➤ Upper Arlington Golden Bears ice hockey won its first high school state championship, beating Cleveland St. Ignatius 5-2 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. (More)

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➤ Guidepost Montessori, a national preschool company, is closing three of its four central Ohio locations by March 31. Each location cared for children between 12 weeks and 6 years old. (More)

➤ Several ski resorts in Northeast Ohio will stay open for a bonus week after evaluating their snow pack. The ski season is now expected to end on March 16. (See Details)

➤ Advance Auto Parts, an aftermarket car parts retailer, will close more than 700 locations nationwide, including several Ohio stores from Akron to Cincinnati. (See List)

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➤ Officer Blue, Springboro Police’s comfort and care dog, took home first place in the 2025 FUR Responders Challenge, a competition that highlights K-9 officers around Ohio. (See Photos)

➤ Guggisberg Cheese, a Millersburg cheese factory, was awarded gold in the Baby Swiss class at the 2025 United States Championship Cheese Contest. (More)

➤ Ohio was ranked the sixth-best state in America to start a family, according to a new study. Delivery costs, infant and maternal mortality rates, and childcare expenses were among the metrics used in the study. (More)

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