Fallen Officer’s Mom Calls for Investigation

Dawn Derbin, the mother of fallen Euclid police officer Jacob Derbin, urged President Trump and the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate her son’s death, citing concerns over the case’s handling by local authorities.

She cited alleged inconsistencies and a lack of transparency in the investigation, and suggested the possibility of friendly fire.

Officer Jacob Derbin was fatally shot on May 11, 2024, during an ambush while responding to a disturbance call. The following day, the suspect died by suicide during a police standoff.

On April 30, a Cuyahoga County grand jury cleared Euclid police officers present at the scene of Derbin’s shooting.

Bill Would Lower Cost of Breast Cancer Screening

State lawmakers proposed the Breast Examination and Screening Transformation (BEST) Act to eliminate copays and other out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings.

The bill, introduced by state Rep. Jean Schmidt, R-Loveland, builds on House Bill 371, a 2022 law that requires insurance companies to cover supplemental screenings for high-risk individuals but does not eliminate copays or deductibles.

University of Cincinnati radiologist Dr. Ann Brown praised the legislation’s potential to reduce financial barriers and save lives.

The bill is awaiting a committee hearing.

Home with Indoor Basketball Court Lists for $2.3M

A custom-built mansion in Loveland hit the market for $2.275 million, featuring an indoor basketball court and a four-person sauna.

Located at 9544 Union Cemetery Road, the 8,225-square-foot home sits on nearly four acres and includes four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and a chef’s kitchen. You can view photos of the estate here.

The lower level features an indoor basketball court with a 23-foot ceiling, a sauna, an exercise room, a theater, a billiards room, and a golf simulator.

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➤ Northeast Ohio: A 2.5-magnitude earthquake caused minor shaking in Ashtabula County on Sunday night. (See Map)

➤ Cleveland: A groundbreaking ceremony on Monday launched a $68 million renovation project to transform the historic West Side Market. (Watch Video)

➤ State: Republican state lawmakers reintroduced a bill to limit drag shows to adult-only venues, citing the need to protect children. (More)

➤ Youngstown: Paving on Mahoning Avenue between Meridian Road and Interstate 680 began Monday and is expected to cause traffic delays through June 30. (More)

➤ Bellaire: Three firefighters were injured by falling bricks while battling a fire at Devendra’s Auto Care & Tire on 34th Street. The fire caused an estimated $1 million in damage. (Watch Video)

➤ Columbus: The Central Ohio Transit Authority launched a feasibility study on a proposal to eliminate bus fares. (More)

➤ The Dayton Dragons unveiled Blaze, a new mascot, as part of the team’s 25th anniversary celebration. (See Photos)

➤ Ohio State and Miami will compete in the NCAA softball tournament’s Knoxville Regional, hosted by No. 7 seed Tennessee. (Schedule)

➤ The Cleveland Browns signed former Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee, who recorded 31 tackles and one interception in 2024. (More)

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➤ The Peach Truck, a Tennessee-based company delivering fresh peaches across the South and Midwest, announced dozens of pickup dates around Ohio for June. (See Locations)

➤ The Streets of West Chester, home to southwest Ohio’s only Topgolf, was sold in a $1.1 billion transaction between RCG Ventures and Global Net Lease. (More)

➤ Gionino’s Pizzeria opened its third central Ohio location Monday on Cemetery Road in Hilliard. (More)

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Crayola Advances Manufacturing Excellence with Hidden Tech

One of America’s most iconic brands is using cutting-edge technology to improve manufacturing quality and help reduce energy consumption by up to 30%. 

But they’re just one of several major brands leveraging IotaComm’s cutting-edge Internet of Things (IoT) platform to improve their business operations.

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They’re setting the foundations of a more connected world, which amounts to $1.5T in market potential.

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➤ Marysville veteran Jeff Lyerla will be inducted into White Castle restaurant’s Cravers Hall of Fame for a White Castle-themed prank he played on a fellow National Guardsman serving in Iraq. (More)

➤ Munti, an Asian small-clawed otter at the Cincinnati Zoo, gave birth to a litter of pups earlier than expected. (Watch Video)

➤ Columbus influencer Tyler Bossetti faces federal wire fraud charges for allegedly defrauding investors of more than $11 million in a real estate scheme. (More)

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