Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1827, Dr. John Lambert Richmond performed America’s first successful cesarean section in a backwoods cabin near Newtown.

🐢 If you’ve spotted any reptiles or amphibians—not chickens—crossing the road, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources wants to know. You can find the details in Et Cetera, and let us know too!

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Poll: Ramaswamy and Husted Lead

Ohio’s leading Republican candidates for governor and U.S. Senate hold slight leads over their Democrat counterparts in the latest Bowling Green State University/YouGov poll.

Vivek Ramaswamy leads Dr. Amy Acton by 1 point in the governor’s race—48% to 47%—while U.S. Sen. Jon Husted holds a 3-point lead over former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown.

Ramaswamy on Tuesday night was scheduled to headline a Turning Point USA event at The Ohio State University.

In other political news, GOP governor candidate Heather Hill seeks to remove her running mate, Stuart Moats, from the ballot ahead of the May 5 primary.

NWSL Coming to Columbus

Columbus will get a National Women’s Soccer League expansion team in 2028, the league announced Tuesday at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.

A group led by Haslam Sports Group will own the franchise. Jimmy and Dee Haslam also own Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew and the NFL’s Cleveland Browns.

On Monday, the Columbus City Council approved $25 million in public-private funding to support the future NWSL team. Franklin County matched the $25 million commitment Tuesday.

A proposal to convert McCoy Park into a private training facility for the new team—instead of the previously promised play area for children with disabilities—continues to draw criticism.

Also, a local teachers union leader called the public funding for the NWSL project “outrageous” amid cuts to school budgets and staff.

Toledo Tops State for Allergy Troubles

Toledo ranks as the worst metro area in Ohio for seasonal allergies, and among the worst in the U.S., according to a report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

The Glass City ranked 17th worst in the nation for pollen allergies, making it the only Ohio metro area to crack the top 20 and one of just a few Midwestern cities on the list.

April is peak allergy season in Ohio.

The CDC reports that one-quarter of Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. Doctors recommend showering immediately after spending time outdoors, keeping HVAC systems up to date, and using HEPA filters to remove allergens from indoor spaces.

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➤ Columbus: Four people were hospitalized and seven firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation from a two-alarm fire at the former downtown YMCA building, which is being converted into affordable housing. (More)

➤ Columbus: An internal investigation by Ohio State University found former school president Ted Carter used his position to try to steer public resources to benefit a podcaster with whom he maintained a close personal and business relationship. (More)

➤ Toledo: Tests by local authorities found that E. coli levels still exceed safety limits in Swan Creek and connected waterways, a year after a major sewer collapse. (More)

➤ Westerville: The local public library deleted a post on X that called for the death of Nigerian politicians, stating that the previously inactive social media account had been hacked. (More)

➤ Parma Heights: A Valley Forge High School student died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the school cafeteria on Monday. (More)

➤ Dayton: Registration opened for educational programs focused on aviation, aerospace, and cybersecurity at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (Details)

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➤ Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson made MLB history on Sunday, becoming the first player to score twice in a game without seeing a pitch. He first scored as a pinch runner and then scored again after being intentionally walked. (Watch Video)

➤ The Cleveland Cavaliers never trailed in their 115-105 Game 2 win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday, taking a 2-0 series lead into Thursday’s game in Toronto. (More)

➤ Ohio State men’s basketball forward Colin White, who was Ohio’s Mr. Basketball in 2024, will transfer to Akron after two seasons with the Buckeyes. (More)

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➤ Ohio-based Cleveland-Cliffs said it’s “no longer in a hurry” to close a deal with South Korea’s Posco, citing improving U.S. steel prices and strong demand from the domestic auto industry. (More)

➤ The Ohio Turnpike is struggling to collect unpaid tolls from commercial trucking companies, with delinquent payments reaching $5 million since April 2024. (More)

➤ Powell Jewelers will close permanently this weekend after 28 years in business in central Ohio. A liquidation sale is underway. (More)

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➤ The flag-carrying skydiver who crashed into the scoreboard before Virginia Tech’s spring football game is a member of the Middletown-based Team Fastrax professional skydiving team. (See Photos)

➤ A Granville teenager donates 20% of the profits from his community gumball machines to Pantry Network, Granville Education Foundation, and other charities. (More)

➤ State wildlife officials asked residents to report sightings of reptiles and amphibians crossing roads to help improve safety for drivers and animals. (More)

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