Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1929, Robert Elwayne Skimin was born in Belden. A decorated U.S. Army aviator and paratrooper, he later became an award-winning author.

Buckle up! The annual Toledo Jeep Fest takes place Friday through Sunday. Get details on activities, road closures, and parking in Top Stories.

Learn about the science behind hearing loss and the latest solutions from today’s sponsor, SonoVive.

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Hospitals Earn National Honors

Several Ohio hospitals are named among the nation’s best in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, posting strong showings in a range of medical specialties.

Cleveland Clinic topped the Ohio rankings and earned a spot on the publication’s national honor roll of the 20 best hospitals, though it dropped from No. 1 in cardiology.

OSU Wexner Medical Center and OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, both in Columbus, ranked second and third in Ohio, respectively.

Of the hospitals ranked in the state’s top 10, six are in northeast Ohio, with two in Columbus, one in Cincinnati, and one in Kettering. The full statewide top 10 can be seen here.

AG: Fairs Can’t Set Own Gun Limits

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued a formal opinion stating that county fair boards cannot enforce firearm bans that go beyond state or federal law.

The opinion comes after a 2024 incident at the Champaign County Fair, where St. Paris Police Chief Eric Smith was arrested for refusing to disarm while off duty.

Although the fair board defended its no-firearms policy, gun rights advocates argued the ban was illegal because fair boards are public entities subject to state law.

State law still allows firearms to be prohibited inside enclosed fair buildings, a provision not affected by the attorney general’s opinion. The full opinion can be read here.

Jeep Fest Ready to Roll

The Toledo Jeep Fest returns this weekend for its eighth year, celebrating the city’s storied connection to the iconic auto manufacturer. The event runs Friday through Sunday.

Festival highlights include an off-road course, Strongman competition, fireworks, a speaker series, and a digital scavenger hunt.

Toledo will close several downtown streets and restrict parking in some areas throughout the weekend. Details can be found here.

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Doctors are rethinking hearing loss—here’s why

A groundbreaking 2021 study has flipped what we thought we knew about hearing loss. It turns out that a staggering 98% of hearing issues may be linked to a deficiency in one vital mineral—something your body desperately needs, but most people unknowingly lack.

More and more doctors are turning to this natural solution rather than outdated treatments. Why? Because it’s working.

If you’ve been struggling to hear conversations, turning up the volume on everything, or feeling frustrated that your ears aren’t keeping up, you might not need hearing aids or expensive procedures after all.

By simply adding this essential mineral to your daily routine, you may be able to restore your hearing naturally and finally experience clarity again.

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Your ears might thank you.

➤ Pepper Pike: Firefighters delivered a healthy baby boy on the side of Interstate 271, marking a first in Lt. David Tapp’s 30-plus-year career. (Watch Video Report)

➤ Northeast Ohio: Major construction on Interstate 90—affecting Cleveland, Lakewood, and Rocky River—will begin Monday and continue for at least three years. (More)

➤ Columbus: City council approved a record $2.9 billion budget, with significant allocations for housing, public safety, and infrastructure. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: The Roebling Suspension Bridge will undergo closures and other traffic restrictions next week as inspections take place. (Details)

➤ Maumee: A $50,000 donation from Mercy Health will allow Maumee High School to complete a new science lab, which will include two virtual dissection tables. (More)

➤ Dayton: The main branch of the Dayton Metro Library will remain closed for multiple days due to HVAC issues and extreme heat. (More)

➤ Former Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer said Michigan’s sign-stealing scandal had a significant impact on the 2022 rivalry game. (More)

➤ Ohio State men’s basketball will face Ohio University in a preseason scrimmage open to the public on Oct. 15. (More)

➤ Day Air Ballpark, home of the Dayton Dragons, will host the Deck the Diamond holiday light show from mid-November to early January, featuring 1 million lights. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | Soccer | WNBA

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➤ Police in Oregon, Ohio, alerted residents to a suspected bill-paying fraud scheme linked to transactions at a local Taco Bell from June 30 to July 3. (More)

➤ Cincinnati-based Procter & Gamble plans to increase prices on about a quarter of its U.S. products, citing higher costs due to tariffs. Among the affected products are diapers, detergents, and electric toothbrushes. (More)

➤ Ohio households are paying more for electricity due to demand outpacing supply, industry experts say. (More)

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Doctors are changing how we treat hearing loss

A 2021 study revealed that 98% of hearing issues may be linked to a deficiency in one crucial mineral—and it’s changing everything.

Instead of relying solely on hearing aids or medications, doctors are now recommending a natural approach: simply adding this essential mineral to your diet.

This breakthrough discovery is helping people restore their hearing, improve clarity, and regain confidence—without expensive treatments or invasive procedures.

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➤ An 80-year-old Vietnam War veteran in Columbus said he maintained a neighboring yard for seven years, unaware the lot was owned by the city. (See Photos)

➤ Two Youngstown-area children running a lemonade stand raised enough money to provide body armor for 13 K9s at area law enforcement agencies. (More)

➤ Wright State University’s Lake Campus was named the “best value” college in Ohio by financial planning website SmartAsset. (More)

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