MLB Lifts Pete Rose Ban

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday removed the late Pete Rose from the league’s permanently ineligible list, ending a 35-year ban and making Rose eligible for posthumous election into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

“Shoeless” Joe Jackson and other deceased players were also reinstated, with Manfred ruling that lifetime bans no longer apply after a player’s death. The decision follows a petition by attorney Jeffrey Lenkov and public support from President Donald Trump.

Rose, banned in 1989 for betting on games while managing the Cincinnati Reds, died in September 2024 at age 83. His family plans to petition the Hall of Fame for his induction. The Hall’s Classic Baseball Era selection committee is scheduled to meet next in December 2027.

State AG Appeals Social Media Ruling

State Attorney General Dave Yost appealed a federal judge’s ruling that struck down an Ohio law requiring social media companies to obtain parental consent for users under 16.

In April, U.S. District Judge Algenon L. Marbley ruled in favor of NetChoice, a social media trade group that argued the law was vague and violated free speech protections.

The law mandated age verification through government-issued ID, credit card information, or digital consent forms.

Meanwhile, state lawmakers are considering a new bill to require parental consent via app stores instead of individual social media platforms.

Health System to Require Copays Upfront

Cleveland Clinic will require patients to pay copays before or during check-in for office visits, therapy, diagnostic testing, and other nonemergency outpatient services.

This policy takes effect starting June 1 and does not apply to emergency care, surgeries, inpatient stays, cancer treatments, urgent care visits, or patients covered by Medicaid.

The change will help ensure the health system’s financial sustainability, Cleveland Clinic officials said.

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➤ Toledo: Officials celebrated the opening of a $28.6 million YMCA in the Warren-Sherman neighborhood, featuring a gym, pool, teen lounge, and community spaces. (More)

➤ Clinton: Emergency crews rescued a 30-year-old man trapped for hours after he crawled 450 feet into 24-inch and 18-inch underground drainage pipes. (See Photos)

➤ Lakeview: Gov. Mike DeWine celebrated Inland Fish Ohio Day at Indian Lake State Park, highlighting recovery efforts for the park and the surrounding community after a 2024 tornado. (More)

➤ Dayton: Starting June 1, Dayton Metro Library will implement summer hours and updated policies on age restrictions and chaperone requirements at select branches. (See Hours)

➤ Columbus: Ohio State University faces a lawsuit over alleged mold and unsafe conditions at Lawrence Tower. (Watch Video Report)

➤ Cincinnati: A federal lawsuit filed on behalf of Rodney Hinton Jr., who is accused of killing a sheriff’s deputy, alleges abuse by law enforcement. (More)

➤ The Cleveland Cavaliers were eliminated from the NBA Playoffs by the Indiana Pacers after losing Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals 114-105 on Tuesday. (Box Score)

➤ The Cleveland Browns will host the Minnesota Vikings in London on Oct. 5 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, marking their second international game. (More)

➤ Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz became the first MLB player in the modern era to record 115 extra-base hits and 115 stolen bases in his first 300 career games. (More)

➤ Ohio State women’s basketball coach Kevin McGuff was arrested for suspected DUI after his vehicle allegedly struck curbs and drove onto a lawn in Dublin. (More)

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➤ The Columbus Zoo postponed the opening of its North America Trek exhibit from May 23 to late June due to a cracked glass panel and the need to acclimate animals. (More)

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