NATO Assembly Ends

The NATO Parliamentary Assembly Spring Session concluded in Dayton, with representatives from 32 member and partner nations pledging increased funding contributions and reaffirming support for Ukraine.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced plans to increase defense spending, citing the Russia-Ukraine conflict, terrorism in the Middle East, and other global flashpoints.

While the assembly showcased the city of Dayton, it also brought temporary challenges for residents and businesses due to restricted access and fencing around nearly 70 acres of downtown.

City officials began reopening streets and removing barriers, guided by a staged plan to restore normal traffic in downtown Dayton.

Students Compete in National Spelling Bee

Fifteen Ohio students are among the 243 participants in the 100th anniversary of the Scripps National Spelling Bee that began Tuesday in Oxon Hill, Maryland.

You can watch the competition on platforms owned by Cincinnati-based Scripps and on the spelling bee’s website. The finals air on Thursday.

The students qualified for the national event by winning regional spelling bees. Spelling bee competitors must be in eighth grade or lower and under age 15.

Young Homebuyers Drawn to Ohio

Cincinnati and Columbus rank among the top 10 U.S. metros most popular with Gen Z homebuyers, according to a LendingTree analysis.

Gen Z buyers, who are aged 18 to 27, made up about 24% of mortgage requests in Cincinnati and 22% in Columbus.

Affordable Midwest markets attracted more young buyers than coastal cities like New York and San Francisco. See the complete list here.

Elsewhere in Ohio, Cleveland and Dayton were highlighted by Redfin as two of the nation’s most affordable large metros, with median home prices of $227,000 in Cleveland and $229,500 in Dayton, compared to the national median of $431,250.

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➤ Fremont: A man fishing under the Miles Newton Bridge rescued a 14-month-old girl from the Sandusky River after she and three others were struck by a train. (More)

➤ Morrow County: Sheriff’s deputy Daniel W. Sherrer, 31, was shot and killed while responding to a domestic call Monday. Gov. Mike DeWine ordered flags lowered Tuesday in his honor. (More)

➤ Columbus: The Ohio State University will spend $10 million to renovate Drackett, Jones, and Taylor residence towers, with the upgrades set for completion by August 2030. (More)

➤ Franklin County: One of four inmates who escaped a Franklin County minimum security facility Thursday was re-arrested Friday. Three escapees remain at large. (More)

➤ Toledo: Officials declared Riverside Mobile Home Park unfit for habitation due to owner neglect and unsafe conditions, giving residents 30 days to relocate. (More)

➤ Statewide: The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported 12 deaths from 11 crashes over Memorial Day weekend, down from 24 fatalities in 2024. (More)

➤ Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith was revealed as one of two cover athletes for EA Sports College Football 26, becoming the first OSU player featured on a college football video game cover. (See Cover)

➤ Cleveland Guardians pitcher Nic Enright, diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2022, was called up to the majors after posting a 2.00 ERA in nine games with Triple-A Columbus. (More)

➤ Zach Werenski, defenseman for the Columbus Blue Jackets, helped Team USA defeat Switzerland to win gold at the 2025 IIHF World Championship, the U.S. team’s first non-Olympic title since 1933. (More)

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➤ Delta will add two extra flights for Ohio State football games this fall, and Breeze Airways began seasonal nonstop service from Columbus to Portland, Maine. (Details)

➤ Giant Eagle is bringing back plastic bags at most central and northeast Ohio stores, replacing fabric bags due to low reuse rates. (More)

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➤ The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland opened its SNL: Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of Music exhibit, celebrating five decades of Saturday Night Live musical performances. (More)

➤ Summer fairs in central Ohio begin June 14 with the Pickaway County Fair and continue through October, featuring food, rides, games, and more across several counties. (See Dates)

➤ The Falls Edge glass walkway opened at Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park, offering unique views above Sylvan Creek’s gorge and Minnehaha Falls. (More)

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Have you ever lived in a major city’s downtown area?

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2. Previously: 23%
3. Currently: 22%
4. I’d like to: 22%

What is the longest river that is entirely within Ohio?

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