Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1904, British Army Lt. Col. John E. Capper visited the Wright brothers in Dayton to express interest in buying an airplane.

Archaeologists working at the fire-damaged Overfield Tavern in Troy have discovered historical artifacts beneath the tavern’s floorboards. Learn more in Around Ohio.

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Deal Reached on Browns’ Move

The city of Cleveland and the Cleveland Browns reached an agreement clearing the way for construction of the Browns’ domed stadium in Brook Park.

Mayor Justin M. Bibb and team owner Haslam Sports Group announced the deal to fund the redevelopment of the Browns’ current stadium site.

Under the agreement, HSG will pay Cleveland $50 million over five years, fund the razing of the current stadium, and invest at least $20 million in community projects.

Both sides agreed to dismiss lawsuits surrounding the team’s move.

School Explains TPUSA Denial

Saint Ignatius High School in Cleveland responded to reports that it won’t allow the formation of a Turning Point USA student club, saying it doesn’t permit outside student groups.

The school also noted the various civics clubs already in place for students, including liberal and conservative groups and Ignatians for Life.

TPUSA, founded in 2012 by the late Charlie Kirk as a national organization for young conservatives, operates chapters at several high schools and colleges in Ohio.

On Tuesday, President Trump posthumously awarded Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Ohio House Honors Pope Leo XIV

The state House passed a resolution honoring Pope Leo XIV, commemorating the election of the first American-born pontiff of the Catholic Church.

“Pope Leo XIV’s journey from the Midwest to the papacy is one of faith, service, and leadership, and we are grateful that our state has formally honored him in his role of Vicar of Christ,” said state Rep. Adam Mathews, R-Lebanon.

Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was born and raised in Chicago and attended St. Augustine Seminary High School in Michigan.

The resolution will be sent to the Vatican. Read the full text here.

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If You Can’t Lose Weight, Your Body Might Be Stuck in “Fat-Lock”

If it feels like your body fights you every time you try to lose weight, you’re not imagining it.

According to one of Beverly Hills’ leading cosmetic surgeons, it may be due to a biological phenomenon known as the “fat-lock effect.”

Studies show that under certain conditions, your body can store extra calories as fat without eating a single extra bite.

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But here’s the good news: Dr. John Lakey has recently discovered a simple two-minute daily ritual that helps counteract the “fat-lock effect.”

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✝ These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

➤ Troy: Archaeologists excavating beneath Overfield Tavern, which caught fire last December, uncovered artifacts that include an 1817 50-cent piece and an arrowhead likely thousands of years old. (See Photos)

➤ Stark County: Family-run grocery store Fishers Foods permanently closed after 92 years, citing the economy and competition from major chains. (More)

➤ Cleveland: The city council approved the use of golf carts on city streets, but only for business-related use and with speed limits of 35 mph or lower. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: An exhibit featuring hundreds of artifacts from the Auschwitz concentration camps opens Saturday at the Cincinnati Museum Center, running through April 2026. (More)

➤ Lorain: CSX began repairs on the East 28th Street railroad bridge after a viral April video showed possibly unsafe conditions. (More)

➤ New Concord: Mayor Jennifer Lyle resigned, citing a strained working relationship with some village council members. (More)

➤ Jim Kelly Jr., a longtime University of Cincinnati football radio analyst and UC Athletics Hall of Famer, died at 71. (More)

➤ The Cleveland Browns waived former Ohio State offensive lineman Thayer Munford Jr., whom they signed off the New England Patriots’ practice squad on Sept. 24. (More)

➤ Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki will be out with a pectoral injury for “a while,” according to head coach Zac Taylor. (More)

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➤ A First Solar employee died from unspecified injuries at the company’s manufacturing facility in Perrysburg Township. (More)

➤ Blu Note Jazz Club opened a second location, this one inside the Snowden-Gray House in Columbus. The historic mansion once served as the governor’s residence. (See Photo)

➤ The retiring owners of Swings-N-Things fun park in Olmsted Township put the longtime go-kart and mini-golf site up for sale. (Details)

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Plastic Surgeon Reveals Morning Trick for Weight Loss

Can trimming stubborn belly fat really come down to one simple tweak in your diet?

According to one of Beverly Hills’ leading plastic surgeons, the answer is YES!

Dr. John Lakey discovered a morning trick that supports a powerful fat-burning hormone, inspired by a friend’s transformation. A study showed 297 volunteers lost 24 pounds in eight weeks without changing diet or exercise.

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*Results can and will vary.

✝ These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

➤ Hamilton County World War II veteran Hank Marchand celebrated his 102nd birthday Monday, surrounded by family, friends, and fellow veterans. (Watch)

➤ A new pop-up exhibit in Cincinnati explores the city’s brewing roots. (Details)

➤ The state Department of Natural Resources dedicated a second Heritage of Freedom Trail at East Fork State Park, highlighting Ohio’s role in the Underground Railroad. (More)

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