School Report Cards Out

About six in 10 students in Ohio are proficient in reading, and fewer are proficient in math, according to the state Department of Education’s newly released 2024-25 report cards.

Chronic absenteeism declined, and workforce readiness improved.

Statewide, reading proficiency slipped by half a percentage point to 60.4%, while math scores rose slightly to 55.3%. About 61% met the state’s postsecondary readiness measures.

You can search local school district report cards here.

Talks Ongoing in Water Quality Case

Campbell Soup Supply agreed to a stipulation in a lawsuit that its canning plant in Napoleon discharged wastewater into the Maumee River in violation of the Clean Water Act between 2018 and 2024.

At the same time, the company maintains that the plant was permitted to release certain waste products and that the plant “has had minimal, if any, adverse effects on the Maumee River or Lake Erie,” a spokesman said.

The developments come amid settlement talks in a March 2024 lawsuit filed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and environmental groups, which allege phosphorus discharges contributed to harmful algal blooms on Lake Erie. Campbell says the discharges were allowed and did not harm water quality.

Covedale Gables Estate Lists for $1.8M

Covedale Gables, a 1921 Tudor estate in Cincinnati’s Green Township, went on the market with an asking price of $1.8 million.

Set on nearly nine wooded acres, the estate features a 4,891-square-foot residence with three bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and a half-bath.

Elsewhere on the property are a gate lodge, two detached garages, and the original staff quarters. Other highlights include a grand staircase, a marble-and-limestone foyer, a prohibition-era speakeasy, and a formal dining room.

You can see 78 photos of the estate here.

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➤ Statewide: Ohio flags will be flown at half-staff Saturday in honor of former U.S. Rep. Mary Rose Oakar, who died at 85. She represented Cleveland’s West Side from 1977 to 1993. (More)

➤ Cleveland: A record 18.6 million business and leisure visitors spent $6.9 billion in Cuyahoga County last year, up 4% in spending from the prior year, Destination Cleveland reported. (More)

➤ Columbus: The Ohio State University and Columbus State Community College will launch the Buckeye Bridge program, enabling low-income associate degree graduates to complete an Ohio State bachelor’s degree program tuition-free. (More)

➤ Butler County: Lakota Local Schools’ $600 million facilities plan will appear on the November ballot. The proposal includes demolishing nine buildings, constructing four elementary schools, and renovating existing facilities. (More)

➤ Lucas County: A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the completion of restoration projects at Clark Island and Delaware/Horseshoe Island on the Maumee River. (More)

➤ Xenia: Construction began on a new jail and justice center, designed to reduce crowding. (More)

➤ Ohio State’s Sept. 27 football game at Washington will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS. The top-ranked Buckeyes are off this week. (More)

➤ The Cincinnati Bengals signed quarterbacks Mike White and Sean Clifford to their practice squad following Joe Burrow’s toe injury. Clifford, a Cincinnati native, played at St. Xavier High School before starting at Penn State. (More)

➤ St. Edward ranks No. 1 in USA Today Network’s Super 25 Ohio high school football poll. Archbishop Moeller, Anderson, Archbishop Hoban, St. Xavier, and Marion Local also received first-place votes. (See Rankings)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | Soccer | WNBA

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➤ AFSCME Ohio Council 8 began a unionization effort for nurses at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus. (More)

➤ Cincinnati-based Skyline Chili will introduce chicken chili items at participating restaurants and grocery stores starting Sept. 22. (More)

➤ A large fire at a Rumpke landfill in Colerain on Sunday was likely caused by improper disposal of flammable materials, a company spokesperson said. (More)

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Scientists have discovered that men with prostate concerns often share one surprising experience.

In a study of 1,688 men, every participant reported a distinct sensation in the lower abdomen while urinating—an early sign that the prostate may already be enlarged.

This signal could mean a higher risk for ongoing urinary problems and long-term complications if left unchecked.

Learn the full story here: Do you notice this when you pee? It could be a warning sign for your prostate

➤ Lost and Found Drone Service, based in Perrysburg, helps hunters track deer after trails have gone cold. The company also assists residents in locating lost pets and livestock. (More)

➤ Ohio: Wild at Heart, a documentary highlighting the state’s wildlife and landscapes, will debut in select theaters this fall. The film is narrated by Ohio State football legend Archie Griffin. (See Dates)

➤ The Columbus Mac & Cheese Festival will return Sept. 26 for its eighth year, featuring samples from local restaurants, live music, and giveaways. (Details)

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