Monday, October 20, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1922, First Lt. Harold Ross Harris became the first person in U.S. aviation history to use a parachute during an in-flight emergency while flying over Dayton.

The MLS regular season has come to a close, and FC Cincinnati and the Columbus Crew have learned who they will play in the Cup Playoffs. Learn more in Top Stories.

If you're tired of mystery calls and spam texts and feeling like your personal information is floating around online, this eye-opening report explains why it's happening and how today's sponsor, Incogni, can help stop it.

Take The Flyover with you. Busy day? Listen to our daily 15-minute podcast while commuting, cooking, or walking the dog—your Flyover fix, anywhere.

Teen Driver Safety Week Begins

Sunday marked the start of Teen Driver Safety Week, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging parents to help their children practice in varied driving conditions.

Last year, more than 37,000 teen drivers were involved in crashes in Ohio, including 6,700 who were at fault in injury crashes and 64 in fatal incidents.

Ohio has launched RoadReady Ohio, a new app for drivers with learner permits that helps parents track the required 50 hours of practice their children need before obtaining a license.

More state resources are available at the state's Teach Your Teen to Drive website.

Cincinnati, Columbus Playoff Matchup Set

FC Cincinnati and the Columbus Crew both advanced to the MLS Cup Playoffs, securing a first-round matchup against each other with Decision Day wins on Saturday.

Cincinnati defeated CF Montreal 3-0 on Saturday, clinching the No. 2 seed. Columbus beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Saturday, finishing with 54 points to claim the No. 7 seed.

Match 1 is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. Match 2 is set for Sunday, Nov. 2, in Columbus, and Match 3, if necessary, is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 8. See the full postseason schedule here.

Central Ohio Cities Among Ohio's Safest

Central Ohio towns like Upper Arlington, Dublin, Powell, and New Albany rank among the state's safest, according to a new study.

In all, nine communities were recognized for low crime rates, lower poverty levels, strong community engagement, well-funded public services, and high-performing schools.

Sagamore Hills ranked as Ohio's safest community with a zero crime rate, offering scenic hikes, a 60-foot waterfall, and Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad excursions among its highlights. Other communities on the list included Olmsted Falls, Perrysburg, Hudson, and Chester Township.

"It is a tremendous honor for Dublin to be recognized as one of the nine safest small communities in Ohio," Dublin Police Chief Justin Páez said.

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Unknown Number Calling? It's Not Random

The BBC caught scam call center workers on hidden cameras as they laughed at the people they were tricking. One worker bragged about making $250k from victims. The disturbing truth? Scammers don't pick phone numbers at random. They buy your data from brokers.

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➤ Statewide: No Kings demonstrations were held across Ohio on Saturday, protesting the Trump administration. (More)

➤ Canfield: Trooper Nicholas P. Cayton, 40, died last week after he was struck by a vehicle while assisting a driver on State Route 11 in Mahoning County. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: A third-floor balcony collapsed near the University of Cincinnati on Friday, injuring 10 people as students celebrated after a major exam, police said. (See Photo)

➤ Toledo: The University of Toledo rescinded its job offer to former City Council President Carrie Hartman, who was set to begin today as director of government relations. The university did not say why. (More)

➤ Ashland: Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican candidate for governor in 2026, stopped in Ashland on Friday to discuss his campaign and vision for the Buckeye State. (More)

➤ Columbus: A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Saturday for the new Marion-Franklin Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library. (More)

➤ Quinshon Judkins rushed for three touchdowns, and the Cleveland Browns forced four turnovers in a 31-6 win over the Miami Dolphins. (Box Score)

➤ Kirill Marchenko's third-period goal lifted the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Blue Jackets' first home victory of the season. (More)

➤ Julian Sayin completed 36 of 42 passes for 393 yards and four touchdowns in No. 1 Ohio State's 34-0 victory over Wisconsin on Saturday. (More)

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➤ Gas prices fell by an average of 4 cents statewide to $2.82 per gallon, with the highest average in Lawrence County and the lowest in Lima. (See Prices)

➤ Researchers at the Ohio State James Cancer Hospital are developing an artificial intelligence model to help doctors detect breast cancer earlier and predict recurrence. (More)

➤ Findlay-based Ohio Logistics plans to construct two 100,000-square-foot buildings in Lima's Gateway Commerce Park, with construction to begin in 2026. (More)

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Sick of Scam Calls? Scared of Identity Theft?

Becoming truly anonymous online is hard—but it's not impossible. Experts say there are several steps you can take:

Use a VPN all the time
Buy a burner phone instead of a smartphone
Use a secure email service instead of Gmail or Yahoo
Delete your social media accounts and associated data

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➤ A state historical marker was unveiled at L.J. Smith Park in Hamilton honoring late Cincinnati Reds pitcher Joe Nuxhall, who was scouted there and made his MLB debut at age 15. (More)

➤ Officials held a ribbon-cutting Friday for a new marina and nature center featuring interactive displays and educational exhibits at Buck Creek State Park. (More)

➤ Protesters rallied in Cleveland to support Cleveland State University’s student-run radio station, WCSB, after its transfer to Ideastream Media to operate as a jazz station. (More)

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