Monday, December 1, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1911, MLB Hall of Fame manager Walter Alston, who led the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers, was born in Venice, Ohio. He guided the Dodgers to four World Series championships and the National League to seven All-Star Game victories.

With Christmas shopping in full swing, the Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about common tactics used by scammers and thieves. Learn more in today’s Business section.

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First Lady Melania Trump is stepping into Hollywood with the launch of her new production company, just days before her self-titled documentary hits theaters. Ayla Brown has the full lowdown in today’s edition of The Flyover Podcast.

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Cyber Monday—Final 24 Hours to Get Bonus Shares

Cyber Monday doesn't come with stampedes or shopping cart brawls—just one last calm window to take advantage of the largest bonus-share offer we've ever made at The Flyover.

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Court Rules Officers Have Privacy Rights

Police officers' names may be kept confidential if they are attacked while on duty, under an Ohio Supreme Court ruling tied to privacy rights for crime victims.

The court ruled that Columbus police lawfully withheld the names of officers involved in a July 2023 shootout on Interstate 70 after The Columbus Dispatch sued the department over redactions in body camera footage that could have identified the officers.

Police departments statewide have invoked Marsy's Law—a constitutional amendment that protects crime victims—to shield the identities of officers involved in fatal shootings.

USA TODAY Network Ohio regional editor Beryl Love said the ruling "reduced the transparency that is vital to preserve the community's trust in law enforcement."

Amazon Alexa Saves Ohio Man's Life

A Mantua man credits an Amazon Alexa device with saving him from carbon monoxide poisoning last week.

Bruce Chabra was working in his basement near a propane heater that was releasing high levels of carbon monoxide. While disoriented, he yelled to his Alexa device to call his wife at work.

After receiving three confusing voicemail messages, Jill Chabra called 911, and firefighters removed Bruce from the home.

"If it wasn't for Alexa reaching me three or four times on my cell phone, I would've come home, and he would've been in the basement or in the living room—not here, not with us," Jill said.

Ohio State Beats Michigan, Earns Title Berth

No. 1 Ohio State ended its four-year losing streak to Michigan on Saturday with a 27-9 win over the 15th-ranked Wolverines, securing a perfect regular season.

Ohio State outgained Michigan 419 yards to 163 and held the Wolverines scoreless with minus-8 rushing yards in the second half.

Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin started 0-for-2 with an interception before completing 19 of 24 passes for 233 yards and three touchdowns, including a 50-yard scoring pass to Carnell Tate in the third quarter.

Sayin is now neck and neck with Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza in the Heisman Trophy race, which may be decided in Saturday's Big Ten championship game between the Buckeyes and the second-ranked Hoosiers.

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➤ Statewide: The Ohio Senate approved House Bill 247, or Avery's Law, requiring the euthanasia of dogs that seriously injure or kill people in unprovoked attacks. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: Four siblings—Chevy, Kaleb, Vida, and Zoey—were adopted together by Nelson and Joni Janney after Judge Ralph Winkler finalized their new family just in time for Thanksgiving. (More)

➤ Columbus: Education officials will vote on Tuesday on whether to cut high school bus service or rely on the Central Ohio Transit Authority to help reduce a $50 million budget deficit. (More)

➤ Bexley: School board members are considering a 2026 ballot measure to fund $113 million in projects, including the construction of a new middle school and upgrades to other facilities. (More)

➤ Youngstown: The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown announced a merger of St. Jude, Our Lady of Lourdes, and St. Patrick parishes in Columbiana County because of a priest shortage. (More)

➤ Dayton: U.S. Rep. Mike Turner became an honorary citizen of Sarajevo after attending the dedication of Dayton Peace Square marking 30 years since the Dayton Peace Accords ended the Bosnian War. (More)

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➤ Shedeur Sanders was 16 of 25 passing for 149 yards and a touchdown, but the Cleveland Browns turned the ball over twice in a 26-8 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. (Box Score)

➤ Yale scored 29 unanswered points in the second half to beat Youngstown State 43-42 in the first round of the FCS playoffs. (Recap)

➤ Miami (Ohio) beat Ball State 45-24, securing a spot in the Mid-American Conference championship game for the third straight year. (Recap)

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➤ The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about fake websites, insecure payment methods, porch pirates, and other dangers as Christmas shopping ramps up. (More)

➤ Nationwide Children's Hospital nurses are working to unionize, citing safety concerns, low pay, and insufficient paid time off. (More)

➤ About 200 Christmas trees were stolen from Smith Evergreen Nursery in Magnolia last week, resulting in an estimated $8,000 to $10,000 in wholesale losses. (More)

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➤ The Ohio State University defeated the University of Michigan for the fourth straight year in their annual blood donation competition, collecting 1,725 pints of blood to Michigan's 1,622. (More)

➤ State officials are urging residents to use caution when heading out on cold water, warning that water can cool the body up to 25 times faster than air at the same temperature. (More)

➤ The Ohio Expo Center will host March's Columbus Brick Convention, showcasing massive Lego builds and activities while supporting Creations for Charity, which donates new sets to children worldwide. (Details)

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