Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1868, Rutherford B. Hayes was inaugurated as governor of Ohio. He served nonconsecutive terms as governor before he was elected U.S. president in 1876.

Interested in owning a private island without straying too far from the Buckeye State? You're in luck—if you have about $5 million to spare. Check out the recently listed property in Top Stories.

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Presidential Island Hits Market for $5M

A seven-acre, wooded private island on Lake Erie—once owned by President Rutherford B. Hayes—has been listed for sale for $5 million.

Mouse Island, located off the coast of Catawba Island, belonged to the Hayes family for decades. The island gets its name from its shape.

Nicknamed the "Summer White House," the Hayes family installed running water on the island and built cabins, a tennis court, and docks. The island eventually fell into disuse, and the family sold the property in 1966.

The listing doesn't describe any of the amenities that might remain on the island. You can see 28 photos of the property here.

NASCAR Show Features Ohio Native's Team

A new NASCAR reality television show will feature Kaulig Racing, a North Carolina-based team founded by Ohio native Matt Kaulig.

The show will focus on Kaulig Racing's entry into truck racing, with three drivers pre-selected and a fourth driver chosen from a group of invited participants, including racing legends and social media influencers.

The final spot is decided by a tryout of 15 contestants who lived together in a home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

The show, Race for the Seat, will premiere on Jan. 25 on Fox.

Garrett, Chase, Smith-Njigba Named All-Pros

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, and former Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba earned Associated Press first-team All-Pro honors.

Garrett broke the NFL single-season record with 23 sacks by dropping Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow in Cleveland's season finale. The previous record of 22.5 was set by Michael Strahan in 2001 and matched by T.J. Watt in 2021.

Seattle's Smith-Njigba led the NFL with a career-best 1,793 receiving yards, the eighth-most in a single season in league history. He was one of three unanimous selections, along with Garrett and Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua.

Two former Buckeyes—New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward—earned second-team honors.

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A Pivotal Opportunity in Real Estate, Echoing 2008

A pattern is emerging that only happens once every 15 years or so. Typically, only real estate insiders are in a position to act on it in time.

The last time this happened, Blackstone created Invitation Homes and went on a $10 billion buying spree. It resulted in billions in profit, and Invitation Homes is now a public REIT.

Nearly two decades later, the market is aligning again. Another million-dollar operator is moving in. But this time, they're giving everyday investors a seat at the table.

Just like before, it's all about timing as the Federal Reserve makes a critical U-turn in its policy.

From 2022 to 2024, the Fed raised interest rates at a historic pace, contributing to 30-40% lower real estate prices today. With the Fed lowering interest rates, this could supply a major tailwind to real estate values going forward.

AARE has spent 20+ years preparing for this exact moment.

They've assembled a war chest of income-producing properties, with $2.75B+ in transactions.

Their experience gives AARE a strong advantage in today's market.

And they're still at ~$39M valuation, while other REITs are valued 100x more.

Many of these REITs saw massive upside last cycle thanks to buying sprees of their own:

Prologis stock gained 950%
American Tower stock gained 910%
Crown Castle stock gained 1,300%

Now's the time to look for potential upside in addition to the classic REIT income.

Become an AARE shareholder now and get up to 15% bonus shares.

➤ Columbus: The Ohio State University held an open house for its new 26-story, 2-million-square-foot University Hospital, set to open to patients on Feb. 22. (More)

➤ Statewide: The Environmental Protection Agency proposed limiting which waterways are protected under the Clean Water Act, a change that would remove protections for 96% of Ohio's wetlands. (More)

➤ Steubenville: Orthodox Christians gathered Sunday for the eighth annual Pan-Orthodox Great Blessing of the Ohio River, coinciding with the Feast of Holy Theophany, which commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. (Watch)

➤ Cleveland: Cleveland Fire Assistant Chief Frank Szabo is retiring after 33 years of service. A retirement celebration in his honor was held Sunday at Station One. (See Photos)

➤ Youngstown: The Youngstown Press Club seeks applicants for four $4,000 college scholarships for sophomores, juniors, and seniors majoring in journalism or a related field. (More)

➤ The Columbus Blue Jackets fired head coach Dean Evason and assistant coach Steve McCarthy, and hired veteran Rick Bowness as head coach. Columbus sits eighth in the Metropolitan Division with a 19-19-7 record. (More)

➤ Xavier University and the Cincinnati Reds agreed to a 10-year partnership that makes Xavier the official university of the Reds. The deal includes student internships, an expanded sports management curriculum, and branding opportunities. (More)

➤ Jaloni Cambridge scored 28 points on Sunday, leading No. 19 Ohio State women's basketball to an 89-76 win over No. 8 Maryland in College Park. (More)

➤ FC Cincinnati transferred winger Luca Orellano to Liga MX's CF Monterrey for an unspecified multimillion-dollar fee. Orellano had 15 goals and 14 assists in 77 appearances for Cincinnati. (More)

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➤ Online auction company FTI Buyer plans to close its Cincinnati location on March 6 and lay off 104 employees. (More)

➤ Ohio's average gas price rose 15 cents in the past week to $2.75, with prices highest in Lawrence County and lowest in Lima. (See Prices)

➤ Ohio Stater Apartments adjacent to The Ohio State University will close in October. A seven-story apartment building has been proposed for the site. (More)

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Real Estate Is "Too Cheap to Ignore"

That's the word from the Wall Street Journal.

It's part of a market cycle that only comes around every 15 years or so.

Enter AARE. They've built their real estate portfolio for 20+ years, facilitating $2.75 billion in transactions. And now, the company is giving everyday investors access to their latest deals.

Commercial real estate is one of the highest-quality assets on the market. That's why some REITs are valued at up to $120 billion, more than 100x AARE's current $39 million valuation, which points to real upside potential.

Plus, they plan to pay out up to 100% of income in dividends*. But it gets even better…

You can also get up to 15% bonus stock when you invest in AARE today.

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➤ The Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association is investigating a staged youth hockey fight that went viral after two 8-and-under teams brawled during intermission at a Cleveland Monsters game in Hershey, Pennsylvania. (Watch Video)

➤ Organizers announced that Bash on the Bay, an annual country music festival in Put-in-Bay, has been paused because of scheduling conflicts. (More)

➤ Toledo was named a top city for retirees by Investopedia, which cited its park system, local attractions, affordability, and medical care. (More)

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