Thursday, November 5, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1774, Virginia militia officers at Fort Gower, near present-day Hockingport, adopted resolutions pledging to defend American liberty—months before the Revolutionary War began.

🦃 “As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly!”

Remember that television episode? Now, the real-life WKRP radio station is joining in on an annual turkey drop for charity. Find the details in today’s Et Cetera section.

Do you think tipping culture is out of control? Everyone is talking about it, so today Ayla breaks down five reasons Americans are fed up with the system, then flips the tablet around with five reasons tipping still matters. The spinning screen at the sandwich counter and the server who waits on your table are two very different stories. How much per hour do servers actually make on tips? Ayla has the full breakdown on today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast. Tune in here!

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Ohio Voters Restrict Data Centers

Voters across the Buckeye State favored restrictions on data centers in several local races Tuesday, including Sunbury, where residents put a halt to certain new data center developments after Amazon proposed a $2 billion project in the city.

In Licking County, 74% of Pataskala voters and 82% of Granville voters backed bans on data centers requiring more than 25 megawatts of power.

Near Toledo, Oregon voters approved a similar 25-megawatt limit, and Defiance passed another such restriction. Supporters of data center development point to tax relief, school funding, and high-paying jobs.

Meanwhile, Canton City Council voted 7-4 Monday to approve 75% property tax abatements for three proposed data centers, including two Amazon sites.

Breeder Surrenders Hundreds of Chinchillas

A Hancock County breeder has agreed to surrender more than 1,100 chinchillas and permanently end federally regulated animal operations after inspectors uncovered alleged animal welfare violations.

Federal officials documented dozens of violations during inspections of R & R Chinchilla in Jenera. They alleged that owner James Ritterspach reported keeping 300 to 450 animals while concealing roughly 800 more in a separate building for years.

Inspectors who entered that building Aug. 5 reported dead chinchillas, open packets of rat poison beside enclosures, and ammonia levels that forced them outside coughing.

Humane World for Animals removed the chinchillas this week. The group is providing care and arranging shelter placements.

Sistine Chapel Replicas Arrive at Polaris

Life-size reproductions of all 34 of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes go on display Friday at Polaris Fashion Place in Columbus, bringing the Vatican artwork within viewing distance closer to home.

The touring exhibition uses licensed, high-resolution images to recreate the ceiling and altar masterpieces, including The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment.

Visitors can explore the artwork in about 60 to 90 minutes, with audio guides accessed via QR codes beside each fresco. Photos are allowed.

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➤ Statewide: State Rep. Allison Russo, a Columbus Democrat, won the secretary of state race with roughly 49% of the vote to Republican Treasurer Robert Sprague’s 48%, according to preliminary results. (More)

➤ Also Statewide: Republican Auditor Keith Faber conceded the attorney general race to Democrat John Kulewicz, a Columbus attorney and Upper Arlington councilman. (More)

➤ Columbus: A judge sentenced former police officer Ricky Anderson to three years of probation Wednesday for fatally shooting Donovan Lewis, 20, in his bed in 2022. (More)

➤ Brecksville: The Brecksville-Broadview Heights school district plans to seek $300,000 from its tennis court contractor, alleging cracks and drainage failures after a rebuild costing more than $600,000. (More)

➤ Toledo: The University of Toledo will launch a fully online master’s degree in data science and artificial intelligence in spring 2027, covering machine learning and responsible AI use. (See Details)

➤ Also Statewide: The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging drivers to stay alert as deer crashes peak in November, when breeding season coincides with darker commutes. (See Safety Tips)

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➤ Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors after catching 10 passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns in a 43-36 overtime win over the Tennessee Titans. (More)

➤ Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson entered concussion protocol Tuesday after reporting symptoms that began Monday night, following a helmet-to-helmet hit against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. (More)

➤ Major League Baseball proposed delaying a salary cap until 2028, with a $258.2 million cap and $180.2 million payroll floor. Cincinnati and Cleveland would both need to increase spending to reach the floor. (More)

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➤ Bent Tree Golf Club in Sunbury will close permanently Nov. 16 after 37 years, leaving its Nov. 14 Chilli Open among the course’s final events. (More)

➤ Penguin City Brewing is adding restrooms to its downtown Youngstown ballroom and installing a wheelchair lift to the second level as part of renovations expected to finish in spring 2027. (More)

➤ Westerville-based Vertiv announced a three-year agreement with German chipmaker Infineon to secure power semiconductors for equipment used in data centers and other infrastructure. (More)

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➤ Hamilton’s Turkey Drop is teaming up with WKRP radio for a Nov. 25 fundraiser featuring 3,000 rubber turkeys dropped by city firefighters. Proceeds benefit Butler County’s Open Door Food Pantry and a prize for the turkey landing closest to the target. (See Details)

➤ The Akron Zoo will offer free admission Nov. 7-11 to veterans with a military ID, along with up to five family members or friends. Admission is free for everyone Nov. 14 during the Shop-a-Holidays market, featuring nearly 60 vendors. (See Details)

➤ A birthday appeal from an English care home mistakenly reached the mayor of Lyndhurst, Ohio, instead of Lyndhurst, England. Mayor Patrick Ward sent a card for the resident’s 101st birthday anyway, writing, “What an amazing milestone!” (More)

➤ A new Braille Trail at Wingfoot Lake State Park near Akron offers a quarter-mile loop with a guide rope, Braille signs, and six educational panels featuring tactile, 3D-printed elements about wildlife and landmarks, including the Goodyear blimp. (More)

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The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes.

➤ Americans are fed up with tip screens, but what’s the real effect on workers’ paychecks? (Listen Now)

➤ Passengers who paid more than $300,000 for a lifetime at sea have been forced off their cruise ship in Cambodia. (Hear Why)

➤ The scientist who helped create Russia’s Novichok nerve agent, then accused Moscow of using it for state-level hits, has been found dead. (Hear Story)