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1. Law enforcement operation results in more than 50 Lake County arrests

The six-week Operation Washout in Lake County, Ohio, resulted in more than 50 arrests, according to a United States Marshals Service press release.

2. Guardians-Twins postponed by more rain after suspension of series opener; doubleheaders scheduled

Rain prevented the Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins from playing again on Tuesday, following the suspension of the series opener the previous night.

3. Local officials encourage seat belt use ahead of busy travel weekend

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As an estimated 1.7 million Ohioans prepare to travel for the holiday weekend, UToledo Health and local officials are reminding people to do so safely by buckling up.

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Double rainbow by Ryan Maloney in Columbus, Ohio

Around The Nation

1. Slow progress and no major breakthroughs dampen hopes for Russia-Ukraine peace deal

2. Trump administration agrees to pay nearly $5M to settle suit over Ashli Babbitt shooting in Capitol

3. ‘It’s forever changed our relationship’: Canadian rebellion hurting U.S. tourism

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After more than 200 years of worship and community service, Elizabethtown United Methodist Church held its final service Sunday, closing a chapter in the history of one of Greater Cincinnati’s oldest congregations.

On This Day in Ohio History…

Actor Humphrey Bogart and actress Lauren Bacall were married at Malabar Farm in Richland County, Ohio, on May 21, 1945.

Cleveland, OH-Head coach Rob Summers announced the addition of Foster Wonders to the 2025-26 Cleveland State men’s basketball roster. Wonders, a 6’5″ guard from Iron Mountain, Michigan, joins the team with one year of eligibility remaining.
 
“We’re thrilled to welcome Foster Wonders to the Viking family,” said Coach Summers. “Foster is a relentless worker with high character. His ability to stretch the floor and compete at a high level will make an immediate impact on our program. We can’t wait to have him in Cleveland.”
 
Wonders is no stranger to the Horizon League having spent the previous two seasons at Green Bay. He played in 57 total games for the Phoenix averaging just under seven points per game. He made over 100 three-point field goals and shot 33 percent from beyond the arc as well as 81 percent from the free throw line. Wonders scored in double figures in four of the final eight games of the regular season and registered a career best 19 points in Green Bay’s win over Oakland on January 25, 2024.
 
Wonders began his collegiate career at Southern Illinois where he played one season. Following a redshirt year in 2021-22, Wonders played in 24 total games in the 2022-23 season. He averaged just over seven minutes per contest and scored 2.6 points per game on 39 percent shooting from the field.
 
Wonders had a decorated four-year high school career at Iron Mountain High School in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. He was a three-time Upper Peninsula Mr. Basketball Award winner and the runner-up for the state award as a senior. He finished his career as the UP’s all-time leading scorer with over 2,200 career points and led his Iron Mountain teams to an 83-5 overall record. Iron Mountain finished 19-1 and as the Michigan Division 3 runner-up his senior year.
 
Upon announcing his commitment Wonders added, “I chose Cleveland State because I wanted to finish out my college career on a high note. Coach Summers has always been a winner and is about the right things. I’m excited about his vision and I can’t wait to be a part of it!”
 

Nobody expected the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2024-25 season to be over at this juncture of the playoffs. After a 64-win campaign, Cleveland had legitimate championship aspirations, but fell woefully short of those for a third consecutive season.

Now it’s on President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman to figure out how to help his team clear that next hurdle. The message during his end-of-season press conference pointed to the team’s continued development as the reason for optimism.

Spencer German and Spencer Davies reflect on Altman’s perspective, pushing back on the notion that the Cavaliers can solely bank on the development of key players like Evan Mobley to get over the hump. From their perspective, change should be inevitable, even if it means splitting up the core four.

What does the future hold for Jarrett Allen, Darius Garland, Ty Jerome? Could other role players see increased involvement in the Cavs rotation next season? Will Altman really just run it back with the exact same team? The guys talk address all those subjects and more in the latest episode of Courtside with the Cavs on SI.

Courtside with the Cavs on SI is the official podcast of Cleveland Cavaliers on SI, hosted by Spencer German and Spencer Davies, who break down the biggest storylines surrounding the wine and gold every single week.

Make sure to hit SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on YouTube, Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listeners are also encouraged to interact with the show via the Cavaliers on SI Youtube channel, where you can chime in via the comment section on anything discussed on every single episode.