Ohio
IT outage disrupts some Ohio BMV services
CINCINNATI (WXIX) – The faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike affected airport travelers, hospitals, businesses and some Ohio BMV locations.
Early Friday, the IT outage began causing problems nationwide, including at the BMV location on Hamilton Avenue.
“I’m going to have to drive illegally somewhat because my license plate is only good until Sunday,” Paris Lewis stated.
Lewis came to the BMV Friday to renew his plates. When he arrived, he found out the Ohio BMV could not help him as they dealt with the IT outage from CrowdStrike.
In a statement, the Ohio BMV said, “Due to a global network outage impacting services worldwide, some BMV and title services may or may not be available. We are working to restore services as quickly as possible.”
Lewis is one of a few people who came to the DMV against a deadline and might face repercussions because of the closure.
“I need to get them renewed because when I bought my car it was like they didn’t send me the information, so I’ve been driving around with expired plates,” explained Kayla Weber. “So now that I can’t get it, I risk getting pulled over so hopefully they’re nice to me and give me a pass.”
Monique Spencer says the DMV being closed could impact her vacation next week.
“I was coming to get an ID because someone had actually stolen one of my cards, stole my information, so I needed my ID to travel next weekend,” Spencer said.
Catherine Carter said that after months of preparation, she brought her 16-year-old daughter in to take the knowledge test to get her temporary instruction permit identification card.
“We walk in, and you can’t take it because the computers are down, so it’s discouraging because you can try and get a 16-year-old prepared to get this taken and you walk in and find out you can’t get it done,” Carter explained.
Friday’s outage, according to Carter, shows how dependent we are on the internet.
“I love technology, but when we have situations such as these that literally stops people in their tracks from doing day-to-day business, that’s an issue,” Carter said.
The title office was still taking passport photos and people could take their driver’s test, but their score could not be put in the system.
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The Philadelphia St. Joseph’s-to-Ohio State pipeline has grown over the years, and it looks as though the Harrison-to-Ohio State could possibly do the same.
Marvin Harrison had a tremendous NFL career. Marvin Harrison Jr. had a fantastic college career at Ohio State before becoming the fourth-overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. Now, 2028 wide receiver Jett Harrison is looking to carve his own path on the gridiron. Before then, though, he might just follow in his brother’s footsteps.
The youngest Harrison received an Ohio State offer on Sunday, his first Division I offer.
Ohio State just offered Class of 2028 WR Jett Harrison
He is the younger brother of former OSU WR Marvin Harrison Jr.https://t.co/VjRsoysysS pic.twitter.com/9x6D2uinYl
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) May 11, 2025
The 6-foot-1, 175-pound receiver saw playing time as a freshman and is in line to start for St. Joseph’s to begin his sophomore season.
Before Jett even began his high school career, Marvin Jr. had very high praise, admitting his younger brother was more talented than he was at that early stage of his development.
“He’s great. He’s more talented than I ever was at that age,” Harrison said of Jett on Nov. 1, 2023. “He’s starting early with the routes and everything from my dad. I am super excited to see how he comes along. It’s gonna be very scary to see how he progresses.”
Check out this look at the Jett Harrison TD from our guy @natesportsmedia @HSFBamerica @BadgleyBruce @CaryMoyer @Get__Recruited @JSantoliquito https://t.co/ac3V451Idv pic.twitter.com/cq0z0sqiUc
— EasternPAFootball (@EPAFootball) November 16, 2024
In addition to Marvin giving high praise for Jett, he also noted his younger brother wants to play for the Buckeyes, just like his brother.
“He sees me here, and naturally, he wants to follow in my footsteps,” he said.
Harrison is the third 2028 wide receiver to receive an offer from Ohio State, joining Chaminade-Madonna (Florida) wideout Peter Pierre and IMG Academy (Florida) wide receiver Eric McFarland.
Ohio
Ohio voters approve ballot issue authorizing $2.5 billion in bonds over 10 years for infrastructure
Ohio voters voted on Tuesday to reauthorize a program that will provide $2.5 billion for roads, bridges and other needed local infrastructure projects over the next decade.
State Issue 2 called for the renewal of the Ohio Capital Improvement Program, which was first authorized in 1987. Administered by the Ohio Public Works Commission, it relies on existing state revenues as opposed to raising taxes.
Under the measure, up to $250 million of the total general obligation bonds authorized can be issued each year over 10 years, creating an estimated 35,000 construction jobs.
The Strong Ohio Communities Coalition, a gathering of business, labor, agriculture and civic organizations, supported the measure, which attracted no significant opposition.
Coalition spokesperson Sam Rossi thanked voters and the Ohio General Assembly, which placed the measure on the ballot.
The Ohio Chamber of Commerce said in a statement that it looks forward to witnessing all the improvements roll out and the jobs they create, saying voters recognized “the importance of modern, reliable infrastructure to Ohio’s quality of life and its economic outlook.”
Though it was listed on the ballot as Issue 2, Tuesday’s ballot measure was the first and only statewide issue to appear. That’s the result of a new numbering system approved by state lawmakers after the elections of 2023 and 2024 featured several ballot issues timed close together and called either Issue 1 or Issue 2. Ohio’s next statewide ballot question will be labeled Issue 3.
The No. 13 seed LSU women’s tennis team defeated No. 4 seed Ohio State 4-2 on May 9 in an NCAA super regional match at the Auer Tennis Center in Columbus.
Ohio State finished 23-4. LSU is 24-7 and advanced to the NCAA quarterfinals.
The Buckeyes won the doubles point with Luciana Perry and Shelly Bereznyak winning 6-1 and Audrey Spencer and Sydni Ratliff winning 6-4. Bereznyak won in singles for Ohio State’s other point, topping Kinaa Graham, 7-6 (2), 6-4.
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