Vance Hosts Kirk Radio Show

Vice President JD Vance of Middletown hosted a special episode of The Charlie Kirk Show on Monday, reflecting on Kirk’s legacy, offering prayers, and accusing “left-wing operatives” of “encouraging violence.”

Vance, during an interview with White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, said the Trump administration will “go after the (non-governmental organization) network that foments, facilitates, and engages in violence.”

On Sunday night, thousands of people gathered at Coffman Park amphitheater in Dublin to honor Kirk, who was assassinated during a college event in Utah last week. U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, and state Attorney General Dave Yost were among those in attendance.

Burrow Expected to Miss 3 Months

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is expected to undergo toe surgery that will sideline him for at least three months, according to reports from ESPN.

Burrow was injured in the first half of Sunday’s game against Jacksonville. He entered the sideline medical tent before leaving for the locker room and did not return.

After the game, Burrow was seen in a walking boot and using crutches. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that images of Burrow’s foot were sent to specialist Dr. Robert Anderson.

Backup quarterback Jake Browning replaced Burrow and led a 31-27 comeback win over the Jaguars at Paycor Stadium.

Restrictions Eased on Vanity Plates

The state Bureau of Motor Vehicles eased restrictions on personalized license plates under an agreement to dismiss a federal civil rights lawsuit brought by two Ohio residents.

The residents argued that their free speech rights were violated when requests for “GAY” and “MUSLIM” were rejected as inappropriate.

Ohio’s BMV has long rejected hundreds of plate applications each year under rules adopted in 2003. Last year, banned plates included “IH8OH1O,” along with ones that disparaged political leaders and the University of Michigan.

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➤ Central Ohio: The James Cancer Hospital at Ohio State launched the state’s first mobile lung cancer screening unit. The screenings will focus on rural and underserved areas where smoking rates are higher. (More)

➤ Lisbon: Two Beaver Local School District graduates, former NFL player Derek Wolfe and entrepreneur Jamin Pastore, donated $1 million toward a $7 million athletic facility at the district’s football stadium, featuring an indoor field, locker rooms, and a fitness space. (More)

➤ Cleveland: Mary Rose Oakar, the first Democratic woman elected to Congress from Ohio, died at age 85. Oakar served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1977 to 1993. (More)

➤ Columbus: The Columbus Metropolitan Library will open its new Marion-Franklin Branch at 2800 Lockbourne Road on Oct. 18, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony set for 10 a.m. that morning. (More)

➤ Statewide: Ohio distributed $124 million in food assistance to children as part of the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program. (More)

➤ State: Terry Cosby, a former chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, has been appointed to the Ohio Wildlife Council. The council reviews and votes on proposed Division of Wildlife regulations. (More)

➤ The Cleveland Guardians swept the Chicago White Sox this past weekend, moving within 2.5 games of the American League wild card ahead of a three-game series with Detroit. (More)

➤ Taft High School’s football team improved to 4-0 for the first time in program history, defeating Mount Healthy 69-0 on Friday night. The Senators began playing in 1960. (More)

➤ The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired goaltender Ivan Fedotov from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick. (More)

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➤ TriHealth completed a multiyear $130 million expansion at Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery, creating a state-of-the-art facility for heart, vascular, cancer, and surgical care. (More)

➤ Dayton-based Old Scratch Pizza Kitchen will open a restaurant in Hilliard by fall 2026, its fifth location. (More)

➤ Cleveland Tech Week launched Monday, featuring about 30 events across six days. The first-year event includes networking meetups, panel discussions, and a hackathon. (More)

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➤ Marietta ranked No. 13 nationally on a HomeToGo list of the 75 best fall destinations for colorful autumn foliage. (More)

➤ The Kroger Wellness Festival in Cincinnati will feature appearances from actor Rob Lowe, former MLB player Alex Rodriguez, and pop-punk band The All-American Rejects. The festival takes place Sept. 26-27. (Details)

➤ The Ohio State University ranks as the state’s top public college in a Stacker analysis, followed by the University of Cincinnati, Ohio University, and Miami University. (See Rankings)

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Should Ohioans be allowed to deduct church tithes from their taxable income?

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2. No: 28%
3. No opinion: 28%

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