Stores Offer Thanksgiving Deals

Grocery chains are lowering prices on Thanksgiving staples, with Meijer cutting prices on more than 90 items, including offering turkeys for 49 cents a pound or less.

Aldi, Walmart, and Target are also among those offering meal deals ahead of Thanksgiving.

The discounts come as Ohioans look for ways to save on holiday meals.

In Ohio and nationally, a debate continues over whether food prices are up overall this Thanksgiving from a year ago.

Ban on Foreign Donations Stands

A lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on foreign donations to statewide ballot measures has been dismissed, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said.

State lawmakers approved the ban in response to a 2023 abortion rights ballot question, which received foreign donations.

The lawsuit’s dismissal follows an appeals court ruling that found the ban doesn’t violate the First Amendment because it’s based on a donor’s citizenship, not their speech.

Ohio also bans foreign donations to political candidates.

Cow Closes Highway

Interstate 270 in Hilliard was closed for more than an hour Monday night after a cow wandered onto the highway.

The cow, named Marigold, slipped out of a West Virginia-bound livestock trailer and blocked the highway near Davidson Road.

Authorities eventually coaxed the cow into a trailer using grain and a lasso. A video showing their efforts is available here.

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➤ State: U.S. Sen. Jon Husted said he favors “some kind of extension” of Affordable Care Act subsidies, provided it comes with measures to eliminate fraud and reduce costs. (More)

➤ State: Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 57, allowing schools the option to store and administer Narcan or other overdose-reducing drugs. Schools must train staff and notify the state when the drugs are administered. (More)

➤ Columbus: Columbus Metropolitan Library employees plan to unionize with the Ohio Federation of Teachers. (More)

➤ Worthington: Kristina Maria Richards, 25, of Worthington, was one of four people killed when a man crashed a vehicle into a crowd outside a bar on Nov. 8 in Tampa, Florida. (More)

➤ Canfield: Sean Connolly, the owner of a local tattoo shop, announced his candidacy for the 6th Congressional District. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: An updated 3D model of a proposed $800 million development at The Banks was presented to city and county leaders, showcasing a tailgate plaza and fan area near Paycor Stadium. (See Plans)

➤ Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders’ home was broken into Sunday as he made his NFL debut, with about $200,000 in property stolen. (More)

➤ Ohio State remained No. 1 in the latest release of the College Football Playoff rankings. The Buckeyes host Rutgers at noon on Saturday. (Rankings)

➤ Bowling Green football hosted Akron as a 2.5-point favorite on Tuesday, while Ohio played UMass as a 33.5-point favorite. (See Scores)

➤ Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was suspended for one game for allegedly spitting on Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey. (More)

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➤ British Airways will expand its nonstop service between Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and London to six weekly flights using a larger aircraft. (More)

➤ American Cruise Lines canceled its planned 2026 stops in Cleveland, citing the lack of a suitable docking location to meet its operational needs, which it did not detail. (More)

➤ Rickenbacker International Airport in Columbus will offer twice-weekly nonstop flights to Key West, Florida, through Allegiant Air starting in May 2026. (More)

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➤ The new Illuminate CLE Holiday Sip & See experience in Cleveland will give visitors a chance to watch the Illuminate CLE light show from the Terminal Tower observation deck. (Details)

➤ “Weird Al” Yankovic will perform Aug. 5 at the Ohio State Fair. Tickets go on sale in February. (More)

➤ Medina County Park District will open the 104-acre Liverpool Meadows Nature Preserve on Saturday, featuring a restored prairie, wetlands, and a gravel loop trail. (More)

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What’s your favorite Thanksgiving side dish?

1. Stuffing
   
2. Mashed potatoes
   
3. Green bean casserole
   
4. Sweet potato casserole
   
5. Mac and cheese
   
6. Other
   

Yesterday’s Results:

Have you ever visited the Toledo Museum of Art?

1. No: 55%
2. Yes: 45%

Which city is the oldest: Cincinnati, Cleveland, or Columbus?

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