State, Cincinnati Expand Crime Partnerships

Gov. Mike DeWine announced two new partnerships between the state and Cincinnati aimed at preventing violent crime and expanding support for local enforcement after recent high-profile incidents downtown.

The agreements allow the Ohio State Highway Patrol to coordinate with Cincinnati police and the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction on joint operations.

The Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Force will prioritize violent-crime suspects and people violating release terms. DeWine said the goal is to focus on the “relatively small number” responsible for “80-90% of the violence.”

Earlier this year, DeWine provided the Queen City with assistance from state troopers after downtown violence drew national attention.

Toledo Angler Awarded Carnegie Medal

A Toledo fisherman received the Carnegie Medal for Heroism after rescuing a woman from the Maumee River around 2 a.m. last July.

Justin Slater was fishing with his father, Randall, when they saw a woman in the water and heard her screaming for help. They called 911, and Justin entered the river and swam about 195 feet to pull the woman to shore.

The Toledo City Council joined the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission in honoring Slater with the Carnegie Medal, among the most respected civilian awards for bravery in the U.S. and Canada.

OSU, OU Bands to Unite for Show

The Ohio State University Marching Band and Ohio University’s Marching 110 will perform a combined halftime show Saturday during the Buckeyes’ game against the Bobcats at Ohio Stadium.

It’s only the third joint show in OSU band history, following collaborations with the Purdue All-American Marching Band in 1995 and Iowa’s Hawkeye Marching Band in 2022.

Olentangy Orange High School’s director of bands Joshua Boyer, who is also the Marching 110’s primary drill writer, choreographed part of the program.

Kickoff between the Buckeyes and Bobcats is scheduled for 7 p.m. The game will be streamed on Peacock.

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➤ Statewide: Ohio Democrats unveiled a proposed congressional map that would reduce Republicans’ seat share, which GOP leaders called a “fantasy.” (See Map)

➤ Cleveland Heights: Voters recalled Mayor Kahlil Seren, according to unofficial results, following a civil rights complaint involving his wife and a separate discrimination lawsuit. (More)

➤ Toledo: City officials said sewer overflows from a spring collapse have stopped, but public health advisories remain in place for Delaware and Swan creeks and Heilman Ditch. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: Rosemary Oglesby-Henry, CEO of the nonprofit Rosemary’s Babies, announced a campaign for Ohio’s 1st Congressional District, challenging incumbent Democratic Rep. Greg Landsman. (More)

➤ Columbus: A groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new police substation in the Hilltop neighborhood, which will host 84 officers. (More)

➤ Dayton: Gov. Mike DeWine joined state officials to celebrate the opening of a new welcome center at Lake Loramie State Park. (More)

➤ The 15th-ranked U.S. men’s team ended a seven-game skid against top-25 opponents with a 2-0 win over Japan on Tuesday in Columbus, as part of a friendly series of games leading up to World Cup training. (More)

➤ State attorneys asked a judge to dismiss the class-action lawsuit challenging the state’s planned use of unclaimed funds to pay for a new Cleveland Browns stadium in Brook Park. (More)

➤ St. Edward ranks No. 1 in the USA Today Network Super 25 high school football poll. Moeller, Anderson, St. Xavier and Kirtland also received first-place votes. (See Ranking)

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➤ Kettering Health will host its annual “Hand Day” on Oct. 5, offering free surgeries for uninsured Dayton-area residents who qualify through symptoms and a consultation before Sept. 28. (More)

➤ Kroger will host the “Heroes Fight Hunger” food drive Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at all Ohio locations, with first responders collecting donations for local food banks. (Details)

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➤ Three Ohio wildlife officers received national awards for service at Lake Erie and in Allen and Marion counties, honoring exceptional service in conservation law enforcement. (More)

➤ Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announced a baby red panda was born July 3 to parents Poppy and Willie, with the cub’s gender and name to be revealed Friday. (See Baby Panda)

➤ Columbus Metropolitan Library will sell vacant land near its Shepard Branch to Homeport for $480,000, with the nonprofit planning to partner with community groups on the development’s design. (More)

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