High School Football Kicks Off

High school football returns with the games starting Thursday night. Find the opening week schedule here.

Archbishop Moeller enters the year No. 1 in Drew Pasteur’s preseason rankings, followed by Division II Avon and Division VII Marion Local. See Nos. 1-708 here.

Archbishop Hoban, ranked No. 4, features two of the state’s top senior prospects: USC cornerback commit Elbert Hill and Ohio State offensive tackle pledge Sam Greer.

Bail Lowered for Assault Suspects

Two of the suspects arrested in connection with the July 26 assaults in downtown Cincinnati were released from jail after a judge reduced their bond amounts.

The bond amounts for DeKyra Vernon, 24, and Aisha Devaughn, 25, were lowered to $25,000 from $250,000 and $300,000, respectively.

Cincinnati police said they continue to search for an eighth suspect tied to the brawl. Last week, prosecutors filed additional charges against five of the seven people charged.

The incident and the community’s response have drawn national attention.

Rescued Eaglet Returns to the Wild

A baby bald eagle named Star, rescued earlier this month after falling from its nest, was released back into the wild this week. Watch the release video here.

Star was found in critical condition after falling in Grandview Heights in early August.

The Ohio Bird Sanctuary in Mansfield and the state Division of Wildlife released Star at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center, located less than 5 miles from the eaglet’s original nest.

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➤ Statewide: Several Ohio lawmakers reacted to President Trump’s meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. (More)

➤ Columbus: Former Ohio State University president Gordon Gee, 81, will serve as an advisor to the college this year. (More)

➤ Eastern Ohio: A new flyover ramp opened from Interstate 270 southbound to Interstate 70 eastbound, part of the Far East Freeway project. (Photos)

➤ Middletown: A weekend cyberattack disrupted city operations, closing the city building and affecting police records, utility billing, income tax, and health services. (More)

➤ Franklin: One person was injured Tuesday after a “gas-fed structure fire” broke out at Franklin Yards, an industrial rail hub. (Photo)

➤ Lucas County: The county secured a federal grant to build roundabouts in Springfield and Richfield townships, with construction set to begin in 2030. (More)

➤ Cleveland’s WNBA expansion team named Allison Howard its first president. The franchise will debut at Rocket Arena in 2028. (More)

➤ O.A.R., the rock band formed by Ohio State University alumni, will perform at the Columbus Blue Jackets’ 25th-anniversary celebration at Kemba Live! on Oct. 3. (Details)

➤ The Strongman Champions League selected Toledo and Sandusky to host its first-ever league event, featuring strength competitions and displays Sept. 19-20. (Details)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | Soccer | WNBA | LLWS

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➤ American Family, Auto-Owners Insurance Co., and Nationwide offer the cheapest full-coverage car insurance in Ohio, according to a report. (See Rates)

➤ The Flowerman, a Dayton-based flower vendor, opened its first Columbus storefront at 761 Busch Ct. on the city’s north side. (More)

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➤ Lehner’s Pumpkin Farm in Radnor and Sam’s Pumpkin Patch in Pickerington were named USA Today 10Best finalists for the nation’s top pumpkin patches. Voting ends Sept. 8. (More)

➤ Country music star Miranda Lambert visited City Dogs Cleveland this past weekend to promote shelter pet adoption, ahead of her concert at Huntington Bank Field. (See Photo)

➤ A project to remove the Gorge Dam in Cuyahoga Falls broke ground. The dam ceased hydroelectric operations in the 1950s, and officials say its removal will restore the Cuyahoga River’s natural health. (More)

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