Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1804, the state government authorized the creation of Muskingum County, which was named for the Muskingum River that runs through the county.

Several women’s hockey players with ties to the Buckeye State were named to the U.S. women’s national team for the 2026 Winter Olympics. See who in Sports.

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1,300-Worker EV Battery Plant Pauses Production

The Ultium Cells facility in Warren announced temporary and indefinite layoffs affecting 1,334 employees, citing “slower than expected” adoption of electric vehicles.

The layoffs will be temporary for 850 employees and indefinite for the rest. Affected roles include battery assembly operators, quality operators, and material operators.

The plant—about 16 miles northwest of Youngstown—is owned by General Motors and LG Energy Solution.

GM recently paused operations at its Tennessee battery plant and at the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center.

Data Center Moratoriums Stir Debate

The Wood County Economic Development Commission said the county cannot legally impose a moratorium on data centers, citing zoning rules and limits on county oversight.

Meanwhile, in Lordstown on Monday night, the village council unanimously approved a 180-day moratorium on artificial intelligence data centers in that community.

The focus on moratoriums comes amid growing statewide debate over data centers, including their potential effects on the environment, the power grid, and water supplies.

List: Top Attractions Include Parks, Zoos, and Arts

Ohio’s only national park, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, was named one of the eight best attractions to visit in the state in a WorldAtlas list.

Anchored by the Cuyahoga River, Cuyahoga Valley National Park spans 33,000 acres and is home to a multitude of native plants and wildlife.

For more hiking and outdoor recreation, WorldAtlas recommends Hocking Hills State Park.

Cedar Point, the Cincinnati Zoo, and Easton Town Center were noted for entertainment ranging from amusement park rides to animal exhibits and shopping.

Arts options on the list include the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Ohio Theatre, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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➤ Columbus: Columbus police released video footage of a person of interest in the Dec. 30 killing of a dentist and his wife in the city’s Near East Side neighborhood. (More)

➤ Northeast Ohio: A 2.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded at 11:50 p.m. Monday in Lake County, occurring about 5.1 miles deep near Madison. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: An Ohio man remains on the run after being accused of embezzling $883,000 from Coldstream Country Club near Cincinnati. (More)

➤ Statewide: Governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said he is leaving social media, criticizing the platforms as filled with negative messages and distortions. (More)

➤ Springfield: Springfield Local Schools issued a list of revised school start and end times ahead of a support staff strike set to begin today. (Details)

➤ Columbus: More than 16,000 people attended SEEK 2026 in Columbus, part of a three-city Catholic conference that drew 26,000 total. (More)

➤ Former Ohio State women’s hockey players Cayla Barnes and Hannah Bilka, current OSU forward Joy Dunne, Cleveland Heights native Laila Edwards, and Athens native Gwyneth Philips were named to the U.S. women’s national team for the 2026 Winter Olympics. (More)

➤ The Dayton Dragons are accepting video auditions for national anthem performers for the 2026 season through Feb. 15. (Details)

➤ The Cleveland Browns’ game-winning field goal against the Cincinnati Bengals cost a bettor $3 million in a season-long survivor pool with an $18,178,000 jackpot. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s results: NBA | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW | Soccer

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➤ State Auditor Keith Faber announced an online portal for residents to report tips about alleged fraud at Ohio child care facilities. (More)

➤ A lawsuit accuses Dublin-based Wendy’s of age and disability discrimination against a Columbus-area district manager. Wendy’s has not filed a response yet. (More)

➤ The Youngstown-based America Makes manufacturing support group and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining awarded $1.1 million to projects aimed at standardizing military 3D printing technology between the U.S. and the United Kingdom. (More)

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➤ The Ohio RV Supershow will take place from today through Sunday at the I-X Center in Cleveland, featuring 10 northeast Ohio RV dealers and more than 450 new models. (More)

➤ City officials unveiled the new “CINCINNATI” sign at the newly renovated Duke Energy Convention Center, featuring customizable LED lighting for each letter. (See Photos)

➤ A $2.45 million New Albany estate—a five-bedroom property in the New Albany Country Club—was Franklin County’s most expensive home sale in December. (More)

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