Your weekend is here, Buckeye State. Let’s look back at some of the stories that were in the headlines this week. But first, here’s a look at today’s forecast:
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Top headlines across Ohio this week
The new Huntington Bank Field is officially under construction in Brook Park
Construction started on the new stadium on Oct. 1. The new Huntington Bank Field and entertainment district is expect be open in 2029. Read more >>>
Akron police officer who shot, killed teen will not face criminal charges
The Akron police officer who killed 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker last Thanksgiving will not face criminal charges. The decision from the special grand jury hearing the case not to indict the officer has drawn a reaction from family members as well as the the city’s mayor and police chief. Read more >>>
Black bears quietly making a comeback in Ohio
Black bears are slowly returning to Ohio, decades after disappearing from the state in the mid-1800s. While still considered endangered here, recent sightings suggest that a natural recolonization may be underway. Read more >>>
‘Never again’: Ohioans gather to honor Holocaust victims
The Jewish High Holidays, which happen between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, are a time to remember and reflect. The Kol Israel Foundation in northeast Ohio is using the time to remember the 6 million Jewish people who died during the Holocaust at a memorial. Read more >>>
Gov. DeWine signs executive order, helping expanding access to overdose preventative tools
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced that he has signed an executive order that will allow for “the Ohio Board of Pharmacy to adopt a rule allowing expanded access to tools to prevent drug overdoses. Read more >>>
The biggest stories of the week across the nation
1. Republicans, Democrats race to define government shutdown as White House says layoffs ‘imminent’…