Good morning, Ohio. Here's what you need to know today.
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You'll have to break out the jackets again this morning as temperatures have been tumbling for much of the night. Rain will quickly exit eastern Ohio this morning with breaks in the clouds by afternoon. Despite any sunshine though, gusty winds will continue to funnel in cooler air throughout the day. Temperatures will fall back below freezing tonight with lake-effect snow showers likely in the Snow Belt of northeast Ohio.
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Around Ohio
1. Ohio Sen. Rob Portman says $1T infrastructure bill is 'about doing the right thing'
Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, has spent much of his more than 30 years in Washington talking about infrastructure. As such, Monday was a crowning achievement for the two-term Ohio senator, who was the lead Republican negotiator on the $1.2 bipartisan infrastructure bill, also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
2. Health leaders stress importance of vaccination, 'knowing risk' heading into holiday season
Local health leaders sent a message emphasizing that COVID-19 remains active in the community. The need to exercise caution is crucial heading into the colder months as the region looks to avoid another "terrifying" winter.
3. Cleveland Guardians merchandise to go on sale Friday
Cleveland’s MLB team will make several major steps in its transition from the Indians nickname to the Guardians moniker this week. The team announced Wednesday that its social media platforms and website will switch to the Cleveland Guardians by Friday.
Around the Nation
1. Biden spotlights EV future in Detroit visit, goes for test drive in electric Hummer
3. Under pressure, Apple allows self-repairs to iPhones, Macs
Don't Miss This
- Purple People Bridge set to reopen Friday
- Good Samaritan set for annual turkey distribution event at Akron’s Joy Park on Nov. 22
- Organization shares the importance of keeping the homeless warm during the winter
Children Health
Pediatric health experts declare children's mental health a national crisis
A group of the nation's top pediatric health experts have declared children's mental health a national emergency. Pediatrician and President Elect of the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Dr. Chris Peltier said he started seeing more children for mental health visits before the pandemic.