Good morning, Ohio. Here's what you need to know today.

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It is another unseasonably chilly start this morning as temperatures have fallen into the upper 30s to lower 40s. There may be some frost in spots but it will quickly melt away as sunny skies return. It will get a bit milder during the afternoon with highs reaching into the middle to upper 60s.


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Around Ohio

1. Lawmakers and others react to Ohio lifting COVID-19 health orders June 2

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Wednesday that effective June 2, nearly all of Ohio's COVID-19 regulations will be lifted, including the state's requirement of face coverings inside public buildings.

2. Million dollar shot: Vaccinated Ohioans to have chance at payday, free tuition

After Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Ohio’s health orders surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic would end June 2 for most Ohioans, he further incentivized both adults and teens to get vaccinated with the chance to win free college or a huge payday.

3. 'This process was not aligned with how we intend to operate': Crew owners on changing team name, logo

After the Columbus Crew unveiled its new name "Columbus SC" — dropping "Crew" from the name — and a different logo on Monday, the team's ownership group released a statement on Wednesday following fan outrage.

Around the Nation

1. House Republicans oust Rep. Liz Cheney from leadership post

2. Colonial Pipeline launches restart, normal service 'will take several days'

3. Biden signs order to improve federal cybersecurity in wake of recent breaches

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Ohio Fun Fact

The NASA John H. Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field was originally known as the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory. Located in Cleveland, it was established in 1941, and its purpose was to develop and improve aircraft engines. The laboratory came into existence because of World War II, with the United States government hoping to create better engines for its military planes.