Good morning, Ohio. Here's what you need to know today.
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After a very cold start to the day, Thursday will bring us southerly winds, more clouds and a few scattered showers, especially in the afternoon. Look for high temperatures to approach slightly above seasonable levels, into the 40s, to near 50 in a few spots.
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Around Ohio
1. House Jan. 6 panel seeks to interview Trump ally Rep. Jim Jordan
The House select committee investigating the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol announced Wednesday that it has asked Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan about his contact with former President Donald Trump on Jan. 6.
2. Overwhelmed by demand, mass testing site has new RSVP system
State officials on Wednesday announced a new registration process for the mass COVID-19 testing site in Cleveland’s University Circle one day after being overwhelmed by demand.
3. Place your bets: Gov. DeWine signs sports betting bill
Ohio law will permit sports gaming online, at sports gaming facilities and through terminals located in bars and restaurants. Terminals are expected to be ready by spring 2023.
Around the Nation
1. Army scientists developing vaccine for all COVID-19 variants
2. 2021 on track to surpass last year as nation's deadliest
3. U.S. economy grew at 2.3% rate in Q3, up from earlier estimate
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Everyday Hero
Ohio survivors of the 1974 Xenia tornado assist in Kentucky recovery
This December, the planes leaving Skydive Greene County aren’t full of passengers and parachutes, but diapers, shampoo, children’s toys and gift cards headed on a one-way trip to western Kentucky.
Ohio Fun Fact
In 1942, in the midst of World War II, the United States government contracted with the Crosley Broadcasting Corporation to build a radio station capable of broadcasting its message around the world. The Crosley Broadcasting Corporation chose to build the installation on 600 acres of land in Union Township, Ohio, approximately 25 miles north of Cincinnati. The site became known as Bethany Station. The program broadcast from the site became known as Voice of America.
The station broadcasted its telecasts in 53 different languages at first, hoping to provide people around the world with information on the United States' efforts during World War II.