Good morning, Ohio. Here's what you need to know today.
Your Weather Planner
Once again, grab a jacket or a good sweatshirt as you head out this morning. Temperatures are starting the day back in the 40s in most spots. Expect a mix of sun and clouds throughout the day with the best chance for showers confined to northeastern Ohio. Highs will struggle to get into the lower 60s, with many areas in northern Ohio holding in the upper 50s.
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Around Ohio
1. AEP Ohio to head south to help with Hurricane Ian restoration efforts
AEP said nearly 340 line workers, contractors, forestry teams and damage assessors will assist other crews as they prepare for the hurricane to make landfall.
2. Ezzard Charles statue to debut in West End park newly named in honor of Cincinnati Cobra
This weekend, the prizefighter known as the Cincinnati Cobra will have his legacy and connection to the neighborhood cemented with the debut of a statue of him in a park that now bears his name.
3. Spooky soundtrack helps haunt HalloWeekends at Cedar Point
When a chill is in the air, the sounds of Midnight Syndicate haunt attractions worldwide, like HalloWeekends at Cedar Point.
Around the Nation
1. Jan. 6 panel postpones Wednesday hearing due to Hurricane Ian
2. 3 COVID-19 subvariants growing amid fears of another winter spike
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Hurricane Ian
Top FEMA official to Floridians: 'Get ready,' Hurricane Ian storm surge could be life-threatening
“Do not underestimate the potential that this storm can bring,” FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said at the White House.