➤ Statewide: Unlike recent years, Ohio is entering fall without drought conditions, setting the stage for vibrant colors. Leaves should peak in far northern Ohio in mid-October and reach southern Ohio by late October and November. (See Forecast) ➤ Xenia: Sunday's historic downpour caused the worst flooding in parts of the city since 1886, damaging neighborhoods along Shawnee Creek. (More) ➤ Chillicothe: The city's shuttered paper mill plans to restart a machine nicknamed "The Chief" by December under new owner U.S. Paper Mill, which says it could add up to 350 workers within a year. (More) ➤ Cincinnati: Interstate 75 through downtown is closed in both directions this weekend as crews set nine steel girders for the new Linn Street Bridge. It's scheduled to reopen by 5 a.m. Monday. (See Details) ➤ Columbus: The All American Quarter Horse Congress, known as the world's largest horse show, opens a nearly monthlong run at the Ohio Expo Center today. About 500,000 visitors are expected. (See Details) ➤ Central Ohio: Olentangy Schools is looking to hire about 35 bus drivers to cover roughly 20 open routes. Shortages have prompted CDL-certified office staff to get behind the wheel. (More) ➤ Barnesville: The 62nd annual Pumpkin Festival runs downtown through Sunday evening, honoring the area’s agricultural roots and late former festival president Tim Rockwell. (See Details)
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