➤ Statewide: The Ohio State Highway Patrol is warning drivers that November brings a spike in deer crashes as breeding season peaks and daylight saving time ends. Ohio has logged 111,359 deer-involved crashes since 2021, and motorcyclists account for 82% of the fatal ones. (See Details) ➤ Mineral Ridge: The Ohio Water Development Authority approved a $29 million low-interest loan for safety upgrades at the Mineral Ridge Dam. Built in 1932, the dam holds back Meander Reservoir, the drinking water source for more than 220,000 Mahoning Valley residents. (More) ➤ Butler County: The sheriff's office is investigating a needle found inside a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup collected while trick-or-treating Saturday in Madison Township. Deputies are treating it as isolated but urge parents to inspect all Halloween candy. (More) ➤ Cleveland: ODOT closed the East 22nd Street and Cedar Avenue bridges over I-90 near Cleveland State University on Monday for the $328 million Central Interchange Project. The East 22nd Street bridge will be rebuilt and reopen next year, while the Cedar Avenue bridge is closing for good. (See Details) ➤ Newark: The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review the 1868 federal ban on home distilling, which former Newark brewer John Ream has challenged as beyond Congress’ taxing power. The Justice Department defends the ban as a guard against tax evasion, and a ruling is expected by next summer. (More) ➤ Toledo: The Joys of Toys drive, started by Toledo city workers, is entering its 13th year of buying Christmas gifts for children served by Lucas County Children Services. Organizers have fundraisers, toy collections, and raffles planned throughout November. (Read Story)
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