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

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While southern Ohio enjoys a nice, fall day, much of northern and central Ohio will have to deal with occasional showers coming off of the Great Lakes. The showers will be more numerous during the afternoon hours. Temperatures will remain cool, generally holding in the lower to middle 60s.


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Around Ohio

1. Walmart, CVS, Walgreens ordered to pay millions to Ohio counties in opioid case

Walmart, Walgreens and CVS pharmacies will have to pay Lake County $306 million, and Trumbull County $344 million over the next 15 years. Representatives for the companies said the decision was not supported by the law, and they plan to appeal it. 

2. Cincinnati Enquirer: Ohio unemployment overhaul on hold after contractors' indictment

A man pleaded not guilty on Monday in Ohio to charges of raping a 10-year-old girl who traveled to Indiana for an abortion last month, which became a flashpoint in the national debate over access to the procedure.

3. Division of Wildlife lottery to issue beaver and river otter trapping permits

On Oct. 8, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife will issue beaver and river otter trapping permits for the 2022-23 season.

Around the Nation

1. What to expect from next – and possibly last – Jan. 6 committee hearing

2. Putin grants Russian citizenship to Edward Snowden

3. Hurricane Ian keeps strengthening on its way to Cuba

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Ohio Fun Fact

In comparison to other countries, Ohio is slightly larger than Cuba, or twice as large as Croatia.