Ohio Politics: Sen. Jim Banks urged Rep. Max Miller to drop his re-election bid and resign if abuse allegations are true, as Miller’s camp says he’ll stay in the race despite mounting pressure from fellow Republicans. Patriot Games: A CNN look at Trump-backed “Patriot Games” in Ohio highlights youth sports plus patriotic messaging—and the backlash it’s already sparked among some families. Ohio State Football: Julian Sayin is back “bigger and stronger” for Year 2 as Ohio State aims to build on a No. 5 finish and answer big questions about improvement. Canton Sports & Health: Pro Football Hall of Fame weekend continued with Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Adam Vinatieri and Luke Kuechly enshrined, while Roger Craig’s dementia diagnosis renewed focus on football’s concussion toll. Jobs & Economy: New federal data says U.S. employers cut 23,000 jobs in July, with Ohio Chamber officials warning hiring has cooled. Weather: Forecasters warn of a multi-day severe storm threat across northern Ohio, including damaging winds and heavy rain. Local Safety: A vacant home fire in Toledo destroyed the property; the cause remains under investigation. Community & Culture: Ohio Mama Bears is expanding little free libraries with queer books to boost representation. Scams: Conneaut ranked 66th among Ohio cities for June BBB scam reports, with phishing the top reported scam.