Public Safety: The Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center warned Ohioans about dangerous new substances in the drug supply, including orphine analogs (potent synthetic opioids) and veterinary sedatives medetomidine and xylazine that aren’t approved for humans. Congressional Ethics & Elections: Republicans are openly pressuring U.S. Rep. Max Miller to resign as the GOP crisis deepens, with new scrutiny tied to domestic abuse allegations and a fresh fight over whether he can stay on the ballot. School Safety: The Ohio State Highway Patrol reminded drivers of school bus stop rules ahead of the school year, citing thousands of crashes statewide since 2021 and urging motorists to stop at least 10 feet when buses flash red lights. State Government Watch: A payroll records review found unusually high pay for a former Highway Patrol sergeant tied to a discrimination lawsuit, while listing top earners across Ohio’s workforce. Local Community Policing: Lima held a National Night Out event to strengthen relationships between residents and first responders. Ballot & Education Policy: Ohio’s Issue 3 voter photo ID amendment cleared the Ballot Board for the November ballot, while a national charter school law ranking placed Ohio in the top tier.