CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 18 -- The National Football League posted the following news on Oct. 17, 2025: * * * 2026 NFL Draft: Top 10 Senior Bowl prospects at midway point of college football season By Chad Reuter, Draft Analyst The 2026 Senior Bowl Top 300 was released by executive director Drew Fabianich and his scouting staff in August, serving as a preseason watch list for the all-star game to be held in Mobile, Alabama, on Jan. 31 and broadcast live on NFL Network (2:30 p.m. ET). Most of my   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 17 -- Policy Matters Ohio, a nonpartisan policy research institute, issued the following news release: [Category: Economics] * * * BLS jobs report on pause during government shutdown: What that means for JobWatch * Where does the data for JobWatch come from? Policy Matters' JobWatch data comes from the Ohio Dept. of Job and Family Services' (ODJFS) Ohio Labor Market Information resources, in particular the Ohio and U.S. Employment Situation data and Nonagricultural Wa  more

BEREA, Ohio, Oct. 18 -- Baldwin Wallace University issued the following news: * * * BW support is making their medical school pathway promising Sometimes being an ambitious outlier can be a novel way to achieving a goal. Just ask Michelle Khoury '25 and Rachel Rutledge '28, who are creating their own routes to med school with the help of BW. Navigating twists and turns Khoury's journey has been meandering and introspective -- one many students can identify with when searching for purpose an  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Brown Argues Trump Causing 'Farmageddon' in FoxNews Op-Ed * Cleveland, OH - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture has authored an op-ed for FoxNews.com (link is external) criticizing the Trump Administration for raising costs, shrinking markets, and cutting health care for farmers and rural communities. Criticizing the devastatin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2025: * * * IN THE STATES: As GOTV Kicks Into Full Gear, Democrats Are On Offense This week, the DNC launched a new ad campaign targeting vulnerable House Republicans in Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Kentucky for supporting Donald Trump's chaotic trade war that's created a crisis for U.S. soybean farmers. The ad features John Bartman, a fifth-generation Illinois soybean farm  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 17 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * In This New Jersey Diner, Ramaswamy Continues Dodging Epstein Questions * Columbus, Ohio- Vivek Ramaswamy called himself the " first and most vocal proponent of releasing the Epstein list." But ahead of his run for governor, he went silent, dodged questions from reporters, and bizarrely claimed to be only focusing on " state issues " while hitting the campaign trail in New Jersey this past week. Ohioans d  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur, Fitzpatrick, Quigley, Wilson, Suozzi, McCaul Lead Bipartisan Letter to President Trump Regarding Efforts to Secure Peace in Ukraine, Provide Additional Weapons and Levy New Sanctions Against Russia * Washington, DC - Today, Congressional Caucus Co-Chairs Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05), Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), U  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul, Kaptur, Fitzpatrick, Quigley, Wilson, Suozzi Lead Bipartisan Letter to President Trump Commending Efforts to Secure Peace in Ukraine, Supporting Additional Weapons Deliveries and New Sanctions * WASHINGTON - Ahead of President Trump's White House meeting with President Zelensky, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- along with Congressional Ukraine   more

CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 18 -- The National Football League posted the following commentary on Oct. 17, 2025: * * * Eagles' offense headlines struggling units that can be fixed; Jets' defense among those that are cooked By Bucky Brooks, NFL.com Analyst Former NFL player and scout Bucky Brooks knows the ins and outs of this league, providing keen insight in his notebook. Today's installment spotlights three scuffling units that can be repaired this season -- and three more that are in serious troub  more

CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 18 -- The National Football League posted the following news on Oct. 17, 2025: * * * NFL Week 7 bold predictions: Spencer Rattler's Saints upset Bears; wild one in Dallas? NFL.com analysts provide one bold prediction for Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season, from fantasy forecasts to team-based takes. Marcas Grant, Fantasy Analyst Jacory Croskey-Merritt scores two TDs for the second time this year. Fantasy freaks were excited about Croskey-Merritt when the rookie flashed durin  more

CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 18 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Alvin Kamara doesn't want to be traded: I'd go 'drink a pina colada somewhere' if Saints deal me By Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has no plans to work outside the Bayou. Asked about recent trade speculation, the nine-year Saint hinted he'd rather retire than play elsewhere. "I just got to keep my head down," Kamara said Thursday of the chatter, via ESPN's Ka  more

CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 18 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Bengals' Joe Flacco shines in battle for the ages vs. Aaron Rodgers, Steelers: 'This is what we do it for' By Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor In a much-ballyhooed battle for the ages, Joe Flacco turned back the clock. With a stunning spring to his step, an arm as true and strong as ever and prime-time poise, Flacco, 40 years young, outdueled the 41-year-old Aaron Rodgers, provided merit for Mike Toml  more

CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 18 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Cam Heyward: Steelers defense 'unacceptable' in loss to Joe Flacco, Bengals By Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer The Pittsburgh Steelers defense made 40-year-old Joe Flacco look like prime Joe Montana on Thursday night, getting ripped apart by the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback in a 33-31 loss. It was the Steelers defense, not Flacco, who looked old in prime time. Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh offense p  more

CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 18 -- The National Football League posted the following news on Oct. 17, 2025: * * * Cardinals QB Kyler Murray (foot) questionable for second week in a row By Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor Kyler Murray's playing status is going to be up in the air beyond Friday for a second week in a row. Murray is questionable for the Cardinals' Week 7 game at home against the Green Bay Packers. Jacoby Brissett would get the starting nod should Murray be unable to go. Murray's de  more

CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 18 -- The National Football League posted the following news on Oct. 17, 2025: * * * Carson Wentz to start again for Vikings vs. Eagles; J.J. McCarthy (ankle) questionable By Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor J.J. McCarthy's injured ankle is "getting there," the Minnesota Vikings second-year quarterback said Wednesday. While McCarthy's ankle continues to progress, Carson Wentz will continue to start when he faces his first NFL squad, the Philadelphia Eagles, in the Vik  more

CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 18 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Chargers RB Kimani Vidal aiming to build on impressive first start: 'I was pretty ready' By Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal bided his time, watching his club add RBs this offseason that pushed him off the active roster to open the 2025 campaign. However, injuries to Omarion Hampton and Najee Harris opened the door. Vidal blasted through. "I just knew whenever  more

CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 18 -- The National Football League posted the following news on Oct. 17, 2025: * * * Cowboys' Trevon Diggs in concussion protocol, ruled out vs. Commanders after incident at home By Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer The Dallas Cowboys defense has taken another hit. Coach Brian Schottenheimer announced Friday that cornerback Trevon Diggs had an accident at his home Thursday night, suffered a concussion and won't play Sunday against the Washington Commanders. "Trevon Diggs c  more

CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 18 -- The National Football League posted the following news on Oct. 17, 2025: * * * Ja'Marr Chase sets Bengals records for catches and targets in win over Steelers By Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Apparently, as long as someone named Joe is tossing the pigskin for Cincinnati, Ja'Marr Chase will eat. In Thursday night's 33-31 win over Pittsburgh, the Bengals wide receiver feasted like it was Thanksgiving, Christmas, Fourth of July and Cinco De Mayo rolled into one. Cha  more

CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 18 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Niners' Brock Purdy (toe), Ricky Pearsall (knee) out vs. Falcons; George Kittle (hamstring) to return after IR stint By Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer The 49ers are entering yet another week without their starting quarterback and top receiver -- but are welcoming back a very important offensive weapon. Quarterback Brock Purdy (toe) and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) will not play in San Francisco'  more

CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 18 -- The National Football League posted the following news on Oct. 17, 2025: * * * Terry McLaurin (quad) ruled out again ahead of Commanders-Cowboys game: 'It's just not ready yet' By Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer Terry McLaurin's absence will last at least one more week. The Commanders' star receiver will not play in Washington's Week 7 game against the Dallas Cowboys, coach Dan Quinn told reporters Friday. McLaurin has been sidelined by a quadriceps injury since W  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- SIECUS, an organization that says it advances sex education through advocacy, policy and coalition building, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2025: * * * SIECUS featured in the Ohio Capital Journal SIECUS: Sex Ed for Social Change appeared in an article by Megan Henry in the Ohio Capital Journal. Ohio received an "F" grade in SIECUS' 2025 State Profiles. Henry discusses Ohio's lacking sex education and higher teen birth rates and syphilis rates. Senior Pol  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Transportation Division (SMART-TD), Independence, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation advocating for a balanced approach to workplace drug and alcohol testing policies. Representing approximately 100,000 transportation professionals, including engineers, conductors, and bus operators, SMART-TD emphasizes the need for safety while prioritizing   more

DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 18 -- The University of Dayton issued the following UD in the News wrap up for Oct. 11-17, 2025: * * * UD in the News Oct. 11-17 Spectrum News 1 Ohio featured a new mental health program for college students that includes the University of Dayton. The Dayton Business Journal highlighted research to better detect lung nodules in CT scans of children. * * * Dayton institutions launch mental health program for young adults Spectrum News 1 Ohio and Dayton 24/7 Now Anthony   more