COLUMBUS, Ohio (WXIX) – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced an expansion of the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday.

In conjunction with the Ohio General Assembly, Gov. DeWine expanded the holiday 10 days from Tuesday, July 30 to Thursday, Aug. 8.

The holiday allows tax-free purchases on in-person or online sales of eligible items up to $500.

“Ohio’s sales tax holiday, historically, was meant to help families buy clothing and school supplies for the coming school year,” DeWine said in a release. “This expanded sales tax break will help Ohio’s families with back-to-school necessities as well as other substantial purchases during a time when so many household budgets are being strained.”

Previous Ohio sales tax holidays ran three days, included only school-related items, and had purchase limits of $75.

Exemptions from the holiday include purchases of watercraft, outboard motors, motor vehicles, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, vapor products and items that contain marijuana.

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Former Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller announced Thursday that he has been selected for the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2024. The school’s athletic department has yet to announce the other members of the class.

Blessed to be selected for the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2024.. Buckeye Nation, I’ll love ya’ll forever.. #GoBucks @OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/eDPGyR4DyR

— BRAXTON MILLER (@BraxtonMiller5) May 31, 2024

A Dayton, Ohio, native and Wayne High School graduate, Miller was the No. 30 overall prospect and No. 2 dual-threat quarterback in the 2011 class, according to the 247Sports composite. He committed to Ohio State over Alabama, Florida, Notre Dame, USC and seven other schools.

At Ohio State, Miller became one of the most electrifying players in college football as soon as his freshman year. A 10-game starter in his first season, he recorded 1,159 yards, 13 touchdowns and four interceptions as a passer and added another 715 yards and seven scores as a runner.

Over the next two seasons, Miller became a two-time Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, throwing for 4,133 yards, 39 touchdowns and 13 interceptions while running for 2,339 yards and 25 scores. Miller led Ohio State to an undefeated 12-0 season in 2012 (the NCAA banned the Buckeyes from postseason competition as a result of “Tattoogate”) and a 12-2 season in 2013.

In the final game of Ohio State’s 2013 season – a 40-35 loss to Clemson in the Orange Bowl – Miller suffered a shoulder injury that required surgery. He later tore the labrum of the same shoulder in practice and took a medical redshirt for the 2014 season. Then-head coach Urban Meyer turned to J.T. Barrett to lead the offense. When Barrett broke his ankle in The Game that year, Cardale Jones took over and led the Buckeyes to three historic wins over Wisconsin, Alabama and Oregon to win the national title.

In Miller’s final season at Ohio State, he did not return to quarterback due to complications with his throwing shoulder. Instead, the 6-foot-1, 205-pound athlete moved to wide receiver (or H-back). Miller shined there, too, collecting 601 all-purpose yards and four touchdowns. He averaged 8.8 yards per touch.

After his college career ended, Miller became the Houston Texans’ third-round pick in the 2016 NFL draft. In two seasons with the franchise, Miller caught 34 passes for 261 yards and two touchdowns.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — There are new traffic diversions, detours and closures for Northeast Ohio drivers to deal with as road construction projects continue to progress.

The Ohio Department of Transportation has released its list of upcoming detours for Cuyahoga County and other areas of Greater Cleveland. See the latest updates below:

I-90 east/I-490 west to I-71 south/Ohio 176 south will have various shoulder closures and off-peak lane restrictions between 8 p.m. through 6 a.m. through Saturday for striping.

The following closures will be in place at 9 p.m. today through 5 a.m. Saturday for striping:

The ramp from West 14th Street to I-71 southbound: The detour is Valentine Avenue west to Scranton Road south to MetroHealth Drive west to U.S. 42 south.

The ramp from West 14th Street to Ohio 176 south: The detour is Valentine Avenue west to Scranton Road south to MetroHealth Drive west to U.S. 42 south to I-71 south to Fulton Road south to Denison Avenue east.

I-490 east and westbound just west of I-77 will have various shoulder closures for bridge repairs and pavement work beginning Wednesday and continuing through November.

Buhrer Avenue pedestrian bridge over I-71 was closed to all pedestrian traffic Thursday and will remain closed through August. The pedestrian detour uses Clark Avenue.

Ohio 14 (Broadway Avenue) to I-480 westbound ramp closes at 7 p.m. Friday through 1 a.m. Monday for bridge repairs. The detour is I-480 east to Warrensville Center Road to I-480 west.

Miles Road entrance ramp to I-480 west closed Thursday night and will remain closed through 5 a.m. June 6. The detour uses Warrensville Center Road.

I-480 westbound between Miles Road and Northfield Road will be reduced to two lanes at 9 p.m. June 7 until 5 a.m. June 10.

I-90 over East 105th Street will have various lane restrictions beginning 7 p.m. today through 5 a.m. Monday for bridge repairs. There also will be lane restrictions beginning 7 p.m. June 7 through 5 a.m. June 10.

The following ramps will be closed for a short duration between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. on June 6 for resurfacing. The ramps will not be closed at the same time.

Ohio 21 northbound to Ohio 17 westbound: Detour is Ohio 21 north to East 71st Street south to Canal Road east to Warner Road south to Ohio 17.

Ohio 21 northbound to Ohio 17: The detour is Ohio 21 north to East 71st south to Canal Road east to Warner Road south to Ohio 17.

Ohio 21 southbound to Ohio 17 westbound: The detour is Ohio 21 south to Old Brecksville Road west to Schaff Lane west to East Schaff Road north to Ohio 17.

Ohio 21 southbound to Ohio 17 eastbound: The detour is Ohio 21 south to Old Brecksville Road west to Schaff Lane west to East Schaff Road north to Ohio 17.

Ohio 17 westbound to Ohio 21 northbound: The detour is Ohio 17 westbound to Warner Road north to Canal Road west to East 71st Street north to Ohio 21.

Ohio westbound to Ohio 21 southbound: The detour is Ohio 17 west to East Schaff Road south to Schaff Lane east to Old Brecksville Road east to Ohio 21.

Ohio 17 eastbound to Ohio 21 southbound: The detour is Ohio 17 east to East Schaff Road south to Schaaf Lane east to Old Brecksville Road east to Ohio 21.

Ohio 17 eastbound to Ohio 21 southbound: The detour is Warner Road north to Canal Road west to East 71st Street to Ohio 21.

U.S. 422 at Main Market Road will have various lane restrictions maintained by a temporary traffic signal beginning on Monday and continuing through mid-August for a culvert replacement.

Liberty Street between Ohio 84 and Washington Street will be restricted to southbound traffic only beginning June 10 and continuing through August for resurfacing. The northbound detour is Bank Street to State Street to Erie Street.

Ohio 57, just north of Styx Hill Road, will close June 10 for a culvert replacement. The detour is Ohio 57 north to Interstate 76 west to Ohio 3 north to Ohio 162 east to Ohio 57, and reverse. Estimated completion is June 14.

The ramp from U.S. 224 west to I-77 north will close at 7 p.m. Wednesday through 6 a.m. Thursday. The detour is I-277/U.S. 224 west to Main Street to I-277/U.S. 224 east to I-77.

Various ramps on I-77 northbound at Wilbeth Road and Waterloo Road will close at 7 p.m. Wednesday through 5 a.m. Thursday for paving. The detour is Arlington Road to I-76 east or west.

Ohio 21 northbound under I-77 will close at 8 p.m. today through 5 a.m. Monday for bridge work. The detour is I-77 southbound to Ridgewood Road to I-77 northbound.

Ohio 21 northbound under I-77 will close at 4 a.m. June 8 through 5 a.m. June 10 for bridge work. The detour is I-77 southbound to Ridgewood Road to I-77 northbound.

Hines Hill Road will close between Boston Mills Road and Olde Eight Road beginning Monday and continuing through June 7 for bridge joint replacement. The detour is Boston Mills Road to Hines Hills Road.

Ohio 21 northbound under I-77 will close at 4 a.m. June 8 through 5 a.m. June 10 for bridge work. The detour is I-77 southbound to Ridgewood Road to I-77 northbound.

I-271 between the Cuyahoga Valley bridge and Ohio 82 has various lane restrictions until July.

Ohio 18 between Hametown Road and Cleveland Massillon Road will have various nightly lane restrictions between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. beginning Sunday. The restrictions will continue until late September.

State Street between Hiram Street and Fifth Street, and Wooster Road between Burt Street and Glenn Street are reduced to one lane in each direction through September.

Wooster Road eastbound will close Monday through late summer 2025. The detour is 31st Street to Norton Avenue to Wooster Road.

Beginning Wednesday, the following closures will be in place through early July:

State Street northbound: The detour is Wooster Road to the I-76 access road to State Street.

Romig Avenue at State Street: The detour is Hiram Street.

Left turns from New Street and Swigart Street: The detour is Wooster Road to Glenn Street to State Street.

Ohio 7 just north of Ohio 88 will close Monday through late July. The detour is Ohio 88 to Ohio 5.

Ohio 534 just south of Ohio 5 will close Monday through Thursday for a culvert replacement. The detour is I-76 to Ohio 225 to Ohio 5.