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Both counties initially appeared open to the idea of stopping future investments in Israel Bonds but have since backed away from it.

The University of Akron’s football program has been hit with NCAA sanctions for improper loans to players; Columbus is on pace to exceed last year's record homicides; the Ohio Attorney General's Office has approved summary language in a petition to legalize marijuana use and sales in the state; and more stories.

Here are your morning headlines for Thursday, August 22:Ohio forms school safety center;U.S. sanctions China fentanyl traffickers;Kasich, Gee to push…