Deshaun Watson threw two touchdown passes and completed 24 of 30 attempts for 238 yards as the Cleveland Browns defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-19 after a weather delay of more than two hours. Watson’s fourth-quarter touchdown pass to Blake Whiteheart put Cleveland ahead, while Baker Mayfield’s late fourth-down incompletion sealed the Browns’ victory. The performance strengthened Watson’s case to remain Cleveland’s starting quarterback after his return from repeated Achilles injuries, although coach Todd Monken did not formally name him the starter for the next game.

Strong storms moving through the Miami Valley left thousands of customers without electricity. As of 9:20 a.m. Monday, AES Ohio reported 4,443 outages, while Duke Energy reported another 244 customers without power in Warren County.

A frontal boundary is expected to bring periods of showers and thunderstorms to the Miami Valley, with a small chance of severe storms and an elevated risk of localized flooding from heavy downpours. Temperatures will reach about 82 degrees before cooler, breezier conditions arrive Monday. Fall officially begins Tuesday evening, and below-normal temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s are expected through the week, with some locations potentially reaching morning lows in the 40s by the following weekend.

Joe Burrow threw two touchdown passes to Ja’Marr Chase as the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Houston Texans 20-6 in Houston. Chase finished with seven receptions for 75 yards, while Burrow passed for 207 yards despite back tightness. Cincinnati’s defense limited Houston to 18 rushing yards and no touchdowns, with C.J. Stroud completing 30 of 55 passes for 353 yards. The Bengals improved to 2-0, while the Texans fell to 0-2 after turnovers, failed conversions and the absence of receiver Nico Collins.

Two pedestrians from Cridersville were hospitalized after a 2005 Chrysler 300 struck them on National Road in Auglaize County late Saturday night. The 23-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries and the 22-year-old woman sustained serious injuries; both were taken to St. Rita’s Hospital in Lima. The driver was not injured. Investigators said the pedestrians had stopped after a previous vehicle-versus-deer crash, and the woman was helping the man locate the deer. Alcohol or drug impairment is not suspected, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol investigation remains ongoing.

Jack Pine Studios will hold a mini Glass Pumpkin Festival in Hocking Hills from September 25 to 27 after flooding forced the early closure of the original event. The replacement festival will feature thousands of glass pumpkins, a two-story pumpkin armature intended to become the world’s largest glass pumpkin, and a 600-pound pumpkin. Flooding damaged parking areas, event spaces, food vendors’ areas, and the studio itself, while cleanup continues. The 2026 Pumpkin of the Year will be available for purchase once cleanup is complete.

Gerald S. Walters, a 78-year-old Clark County man living with memory loss, was reported missing after leaving his South Charleston home on September 19 for a friend’s house. Deputies later found his Ford Explorer and located Walters deceased nearby. Madison Township Fire and EMS assisted the Clark County Sheriff’s Office and asked the public to respect the family’s privacy.

The 19th annual Dayton Concours d’Elegance is showcasing more than 150 cars and motorcycles at Carillon Historical Park, with the event serving as a fundraiser for the park. This year’s program highlights the 100th anniversary of Pontiac and includes the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, which is celebrating 90 years. The event runs from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with tickets priced at $25 for adults and $10 for children.

Montgomery County held its annual Tire Buy Back event in Moraine, paying residents $2 per passenger-vehicle tire for up to 10 tires per vehicle. Organizers said the program helps prevent illegal dumping, improve neighborhood appearance, reduce mosquito breeding sites and keep tires out of landfills and waterways. Since its launch in 2013, the initiative has collected and recycled more than 160,000 tires, including nearly 10,000 in 2025.

Ohio State defeated Kent State 59-3 in Columbus to close its non-conference schedule with a 2-1 record. Julian Sayin passed for 241 yards and two touchdowns, while Jeremiah Smith broke Ohio State’s career receiving-yards record. Ja’Kobi Jackson scored twice, and Bo Jackson, Brandon Inniss and Chris Henry also contributed key offensive plays. Coach Ryan Day reported that Legend Bey suffered an ankle injury. Ohio State will open Big Ten play by hosting Illinois the following weekend.