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The Ohio House approves a bipartisan proposal to overhaul the state’s school funding system…though it’s uncertain whether the plan will get a vote this month in the Republican-led Senate…as some lawmakers question the accuracy and feasibility of the eventual price tag…an estimated $2 billion dollars, annually. Lawmakers championing the proposal …

Ohio will receive close to 100,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine by mid-December, Gov., DeWine announces. The governor says he would provide further details about the state’s vaccine plan…but did disclose the partnership the state will have with CVS and Walgreens pharmacies to provide the vaccine to nursing home patients …

Ohio Senate President, Larry Obhof says he has the votes to override Gov., DeWine’s threatened override of a bill…restricting the state health department’s powers during a health emergency. He’s so confident…he tells reporters he’ll hold a vote, if the bill is vetoed as promised by week’s end. The bill would …

A leading Ohio business group asks employees to come up with the best practices for reducing the spread of the coronavirus…as it warns of the impact the current spike in cases could have on the economy. The Ohio Business Roundtable, a nonprofit organization of chief executive officers, wants workers to …

Legislation filed will delay the collection of nuclear subsidies…under the law at the center of a $60 million federal bribery probe…as Ohio Republican lawmakers struggle to find common ground on a repeal effort. Republican Rep. Jim Hoops introduced a bill to halt the collection of at least $170 million dollars …

The Defiance County General Health District reports two more coronavirus deaths in the county. 26 people have now died there in the pandemic.. The victims?…a female in her 50’s with underlying health conditions and a male in his 80’s with health issues, as well. More numbers…at last check…93 lab-confirmed cases, …

Williams County deputies net a sizeable drug bust. Officers get the call, somebody is littering on Ohio 49, south of the Turnpike. When they get there…everybody is gone. But there is something left on the roadside. 135 pounds of marijuana, in five garbage bags. Detectives are interested in finding out …

The Montpelier Fire Department responds to a blaze on S. Platt St. Officials tell reporters something went awry on the stovetop of the residents during a meal. They say, the chef on hand was putting together something to eat…but sees smoke coming out of the oven. They say the woman …

Williams County deputies want information from the public, concerning two thefts from local cemeteries over the weekend. Investigators tell reporters someone stole a memorial stone from a gravesite in the Floral Grove Cemetery in West Unity. Then…a report comes in, someone stole a cross from a gravesite in the Brown …

Ohio’s Democratic Party chair is stepping down after six years…during which Republicans, dominated statewide elections. David Pepper sent a letter to party officials, saying he will resign at year’s end. Once considered a bellwether and swing state, Ohio has swung to the GOP, which won the last three elections for …