Your weekend is here, Buckeye State. Let’s look back at some of the stories that were in the headlines this week. But first, here’s a look at the forecast:
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Top headlines across Ohio this week
East Cleveland is first city to be placed under receivership
East Cleveland is the first-ever town to be placed under a receivership, meaning that after years of fiscal emergency, a court appointed third party is going to be taking over their finances in order to find a viable long-term solution. Read more >>>
Why Ohio billionaire’s deposition for Epstein files matters
Ohio billionaire Les Wexner showed up in recent unredacted Epstein files. Wexner is mentioned nearly 200 times because of his relationship with the convicted sex offender. Epstein was the billionaire’s financier, and Congress recently served Wexner with a subpoena for a deposition. Read more >>>
‘This bill is about protecting Ohio consumers’: State reps introduce bill to put requirements on data centers’
Two Ohio state representatives have introduced a bill that would impose various requirements on data centers’ agreements with electric utility companies. Read more >>>
Ohio officials reminds residents of unclaimed funds
February marks National Unclaimed Funds Month, and the Ohio Department of Unclaimed Funds is urging Ohioans to check for any potential money they may not have claimed. Read more >>>…