Ohio cuts absentee ballot requests amid purge dispute
One in seven Ohio registered voters will not receive absentee ballot requests amid a purge driven by nonvoting or address issues. The Akron Beacon Journal finds voters who recently voted still face removal and a court ruling questions the process. Early voting is shortened to four weeks, with parties clashing over accessibility and eligibility.
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Cuyahoga Falls
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Oberlin Schools seeks volunteers for consolidation committee
Oberlin Schools Superintendent David Hall asks residents to join a committee to study consolidating four aging buildings. With a rejected 37-year tax plan, the group will assess financial viability of keeping four schools or moving to three, aiming for an October kickoff. Interested residents should email Hall. contact Jodi Weinberger at the Chronicle-Telegram for details.
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Judge poised to rule in Ohio transgender bathroom case
A federal judge in Columbus is expected to decide within a week if Highland Local School District in Morrow County can lose federal funds over its bathroom policy for a biologically male student who identifies as female. The district cites privacy concerns and projects a potential $1 million annual impact if the policy is changed. Eleven states have sued to challenge the federal directive on bathroom and locker room access by gender identity.
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Columbus
Ohio
Columbus Dispatch
Highland
Morrow County
Tiny houses draw big crowds in Columbia Station
At the Columbia Branch event, a 128 square foot tiny house on wheels was shown with a bed loft, toilet, shower, stove and fridge. Carl Baldesare of Small Spaces CLE explained costs from about 30 000 dollars and the lifestyle emphasizes downsizing and experiences over belongings.
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North Ridgeville seeks new city auditor after sudden departure
Less than four months after hiring a new auditor to replace longtime official Chris Costin, North Ridgeville begins a fresh search as Kevin Smith resigns after under three months. Deputy Auditor Teresa Machovina has taken on duties while resumes are gathered, with Costin recommending Machovina for the post.
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Kevin Smith
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Kevin Corcoran
Youngstown
Corcoran
Teresa Machovina
Machovina
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