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The council committee had a discussion about tackling juvenile crime which they perceive has increased; A Canton nonprofit delivering affordable groceries to low-income residents had to halt delivery due to car part theft from its vehicles; Lordstown closes $230M deal with Foxcon.
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Republicans are expected to unveil a new map today for congressional redistricting; Ohio election officials say they have “grave concerns” about being able to carry out a successful primary election on May 3; Akron Public Schools superintendent is going to have to try again to win over the school board when it comes to getting more administrative help; and more stories.
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Struggling electric vehicle startup Lordstown Motors has finalized a deal with Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn; the state medical board is extending the use of telemedicine for prescribing drugs or renewing medical marijuana cards through March 2022; Cleveland Mayor-elect Justin Bibb has named a team of transition leaders; and more stories.
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Akron’s arts and culture newspaper The Devil Strip has laid off its staff, citing insufficient funds; Christian Aid Ministries isn’t saying much about the 17 members who were abducted over the weekend in Haiti; Foxconn, which is purchasing the Lordstown Motors factory, has announced its new line of electric vehicles; and more stories.
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The $230 million deal announced last week between between the two companies is more than just an agreement to buy the company’s Mahoning Valley manufacturing facility.
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The $230 million deal announced last week between between the two companies is more than just an agreement to buy the company’s Mahoning Valley manufacturing facility.
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The deal allows the companies to work jointly on the production of electric vehicles in Lordstown's 6.2 million square foot space.
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Lordstown Motors is close to a deal to sell its production plant to electronics company Foxconn, according to multiple reports.
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Ohio reported nearly 5,400 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, nearly double the number of cases just four days ago; MetroHealth announced Thursday it will require employees to be fully vaccinated by October 30 or face termination; two Ohio House Democrats asked the state watchdog Thursday to investigate the involvement of several DeWine administration officials and others in a $60 million bribery scheme alleged by federal prosecutors; and more stories.
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Ohio health officials say they don’t plan to mandate masks in schools this fall but strongly recommend students and staff wear face coverings if they aren't vaccinated against COVID-19; a hedge fund has thrown a $400 million lifeline to troubled electric vehicle startup Lordstown Motors; the Cleveland Clinic is the second best hospital in the country in this year’s U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital rankings; and more stories.