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A bipartisan bill, called the Sentencing Fairness and Justice Act, would make it so nonviolent offenders would be granted a release or reduced sentence if the Ohio General Assembly passes a bill that updates the laws on those offenses.

A state lawmaker has introduced a robust bill to make several changes to Ohio's criminal justice system in hopes of tackling issues that have come close to becoming law in the past.

The average number of COVID-19 cases in Ohio dropped this past week, though death totals spiked above the three-week average; Akron public transit workers may go on strike on Thursday; Giant Eagle has settled a lawsuit tied to the opioid crisis; and more stories.

Ohio on Sunday reported just 268 COVID-19 cases, the lowest single-day total since March of last year; the mass vaccination clinic at Cleveland State University’s Wolstein Center will administer its final doses today; the State Route 8 construction project moves into a new phase today in northern Summit County; and more stories.

Here are your morning headlines for Monday, May 18:DeWine warns restaurants about protocols;Outdoor restaurant seating becomes a norm once again;Ohio…

Here are your morning headlines for Tuesday, May 12: Akron ends discount for recycling;DeWine delays reopening daycares;Akron plans to reopen pools,…

Here are your morning headlines for Thursday, April 16:List of nursing homes with COVID-19 cases;Akron retirement community reports 7 deaths;Summa Health…

Here are your morning headlines for Wednesday, April 15:5th inmate dies at federal prison;Airports to receive federal funding;50 Ohioans die from…

Here are your morning headlines for Monday, April 13:Ohio COVID-19 deaths surpass 250;Total nursing home cases remain unknown;Unemployed Ohioans wait, and…

Here are your morning headlines for Thursday, April 9:Portage County has strong cluster of COVID-19 cases;Smaller surge of cases expected in Ohio;National…