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Opening arguments in the trial of Larry Householder, former Ohio House speaker, and Matt Borges, former FirstEnergy lobbyist, are set to begin Monday.

The texts were between former FirstEnergy executives who were fired after the company conducted an internal investigation into the federal charges in the largest bribery scandal in Ohio history; Akron Metro RTA is providing free fares for all passengers through Aug. 20; Mahoning Valley's school buses will continue running despite driver shortages affecting all districts statewide and nationwide ... and more stories.

Documents produced at the end of July shed light on Sam Randazzo’s role at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. But more documents before and after his tenure still haven’t been produced.

The 18-year-old has pleaded not guilty to charges including aggravated murder, murder and aggravated robbery; A weekend shooting in Cleveland Heights killed two teens including the sister of Tamia Chappman, the girl struck and killed during a police chase in 2019; Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is asking the public to vote on one of three names for their newly born black rhino ... and more stories

FirstEnergy said it's disappointed by the resolution passed by Cleveland City Council, a progressive think tank is questioning Ohio's incentive package for Intel's new computer chip factory and a 24th massage therapist has accused Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct.

The Republican-backed House Bill 99, which was approved a week after a deadly school shooting in Texas, would allow school staff to carry firearms with only 24 hours of training; Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren announced plans to expand the city's parental leave policy; and more stories.

Brian Kazy, who represents Ward 16, is sponsoring a resolution urging the utility to give up its naming rights in light of the bribery allegations lodged against the company by federal prosecutors in 2020.

The lawsuit comes two days after the primary, with Democratic candidates planning to talk about the House Bill 6 corruption scandal in this year's election.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has ordered county election boards to remove Ohio House and Senate races from the May 3 primary ballot as the legal fight over redistricting continues; attorneys representing FirstEnergy investors name the officials behind the nuclear bailout scandal; Akron is installing 28 speed tables; and more stories.

A federal judge says he wants attorneys for investors in utility giant FirstEnergy to reveal who from the company paid bribes in the HB 6 scandal; Ohio mapmaking commission has set a series of meetings for hammering out a compromise on boundaries for state legislative districts; Canton-based Habitat for Humanity of East Central Ohio gets $4.5 million from MacKenzie Scott; and more stories.