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Process begins to end E-Check in Northeast Ohio, but federal approval is still needed

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By Leigh Barr Verified
| WVIZ-TV (Cleveland, OH) Verified
Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday directed the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to begin the process of ending the emissions-testing, or E-Check, program for drivers in Northeast Ohio. The move comes after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency redesignated the region as meeting federal ozone standards in June. However, the E-Check program will continue until a final decision is made by the federal government.
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Old Route 8 bridge in Akron demolished to make way for new span

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By Leigh Barr Verified
| WVIZ-TV (Cleveland, OH) Verified
Demolition experts brought down two closed sections of the state Route 8 bridge over the Cuyahoga River Valley in Akron on Sunday. The span, built in 1953, is being replaced by two new bridges to carry northbound and southbound traffic. Crews used “controlled” explosives to collapse the bridge's support beams in a matter of moments.
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Former Canton police officers sentenced to probation in custody death of Frank Tyson

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By Leigh Barr Verified
| WYSO-FM (Dayton, OH) Verified
Two former Canton police officers will not serve any additional time in jail in connection with the 2024 death of Frank Tyson, who died while being taken into custody. On Thursday, visiting Judge James Kimbler sentenced Beau Schoenegge to 90 days in jail, with 86 days suspended and credit for four days of time already served. Schoenegge will be on probation for three years and will not be eligible to work for any agency with policing or arresting authority.
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