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The state's Executive Council has scheduled public hearings in the coming weeks for a number of nominations made by Gov. Chris Sununu, including that of his longtime political confidant, David J. "D.J." Bettencourt of Salem to be Commissioner of the state Department of Insurance.

Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague, of Findlay, was inducted into the American Legion Buckeye Boys State Hall of Fame. The induction took place during the evening program and following Treasurer Sprague's address to this year's participants. "Each summer, young men from every corner of the state come together at Buckeye Boys State to learn about the

William G. Batchelder III, a lawmaker and judge, was laid to rest in Medina, Ohio, on Friday.

Longtime state legislator and influential Medina conservative William Batchelder has died at age 79; President Joe Biden will visit Cleveland, Lorain on Thursday; COVID-19 metrics continue to drop in Ohio; and more stories.

COLUMBUS — William Batchelder, an influential conservative leader who was the second-longest serving state representative in Ohio history, died Satur

The Medina County native was speaker from 2011 to 2014, but spent nearly 40 years in the Statehouse.

The Medina County native was speaker from 2011 to 2014, but spent nearly 40 years in the Statehouse.

Batchelder represented Medina County and served as the Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives.

The Medina County native was speaker from 2011 to 2014, but spent nearly 40 years in the Statehouse.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — William Batchelder, a longtime state lawmaker and influential conservative leader in Ohio, died Saturday. He was 79. House Speaker Bob Cupp confirmed Batchelder's passing in a statement Saturday evening.