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The Associated Press TOLEDO — For much of the past four years, the residents of a pair of villages along Lake Erie have been on edge over the fate of their nuclear plants, which generate enough tax money to pay for nicer schools than their neighbors. Like many U.S. nuclear plants struggling to compete with with natural gas and renewable energy, the owners of the Ohio plants turned to the government for help, persuading the state’s lawmakers to give them a $1 billion bailout. But relief for the villages of Perry and Oak Harbor was short-lived after the financial rescue became entangled in...

A political bribery investigation involving Ohio’s biggest utility has left two villages caught in the middle

The future of the plants is up in the air after federal authorities say their former owner was involved in a bribery scheme.

Difference Maker: David Crim, Perry Local Schools The Independent RESIDENCE  Perry Township. FAMILY  Wife of 15 years, Meagan; and children, Stella, 8, and Theodore, 3.   WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING PART OF YOUR POSITION?  After my night is done when the building is shining and ready for the next day. WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING?  The most challenging part is keeping up with all the events. Setting them up and tearing them down. IF YOU WEREN'T DOING THIS, YOU'D BE ...: ... a carpenter. TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT THE STUDENTS YOU DEAL WITH THAT MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW OR APPRECIATE?  I've ...

Northwest, Alliance to go remote after holiday break The Independent Northwest Local Schools and Alliance City Schools plan to hold off returning to the classroom after the holiday break. Northwest students will learn remotely from Jan. 4 through Jan. 15. They will return to in-person learning on Jan. 19.  Students in the Alliance district will be virtual for one week from Jan. 4 to Jan. 8 after the break. Students will return to the buildings Jan. 11.  A letter on the Alliance district's website explained the decision stems from an abundance of caution and to help minimize the rising ...