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Mayor Justin Bibb wants to spend a third of the city's American Rescue Plan Act money on home repairs, construction and rehabilitation; East Cleveland Police Chief Scott Gardner is on paid administrative leave after being indicted on 13 felony charges including tax evasion and tampering with records; and more stories.

Even with bipartisan support to reduce Ohio's prison population, state lawmakers are increasing the number of felonies and penalties defendants face.

Here are your morning headlines for Thursday, Nov. 29:University of Akron considers private presidential search;Wooster debates ordinance that would fine…