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The Ohio Register Weekly News Roundup 2/12/2026

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12 Feb 2026 — 1 min read

Headlines handpicked from around the web to keep you informed

1. Key senator backs bill to allow Ohio to hold back money if schools sue over funding - Karen Kasler, The Statehouse News Bureau

2. Tuesday snapped Cleveland’s longest streak of freezing weather since 2015 - Justin Dennis, Fox 8 Cleveland

3. Ohio lawmakers propose series of immigration enforcement bills to limit, expand federal power - Sean DeLancey, WCPO 9 Cincinnati

4. Campaign to end Ohio property taxes brushes off funding concerns as DeWine warns of 20% sales tax - Morgan Trau, WCPO 9 Cincinnati

5. There’s a new way to sign up for Trump accounts: What to know - Addy Bink, Fox 8 Cleveland

6. Miami students all abuzz about their unbeaten basketball team - Michael Clark, WCPO 9 Cincinnati

7. Les Wexner's name redacted in some Epstein files, congressmen say - Max Filby,Columbus Dispatch

8. Cleveland’s NASA Glenn Research Center celebrates 85th anniversary (Photos) - John Benson, special to cleveland.com

9. Ohio Goes to the Movies: How you can see 'Ohio-centric' movies for free this year - Kristen Skovira, WCPO 9 Cincinnati

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Springfield Mayor Reiterates Desire for 'Safety' From ICE as Public Allegations of SPD Misconduct Spread

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More Bomb Threats In Springfield, Despite No Criminal Charges, Raising More Questions

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Findlay Fails to Open Cory Street

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FINDLAY - In a heated debate during the Tuesday, February 3 city council meeting, members of the public and council argued that the ongoing ‘restriction’ on South Cory street has been a significant safety and logistical hurdle for citizens of Findlay and the 'temporary' closure needed to end.