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Winter storm sweeps over much of Ohio, blanketing the state with up-to-three inches in some parts; those receiving Ohio's first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine speak up about its safety, dispel misinformation; ACLU says that prisoners should be placed higher on the list of those receiving the vaccine, due to outbreaks; two state lawmakers hospitalized due to complications related to the virus.

Eight more hospitals receive COVID-19 vaccines, including sites in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Zanesville, Canton and Springfield; Gov. Mike Dewine announces Ohio will receive 420,000 vaccine doses by Christmas and another 148,000 before the end of the year; driver was allegedly drunk in Ravenna-area crash that left dead 3-of-8 occupants packed into a pickup truck; Ohio's U.S. senators agree that Electoral College vote closes the 2020 election that saw Joe Biden elected president.

Hospitals in Columbus, Cincinnati the first to receive COVID-19 vaccines, with eight more expected to receive their first round of doses tomorrow; Ohio's Republican electors cast their electoral college votes for President Donald Trump as Electoral College confirms Joe Biden as president-elect; Kentucky man named as one of two workers trapped when a defunct coal-burning plant collapses on the demolition crew; Columbus Crew SC brings home first MLS cup since 2008.

Gov. Mike Dewine issues health protocols for next three weeks that mirror what his administration has been pushing for all along; vaccines may arrive in Ohio up-to-a-week later than originally anticipated; Columbus mayor urges transparency from authorities, peaceful protests in relation to the police shooting of Casey Goodson Jr.; Ohio's attorney general signals support for a lawsuit that would put the results of the 2020 election in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Southeastern Ohio shows huge surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations, all but five of the state's 88 counties now at Level 3 or 4 on Public Health Advisory System; northeast Ohio doctor calls in to Howard Stern Show to discuss the devastating effects of the coronavirus; Findlay mayor among officials briefed at White House about vaccine progress; teams continue search and rescue efforts for two workers lost when coal plant awaiting demolition collapsed.

Defunct coal-burning power plant collapsed this morning as crews prepared it for demolition, leading to search for missing workers; Big Ten to change game-minimums policy to allow OSU to play in conference championship, after Wolverines canceled rivalry game; Gov. Mike Dewine tells state lawmakers new execution method is needed, due to execution drug shortages.

Rivalry game between OSU and Michigan canceled due to COVID-19 outbreak among Wolverines team; Ohio Statehouse cancels sessions due to increase in coronavirus cases amongst lawmakers; 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew will be extended as Gov. Mike Dewine says it is showing signs of helping; FBI has joined investigation into a shooting by a Franklin County Sheriff's deputy of a bystander during a U.S. Marshal's investigation.

Hospitalizations continue to increase following Thanksgiving holiday, forcing some hospital systems around the state to begin emergency protocols; Gov. Mike Dewine hands down new standards for police when dealing with protests, following incidents during the summer; Columbus Crew SC picks up conference title win on Sunday, prepares for first MLS cup appearance since their 2008 win.