MOUNT VERNON – A Knox County nursing home employee has tested positive for COVID-19. Knox County Health Commissioner Julie Miller confirmed Wednesday that a staff member at The Laurels of […]
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Sheppard prints clips to alleviate pressure during medical shifts
MANSFIELD — Matt Sheppard is putting his birthday present to good use these days. After his wife gave him a Fuzed Deposition Modeling printer, which lays down layers of molten […]
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Local churches get creative for Easter Sunday services during COVID-19 crisis
SHELBY — Few holidays are more important in the Christian faith than Easter Sunday. It’s a time to celebrate renewal and redemption, typically honored by attending church services and sharing food […]
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Stay-at-home order worries tri-county Children Services agencies
MANSFIELD — Richland County Children Services has seen a decrease in referral calls for child abuse compared to the months when school was held in-person with teachers. The reason for […]
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Five residents die at Wayne County nursing home, cluster of COVID-19 cases identified
WOOSTER — The Wayne County Health Department has reported 20 cases of COVID-19 and five deaths at a Wooster nursing home, according to a Friday press release. The multiple cases […]
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FDA approves OSU-created 50,000 swabs for COVID-19 test kits across Ohio
COLUMBUS – The Food and Drug Administration has approved solutions created by scientists at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center that both expand and accelerate COVID-19 testing across Ohio. […]
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Ashland University president announces incremental pay cuts
ASHLAND – A communication from Ashland University President Dr. Carlos Campo was sent out to AU faculty and staff Thursday afternoon informing them of incremental pay cuts at the University. […]
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Cincinnati hospital gets FDA approval to treat COVID-19 patients with convalescent plasma
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, provided the following updates Thurday on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. CONVALESCENT PLASMA Lt. Governor […]
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In the midst of a shortage, hospitals seeking PPE donations
MANSFIELD — Although some store shelves sit empty and hand sanitizer is in short supply, people all over Richland County are still willing to share. Kim Winkle, vice president of […]
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Ohio dramatically lowers projected surge in new COVID-19 cases; peak could be April 19
COLUMBUS — The projected surge in new coronavirus cases has lowered dramatically and an estimated peak of the COVID-19 outbreak in Ohio has been shifted to April 19, according to […]