COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has directed the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy to expedite final examinations of about 300 police cadets and allow them to quickly bolster […]
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Portman, Brown urge USDA approval of Ohio COVID-19 disaster food distribution program
U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) on Wednesday were joined by Ohio House members in a letter urging swift approval of the Ohio Department of Job and Family […]
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DeWine touts Ohio Manufacturing Alliance to Fight COVID-19
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Wednesday the establishment of the Ohio Manufacturing Alliance to Fight COVID-19. The collaborative public-private partnership will coordinate efforts to provide healthcare workers and […]
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Mansfield police, firefighters adapting to dangers of COVID-19 environment
MANSFIELD — Firefighter/paramedic Pete Champer spoke in a calm, measured tone Tuesday when asked how COVID-19 has changed the way first responders do their jobs. But his words echoed among […]
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Ohio hospitals remain mum on changes to local bed and ventilator counts; uncertainty affects local patients
The Ohio Department of Health gets daily updates on the total number of beds and ventilators that could be available for COVID-19 patients at hospitals throughout the state. But so […]
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Clearfork Marina & Campground closed; boat launch remains open
MANSFIELD – The City of Mansfield announced Wednesday afternoon the Clear Fork Reservoir campground is closed. “The city stated it prioritizes the health and safety of our community, the campers, […]
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Lexington sailor aboard U.S. aircraft carrier hit by COVID-19
LEXINGTON — A sailor who graduated from Lexington High School is a member of the crew of the U.S. aircraft carrier now anchored in Guam after some crew members tested […]
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Ohio takes inventory of ventilators
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Tuesday that Ohio is taking action to gather a statewide inventory of ventilators and other machines and devices that provide breathing assistance. Ohio […]
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Richland County commissioners OK temporary paid sick leave, FMLA policies due to COVID-19
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners on Tuesday approved temporary policies regarding emergency sick leave and extended family medical leave act time for employees. Both of the new policies are in […]
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OhioHealth makes preparations for potential surge of emergency patients
MANSFIELD — OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, OhioHealth Shelby Hospital and OhioHealth Emergency Care – Ontario will be placing tents outside their respective emergency departments in order to prepare for a significant […]