COLUMBUS — Ohio lawmakers approved on Wednesday a series of relief measures aimed helping the state cope with the COVID-19 outbreak. Among other provisions, the legislation aims to provide relief […]
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Pep Boys worker in Ontario allegedly made false COVID-19 report
ONTARIO — Ontario police are investigating an allegation that a Pep Boys employee falsely reported they had tested positive for COVID-19, a report that triggered a deluge of local social […]
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March setting new, bad records for unemployment claims due to COVID-19
COLUMBUS — It’s been a record-setting bad month for unemployment claims in Ohio, thanks to the coronavirus. For the week ending March 21, the Ohio Department of Job and Family […]
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Portman, Brown part of unanimous U.S. Senate vote to OK COVID-19 relief bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ohio Senators Rob Portman and Sherrod Brown were among those who voted unanimously Wednesday night to approve a $2 trillion fiscal measure to assist Americans and the […]
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New Richland Public Health commissioner faces tough task in COVID-19
MANSFIELD — Sarah Humphrey came to Richland County just in time for the Super Bowl of infectious viruses. The Richland County Public Health commissioner began work at the 555 Lexington […]
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Domestic violence shelters stay open during “Stay at Home” period
MANSFIELD — Domestic violence services are among those workplaces landing in the “essential” category, a significant declaration starting this week. On Sunday, Director of the Ohio Department of Health Amy […]
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Crawford County announces first case of COVID-19
CRAWFORD COUNTY — Crawford County Public Health announced the its first case of COVID-19 at a press conference on Tuesday. “COVID-19 is now considered community spread and everybody should be […]
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Richland County commissioners OK remote work agreements during COVID-19
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners Tuesday approved a remote work agreement as local officials continue to grapple with the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. In the wake of Ohio Gov. Mike […]
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UPDATE: 3rd, 4th case of COVID-19 reported in Richland County
MANSFIELD – Richland Public Health has been notified of a two additional positive test results for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) for residents of Richland County. This makes four positive results for […]