COLUMBUS — Saying the battle against COVID-19 had entered a new phase, Gov. Mike DeWine announced the state’s first death from the virus and also sent a clear warning to […]
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Mansfield Municipal Court institutes operational changes due to COVID-19
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Municipal Court’s judges have instituted temporary changes in court operations due to COVID-19, seeking to minimize the number of people coming to court. “A modification of the […]
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Mansfield mayor declares state of emergency in the city
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Mayor Tim Theaker, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, has declared a state of emergency for the city, which will close the downtown municipal building to the public. […]
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Ohio unemployment claims continue to skyrocket due to COVID-19
COLUMBUS — New unemployment claims in Ohio continue to skyrocket as local employers grapple with the effects of the COVID-19 virus. There were 139,468 claims filed from Sunday through Thursday, […]
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Here’s how to keep your kids active during COVID-19
ONTARIO — With schools and sports leagues cancelled for the next few weeks, health educators are encouraging healthy children to continue being physically active at home and outdoors. “One of […]
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Avita Health System no longer permitting patient visitors, effective Friday
BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO — In an effort to protect patients, visitors, employees, medical staff, and the community during the COVID-19 outbreak, Avita Health System will no longer permit visitors at Bucyrus, Galion, […]
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Shelby declares state of emergency due to COVID-19 pandemic
SHELBY — Mayor Steve Schag officially declared a state of emergency in the city of Shelby on Thursday, mirroring the state of emergencies declared on the state and national level. The […]
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Richland County reports 1st case of coronavirus
MANSFIELD – Richland County has its first COVID-19 positive test result, according to local health officials, though no information about the patient is being released. Richland Public Health was notified […]
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Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development president shares COVID-19 business information
MANSFIELD — We’re walking this road alongside you (metaphorically) as each day brings new information, requests and resources regarding COVID-19. To those who are sharing ideas and resources and answering […]
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DeWine: Ohioans shouldn’t ‘fixate’ on COVID-19 testing
COLUMBUS — Gov. Mike DeWine on Wednesday, while continuing a daily message of urging people not to congregate, also told the state’s residents not to fixate on COVID-19 tests. The […]