COLUMBUS — Over the last several days, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s national image had skyrocketed, hailed as a Republican governor aggressively moving to protect his residents against COVID-19. Then came […]
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East Knox teacher tests positive for COVID-19
HOWARD – An East Knox teacher has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a Facebook post made by superintendent Steve Larcomb late Monday night. Larcomb said in the post that […]
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Ohio’s primary election apparently postponed
COLUMBUS — Just before midnight, only hours before the polls were to open, Ohio’s primary election has apparently been postponed by order of the state’s health director. Ohio Gov. Mike […]
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Ohio Catholic bishops suspend publicly celebrated Mass through Easter
The Roman Catholic bishops of Ohio on Monday announced they have suspended all publicly celebrated Masses/liturgies, at least through the celebrations of Holy Week and Easter. The bishops issued the following […]
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Governor recommends Ohio primary election be extended to June 2
COLUMBUS — Ohio’s primary election should be extended until June 2, Gov. Mike DeWine recommended Monday afternoon, over concerns over the spread of COVID-19. The governor said in-person voting should […]
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COVID-19 will likely reduce Richland County voter participation Tuesday, says director
MANSFIELD — The impact of COVID-19 will likely be felt at the ballot box on Tuesday. Richland County Board of Elections Director Paulette Hankins on Monday morning lowered her projections […]
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OhioHealth implements visitor restrictions at all hospitals
MANSFIELD — In an effort to protect its patients, visitors, physicians and staff from COVID-19, OhioHealth has implemented the following visitor restrictions at all OhioHealth hospitals effective Monday, March 16 […]
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Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development president offers COVID-19 business advice
MANSFIELD — We are going through an unprecedented disruption together regarding COVID-19. But we have been tested before in different ways, and always emerge stronger – and I have no […]
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COVID-19: Ohio governor orders bars, restaurants closed tonight at 9
Click here for more information about unemployment benefits as it relates to the coronavirus. Click here to learn more about SBA disaster assistance loans due to coronavirus. COLUMBUS — Bars and […]
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CDC issues recommendations for employers
MANSFIELD — As the world continues to monitor and respond to the spread of COVID-19, employers will be forced to grapple with the disease’s impact on the economy and workforce. […]