COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has invited Ohioans to share their ideas for law enforcement reforms in a new Facebook group started by his office. “Give us your ideas. Tell us your story. Help us think about how we should better serve you, your neighbors, your community,” Yost said. Yost created the Facebook […]
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Ohio’s amusement parks, casinos can reopen June 19
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced on Friday that Ohio casinos, racinos, amusement parks, and water parks are permitted to reopen on June 19. Governor DeWine also authorized the Memorial Golf Tournament to be held at Muirfield in Dublin from July 13 to 19. “In all of these cases, these sectors have come up […]
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A day of peace and love in Richland County
MANSFIELD — In the midst of the the rumored chaos and threats of violence, a group of people in Mansfield have called for a day of peace throughout Richland County. The Facebook event, which over 400 have responded to as of Friday afternoon, can be found here. Below is a statement from one of the event’s […]
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Lexington Blueberry Festival is canceled
LEXINGTON — The Village of Lexington and the Lexington Blueberry Festival committee have announced the 2020 Blueberry Festival and all activities associated with this event have been canceled. “Our committee along with local and state authorities have been monitoring the Covid 19 pandemic and with the uncertainty of these times we feel it is in […]
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Nothwest Ohio Alzheimer’s Association offers long-distance care-giving class
TOLEDO — Taking care of a loved one’s safety, nutrition and health concerns from a far can be challenging, but the Alzheimer’s Association is offering a virtual class to help caregivers. Caregiving from a Far, a virtual webinar, is being offered on June 15 and June 25 to help caregivers whose loved one has dementia […]
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Richland County Transit halting bus operations early Friday
MANSFIELD — Richland County Transit will close early on Friday, June 5, due to extenuating circumstances, according to Chris Terry, general manager. Buses will cease operations at 3 p.m. Accordingly, Terry said, the last run of the day for each route will be: Route 1 Park Ave – 1:30 p.m. Route 2 Lexington – 1:30 […]
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Section of London West Road closing Monday
PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP — London West Road, between Ohio 61 and Broadway Road in Plymouth Township, will be closed starting Monday, June 8. It will remain closed through Thursday, June 11, weather permitting. The closure will allow for a bridge repair, according to the Richland County engineer’s office.
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Slow down: Five ODOT road crews struck in eight-day period
COLUMBUS — Motorists have struck five Ohio Department of Transportation road crews working on the road in the span of eight days, including one in Crawford County. Two of those crashes resulted in ODOT workers being injured. “As more and more Ohioans get back on the road, it’s important that they remember to move over […]
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Gov. DeWine announces entertainment facilities may re-open June 10
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Thursday announced the reopening of certain facilities, including certain entertainment venues, with health and safety restrictions. “As I’ve said, Ohioans are able to do two things at once. We can continue to limit the spread of COVID-19 while we safely reopen our economy. It is up to each […]
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COVID-19: Avita Health System resumes all surgeries and procedures
ONTARIO — Avita Health System resumed all surgeries and procedures at Bucyrus, Galion, and Ontario hospitals on Thursday. On March 18, Avita postponed elective surgeries and procedures in an effort to prioritize critically-ill patients and conserve resources, such as personal protective equipment (PPE) and hospital beds. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Avita continued to perform emergency […]