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 governor anounced he was closing nearly all Bureau of Motor Vehicle offices around the state. He also ordered the closure of barbershops, salons, spas and […]
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First Ashland County resident tests positive for COVID-19
ASHLAND — The Ashland County Health Department Department was alerted to the county’s first positive case of the coronavirus (COVID-19) Tuesday night, Ashland mayor Matt Miller announced at a noon press conference Wednesday with county leadership and health professionals. The affected individual had returned from traveling abroad and followed all the recommendations of state and local health […]
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Richland County jail releasing some non-violent, low-level offenders due to COVID-19
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Jail has worked with local courts in releasing non-violent, low-level offenders in response to COVID-19. Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. Capt. Chris Blunk said the move is to allow authorities to better manage the facility in the event someone is diagnosed with coronavirus. “The jail capacity is 234 inmates and (Wednesday) […]
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As dining rooms close, restaurants find new ways to serve customers
MANSFIELD — After Governor Mike DeWine ordered all restaurants and bars to close their dining rooms, many local entrepreneurs worried about the impact it would have on their respective businesses. “It was terrifying,” said Susan Vander Maas, owner and manager of Doc’s Deli. “A small business may not have the resources available to pay employees for […]
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Richland County Juvenile Court/Detention Center adopts COVID-19 protocols
MANSFIELD — Officials with the Richland County Juvenile Court and detention center have adopted measures to protect staff and visitors during the COVID-19 outbreak. “This will be accomplished largely by reducing our contact with the public where possible, while continuing to provide access to juvenile justice,” said court administrator Brian Bumpus. Measures include: — Felony […]
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Richland County Common Pleas Court judges issue COVID-19 rules for courthouse
MANSFIELD — Richland County’s five Common Pleas court judges on Tuesday afternoon issued an administrative order regarding public access to the county’s administration building/courthouse. The order was signed by judges Steve McKinley (juvenile), Philip Mayer (probate), Heather Cockley (domestic relations), Brent Robinson (general) and Phillip Naumoff (general). The order said no attorney, litigant and/or member […]
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Avita Health System implements precautions for COVID-19
ONTARIO –– As of 5 p.m. on March 17, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Crawford and Richland counties. Yet to protect patients, employees, medical staff, volunteers, and the community from potential exposure to COVID-19, Avita Health System has implemented the following precautions: Patients are limited to one visitor at a time. […]
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ODJFS implements emergency child care measures during COVID-19 pandemic
COLUMBUS – Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Director Kim Hall announced emergency action Tuesday to provide child care to families where parents work in the health, safety, and essential service fields during the coronavirus pandemic. The agency will issue temporary pandemic child care licenses to ensure communities have access to child care. “It […]
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DeWine asks for halt to elective medical procedures
COLUMBUS — Gov. Mike DeWine announced today the state will ask hospitals to stop elective surgeries and procedures, seeking to ensure Ohio has sufficient resources to handle a surge in COVID-19 cases. “There is no scenario now by which we won’t surge,” said Dr. Amy Acton, the state’s health director. DeWine said he had also […]
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Mansfield City Council meeting Wednesday closed to public due to COVID-19 concerns
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council’s meeting Wednesday night will not be open to the public, based upon concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak. Council President Cliff Mears on Tuesday announced the meeting will instead be live-streamed on the city’s Facebook page. Local media, including Richland Source, will be allowed to attend and report on the meeting, […]