MOUNT VERNON – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose held a press conference in front of the Ohio Eastern Star Home in Mount Vernon on Thursday. He and local officials answered questions about how COVID-19 might impact Tuesday’s primary election.
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Richland County commissioners establish COVID-19 protocols
MANSFIELD — Richland County Commissioner Marilyn John said Thursday morning that establishing a local COVID-19 protocol should not been seen as alarming to residents or county employees. “Planning does not equate to panic,” John said as she and fellow commissioners Tony Vero and Darrell Banks went over steps the county is taking, and will take, […]
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Community stakeholders learn about actions they can take to keep COVID-19 at bay
MANSFIELD — The state of Ohio has a fourth case of COVID-19 from Stark County, according to Governor Mike DeWine, showing a predictable new phase of infection for the virus: community spread. According to Dr. Amy Acton, director of the Ohio Department of Health, the 53-year-old Stark County man is receiving proper medical care at […]
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OHSAA post-season decision due to coronavirus will impact Lucas fan base
LUCAS — There will be a limited number of fans in the stands at the Canton Memorial Field House on Friday when when the Lucas Cubs play Richmond Heights for a Division IV regional basketball title. Fans planning to attend this weekend’s state wrestling tournament, girls’ basketball Final Four or ice hockey tournament will also […]
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DeWine recommends limiting large indoor gatherings
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that he and Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, M.D. MPH, have recommended that large, indoor gatherings in Ohio be canceled or postponed due to the potential for coronavirus (COVID-19) exposure. The recommendation comes after consulting with members of the Governor’s Health Advisory Group composed of […]
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Ashland University responds after students at conference possibly exposed to COVID-19
ASHLAND – A group of Ashland University students may have interacted with someone who tested positive for the novel Coronavirus 19, according to a press release issued by Ashland University on Tuesday afternoon at approximately 2 p.m. The university stated the students attended the recent Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Maryland from Feb. 26 […]
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OHSAA tournaments to continue with limited spectators
COLUMBUS – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Tuesday afternoon all indoor sporting events in Ohio — including high school, collegiate and professional sports — shall continue without most spectators in attendance as Ohio seeks to contain the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19. “This will be a very difficult time for our schools and fans, but […]
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OSU suspends in-person classes; coronavirus cancellations reported in Richland County
MANSFIELD — Michael Drake, president of The Ohio State University, has suspended in-person classes at all OSU campuses until March 30, citing the outbreak of coronavirus, (COVID-19). “The announcement applies to all campuses,” said Ben Johnson, director of media and public relations at The Ohio State University. “We continue to align our recommendations with and […]
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Perry Township voting location moved due to coronavirus concern
BELLVILLE — A Richland County polling location has changed due to concerns over coronavirus, according to local elections director Paulette Hankins. Hankins said Secretary of State Frank LaRose has ordered the relocation of polling locations in retirement living or senior care facilities. The request impacts a voting site in Perry Township. The old location was […]
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DeWine signs emergency order regarding coronavirus response
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine today took a number of actions in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). DeWine signed Executive Order 2020-01D, declaring a state of emergency in Ohio to protect the well-being of Ohioans from the dangerous effects of COVID-19. The state of emergency allows state departments and agencies to better coordinate in […]