High winds. Check. Possible strong thunderstorms. Check. Temperature change of about 40 degrees in a day? Check. Yep, it’s spring-like weather in north central Ohio. With no apparent regard for the fact we’re all dealing with the effects of COVID-19, Mother Nature has decided to unleash a bit more for us to think about this […]
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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, according to the Ohio Dpeartment of Job & Family Services. That’s an average of 27,894 per day. During the same five-day period last week, there […]
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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 the great things about Richland County is the variety of resources we have to stay active and healthy,” said Reed Richmond, health education and communications […]
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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, and Ontario hospitals, effective Friday, until further notice. There are limited exceptions to the visitor restrictions, including: — patients receiving end-of-life care — patients under […]
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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 proclamation addressed many city services that will be changing their policies to reflect the health and safety guidelines put forth by the Centers for Disease […]
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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 Thursday of a positive test result for coronavirus, the contagious illness that began in China and has quickly spread around the world. Health department officials […]
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Dept. of Justice: $65 million available to help fight human trafficking, assist victims
CLEVELAND – U.S. Attorney Justin Herdman of the Northern District of Ohio announced today that more than $65 million in Department of Justice grants is available to help communities combat human trafficking and serve adults and children who are victimized in trafficking operations. “Our nation is facing many difficult challenges right now, but we must […]
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Ohio’s Attorney General warns to beware of scams related to coronavirus outbreak
COLUMBUS — Fear and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic could give rise to an outbreak of scams, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost warns. “COVID-19 is not the only thing we have to protect ourselves against,” Yost said. “Thieves and crooks prey on fear and uncertainty. Ohioans need to inoculate themselves against an outbreak of scams […]
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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 questions…thank you…and please keep them coming! Thanks to all who took our survey. There is still time (owners/managers only please). I will forewarn you that […]
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Mother Nature may jump the gun on Severe Weather Awareness Week
MANSFIELD — The official Ohio Severe Weather Awareness Week is March 22-28. Mother Nature may jump the gun. The National Weather Service office in Cleveland has issued a hazardous weather outlook for all of north central Ohio, beginning Thursday, including Richland, Crawford, Ashland and Knox counties. Severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts are possible Thursday […]