COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine continues to encourage Ohioans to take precautions due to the cold weather. According to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, Ohio is experiencing a deep Arctic air mass that will keep temperatures well below normal throughout the week. The coldest wind chill factor is expected from tonight to Tuesday, with […]
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Ohio health director announces measles outbreak in Cuyahoga County
Ohio Department of Health Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA, has reported the state’s first measles cases and outbreak of 2026.
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Richland County Land Bank OKs lead remediation for three more residences
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Land Bank board on Monday approved three more residences for lead remediation, bringing to 18 the total thus far in the Ohio Department of Development’s Lead Safe Ohio Program. The Land Bank was allocated $1,358,000 last year for the program, which is funding exterior rehab projects across the county. A total […]
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Yost notes dangerous trends on National Fentanyl Awareness Day
COLUMBUS — On a day set aside to raise awareness nationally about fentanyl-related overdose deaths, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost released data from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s laboratory highlighting the ongoing prevalence of the synthetic opioid in Ohio. “Illegal use of fentanyl continues to wreck Ohioans’ lives, causing addiction and death,” Yost said. “Unless […]
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DeWine announces new initiatives to help Ohio’s children
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine delivered his 2024 State of the State address on Wednesday. The governor highlighted some of the work his administration and the General Assembly have accomplished together, as well as outlined new initiatives intended to help Ohio’s Children thrive. “This is our time to meet the moment. Our time to do the […]
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DeWine activates Ohio Emergency Operations Center in advance of eclipse
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that he is activating the Ohio Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to support local communities before, during, and after Monday’s solar eclipse, which could draw hundreds of thousands of visitors to Ohio. “There is no better place to experience the eclipse than in Ohio, the Birthplace of Aviation […]
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BrightView team celebrates 3 years of addiction treatment in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Richard Marshall said the Brightview Health addiction treatment center team treats its patients like people and addiction like a disease.
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Akron Children’s brings PHP behavioral health program to Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Akron Children’s launched its partial hospitalization program (PHP) at the Mansfield Behavioral Health Center in December.
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Richland Public Health unveils mobile health clinic
MANSFIELD — Richland Public Health is stepping up its community outreach with a new mobile unit prepared to travel across the county.
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Ohio Gov. DeWine tests positive for COVID-19
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Tuesday night that he has tested positive for COVID-19. DeWine’s office put out the following statement: “At approximately 5:30pm today, Governor DeWine tested positive for Covid-19. He started experiencing mild cold symptoms yesterday. “Believing he had a mild head cold, he proceeded with his work day today. As […]