Ohio names 4th Vax-a-Million winners as vaccinations stall
The state has announced the fourth set of Ohio Vax-a-Million winners even as the number of coronavirus vaccinations continues to be stagnant.
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At the old ballgame…Huntington Park returns to full capacity
The Columbus Clippers return Tuesday to Huntington Park, which will be open at its full 10,100-seat capacity for the first time since 2019.
Coronavirus bonus proposed for Ohio 1st responders
Legislation with the backing of Attorney General Dave Yost would provide a one-time bonus to Ohio’s first responders, including police officers, to commemorate their work during the coronavirus pandemic.
DeWine defends vaccines in face of wild claims
Governor Mike DeWine spoke out in defense of vaccines as state lawmakers consider a bill that would prohibit Ohio businesses or the state government from requiring vaccinations.
CSO stages free patriotic Pops concert for heroes
The Columbus Symphony ‘s popular Picnic with the Pops outdoor concert series returns this weekend after being canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mixed unemployment data
The number of first-time claims for unemployment benefits in Ohio climbed for the second straight week while the number of Ohioans filing continued claims dropped during the first week of June.
Union Co. man latest $1M winner
The state has announced the third pair of Ohio Vax-a-Million winners even as the initial bump from the incentive program fades and the vaccination numbers continue to drop.
Columbus City Council repeals mask mandate
Although the statewide requirement for Ohioans to wear facial coverings in public to slow the spread of the coronavirus was rescinded last Wednesday, a mask mandate was still in effect in the City of Columbus until Monday night when the City Council voted to remove it.
COVID-19 cases fall below 50/100K
The Ohio Department of Health reported the two-week statewide average of cases per 100,000 residents reached 49.5 between May 22 and June 4, DeWine announced Saturday.
Rahm withdraws from Memorial after positive COVID-19 test
One minute, Jon Rahm was headed for a blowout victory in the Memorial. The next minute, he was out of the tournament with a positive test for the coronavirus.