Local – COVID 19

Some OSU spring sports open to general public

Although many sports venues in Ohio are allowed to admit several thousand fans to their events, Ohio State athletics officials say most Buckeye spring sports won’t have the chance to open their gates to general fan attendance.

Drop in weekly jobless claims in Ohio

The number of first-time unemployment claims filed in Ohio declined by 10% last week, though a large number of workers still find themselves idled by layoffs and business closings due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

St. Patrick’s Day COVID-style

From the health department to the Highway Patrol, everyone is urging Ohioans to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day safely, responsibly – and virtually.

DeWine: All Ohioans eligible for vaccines March 29

Governor Mike DeWine announced Tuesday that all Ohioans age 16 and over will be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccinations on March 29, part of a major expansion of Ohio’s vaccination program that will make over a million people age 40 and older and with certain medical conditions eligible starting this Friday.

DeWine: Get ready for fair season

From the DeWine family living room in Cedarville to the White House, the outlook was rosy Thursday as far as the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic was concerned.

Hospitality industry leads massive job losses

Ohio’s unemployment rate declined in January but the latest data from the state shows the staggering loss of jobs over the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, now in its second year.