COVID-19 price tag
Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther says the city’s coffers have taken a hit from the six-month-old COVID-19 pandemic.
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OSU cancels spring break due to COVID-19 worries
Ohio State has cancelled its 2021 spring break due to concerns about students being exposed to the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
Thanks, but no, thanks…DeWine’s health director pick backs out
Gov. Mike DeWine’s pick for Ohio’s next Health Department director withdrew her name just hours after DeWine announced that she’d be the successor to Dr. Amy Acton.
Initial jobless claims decline 4%
The number of Ohioans filing first-time claims for unemployment benefits fell by 4% last week, a sign that layoffs caused by the shutdown of businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to slow down.
“Garbage”: DeWine debunks internet “FEMA camps” rumor
Governor Mike DeWine addressed a barrage of internet rumors about “FEMA camps” being established in Ohio to quarantine residents against their will, dismissing them as “garbage” and “ridiculous.”
OSU positivity rate below 4%
OSU president Dr. Kristina Johnson says she’s cautiously optimistic that students have gotten the message about precautions to stave off the virus that causes COVID-19 after seeing positive test results decline.
Browns, Bengals allowed 6,000 fans at 2 home games
Governor Mike DeWine announced Saturday that the teams have been granted a variance for a “two-game trial” on a state requirement limiting 1,500 people at outdoor gatherings.
“A lot at stake” in COVID-19 battle this weekend
Six months after the cancellation of the Arnold Classic in Columbus, the first action taken to protect the state from the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, national, state and local health officials are all worried about a spike after Labor Day.
Lawmakers pass bill limiting DeWine’s powers during pandemic
Governor Mike DeWine did not say whether he would veto a bill passed by the Ohio Senate Thursday limiting his ability to change election dates and close churches.
Crew will allow 1,500 fans for Sunday match
When the Columbus Crew SC hosts in-state rival FC Cincinnati at Mapfre Stadium Sunday, someone will be returning after a long absence: fans.