Alcohol sales restricted as COVID-19 cases remain high
Governor Mike DeWine has issued an executive order limiting alcohol sales in bars and restaurants to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
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DeWine calls for ban on late-night liquor sales
Governor Mike DeWine has asked the Ohio Liquor Control Commission to ban alcohol sales in bars and restaurants after 10:00 p.m. to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
First-time jobless claims drop again
The number of Ohioans filing initial claims for unemployment benefits declined for the second straight week.
Schools go remote; hospitalizations rise
As the number of coronavirus hospitalizations rise disturbingly in central Ohio and around the state, more schools in Franklin County are joining the list of those that plan to start the new school year 100% online.
Judge halts order closing bars, restaurants early
Hours before it was to have taken effect, a judge blocked an ordinance that would have forced Columbus bars and restaurants to close early to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Columbus, South-Western schools go “100% virtual” for fall
The two largest school districts in central Ohio both say they begin the school year without kids in classrooms.
Fairs restricted to youth events
Governor Mike DeWine announced Tuesday that county and independent fairs that open on or after Friday will be reduced to junior fair events like livestock exhibitions going forward for this year.
OSU limits stadium capacity, bans tailgating for 2020 season
Whatever the 2020 Ohio State football season eventually looks like, fewer fans will be there to see it in person.
Columbus bars, restaurants to close early
Columbus City Council Monday night approved an ordinance that requires bars and restaurants to close down at 10:00 p.m. starting Tuesday to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
Columbus may close bars, restaurants early to stem virus spread
Columbus officials want to move up last call – by about four hours – to slow the spread of coronavirus.