Ohio jobless claims dip
The number of Ohioans filing claims for unemployment benefits declined a miniscule amount after two weeks of increases,
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Omicron coronavirus variant detected in Ohio
State health officials say two central Ohio men are the first two people in the state to be infected with the omicron variant of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
COVID surge putting “dangerous strain” on Ohio hospitals
As the U.S. expands COVID-19 boosters to younger teens, Ohio health officials say they are concerned about the continued spread of the disease, due to the delta variant of the coronavirus that causes it.
Unemployment claims soar
The number of Ohioans applying for unemployment benefits last week climbed to the highest level in a month,
Ohio close to epicenter of COVID-19 surge
Unfortunately, Ohioans who wonder where “ground zero” of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases is don’t have to look very far.
DeWine pushes $250 million funding plan for police
As the murder toll in Columbus continues to climb, Gov. DeWine has asked lawmakers to approve using $250 million in federal pandemic relief funds to pay for programs to help police fight violent crime and to aid first responders affected by pandemic-related stress.
While omicron spreads, Ohio officials still deal with delta COVID-19 surge
Although the omicron variant of COVID-19 has been discovered in at least five states, none of them are Ohio, where officials say they still have plenty to do dealing with the delta variant.
DeWine signs bill allowing business parity during shutdown
Amid a rise in coronavirus cases, Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a bill that would allow small businesses to remain open during a health emergency.
Scholarship drawings begin as new COVID variant emerges
UPDATE: Six students from central Ohio were among the first 30 winners of the smaller $10,000 scholarships announced Monday.
Rising COVID cases, gas prices won’t keep Americans home
Millions of Americans are loading up their cars or piling onto planes, preparing to brave a surge in coronavirus cases and high gas prices to visit friends and family over the Thanksgiving holiday period.