DeWine exposed to coronavirus as kids’ vaccines get underway
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has canceled in-person events after he and his wife, Fran DeWine, were exposed to two staff members who recently tested positive for COVID-19.
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First-time jobless claims rise amid overall decline
While the number of first-time claims for unemployment benefits inched back upward last week from a pandemic-era low, the number of overall claims continued to decline, indicating the state’s economy is still in recovery mode.
Escapee caught after a day on the lam
An inmate who walked away from the Franklin County Jail Wednesday morning was back behind bars less than 24 hours later.
CBJ 5, Avalanche 4 (OT)
The Blue Jackets rebounded after surrendering a two-goal lead, beating the Colorado Avalanche 5-4 in overtime.
Debate kicks off over Ohio’s new congressional maps
Democrats objected strongly as they and the public got a first look at Ohio House Republicans’ initial proposed map of new congressional districts Wednesday.
OBJ Sr. sparks online kerfuffle
Odell Beckham Jr.’s father is upset with Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield for not throwing the ball to his wide-open son.
Cavs 107, Trail Blazers 104
Jarrett Allen had 24 points and 17 rebounds, and rookie Evan Mobley added 11 points and 11 rebounds for his fourth double-double as the Cavaliers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-104.
Nearly 1M young Ohio kids now eligible for vaccine
COVID-19 vaccinations finally are available to U.S. children as young as 5, to the relief of many parents.
Republican Carey, Democrat Brown win US House seats in Ohio
Republican coal lobbyist Mike Carey defeated a two-term Democratic state lawmaker to win the open U.S. House seat in central Ohio’s 15th District in Tuesday’s special election.
Man dies in shooting outside East Side club
A man shot to death outside an East Side club late Tuesday night is the 173rd homicide victim of 2021 in Columbus.