DeWine: Crowds “unlikely” for NFL Hall of Fame game
Governor Mike DeWine says it’s crowds of 20,000 or so would be probably allowed for the Pro Football Hall of Fame game and induction ceremony in August.
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Browns’ Mayfield says he’ll kneel during anthem
Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield plans to kneel during the national anthem this upcoming season to support protests of social injustice, police brutality and racism.
Acton resigns as health director
Governor Mike DeWine has announced during his daily briefing that Dr. Amy Acton resigned as the health director for the state of Ohio.
Jack Hanna retiring from Columbus Zoo
After more than four decades at the helm of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, during which time he transformed the once obscure attraction into one of the nation’s finest zoos, Jack Hanna is planning to retire at the end of the year.
COVID-19 testing now available for all Ohioans
Governor DeWine announced on Thursday that Ohio is expanding its COVID-19 testing to include anyone, including those who are at low-risk or asymptomatic.
State, city address police reform
In the aftermath of civil unrest over the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and criticism of the reaction by Columbus police to protests, officials at the Statehouse and Columbus City Hall are taking measures toward police reform.
Calls for senator to resign over use of “colored”
The American Civil Liberties Union, the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Foundation, the and other groups are are calling for state Sen. Steve Huffman to step down following his comments during a hearing for a resolution to declare racism a public health crisis.
Zoo, Rock Hall open
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland are reopening.
Young named Big Ten Male Athlete of the Year
Buckeye All-American Chase Young was named Thursday as the Big Ten Conference’s Jesse Owens Male Athlete of the Year.
Crew, Cincinnati in same tournament group
Major League Soccer has announced the pairings for its tournament, to be held next month in Florida.