Health officials: COVID-19 may be behind overdose spike
Local health officials say there has been a spike in drug overdoses in Franklin County this year and the coronavirus outbreak may be at least partly to blame.
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Teen charged in 14-year-old’s death
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old girl on the Northeast Side last month.
Officer stabbed, suspect in custody
Authorities say a man is in custody in a stabbing that wounded an Ohio police officer.
Old-time games help relieve modern boredom
With everyone looking for new ways to entertain themselves and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ohio History Connection recommends trying the kind of entertainment families relied on in the days before automobiles, video games, computers or even electricity.
(Almost) Open for business
Ohio has begun turning the “dimmer switch” on the state’s economy, reopening businesses and workplaces that have been shut down for over a month, throwing hundreds of thousands of Ohioans out of work.
Bengals release Dalton
The Bengals have released quarterback Andy Dalton, clearing the way for Joe Burrow to lead a team that remade itself in the draft.
New unemployment claims still high, but declining
With many Ohio businesses scheduled to reopen in the next 12 days, the state reported another 92,920 initial jobless claims were filed last week as the impact of the coronavirus outbreak continues to rock the state’s economy.
State prefers “virtual” graduation ceremonies
Graduation season may be short on pomp and circumstance in Ohio due to concerns about the coronavirus outbreak, which has sickened over 17,000 people in the state.
DeWine explains face mask guidelines
Governor Mike DeWine clarified his administration’s position, saying that face coverings are still required for employers and employees while on the job, but are not mandatory for clients or customers.
Delaware Co. detectives solve 1983 murder of teen
One of the detectives has died. So has the suspect. But the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit persisted and has solved the 1983 murder of a 15-year-old Columbus boy.