Coronavirus

There will now be more rules, or an extension rather, added to Governor Mike DeWine’s Stay-At-Home order. Things have been getting steadily worse as far as the number of coronavirus cases in the state of Ohio. Because of this, stricter regulations will be added to essential businesses, still open through this viral pandemic. People have […]

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  Senior year is special for every high school student. Whether looking forward to prom, graduation or simply not having to come back again, senior year is a huge milestone for us all. Unfortunately for the Class of 2020, the viral pandemic that has swept the world has thrown a major wrench in the program. […]

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The Greater Columbus Convention Center will be used as a surge location during the response to the coronavirus pandemic according to The Central Ohio Hospital Council. The council said in a statement that the site will be used in the event there is a surge of patients needing treatment at local hospitals. “As we have […]

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In her daily COVID-19 coronavirus briefing, Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton said Ohio is seeing a flattening of the curve in the numbers of cases in the state. “I’m saying large numbers to you and I know it’s scary, 8,000 cases a day, 10,000 cases a day,” Acton said. “Those numbers, given […]

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The unemployment rate in Ohio is rising fast as many people have been ordered to stay home. Many Ohioans are hurting right now because of the COVID-19. Many have been laid off, let go, or have experience hours cut while the state in on quarantine. The federal and state government have encouraged people to file […]

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Governor Mike DeWine recently issued a Stay-At-Home order for the entire state of Ohio in reaction to the viral pandemic sweeping the world. The Columbus Police Department and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office plan to back to Governor’s orders and will be teaming up to enforce the state’s stay at home order. A statement was […]

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Welp, it looks like some folks in the city are about to be “riding dirty!” That’s right, as of right now, the City of Columbus is not ticketing vehicle owners for failing to register or for expired tags! Since Governor DeWine imposed the closing of all Ohio BMV’s, certain city codes are not enforceable! And […]

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Walnut Ridge’s school year has been great, 1st they win the City League Championship in football then Ridge does something that hasn’t been done since 1971 which is winning the City League Championship in basketball. So to have one of their players win Ohio Mr. Basketball is just the icing on the cake because it […]

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We are officially on our own. Some of us may be coming out of this coronavirus quarantine looking like a hot mess. It was announced Wednesday that Governor Mike Dewine and the Ohio Health Department has ordered barber shops, hair, nail and makeup salons and spas to closed their doors until further notice. DeWine stressed […]

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As many parents are figuring out what to do with kids out of school, so will parents that have young ones in daycare. It’s a hectic time for parents and as much as I want to say things will soon get better, we not there yet. As of Monday, daycares across Ohio are going to […]

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According to an online announcement and email sent to students, Ohio State University has suspended in-person classes and will move to virtual instruction “effective immediately” through at least Monday, March 30. “We will re-evaluate these guidelines on an ongoing basis and share updates or modifications as more information becomes available,” OSU President Michael Drake said […]

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Government and health officials from Ohio said Tuesday evening that this year’s Arnold Sports Festival will go on as scheduled, but because of the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the trade show will be canceled and spectators will not be allowed. Gov. Mike DeWine and Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther held a joint press conference where […]