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A new emergency grant program is rolling out for students at The Ohio State University, called the Together As Buckeyes emergency grant. Many students are dealing with financial hurdles due to the coronavirus crisis. According to the university, the majority of the grants are funded by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) […]

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More than 22 million Americans are currently unemployed due to the viral pandemic that has effected the entire world. Needless to say, right here in Ohio, the number of people who are filing for unemployment has become overwhelming. Due to such high numbers of cases, The Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services is now […]

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  Many people are finding themselves dealing with not only the coronavirus crisis, but also a rapidly depleting financial crisis. According to the current statistics, minorities are struggling at a higher rate than others. More so, African-Americans are being heavily impacted by the effects of this global pandemic. Local non-profit organization, The Columbus Urban League, […]

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  Alexis Martin has been awarded with a commuted sentence, approved by Governor Mike DeWine Friday in efforts to create space in Ohio prisons and prevent spread of COVID-19. Martin was just one of seven prisoners to receive a commuted sentence. Martin had been previously convicted of murder at the tender age of 15. The […]

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The number of Americans that have filed for unemployment during this global pandemic has surpassed 20 million!! With so many people out of work and stuck at home, essential workers have been out dealing with whatever may come their way on a regular basis. Ohio Democrats believe that essential workers have earned the right to […]

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A local mother is under serious fire after the death of her 2 year old son. Tina Ann Dayton, 22, has been indicted for murder. “This case involves an innocent two year old toddler being beaten by his own biological mother,” Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien said in a statement. Dayton formally received the indictment […]

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As the April showers bring May flowers, the weather continues to become more and more enjoyable as the weeks drag by. Due to the global pandemic at hand, many of us are stuck at home, desperately trying to get out when we can and soak up as much vitamin D as possible. While the majority […]

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  COVID-19 has cancelled and postponed an endless number of special events over the last several weeks. From concerts and weddings to prom and graduation, we all are suffering during this time of quarantine. Many high school seniors are extremely frustrated to have their final year of high school abruptly interrupted. Many students are finishing […]

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  All businesses have been affected heavily by the spread of the coronavirus. This abrupt disruption in the economy, is creating a real system of decline for us all. Small business, especially, are facing difficult times and trying to avoid being forced to shut down operations. In a press conference held Tuesday, Ohio Lieutenant Governor […]

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  Dealing with the “new normal” that has been abruptly imposed upon us is not easy to deal with for most people. These major changes have compromised our jobs, sanity as well as personal and mental health. In efforts to help counteract these effects, Equitas Health is now using technology to ensure clients living with […]

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  With the extension of the Stay-At-Home order being put in to effect this week, Columbus City Schools have made the appropriate adjustments to reach and educate students in this difficult time. The state of Ohio has forced CCS, Ohio’s largest school district, to move to virtual learning for all students. Superintendent, Dr. Talisa Dixon, […]

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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 […]