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For Ohioans Who Committed Crimes Before July 1996, Chance Of Parole Is Slim
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MANSFIELD, Ohio (WCPN) — Charles Crawford is 70 years old. In 1988 he was sentenced to a prison term of 12 to 80 years. “They’re not going to let me… Read More
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DeWine: COVID-19 Vaccinations In Ohio Moving Too Slowly
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Updated: 4:50 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCPN) — The process of vaccinating health care workers and people living in nursing homes is going too slowly, according to Gov…. Read More
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Monday’s Coronavirus Inpatient Admittances Sets New Record In Ohio
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCPN) — For the first time since the start of the pandemic, there are more than 5,000 coronavirus-infected people admitted as inpatients to hospitals across Ohio. More than 1,000… Read More
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South Carolina Public Health Director Joan Duwve Named New ODH Director
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(UPDATE 9/11 9:06) Duwve retracted her decision and withdrew from consideration. In a statement, the DeWine Administration says Duwve cited personal reasons for the decision. ____________________________________ COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCPN) —… Read More
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Ohio’s Long-Term Care Facilities Will Restart Visitation In June
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCPN) — Gov. Mike DeWine is beginning to loosen restrictions on assisted living facilities and homes for the developmentally disabled. Starting June 8, residents at those two types of… Read More
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Feedback from Businesses Led DeWine to Reverse Ohio’s Mask Rule
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCPN) — Ohio officials said on Wednesday that they reversed course on a requirement for all customers to wear masks before entering stores when they begin to reopen in May based… Read More
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Ohio Counting Coronavirus Cases Differently, Waiting For New Tests
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCPN) — Ohio officials have started using a coronavirus tracking system that includes probable cases and uses results from a new blood test that looks for the body’s immune… Read More