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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

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

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

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

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

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

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