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DeWine Vetoes “Unconstitutional” Bill On Health Orders, But Lawmaker Says He’s Wrong
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gov. Mike DeWine has vetoed a bill that would give state lawmakers the power to overturn his health and emergency orders. DeWine’s fellow Republicans in… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 4 New COVID-19 Cases For March 23
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 4,764 total cases of COVID-19 after four new cases were reported for Tuesday. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed the new cases… Read More
New Order Requires Nursing Homes To Allow Visits In Most Cases
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Currently in Ohio, nursing home visitors need to be screened for COVID-19 symptoms at the front door, need to sign in, wear masks and schedule those visits in… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 17 New COVID-19 Cases For March 20-22
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 4,760 total cases of COVID-19 after 17 new cases were reported for Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed… Read More
Ohio Hits 1 Millionth COVID Case As Vaccinations Speed Up
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOSU) — Just over a year after the state diagnosed its first patients, Ohio exceeded the milestone of 1 million COVID-19 cases. “When this started, I didn’t have… Read More
Mass Vaccination Clinics Are Underway Throughout Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — There’s a rush for vaccines in many parts of Ohio, as those who are eligible race to websites of health clinics and pharmacies to… Read More
HUD: Growth Of Homelessness During 2020 Was ‘Devastating,’ Even Before The Pandemic
The annual homeless count by the Department of Housing and Urban Development shows an increase in people living outside. The 2020 numbers in the report do not reflect the impact of the pandemic.
One Year Since The First COVID-19 Death In Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Today marks one year since the first Ohioan died from COVID-19. Since then, more than 18,000 Ohioans have died from the virus. We remember… Read More
Athens Co. Adds 2 Deaths Related To COVID-19, 3 New Cases For March 19
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 52 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after two were added to the total on Friday. The… Read More
CDC Says Schools Can Now Space Students 3 Feet Apart, Rather Than 6
In many places, the 6-foot guidance was interpreted as requiring schools to operate on part-time schedules in order to reduce class sizes. A 3-foot rule would allow many more schools to fully reopen.
Athens Co. Confirms 12 New COVID-19 Cases For March 18, Remains Level 3
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 4,740 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 12 were reported Thursday. The county also remained at a… Read More
DeWine On Opening Vaccine Eligibility: ‘We’re In A Race’
CINCINNATI, Ohio (WVXU) — Gov. Mike DeWine visited the Cintas Center in Cincinnati Thursday, the first day the pop-up mass vaccination site opened in the city. With the site—expected to… Read More
Ohio Lawmakers Approve Bill To Change Federal Test Requirements
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A bill to change the way Ohio does federally mandated standardized K-12 tests this year is on its way to Gov. Mike DeWine. The bill… Read More
IRS Postpones Tax Filing Deadline To May 17
It will be the second consecutive year the agency has given taxpayers more time to filed their returns because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Asian American Community Battles Surge In Hate Crimes Stirred From COVID-19
WASHIGNTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — As the U.S. continues its battle against COVID-19, it is also battling a rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans. A recent report found that hate… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 7 New COVID-19 Cases For March 17
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 4,728 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after seven were reported for Wednesday. The Ohio Department of Health… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 10 New COVID-19 Cases For March 16
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 4,721 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 10 were reported for Tuesday. The Ohio Department of Health… Read More
All Ohioans 16 Years And Up Eligible For COVID Shots Starting March 29
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WCPN) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced all Ohioans will qualify for the vaccines by the end of the month, during a news briefing at the state’s first… Read More
Ohio University Ending Employee Furloughs Early Thanks To Budget Boost
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University expects to end the fiscal year with a balanced budget or even a surplus, a dramatic shift from previous projections. As a result, the… Read More
Prisoners And The Pandemic: A Year Into COVID, Crowded Jails Fuel Infections In Ohio Valley
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (OVR) — When the first coronavirus cases were reported last year, Warren County, Kentucky, Jailer Stephen Harmon knew there was going to be a COVID-19 outbreak in… Read More
Local Ohio Leaders From Both Parties Welcome COVID Relief Money
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — $2.2 billion is coming to Ohio’s 88 counties from the new COVID relief package, and another $2.2 billion will go to 930 Ohio cities and villages…. Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 14 New COVID-19 Cases For March 13-15
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 4,711 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 14 were reported for Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The Ohio… Read More
DeWine Says Ohio ‘On Track’ To Make COVID-19 Vaccine Available For Every Adult By May 1
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The national goal laid out by President Joe Biden to make the COVID-19 vaccine available to every adult by May 1 is within reach for… Read More
Biden Sets Goal Of July 4th To ‘Mark Independence’ From Coronavirus
In his prime-time address, the president projected that all Americans will be able to get in line for a vaccine by May 1. He also denounced “vicious hate crimes against Asian Americans.”
Battle Between DeWine, Legislature Over Health Orders Is Set With Pending Veto
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gov. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) plans to veto a bill that would limit the scope of any state of emergency coming out of the governor’s… Read More
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