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01/12/2020

Blog: First big snow of the season causes problems in Northeast Ohio

01/12/2020

Northeast Ohio school closings and delays for Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Northeast Ohio is in the grips of a winter storm this morning, leading several school districts to delay or cancel classes.

01/12/2020

Articles of impeachment filed against GOP Ohio governor over coronavirus orders

A group of Ohio Republicans has officially filed articles of impeachment against Gov. Mike DeWine (R) in response to his coronavirus orders.

01/12/2020

Articles of impeachment officially issued against Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine

COLUMBUS (WJW) — Articles of impeachment were officially filed against Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Republican Rep. John Becker announced today.

30/11/2020

Rural Ohio counties seeing COVID-19 rates that rival urban areas

As Ohio's coronavirus cases surge again, COVID-19 rates are growing in rural counties and are now on par, or worse, than urban counties.

30/11/2020

Five Things to Know About Michigan State, Ohio State's Final Scheduled Road Opponent of the 2020 Season

Michigan State has two upset wins but three bad losses, former Ohio State commit Antjuan Simmons is the Spartans' top defender and their offense has been the Big Ten's worst.

30/11/2020

Winter Storm Warning: Over eight inches of snow expected for portions of Northeast Ohio

30/11/2020

4 Ohio Companies Announce Layoffs At End Of November

The Ascena Retail Group announced layoffs in its Tween Brands and Catherine Stores, while the Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel also announced layoffs. Core Composites Cincinnati, a manufacturer in southern Ohio will lose 99 employees after a major client moved away from Ohio.

30/11/2020

Is Another Lockdown Possible In Ohio?: Weekly Review

So what option does the Ohio Department of Health have at this point? The most obvious would be a renewed stay-at-home order. Political considerations make this a difficult choice for DeWine right now... Read more

30/11/2020

Winter storm watch issued for some Northeast Ohio counties starting Monday

On severe winter storm watch is: Ashtabula Inland County, Ashtabula Inland County, Cuyahoga County, Geauga County, Lorain County, Medina County, Portage County, Summit County and Trumbull County.

29/11/2020

Coronavirus outbreak may put season in jeopardy for No. 3 Ohio State

Ohio State officials say they are unsure when the team can practice again, let alone play next week at Michigan State, after an outbreak of COVID-19 put the third-ranked Buckeyes’ Big Ten tit…

29/11/2020

Among DeWine's possible 2022 GOP rivals, this congressman has been the harshest

With some of this year's elections still undecided in Ohio, talk already has turned to Republicans that may challenge GOP Gov. Mike DeWine in 2022.

29/11/2020

Ohio's exhausted front-line nurses say coronavirus patients appear 'sicker than ever'

Frontline nurses in are COVID-19 hospital wards say that the spike is taking its toll on them. They're afraid there is no end in sight to the pandemic.

29/11/2020

Coronavirus: Ohio passes 400,000 cases, 26,000 hospitalizations

Ohio reported 6,895 more cases of coronavirus on Saturday, raising the state’s total reported cases since the beginning of the pandemic to 406,703. Hospitalizations rose to over 26,000 today.

29/11/2020

Coronavirus in Ohio Saturday update: State surpasses 400,000 cases

COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Ohio Department of Health released the latest case numbers in the state’s fight against the COVID-19 coronavirus. As of Nov. 28, a total of 406,703 (+6,895) cases have b…

29/11/2020

Ohio certifies presidential election results, Trump win

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28/11/2020

Should Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine close movie theaters to fight the COVID-19 fall surge? We asked 3 experts

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Movie theaters closed at the start of the coronavirus pandemic in March and stayed that way for nearly three months. But even when Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine cleared the way for cinemas to reopen in June, most didn’t raise their curtains until August prior to the release of Christoph...

28/11/2020

Ohio announces 2-day total of 17,065 new coronavirus cases, 72 deaths: Friday update

28/11/2020

OSHP: Man killed in crash on U.S. 33 in Hocking County

HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio — A man was killed in a crash involving two vehicles on U.S. Route 33 near Logan in Hocking County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

28/11/2020

Children found alive in the ‘worst place’ Ohio police sergeant has ever seen

JEFFERSON COUNTY, OH (WTRF) — The Toronto Police Department responded to a deplorable scene at a Toronto home around 11:14 Friday morning.

28/11/2020

Coronavirus in Ohio Friday update: 17,000+ new cases, 72 deaths reported over two days

COLUMBUS (WCMH) — After a break in reporting for Thanksgiving, the Ohio Department of Health has continued updating case numbers. As of Nov. 27, a total of 399,808 (+17,065) cases have been reporte…

28/11/2020

Ohio reports two-day total of 17,065 positive COVID-19 cases

Ohio reported a two-day total of more than 17,000 positive COVID-19 cases Friday, according to the Ohio Department of Health.

27/11/2020

Ohio electoral votes certified for President Trump

Ohio’s state elections chief certified the results of the November general election on Friday, awarding the state’s 18 electoral votes to President Donald Trump.

27/11/2020

Ohio State, landfill and brewery among largest greenhouse gas emitters in county

Large greenhouse gas emitters in Franklin County released 421,627 metric tons of CO2 in 2019. Leading sources included Ohio Sate and the landfill.

27/11/2020

3.7 million Ohio natives now make other states their homes; here’s where most ex-Buckeyes have moved

Florida, California, Kentucky and Texas have the largest populations of people born in Ohio, according to Census Bureau estimates for 2019.Rich Exner, cleveland.com

27/11/2020

Coronavirus in Ohio: ‘We will not avoid some catastrophe here,’ Dr. Acton warns

“I can’t give you a curve now. I see a line that goes straight up.” Dr. Amy Acton recently spoke in a new interview about coronavirus in Ohio.

27/11/2020

16 states on Ohio's travel advisory list ahead of Thanksgiving

Those entering Ohio after traveling to or coming from these states are advised to self-quarantine for 14 days, officials with the state's health department said.

27/11/2020

Interactive map: Columbus among ZIP Codes with most coronavirus cases

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – If your address ends with ZIP Code 43201, you live in Ohio’s most affected place with coronavirus outside a state prison. That ZIP, just east of The Ohio State University ca…

26/11/2020

Coronavirus in Ohio Wednesday update: 10,835 new cases, 156 additional deaths

COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Ohio Department of Health has released the latest number of COVID-19 cases in the state. As of Nov. 25, a total of 387,743 (+10,835) cases have been repo…

26/11/2020

Companies seeking thousands of central Ohio workers to get through pandemic, holidays

Grocery stores, distribution companies and other employers are looking for thousands of workers to get through the holidays.

26/11/2020

Invasive Spotted Lanternfly makes its way to Jefferson County, Ohio, department of agriculture says

A Spotted Lanternfly is shown here. A population of the invasive species has been discovered in Jefferson County.Ohio Department of Agriculture

26/11/2020

Interactive map: Ohio's COVID-19 advisory system

State officials unveiled the latest color-coded warning system for the state of Ohio Thursday, made to show county-by-county hot spots as the coronavirus continues to spread across the state.

26/11/2020

Months after leaving office, Dr. Amy Acton calls COVID-19 a humanitarian crisis

In one of her first interviews since leaving her job as state health director, Dr. Amy Acton sounds the alarm on the pandemic.

26/11/2020

4 Ohio counties now purple on state's advisory system; 11 counties on watch list

Four counties are now listed at the state's highest risk level on Ohio's COVID-19 advisory system, and 11 counties are on the governor's "watch list."

25/11/2020

Officer says Ohio man pulled out brass knuckles after being asked to leave Walmart over mask refusal

A 20-year-old from Milan was arrested at a Perkins Township Walmart Saturday. According to a police report from Perkins Township, employees at Walmart had asked a Colyn Tusing to leave when he refu…

25/11/2020

Expiration dates extended on Ohio driver licenses, IDs, and vehicle registrations

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Ohio House Bill 404 Tuesday, which extends the expiration date of driver licenses, identification cards, and vehicle registrations due to the ongoing pandemic.

25/11/2020

Even if counties reach purple coronavirus alert, Ohio won’t mandate remote learning

Even if a county goes into purple, the highest level of coronavirus risk on Ohio’s coronavirus forecasting system, the state will not mandate remote learning.

25/11/2020

Ohio reports most daily COVID-19 deaths, second-highest cases of pandemic at 10,835

Ohio posted a record 156 daily deaths and 10,835 new coronavirus cases – the second-highest of the pandemic – on Wednesday as its November blitz of infections continued without pause.

25/11/2020

Ohio police rescue woman trapped in sinking minivan after crashing in river, video shows

A 24-year-old Ohio woman who was trapped inside a sinking minivan after crashing into a river Sunday night was rescued by quick-thinking police officers who jumped into the cold waters and pulled her to safety.