Health

ODH: Spectators limited at all Ohio sports events; Also, facial coverings mandatory
COLUMBUS — Spectator access will be limited and facial coverings will be mandatory throughout athletic venues according to the latest order issu...

Week 1 football game between Northmor and Mount Gilead cancelled
MOUNT GILEAD —Although Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has given the OK for football games to go in Ohio this fall, that does’t mean smooth sailing for fall...
August 20th, 2020 updated: August 20th, 2020. |

Opinion: Pandemic rules killing kids, destroying liberties
Touchdown! That wail may go unheard this fall as youth sports are among the latest activities to face the chopping block because of COVID-19. As a pra...

COVID-19 testing Aug. 22 at Richland County Fairgrounds
MANSFIELD – A COVID-19 pop-up testing site will be available in Mansfield on August 22. The testing site will be at the Richland County Fairgrou...

Galion schools will start with COVID-19 high on the learning curve
GALION — Thursday is the first day of classes for Galion City Schools and protocols and rules and regulations are in place for all students, tea...
August 19th, 2020 updated: August 19th, 2020. |

Huge COVID bills show price-transparency need
WASHINGTON — Sen. Mike Braun isn’t happy that Congress left town without reaching a deal on the next COVID-19 relief bill as the nation co...

White House calls on Congress to fund another $105 billion to help states reopen schools
(The Center Square) — At a forum held at the White House Wednesday, the Trump administration said it is calling on Congress to authorize another...

Mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus detected in Jefferson Township in Richland County
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP – Richland Public Health officials have been notified by the Ohio Department of Health that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detect...

Opinion column: Where is our empathy?
The level of frustration in Ohio and other states is has reached a boiling point for many.And I understand that.There are just too many unknowns when ...
August 7th, 2020 updated: August 7th, 2020. |

Columbia Gas: Call 811 before you dig
COLUMBUS — In conjunction with National 811 Day on Tuesday, August 11, Columbia Gas of Ohio is reminding customers to follow the law and call 81...