LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The IOC will take up to four weeks to consider postponing the Tokyo Olympics amid mounting criticism of its handling of the coronavirus crisis that now includes a call for…
Ohio to enact stay-at-home order as virus cases spread
Gov. Mike DeWine’s administration is enacting a stay-at-home order as the number of cases in the state spiked Sunday to more than 350. DeWine said the stay-at-home order will start to be enforce…
Election limbo as coronavirus outbreak upends US primaries
By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. elections have been upended by the coronaviruspandemic. At least 13 states have postponed voting and more delays are possible as health off…
Officials taking steps to reduce county jail populations
By MARK GILLISPIE Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Officials in Ohio’s largest counties, fearing coronavirus spreading in their jails, have been taking steps to reduce inmate populations by releasing…
Ohio moves to prevent hoarding of drugs touted by Trump
Gov. Mike DeWine hinted that he might order more closures on Sunday while the Ohio Board of Pharmacy moved to prevent hoarding of a malaria drug that President Donald Trump has suggested could treat p…
Ruby J. Frost
Ruby J. Frost, 93, of West Liberty, passed away Thursday morning, March 19, 2020, at Green Hills Care Center. She was born in Urbana on Oct. 19, 1926, to the late John Raymond and Inez Lorraine (Toomi…
County health director confirms 2nd Ohio coronavirus death
By MARK GILLISPIE Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — A county public health official has confirmed Ohio’s second coronavirus-related death. Erie County Health Commissioner Pete Schade told The Sa…
Severe storms roar through Ohio; Thousands without power
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Thousands of people remained without power Friday after severe thunderstorms roared through Ohio, causing major flooding in some areas and knocking down trees across the state. The…
News organizations drop paywall for coronavirus information
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — News organizations across the United States are lifting paywalls to share coverage of the coronavirus pandemic, a public service many hope will convince…
OHSAA not quite ready to cancel winter tournaments, spring sports season
By Steve Blackledge The Columbus Dispatch In so many words, Ohio High School Athletic Executive Director Jerry Snodgrass made something painfully clear during a news conference Thursday. The spring sp…