Ohio

Ohio

Welp, it looks like some folks in the city are about to be “riding dirty!” That’s right, as of right now, the City of Columbus is not ticketing vehicle owners for failing to register or for expired tags! Since Governor DeWine imposed the closing of all Ohio BMV’s, certain city codes are not enforceable! And […]

Cleveland Clinic has made it easier for you to check and see if you are at risk for coronavirus (COVID-19). It has launched a free online screening tool to see what your risk level is. To start taking the assessment, click here.  Then from there, click on the “Start Your Screening Now” button. WJW Fox […]

Gov. Mike DeWine signs a state active duty proclamation to activate the Ohio National Guard to help support COVID-19 response Thursday. About 300 guards will help The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and The Ohio Association of Foodbanks throughout Ohio. They will help with transporting, packaging and distributing food to homes in vulnerable […]

The amount of cases involving the coronavirus disease in Ohio has now gone up from 88 on Mar. 18 to 119 on Mar. 19. 33 of those cases are hospitalized with the virus. For a county-by-county breakdown as to how many have been confirmed, here is WEWS News 5 Cleveland with more information: Number of […]

With those out of work because of the coronavirus concerns and cases, one Ohio company has announced it is looking to fill a lot of vacant positions. Discount Drug Mart has a total of 250 job that are open right now at all 76 of its stores. From WEWS News 5 Cleveland: Those interested in […]

Columbus, Ohio’s Mayor Andrew Ginther has declared a State of Emergency for the City of Columbus. The declaration gives the mayor authority to make several moves. According to NBC4i.com, the declaration gives Mayor Ginther the authority to require that non-essential employees remain home, to bypass bidding requirements for contracts, and to maintain payroll, insurance and […]

  The COVID-19 virus is hitting Central Ohio citizens in many ways and many agencies and corporations are here to help you through these trying times.  We’ve collected a list of transportation help, child care, shelter, employment help, educational, info on local courts, health care and more.  See below for information on help:     […]

More closures are happening. Tuttle Mall has announced that it will close temporarily in order to protect its staff, vendors, and customers, during the coronavirus outbreak. Tuttle Mall posted a message on its website that read; “After extensive discussions with federal, state and local officials and in recognition of the need to address the spread […]

  The COVID-19 virus is hitting Central Ohio citizens in many ways and the last thing anyone should be worrying about is providing food for their children.  So many area schools and restaurants are offering discounted or free meals for your children while they are on hiatus from school. We’ve collected a list below for […]

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has issued a media advisory requesting that there are no visitors at its seven facilities. This is due to ongoing concerns about the coronavirus. According to a statement that was released by Wexner Medical Center Media Relations contact, Marti Leitch, there are only three exceptions. The statement read: […]

COTA is doing their part to help out during the Coronavirus pandemic. According to Transportation officials, COTA has announced it will be suspending fares and loading riders through the rear doors in order to service the community and protect the drivers. According to NBC4i.com, the order has been approved by the COTA committee, was signed […]

The closures of restaurants in Ohio, at least the dine-in part, has lead to one chain to part ways with employees at several of its locations. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, which has locations in Niles, Columbus, Miamisburg, Mason, and Pinecrest in Orange Village, has announced that 410 of its 450 staffers will be out of […]