Across Ohio|News|
Ohio Minority Health Strike Force Launches New COVID-19 Campaign
The "More than a Mask" campaign is directed at communities of color throughout the Buckeye State.
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Ohio: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Ohio are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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All Sports Can Be Played This Fall In Ohio
Gov. Mike DeWine is allowing contact and non-contact sports to move forward this fall in Ohio.
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Cleveland Heights, OH|News|
Cedar Lee Theater Reopens
The iconic Cleveland Heights movie theater will reopen with new movies and new health and safety protocols.
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Across Ohio|News|
Ohio Students Cannot Wear Face Shields In Class, Must Wear Masks
The Ohio Department of Health and CDC have said face shields are not an adequate substitute for face masks.
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Across Ohio|News|
Ohio School Sports Likely To Move Forward This Fall
Gov. Mike DeWine said he intends to let fall sports continue, while limiting fans at events around Ohio.
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Across Ohio|News|
Majority Of Ohio Students Will Start Year With In-Person Classes
Only 25.6 percent of Ohio students will start the academic year online-only, according to state data.
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Cleveland, OH|News|
Where To Get A Coronavirus Test In Cleveland
The Color of Health initiative brings COVID-19 testing to under-served areas of Cleveland.
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Beachwood, OH|News|
Matching Program Announced For 2021 Campaign For Jewish Needs
The Mandel Foundation will match new or increased gifts to the Jewish Federation of Cleveland's 2021 campaign.
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Cleveland, OH|News|
Cuyahoga County Has 14th Most COVID-19 Spread: Ranking
The Ohio Department of Health is ranking the state's 88 counties based on cases per 100,000 residents.
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Solon, OH|News|
Ohio Governor 'Abdicates Duty' On Schools: Solon Politician
State Rep. Phil Robinson said Gov. Mike DeWine has failed to provide adequate leadership to Ohio schools.
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Across Ohio|News|
High School Sports Could Move Forward In Ohio
Despite the Big Ten's decision to postpone fall sports, Gov. Mike DeWine said high school sports could still happen this fall.
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Across Ohio|News|
Big Ten Officially Postpones 2020 Football Season
After much speculation, the Big Ten officially postponed its upcoming football season.
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Strongsville, OH|News|
Strongsville Schools Will Open With Remote-Only Education
However, sports and marching band practice will continue in Strongsville.
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Cleveland, OH|News|
Heights Schools Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus
A trades crew worker tested positive for COVID-19 last week, the district announced.
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Lakewood, OH|News|
Lakewood Schools Restart Extracurricular Activities
Superintendent Michael Barnes said sports and other extracurricular activities may be suspended when the academic year begins.
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Lakewood, OH|News|
Lakewood Unveils 2 Rent Relief Programs For Residents, Businesses
The city of Lakewood is opening two separate rent relief programs — one for residents and one for small businesses.
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Across Ohio|News|
2 Million Face Masks Sent To Ohio Schools
Gov. Mike DeWine ordered all Ohio students, in grades K-12, to wear face masks when schools reopen.
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Lakewood, OH|News|
Interest-Free Loans Available To Lakewood Residents Hurt By COVID
Financially-vulnerable Lakewood residents can receive interest-free loans, thanks to a grant from the Healthy Lakewood Foundation.
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Across Ohio|News|
Cedar Point Cancels HalloWeekends
The park is rolling out a new, socially distant fall festival unique to the 2020 season.
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Across Ohio|News|
Ohio Students Required To Wear Masks In School Buildings
Ohio students in K-12 will have to wear masks when attending school this year, Gov. Mike DeWine announced.
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Across Ohio|News|
Dr. Amy Acton Leaves State Employment
The former leader of the Ohio Department of Health has been advising Gov. Mike DeWine.
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Lakewood, OH|News|
'Ohio Needs Eviction, Foreclosure Moratorium': Lakewood Senator
Lakewood state Senator Nickie Antonio is urging Ohio leadership to suspend all evictions and foreclosures.
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Across Ohio|News|
Rules For School Contact Sports Defined By Ohio Health Department
The Ohio Department of Health has defined what it classifies as "contact" sports for the fall.
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Westlake, OH|News|
Westlake Schools To Begin Year Online Only
The Westlake Schools will move to a remote-only education model to start the school year.
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Shaker Heights, OH|News|
Shaker Schools To Begin Year With Online Education Only
The district is also suspending all extracurricular activities.
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Strongsville, OH|News|
Strongsville Schools Won't Suspend Extracurricular Activities
The Cuyahoga County Board of Health has recommended suspending all extracurricular activities. Strongsville Schools won't do that.
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Lakewood, OH|News|
Lakewood Schools To Begin Year Online Only
The Lakewood Schools will have remote-only education to begin the school year.
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Strongsville, OH|News|
Strongsville Schools Discuss Online Start To School Year
The county Board of Health recommended districts begin the school year online. Strongsville officials are discussing the recommendation.
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Cleveland, OH|News|
'Start School Year Online Only': Cuyahoga County Board Of Health
The Cuyahoga County Board of Health has recommended all school districts begin the year online due to COVID-19.
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Across Ohio|News|
Ohio Considers Curfew On Alcohol Sales
Gov. Mike DeWine is attempting to implement a 10 p.m. curfew on alcohol sales statewide.
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Across Ohio|News|
Ohio Pharmacy Board Reverses Ban On Hydroxychloroquine
The Ohio Pharmacy Board briefly barred the use of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19. Gov. Mike DeWine then intervened.
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Strongsville, OH|News|
All Strongsville Students Will Wear Masks At School
The Strongsville Board of Education is in continuing discussions on how the district will reopen for the coming school year.
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Cleveland Heights, OH|News|
New Levy Moves Forward For Heights Schools
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education approved moving forward with a 4.8 mill levy.
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Across Ohio|News|
All Ohio Fairs Limited To Junior Fair Events
Grandstands, games and rides have been barred from all remaining fairs in Ohio.
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Avon-Avon Lake, OH|News|
COVID-19 Not Spreading At Avon Lake Ford Plant: Health Officials
Lorain County Public Health officials said the Ohio Assembly Plant is following all health and safety protocols.
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Cleveland, OH|News|
Another Airline Announces Layoffs At Cleveland Hopkins Airport
ExpressJet has announced plans to layoff 95 mechanics at Cleveland Hopkins Airport.
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Across Ohio|News|
Ohio Mask Mandate Goes Into Effect: What To Know
What's the punishment for not wearing a mask? Do you have to wear a mask while working out? Those answers and more.
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