Thanksgiving Grocery Store Hours In Ohio: Patch PM

Plus, Ohio shatters COVID-19 records as hospitalizations surge, I-490 closure extended and more.

Activists Say Enhanced Protest Punishments Will Lead To More Police Misconduct

Police already have been overly aggressive in this year’s civil rights protests, some protesters say.

Most In Ohio Plan Thanksgiving Within Own Household: Patch Survey

Here's how Ohio Patch readers say their Thanksgiving plans have changed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Ohio's Response To COVID-19 Surge; Masks, Curfew: Weekly Review

Plus, PUCO chairman resigns after an FBI raid at his home, and a time-lapse shows COVID-19's spread through Ohio.

Time-Lapse Shows COVID-19 Spread In Ohio: Patch PM

Plus, hospitals warn they may soon cancel procedures due to the virus surge, a bank robber strikes in Cleveland, and more.

Lawmakers Send Bill To Governor To Kneecap Health Department Authority

The Ohio Legislature spurned the medical community and aligned itself with anti-vaccine groups Thursday, sending to Gov. Mike DeWine leg ...

This Time-Lapse Shows The Alarming Spread Of COVID-19 Throughout Ohio

The spread of coronavirus is evident all throughout Ohio as the state heads into the winter months.

“This Is Not A Drill.” Health Officials Say They Might Have To Start Canceling Procedures

Coronavirus cases in Ohio continue to snowball and now health officials say the strain is so great that any day now they might have to s ...

How Ohio's COVID-19 Strategy Compares To Other States: Patch PM

Plus, a missing person case is solved with new technology, legislators attack the health department and more.

Bipartisan Governors Group Including DeWine Urges Pandemic Safety As Holidays Approach

Michigan Gov. Whitmer joined other Democratic governors for a virtual press conference to encourage everyone in the Midwest to stay safe.

Amid Case Surge, Legislature’s Attacks On Health Department Authority Continues

The number of Ohioans hospitalized with COVID-19 has tripled in the last month.

House Bill Would Impose Harsh New Penalties On Protesters And Their Organizations

The bill even goes so far as to allow people to kill protesters if they feel threatened by them.

Ohio Fairness Act Back In Committee, Supporters And Opposition Ready To Continue Fight

With supporters and opponents ready to jump in, a bill regarding LGBTQ discrimination is once again in front of an Ohio House committee.

Ohio Re-Issues Mask Mandate: Weekly Review

Plus, the state attorney general sues over House Bill 6, the Great Lakes are rising and more.

Rising Waters Threaten Great Lakes Communities

From Duluth to Chicago to Cleveland to Buffalo, leaders are reeling from untold billions in damage.

COVID-19 In Ohio Continues To Spiral, DeWine Urges Compliance, Outlines Possible Steps

The spread of coronavirus in Ohio appears to be spinning out of control, prompting Gov. Mike DeWine to announce additional measures.

How To Have A Safe Thanksgiving Feast: Follow These 4 Steps

COVID-19 may force a lot of first time chefs to cook a turkey this year. Here are some simple steps to keep things healthy and safe.

Two Bills Seek To Address Unconstitutional Public School Funding Before Year’s End

Ohio state senators have introduced a proposal to equalize the public school budget formula.

FirstEnergy Firings Prompt Regulatory Audit In Nuclear Bailout Scandal

It slipped under the radar last week, but the Public Utility Commission of Ohio ordered an audit of FirstEnergy.

‘We’re Just Kind Of Drowning:’ Counties Say They’re Overwhelmed With New COVID-19 Cases

In Clark County, more COVID-19 infections are coming in than the health department can contact trace.

Best Nursing Homes In Ohio: U.S. News Releases 2020 List

U.S. News’ annual list rates thousands of nursing homes nationwide based on care, staffing, rate of complaints and more.

Ohio Managed-Care Company Makes Big Change To Drug Reimbursements

After years of complaints by community pharmacies, Ohio’s largest Medicaid managed-care company has announced a huge overhaul.

Ohio Supreme Court: Dayton Shooter’s School Records Not Part Of Public Record

The school district where the Dayton shooter went to school is not required to release school records to a media source.

Not A Single HB 6 ‘Yes’ Vote Lost Their Election - Some ‘No’ Votes Did

In the end, voters didn’t seem to care.

A Quiet Election Night Winner? The Coronavirus

Even hours before polls closed Tuesday, it was clear the virus that causes COVID-19 was in for a good night in Ohio.

Ohio Projected To Go To Trump, But It’ll Take Awhile To Be Final

It will be seven days before elections officials will be able to go through those ballots to cure things such as mismatching signatures.

Key Takeaways From The 2020 Ohio Statehouse Elections

By all indications, the Ohio Republican Party appears to have maintained its supermajorities in both state legislative chambers.

Why There’s So Much Legal Uncertainty About Resolving A Disputed Presidential Election

Why is there so much legal uncertainty about so many critical questions concerning the rules for resolving a disputed presidential election?

Thousands Head To Polls As COVID-19 Afflicts Record Numbers Of Ohioans

On Monday, ODH reported 2,900 more Ohioans contracted COVID-19.

U.S. Justice Department To Send Staff To Monitor Polling Places In 18 States

The U.S. Department of Justice will have staffers on the ground in 44 counties and cities across 18 states on Election Day, including Ohio.

It Was A Tiny, Blue Demonstration In Deep Red Ohio...Then Came The MAGA Truck.

The message on Sandi Dunphy’s sign is clear: Wear a mask to slow the spread of the coronavirus, and don’t vote for Donald Trump.

Two Men Tied To Householder Corruption Probe Plead Guilty

Two men charged alongside former GOP House Speaker Larry Householder in an alleged racketeering operation have pleaded guilty.

Keys To The Ohio Statehouse Legislative Elections

Two years ago, Democrat Jessica Miranda won her state representative seat by just 56 votes.

Another Ohio Coronavirus Case Record, Undelivered Mail: Patch PM

Ohio tops 3,800 new COVID-19 cases Friday | California man gets jail time for OSU football shooting threat | A mailman fails to deliver.

Ohio Sets New COVID Record, Band Director's Trial Set: Patch PM

A former Solon band director faces 18 charges for sexual offenses, a judge says 2 men must admit they lied on election robocalls, and more.

Free Lunch For Teachers, Voting Concerns, Hiking Trails: Patch PM

While parents support educators' efforts, others remain frustrated with virtual learning models at a time when outdoor walks can be vital.

Voter Intimidation Efforts, 2,500 New Coronavirus Cases: Patch PM

2 Men were indicted for trying to keep minority residents from voting, parents demand in-person learning, free Election Day rides, and more.

Ohio Crosses 200K COVID Cases, Browns OBJ Done For Year: Patch PM

Health officials announced more than 2,100 new coronavirus cases | Browns' Beckham has torn ACL | Man found shot to death on a loading dock

See Which Halloween Costume Is Most Popular In Ohio

Popular costume trends appear randomly sprinkled across the states in 2020.

The State Of The Pandemic In Ohio And Its Neighboring States

As cold weather season sets in with a seeming inevitability of viral spread growing, the Midwest is bracing for its third wave of COVID-19.