Ohio Coronavirus Testing Positivity Rate Dropping: Patch PM

Plus, five things to know about Voter Registration Day, scammers ramp up attacks on Ohioans and more.

During Coronavirus, Food Insecurity, Poverty Spiking — And It’s Getting Worse

New economic research indicates that the economic impact of coronavirus was mitigated to some extent by this spring’s robust governmenta ...

Ohio Could Save Millions With Bail Reform: Patch PM

Plus, an Ohio man is chased down and shot to death, things to know about your local food bank and more.

5 Things You Might Not Know About Food Banks In Ohio

By the end of 2020, food banks will likely play a crucial role in feeding nearly 54 million food-insecure Americans.

New Fiscal Impact Analysis Shows Ohio Can Save Big With Bail Reform

On any given day in Ohio, as many as 12,000 people are held in jail pretrial.

DeWine: Bill To End COVID-19 Emergency Order Doesn’t End The Threat

The legislative effort to undermine Gov. Mike DeWine’s coronavirus pandemic response continues.

Ohio Pizzeria In Nation’s Top 101: Week In-Review

Plus, the first case of the flu has been confirmed in Ohio, Cleveland is now the poorest big city in the U.S. and more.

Study: 96% Of Black Lives Matter Protests Have Been Peaceful In Ohio

The vast majority of nationwide Black Lives Matter protests have been peaceful, including those in Ohio, according to a new study.

Pandemic Historian To DeWine, Leaders: ‘Just Tell The Truth’

John Barry’s advice to officials responding to COVID-19 starts simple.

Ohio Pizzeria In Nation’s Top 101: Patch PM

Plus, Ohio confirms its first flu case, three Ohio companies announce layoffs and more.

Community college leaders brainstorm how to help neediest student

Clearer program pathways is one goal

Don’t Let Covid-19 Prevent Your Child’s Annual Doctor Visit

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the way of life in Ohio, our country and across the world.

Republicans On Ohio Controlling Board Reject Prepaid Postage For Voters

A majority of Ohio Controlling Board members are not convinced there is a need to make voting by mail more convenient.

Ohio Issues Highlighted In Report On Racial Disparities In Executions

A line can be drawn from lynchings and acts of historic racial discrimination and the fact minorities disproportionately are executed now.

Alleged Householder Texts About Nuclear Bailout Are MIA, House Says

Prosecutors say they have a text message sent from then-House Speaker Larry Householder seeking to pressure a fellow lawmaker.

Trump Admits He Tried To Downplay COVID-19, DeWine Takes Him At ‘Face Value’

President Donald Trump told journalist Bob Woodward in recorded interviews that the new coronavirus was much deadlier than the seasonal flu.

Ohio Universities Tiptoe Back Into The Classroom

With school back in session, Ohio’s eyes are on the state’s 3,600 schools, but also its nearly 100 public and private universities.

Food Bank Official Urges People To Lean On Congress For More Assistance

The fragile gains the poorest Ohioans made over the decade since the Great Recession have been wiped out by the coronavirus pandemic.

Here's When, Where To See Fall Foliage In Ohio: Must-Read Stories

Plus, a nominee for Ohio Department of Health director withdraws hours after being nominated, a winter forecast for Ohio and more.

High Cost of Textbooks Remains a Burden for Many Students

At affordable Western Governors University, one low resource fee covers all costs of online learning materials for each six-month term.

Hydroxychloroquine Sales Soared In Ohio Despite Thin Evidence For Treating COVID-19

Hydroxychloroquine sales skyrocketed in Ohio the day President Donald Trump first touted the unproven anti-malarial drug as a treatment.

New Tort Law 1st Step In Getting Justice For Sexual Assault Survivors, Victim Says

There is no amount of money that can keep Jessica Simpkins from replaying the images of her rape at the hands of a church pastor.

GOP Lawmaker Wants To See If Gov. DeWine Can Be Criminally Charged

With his impeachment effort against the governor making little progress, state Rep. John Becker pulled up his email and brainstormed.

Stink Bugs Crawling Into Ohio Homes: Must-Read News

Plus, Ohio companies announce layoffs, Ohio hits a two-month high for COVID-19 deaths and more.

Labor Day 2020 In Ohio: 4 Things To Know

Celebrations, coronavirus warnings, stats and how it all began: Your guide to Labor Day in Ohio.

Gov. DeWine Delays More Executions

Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday delayed three more executions.

In ‘Political Pandemic,’ Ohio Lawmakers Punt On COVID-19 Response

The state General Assembly is not deploying any legislative effort to respond to the health toll of a pandemic that has killed 4,165 Ohioans

Some Ideas For Gov. DeWine On How To Help Struggling Ohioans

In his Aug. 25 news conference Gov. Mike DeWine outlined some good work the state is initiating to expand COVID-19 testing in underserve ...

Stink Bugs Are About To Crawl Into Ohio Homes: What To Do

Brown marmorated stink bugs, which threaten fruit crops in Ohio and 45 others, will soon crawl into your home for the winter.

At Least 3 Ohio Children With COVID-19 Died Since June, But It’s Not That Simple

People who knew Dorielis Reyes-Paula, a 9-year-old from Middletown, Ohio, described her as a curious student, bouncing down the hallways.

Without A Statewide Strategy For Schools And Sports, Everyone Is On Their Own

Ohio has entered a new strange phase of the coronavirus pandemic.

Without Taking Proper Precautions, Reopening Schools Carries Some Big Risks

Many school districts in Ohio are ignoring or short-cutting recommendations when implementing their school reopening plans.

Reopening Begins For Ohio’s Colleges: Here’s How It Looks

Some Ohio colleges and universities have begun moving students in, but the navigation of a school year amid a pandemic is a balancing act.

DeWine Says Coronavirus Fight Has To Take Priority Over Safety Net

Gov. Mike DeWine said that with limited resources, he’d have to prioritize fighting the disease over helping low-income Ohioans

School Funding Bill To Get New Look Under New Speaker

A school funding bill originally sponsored by new Ohio House Speaker Bob Cupp is getting a fresh look and hopefully time in front of leg ...

Inside The 19-Year-Old Database Tracking COVID-19 In Ohio

When the Ohio Disease Reporting System began tracking contagion in the Buckeye State, Harry Potter hadn’t yet made it to the big screen.

Without Federal Unemployment Benefit, Hunger Said To Be Looming For Huge Numbers Of Ohioans

It can be hard for those of us who are comfortable to see.

A Judge Denied Him Early Release, Now There’s An Outbreak In His Prison

Storm Harrington didn’t produce any evidence of a “specific nexus between himself and COVID-19,” wrote Judge Kevin Braig on May 4.

Ohio Economists Say Mask Mandate Is Well Worth Doing

An overwhelming majority of economists at Ohio colleges and universities believes that the state’s mask mandate is an economically wise move

Ohio Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference

The helpers are the people who make life better. Nominate your Local Heroes to give them the recognition they deserve, presented by Ring.