As Ohio Economy Reopens, State Has No Answers For Many Of The Working Poor

Cases of and deaths from coronavirus continued to rise in Ohio this week as state leaders begin a phased reopening of workplaces.

Double-Digit Cuts A Sure Thing For Ohio Cities, Mayors Say, Full Coronavirus Impact Unknown

Municipalities already anticipate drops in income taxes — one of the main revenue sources for Ohio's cities.

Experts Warn That Widely Used Surgical Masks Are Putting Health Care Workers At Serious Risk

Health workers are wearing surgical masks to treat COVID-19 patients. New research shows that could be put them at risk.

More Than 2,000 Covid-19 Cases In Ohio Nursing Homes; Industry Spokesman Says That’s An Undercount

The new coronavirus continues to ravage Ohio nursing homes and long-term care facilities.

31 Dead, Thousands Infected In Ohio Prisons; Counts Climb At Five Facilities

The outbreaks in Ohio’s prisons worsened this week as COVID-19 illnesses turned to deaths in two facilities.

Voters Still Have Time To Cast 2020 Ohio Primary Election Ballot

The Ohio 2020 primary election is wrapping up on Tuesday. Citizens still have time to cast their ballots.

Legislative Staffers Worried About Opening Of The Ohio Statehouse

Several legislative staffers are concerned coming back to work next month could unnecessarily expose them to the risk of coronavirus.

Ohio Supreme Court: Previous Sexual Activity Protected Under Rape-Shield Law

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled this week that previous sexual activity can’t be used as evidence against an accuser in rape cases.

What You Should Know About Changes To Unemployment Compensation During The Pandemic

Both the state and federal government have announced changes to unemployment benefits in response to the new coronavirus.

Thank Healthcare Heroes with Random Acts of Ice Cream

Hudsonville Ice Cream steps up to thank those serving our communities

Recovery Task Force Speakers Downplay COVID-19, Present Conspiracy Theories

The recovery task force meeting featured conspiracy theories and accusations lobbed at Gov. Mike DeWine.

Jewish Leader: Response To Brenner Part Of ‘Protocol’ On Handling Ohio Pols’ Nazi Comparisons

Inflammatory references to the Holocaust and Nazi Germany are common enough among Ohio politicians that there is a plan to deal with them.

How The Rich Reacted To Bubonic Plague Has Eerie Similarities To Today’s Pandemic

The coronavirus can infect anyone, but recent reporting shows your socioeconomic status plays a role in your risk.

Nearly 80% Of Inmates Have COVID-19 At 2 Ohio Prisons

Nearly 80% of the inmates in two Ohio prisons — some 3,500 people — have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

Ohio Union Leader Accuses Top Prison Official Of Coronavirus ‘Negligence’

The president of a public workers union lambasted “flat out ineffective” leadership at Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections.

Ohio's Economy Recovery Task Force: A Parade Of White, Male, GOP Donors

All 25 of the early testifiers for the Ohio Economy Recovery Task Force were white men. Nearly all have ties to the Ohio Republican Party.

Ohio’s Epidemic Might Be Accelerating; Nursing Homes And Prisons Are Getting Slammed

Ohio’s curve might be un-flattening. And Gov. Mike DeWine is moving ahead with phased re-opening of the state's economy.

DeWine Calls For Federal Support Supplying Coronavirus Tests

Gov. DeWine called on the federal government to give Ohio more coronavirus testing materials on "Meet the Press" Sunday.

After 700,000 Ohioans File For Unemployment, GOP Lawmakers Fear Whether They’ll Get Off It

Several Republican members of the Ohio House want to make sure Ohioans get off unemployment.

Ohio Supreme Court Justice Calls For ‘Unprecedented’ Steps To Prevent ‘Catastrophe’ In State Prisons

The Ohio Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit from an HIV-positive inmate seeking release from prison due to the risks of COVID-19.

Why Is Michigan’s Coronavirus Epidemic So Much Worse Than Ohio’s?

COVID-19 was detected in Michigan two days after health officials found it in Ohio.

Impending Recession Puts Ohio In Budget Squeeze

The Congressional Budget Office released projections that the United State gross domestic product will fall by 7% during the second quarter

‘We’re Not Essential, We’re Sacrificial’: Prisoners And Prison Workers Frightened As Outbreak Worsens

In the Toledo Correctional Institution, Rufus Bowman keeps his two rescue inhalers and hand sanitizer close.

Why Wear Face Masks In Public? Here’s What The Research Shows

U.S. health officials have changed their advice on face masks and now recommend people wear cloth masks in public areas.

Dark Web: Telemedicine A Challenge With Lack Of Access In Appalachian Communities

Ohio has expanded the ability to use telemedicine during the coronavirus outbreak, but for parts of the state, internet access lags.

COVID-19 In Appalachia: Communities Coming Together While Staying Apart

Ohio communities are coming together as they so often do in times of struggle.

Ohio Correctional Officer Dies From Coronavirus; 19 Prisoners And 53 Staff Test Positive

Gov. Mike DeWine announced a correctional officer died of COVID-19 as more employees and inmates test positive for the disease.

Telemedicine Booms As Ohioans Stay Home

With Ohio’s stay-at-home order extended to May 1, more and more people are utilizing telemedicine as a way to get their care.

‘Much Worse Than A Cruise Ship’: Prisoners’ Lives At Risk From COVID-19

More than 2 million people are incarcerated in the United States. That’s more people than there are living in major U.S. cities.

Ohio Attorney General Appeal Denied In Abortion Health Order Fight

A district court denied an appeal against a temporary restraining order allowing abortion clinics to continue operating in Ohio.

COVID-19 In Appalachia: Testing Slow, But Coming To Southeast Ohio

Testing for COVID-19 has taken a long time to reach Ohio's Appalachian counties.

Judge Rejects Voter Rights Groups’ Lawsuit To Postpone Ohio Primary Further

A federal judge has ruled that Ohio’s primary election will go on as planned, likely quashing the final effort to postpone voting.

What You Need To Know About Evictions Of Month-To-Month Tenants In Ohio

During this challenging time, each court in Ohio can determine how it wants to handle evictions.

Quarantine Blues: Ohio Musician Livestreams Self Covering All 214 Beatles Songs

Ohio's Joe Peppercorn played through all 214 songs The Beatles ever recorded in a webstream Sunday.

Feeling Overwhelmed? Approach Coronavirus As A Challenge To Be Met, Not A Threat To Be Feared

You have a choice to make when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic.

With Trump As President, Dewine’s Crisis Approach Requires The Art Of Politics

The storyline, we’re told, goes like this.

Decarceration Goals Can And Should Be Ohio’s New Normal

Ohio does not have current plans to reduce its prison population, currently at 127% capacity.

Ohio Stay-At-Home Order Is A Hardship For Those Living With Abusers

For those being subjected to domestic violence, home confinement can add to an already damaging situation.

HIV Positive Inmate To Ohio Supreme Court: 'People Will Die Here In A Pandemic'

An Ohio inmate, who is HIV positive, has asked for his early release because of the new coronavirus pandemic.

‘Critical Lack’ Of Resources And Capacity For COVID-19 At Ohio Homeless Shelters: Report

If a person at a homeless shelter tested positive, about half of the organizations that oversee shelters wouldn’t know how to respond.