Ohio Celebrates The Start Of Covid Vaccinations, But It Could Have Had A Lot More

Gov. Mike DeWine called Monday “a great day” in the annals of the Buckeye State as the first doses of coronavirus vaccine were injected ...

1st COVID-19 Vaccines Administered In Ohio: Patch PM

Plus, Ohio's daily COVID-19 update, Cleveland's baseball team needs a new name, and more.

Ohio SupCo Chief Justice Asks Governor To Include Court Staff In Phase 1 Of COVID-19 Vaccines

The chief justice of the Ohio Supreme Court has asked the governor to include court staff in the first phase of COVID-19 vaccinations, a ...

Ohio Curfew Extended By Governor: Weekly Review

Plus, three major companies announce layoffs, Ohio joins lawsuit against Facebook, and more.

Favorite Christmas Drinks: See The Most Popular One In Ohio

Here's a toast to the most popular Christmas drink in Ohio.

More Than Half Of U.S. House Republicans Back Texas Suit Claiming Election ‘Irregularities’

More than 100 U.S. House Republicans on Thursday backed a long-shot Texas lawsuit that seeks to delay the certification of the election.

Ohio Companies Announce Layoffs In Mid-December: Patch PM

Plus, a grandson remembers his grandfather, today's COVID-19 numbers, and more.

Remembering Lessons From My Grandfather After Losing Him To COVID-19

This morning, I’m driving up to Ashtabula to deliver a remembrance of my grandpa after he passed from complications due to COVID-19

Abortions Bills Move Through Lame Duck

As the end of the 133rd General Assembly swiftly approaches, abortion bills are making their way through committees.

Ohio Governor Blames Individuals For COVID-19 Surge: Patch PM

Plus, how full are your hospitals?, a Christmas classic will get a radio play, and more.

DeWine: It’s The Maskless At Fault, Not The Anti-Mask Messengers

It’s the people in the crowd who make choices at the individual level who are at fault, DeWine said.

COVID Skeptics Look To ‘Weak Links’ In House On Bill To Gut The Health Department

Overriding the governor’s veto on legislation that would eviscerate the state health department’s legal power to respond to pandemics co ...

New Electoral Districts Are Coming – An Old Approach Can Show If They’re Fair

When the results of the 2020 U.S. Census are released, states will use the figures to draw new electoral district maps for the U.S. Hous ...

‘Destined To Be An Outbreak:’ House Dems Livid As Lawmakers Catch COVID-19

Nine months and 7,000 Ohioans’ deaths into the pandemic, House Republicans continue to shirk basic contact tracing protocols as three la ...

Will Ohio Have A White Christmas In 2020?: Patch PM

Plus, Ohioans need financial relief because of COVID-19, a meteor shower approaches and more.

Dad Sings A Stellar National Anthem When Sound System Fails

"The world needs to see this," another Waverly High School parent said after filming Trenton Brown's impromptu performance.

Nursing Home Residents Go 'Deer Hunting' Amid Holiday Celebration

Staff members at Continental Manor dressed as deer as residents shot at them with Nerf guns in a joyful video that been shared widely.

COVID-19 Vaccine Timeline Announced For Ohio: Weekly Review

Plus, two major companies announce layoffs, the state's positivity rate exceeds 15 percent, and more.

State Suit Against Drug Middlemen Delayed

Ohio’s first lawsuit against middlemen accused of overcharging state agencies for prescription drugs has again been delayed. Ohio’s firs ...

Ohio Announces Initial Vaccine Plan

If approvals go according to plan, Ohio will get more than a half-million doses of coronavirus vaccine between Dec. 15 and the end of th ...

DeWine Vetoes Anti-Health Department Bill; Lawmakers Double Down

For the second time during the new coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Mike DeWine has vetoed legislation from fellow Republicans seeking to unde ...

Lawmakers Seek Ohio Moratorium On Evictions, Foreclosures

Ohioans struggling to pay their rents or mortgages may head into 2021 without the housing protections and public assistance that have ca ...

Ohio Surpasses 15 Percent COVID-19 Positivity Rate: Patch PM

Plus, what will become of nuclear plant bailout money, "Toni Morrison Day" closer to reality and more.

Airbnb Cracks Down On New Year's Eve House Rentals

The company wants to prevent parties from being thrown in their Ohio properties.

Ohio Utility Poised To Keep Scandal-Tainted Bailout Money Even If It’s Repealed

When it comes to billions of ratepayer dollars for bailouts and other add-ons, Ohio utilities are in a no-lose situation.

Here's How Ohio Will Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines: Patch PM

Plus, the Browns close their practice facility, two former corrections officers are sentenced for drug smuggling and more.

Dontavius Jarrells Is Ready For The Ohio Statehouse

Dontavius Jarrells believes every person has a defining moment in their life that makes them who they are.

Anti-Vaxxers Target Ohio's COVID-19 Laws: Patch PM

Plus, Ryan Day can't coach Ohio State on Saturday, a winter storm warning for northern Ohio and more.

Rural Hospitals Are Under Siege From COVID-19 – Here’s What Doctors Are Facing, In Their Own Words

It’s difficult to put into words how hard COVID-19 is hitting rural America’s hospitals.

‘An Explosion’ New COVID-19 Cases Doubled In November From Prior Month

A whopping 186,000 Ohioans — about 1.5% of the state’s population — tested positive for COVID-19 in November.

Ohio’s Anti-Vaxxers Shift Aim Toward COVID-19 Laws

When it comes to pandemic politics, Ohio’s anti-vaccine activists are everywhere.

Is Another Lockdown Possible In Ohio?: Weekly Review

Plus, four Ohio companies announce layoffs, holiday shipping deadlines and more.

Full Beaver Moon Eclipse As November Ends: See It In Ohio

The penumbral lunar eclipse is a prelude to can’t-miss December sky shows in Ohio, including the colorful, prolific Geminids.

Homelessness Already A Struggle, But Curfew Could Add Complications

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine emphasized the fact that a new curfew order seeking to stop the spread of COVID-19 would not be perfect.

Bankruptcy Judge Orders Lobbyists To Explain Their Role In HB 6

A federal judge handling the bankruptcy of a company involved in an allegedly corrupt nuclear bailout has ordered a prominent law firm t ...

Vaccine Coming, But Ohio's COVID-19 Spread Severe: Patch PM

Plus, when the first COVID-19 vaccines will arrive, Thanksgiving grocery store hours and more.

Is A New Stay-At-Home Order On The Docket For Ohio This Winter?

Last week, Franklin County became the first in the state to receive the highest “purple” designation from the Ohio Department of Health.

Trying To Buy Time: Vaccine Is Coming But COVID Spread Is “Red Hot”

The long-awaited coronavirus vaccine is expected to begin flowing into Ohio in about three weeks.

Portman Says Biden “Likely” Next President, Says Trump’s Behavior Has Been Good For Democracy

Under growing national pressure, U.S. Sen. Rob Portman conceded that former Vice President Joe Biden is “likely” to be the next president.

Education Bills Very Active During Ohio Statehouse Lame Duck Session

Both the Ohio Senate’s and House’s proposed overhaul of the state’s public education system are speeding through committees.