Guidance for masks in schools varies widely across US states
Many states are calling for teachers to wear masks, including Alaska, Connecticut, California, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Utah and Washington. Some will require masks for students. Many other states are leaving the decision to local officials.
Police dog demonstrates correct way, and the wrong way, to wear a face mask
After a few failed, and hilarious, attempts, K-9 Lucky finally gets it right.
Three sisters give birth on same day at same hospital in Ohio
Three Ohio sisters have defied odds by giving birth on the same day in the same hospital with the same obstetrician overseeing their deliveries.
Ohio man dies of COVID-19 after sharing anti-mask posts on social media, slamming virus ‘hype’
An Ohio man who shared anti-mask posts on social media contracted the virus and reportedly died three days later.
‘STOP GETTING TESTED’ for COVID-19, Ohio lawmaker tells public
Republican State Rep. Nino Vitale made a statement on his Facebook page Tuesday, asking people to not get tested for the coronavirus.
Meth looking like candy found in northern Ohio, DEA warns it is coming to Michigan
Though not discovered in Michigan yet, Martin is concerned. He says Mexican drug cartels are now the primary manufacturers and distributors of meth in the U.S.
World's longest-surviving conjoined twin brothers die at 68
The world's longest-surviving conjoined twins died July 4 at the age of 68.
Fallen Ohio police officer had final message for his family
The 26-year-old cop was responding to a call about an intoxicated man in the store's parking lot and when he "approached the male to check his safety,” that individual turned around and fired a single bullet from a handgun, police say, citing witnesses.
City of Columbus, Ohio capital, removes Christopher Columbus from city hall
The Ohio capital named for Christopher Columbus removed a large statue of him outside its city hall on Wednesday, taking down what the mayor described as a symbol of divisiveness and oppression.
Little Caesars customers discover pizza with swastika made out of pepperoni; employees involved fired
A group of Little Caesars employees in Ohio have been fired after an offensive anti-Semitic image was allegedly discovered on a Hot N’ Ready pizza that a customer purchased.
Petition to rename Columbus, Ohio ‘Flavortown’ in honor of Guy Fieri has nearly 55,000 signatures
A petition to rename Columbus, Ohio to “Flavortown” in honor of celebrity chef and TV host Guy Fieri has cropped up on Change.org, and it already has tens of thousands of signatures.
Mayor of Columbus, Ohio says city will remove Christopher Columbus statue
The mayor of Columbus, Ohio, announced Thursday the city plans to remove the Christopher Columbus statue that stands in front of City Hall in favor of “diversity and inclusion.”
Freak hammock accident kills Ohio sisters, 14 and 12
Two Ohio sisters were killed in a tragic, freak hammock accident.
Ohio lawmaker asks if less hand washing contributes to COVID-19 rates for ‘colored population’
Huffman, who is also a Dayton-area emergency room physician, caused controversy after he questioned Angela Dawson, executive director of the Ohio Commission of Minority Health, on Tuesday over why the COVID-19 rates for black Ohioans were higher than other populations.
Protesters seize on death of Ohio woman, 22, despite questions
The City of Columbus said it was looking into circumstances of Sarah Grossman’s death after possibly being sprayed with tear gas or pepper spray during a protest.
FBI: Ohio National Guardsman removed from protests after expressing white supremacist ideology
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said the guardsmen has been suspended from all missions, and it’s likely he will be ousted from the National Guard.
Ohio congresswoman pepper-sprayed during George Floyd protest says demonstrations 'must be peaceful'
Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, said she wanted to join demonstrators to show solidarity with those decrying police brutality.
‘This is for you’: School bus drivers form ‘2020’ in touching tribute to graduating seniors
The bus drivers in Loveland, Ohio wanted to honor the class of 2020 amid a school year cut short due to COVID-19.
Blind high school senior graduates as valedictorian, receives scholarship to university
Jalen Ballard is an extraordinary high school graduate who accomplished becoming valedictorian and is headed to university with a scholarship under his belt.
Mother charged in fatal crash killing her two small children
Zantea Jackson-Pool, 23, of Toledo, Ohio, was charged by Prosecutor Kym Worthy today in connection with a fatal car crash that killed her two-year-old daughter and three-year-old son.