Columbus schools, Ohio’s largest district, going virtual
COLUMBUS (AP) — Children attending Columbus city schools, Ohio’s largest district, will take classes virtually at least through October, city officials announced Tuesday.The district...
National teacher union supports strikes over reopening plans
One of the nation’s largest teachers unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures in...
Man gets 14 years for I-71 fatal crash
WILMINGTON — An Arkansas man was given a mandatory 14-year prison sentence.Charles Paul Jr., 47, originally from Bauxite, Arkansas, was sentenced in Clinton County...
Gov. DeWine: Junior fairs only beginning July 31
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said too many county fairs haven’t followed social distancing and mask recommendations, so “I’ve made the difficult decision...
Attorney general condemns ‘rioters’ in much-anticipated House testimony
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General William Barr defended the aggressive federal law enforcement response to civil unrest in America, saying on Tuesday “violent rioters...
Community Action homemaker honored
Pam Combs, who works as a homemaker for the Clinton County Community Action Homemaking Program, was recently recognized by the Council on Aging after...
7th You-Turn Drug Court graduation Thursday; 36 locals have completed program since 2015
WILMINGTON – After twice being postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the seventh graduation for the You-Turn Recovery Docket has been scheduled for July...
CORRECTION
In last week’s listings of local real estate transfers, when there was more than one parcel involved in a transfer, the cost published in...
US leaders praise ‘conscience of the Congress’ civil rights icon John Lewis
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a solemn display of bipartisan unity, congressional leaders praised Democratic Rep. John Lewis as a moral force for the nation...
Ohio prisons director tests positive for coronavirus
COLUMBUS (AP) — The director of Ohio’s prison system announced Monday that she has tested positive for the coronavirus, making her the first member...
