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New Home for OHSAA Cross Country Championships

The Ohio High School Athletic Association cross country state championships are moving to Fortress Obetz, a 50-acre multi-purpose sports complex with a 6,500-seat grandstand located on thesoutheast side of Columbus, OHSAA Executive Director Jerry Snodgrass announced Wednesday. Fortress Obetz opened in 2017 on the former site of the Columbus Motor Speedway. The racing that will…

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Lady Zeps’ Volleyball Trio to Play at the Next Level

Flood, Dixon Headed to Muskingum; Smith Going to Waynesburg By Jeff Harrison Team success can often lead to individual rewards such as all-star recognition and the like, and for three Shenandoah High volleyball players the success they achieved both collectively and individually has led to the chance to play the sport they love at the…

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Responsible Re-start Ohio is Kicking into Gear

Last Monday DeWine, Lt. Governor and Dr. Acton announced Ohio’s plan to responsibly restart Ohio’s economy.  The guiding principles of the Responsible RestartOhio plan are protecting the health of employees, customers, and their families, supporting community efforts to control the spread of COVID-19, and responsibly getting Ohio back to work. Beginning May 1, 2020, all medically…

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OSU Extension Office to Remain Physically Closed Until July 6 – But They are Still Working for the Local Communities

OSU Extension offices throughout Ohio will remain closed and continue existing teleworking arrangements for staff during Ohio’s extended Stay Safe Ohio order. Ohio State University Extension will continue its teleworking plan for all employees and keep OSU Extension offices closed until further notice. This remains in accordance with The Ohio State University’s decision that all…

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Governor’s Office Announces Advisory Groups for Restaurants and Personal Service Businesses

ADVISORY GROUPS ON RESTAURANTS AND PERSONAL SERVICES Governor DeWine announced yesterday the members of two separate advisory groups for recommendations and best practices when reopening dine-in restaurants, and personal service locations throughout the state. Members of the two advisory groups were identified by relevant business association, along with Ohio Speaker of the House Larry Householder, Senate…

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COVID-19 Update: Prison PPE, ODRC Update

PRISON PPE:  Governor DeWine announced today that Ohio has provided more than 1.1 million items of personal protective equipment (PPE) to Ohio’s state prisons. This includes: 108,000 N95 masks; 256,000 gloves; 684,000 procedure masks; 10,000 provider gowns; and 100,000 cloth masks for inmates “This equipment is vital to the safety of our corrections staff and…

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Donald R. Hartley

Donald R. Hartley, 75, of Quaker City, died Tuesday (April 28, 2020) at Wheeling Hospital. He was born March 21, 1945 in Quaker City, son of the late Ralph Hartley and Virginia Lee (Foraker) Hartley. A 1963 graduate of Quaker City High School, Mr. Hartley was the owner of Dandy Don’s Store in Quaker City…

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Responsible Restart Ohio & Noble County

By Shawn Ray, MPH, RS Health Commissioner Noble County Health Department Governor DeWine unveiled his plans early last week to “Responsibly Restart Ohio” during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “Responsible Restart Ohio” allows more Ohioans to return to work, thus more people back into circulation within the community. With that increased circulation, increased safety measures are…

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