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Hollowed out public health system lacks resources to fight pandemic

The U.S. public health system has been starved for decades and lacks the resources necessary to confront the worst health crisis in a century. Marshaled against a pandemic that has sickened at least 2.6 million in the U.S., killed more than 126,000 people and cost tens of millions of jobs ...

Eastern Gateway Community College develops COVID-19 response plan

STEUBENVILLE — Eastern Gateway Community College has developed a tentative COVID-19 responsive plan for on-campus instruction for the fall semester. “While plans may change in response to the realities of the pandemic and the State of Ohio’s recommendations for higher education, our doors will be open,” Interim President and Chief Financial Officer Michael Geoghegan said. “We are taking a practical and responsible approach to ensure the health and safety of our staff, faculty and students remains our top priority.” Geoghegan said the fall semester will replicate EGCC’s ...

Pennsylvania governor expands mask order to outdoor locations

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration moved Wednesday to expand its indoor mask order to public places outdoors where social-distancing is impossible, while he also said that he prefers to let Pennsylvania’s local governments handle further coronavirus restrictions, as opposed ...

July 2: Events canceled/postponed due to coronavirus

Due to the precautions being taken surrounding the coronavirus, the following changes have been made regarding events and meetings in the local area: ¯ The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County will reopen Monday in a limited capacity. Curb-side pick-up service also is available. ¯ Cadiz’s annual fireworks display has been canceled. ¯ The 74th-annual Weirton Steel Corp. 25-Year Club picnic set for July 18 has been canceled. ¯ A Caring Place Child Advocacy Center has canceled what would have been its rescheduled casino night fundraiser on July 18 at the ...

June 30: Events canceled/postponed due to coronavirus

Due to the precautions being taken surrounding the coronavirus, the following changes have been made regarding events and meetings in the local area: ¯ The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County will reopen July 6 in a limited capacity. Curbside pickup service also is available. ¯ Cadiz’s annual fireworks display has been canceled. ¯ The 74th-annual Weirton Steel Corp. 25-Year Club picnic set for July 18 has been canceled. ¯ A Caring Place Child Advocacy Center has canceled what would have been its rescheduled casino night fundraiser on July 18 at the ...

More people enjoying the great outdoors during pandemic

With the Fourth of July less than a week away, there is an extra emphasis on outdoor activities in the age of COVID-19 due to the open air as well as the ability to easily social distance. As such, a number of state parks have already opened while others plan to do so later this week, just in ...