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DeWine: Many Ohio businesses to reopen in May, with limits

COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday announced a gradual two-week roll-out to reopen the state, at the end of which manufacturing, distribution and construction companies, offices, and retail businesses can open their doors as long as they follow strict health and social distancing ...

W.Va. Gov. Justice releases step-by-step plan to reopen state economy

CHARLESTON -- Gov. Jim Justice unveiled a multi-week plan Monday to safely reopen West Virginia's economy as coronavirus cases in the state trend downward. Speaking during his daily coronavirus briefing from the Capitol Monday, Justice released a plan, titled "West Virginia Strong: The ...

Pennsylvanians get governor’s OK to resume golfing, boating

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Golfers, boaters, anglers and campers in Pennylvania got some good news Monday when Gov. Tom Wolf announced some restrictions on those outdoor activities will be loosened in the coming days. Wolf said golf courses, marinas, guided fishing trips and privately owned ...

Drive-thru Easter basket giveaway set for Saturday

WHEELING — When Bethlehem Apostolic Temple Food Ministries annual Easter food basket giveaway had to be postponed a few weeks ago due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, Pastor Darrell Cummings knew the ministry would eventually reach out to area residents in some way to fulfill at least part ...

Harrison County offering free cloth face masks to residents

CADIZ — To aid in efforts to decrease the spread of the coronavirus, the Harrison County Health Department is offering local residents free cloth face masks. Director Garen Rhome said the department partnered with a group of local residents who are aiding the community by sewing the masks ...

Ohio’s extended primary is coming to an end

CINCINNATI — Ohio’s virus-extended 2020 primary is finally coming to end, nearly 10 weeks after voting began. Officials postponed in-person voting scheduled March 17 for public safety amid the pandemic and wound up with a mostly vote-by-mail plan that will allow in-person voting Tuesday only for some people with special circumstances. Voter participation in the first election of its kind in the state has been running at about half of 2016’s 44 percent turnout, when two hotly contested presidential primaries were on the ballot. Republican President Donald Trump is unopposed on ...