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DeWine: GOP bill to limit health orders can’t become law

COLUMBUS — Republican Gov. Mike DeWine tried to convince lawmakers Thursday not to pass legislation that would limit the powers of his administration and health officials as the virus' spread across Ohio reached new peaks. For the first time, DeWine designated one of the state's most ...

DeWine orders 3-week retail curfew to slow virus in Ohio

COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday announced a three-week retail curfew running from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. to slow the spread of the coronavirus as cases stay at near-record high levels. DeWine said this measure, effective Thursday, is needed to reduce cases and stop the state's ...

Pennsylvania sharpens mask mandate, orders virus testing

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania is strengthening its mask mandate and will require out-of-state travelers to test negative for the coronavirus before arrival, health officials announced Tuesday, taking additional steps to address a sharp increase in infections and hospitalizations. Masks ...

W.Va. announces new COVID-19 restrictions, delays winter sports to Jan. 11

CHARLESTON — Succumbing to pressure and the growing numbers of COVID-19 cases in West Virginia, Gov. Jim Justice Friday announced several executive orders to help slow the spread of the virus, including a tighter mask requirement. "You have to realize that we are the oldest state, the state ...

Ohio State, Maryland game canceled because of COVID-19

The Big Ten football game between No. 3 Ohio State and host Maryland on Saturday has been canceled because of an elevated number of COVID-19 cases within the Terrapins program, officials announced Wednesday. The game will not be rescheduled. Maryland has halted team-related activities ...

DeWine to give second statewide address as virus surges

COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine will give a statewide address at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, making it the second time he will make a public appeal about the severity of the coronavirus' spread to residents since the pandemic began in March. The governor will speak on "the critical stage Ohio is ...