A daycare worker at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital daycare center has tested positive for COVID-19. Now, the center is shutdown after the worker had contact with 11 children and two staff members. “Nationwide Children’s is deeply concerned about all children and staff impacted by this difficult news and will continually monitor and support each child […]

An arcade in Hillsboro has vowed to remain open despite orders from the Governor’s office that businesses such as theirs are to remain closed during the issued-State of Emergency. Speed of Light Laser Tag, located along Route 62, posted pictures on their Facebook page of coins used to operate their machines. It was coupled with […]

Adena Health System announced today that it will postpone elective surgeries and procedures beginning March 19 due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. “Under the Governor’s directive, Adena will postpone all elective surgeries and procedures until further notice,” explained Chief Clinical Officer Kirk Tucker, MD. “We understand the disruption this places on many of our patients […]

As the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States, Fayette County Memorial Hospital (FCMH) continues to ensure the safety of patients, staff and the community. The healthcare organization has joined regional and state hospitals in cancelling all elective, non-urgent surgeries effective Wednesday, March 18. The organization is partnering with Adena Health System for community […]

Chillicothe’s public transportation will remain open, but the rides are going to be reduced. Here’s the release the city sent out: At Chillicothe Transit our highest priority is to ensure the health and safety of our riders and our staff. As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact the lives of people across the world, […]

Miami Trace sent an email out to parents and students Monday night announcing their meal plans for the next three weeks to feed students during the COVID-19 break. All meal distributions will occur on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during this time period.  The first date will be Wednesday, March 18.  Breakfasts and lunches will be […]

Despite back-and-forth and things changing by the minute, Election Day is officially cancelled for Tuesday. It comes after a long afternoon and evening of back-and-forth. It was on, then it was off; on, and then back off. But the Governor’s office has spoken: at 10:16 P.M., Director of Ohio’s Health and Human Services, Dr. Amy […]

Despite the local Board of Elecitons’ President in Fayette County ordering poll workers to stay home tomorrow, the election is back on. It is a convoluted mess that stemmed from a Monday afternoon legal battle in Franklin County. The afternoon started with Governor Mike DeWine saying that he recommended Election Day be moved to June […]

Despite a Judge in Franklin County rejecting Governor Mike DeWine’s request to extend Election Day into June, polls in Fayette County are closed. The ruling late-Monday afternoon said that election will go forward tomorrow, but the Board of Elections in Fayette County has cancelled their poll workers. Board President Robin Beekman told the Guardian’s at […]