DeWine outlines fall school guidelines for Ohio students
Gov. Mike DeWine released nonbinding guidelines for fall school openings, stressing local control with 611 districts. Masks for staff in in-person classes are likely, with student face coverings encouraged for grades three and up, and exemptions for medical or safety concerns.
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Fireworks boom drives up sales at Phantom in West Salem
Dozens lined up outside Phantom Fireworks and shoppers filled aisles with carts of fireworks as business surged. Managers say stay-at-home life and canceled shows spurred demand for all types despite legal limits on non-novelty items. Local police report rising calls and warn against illegal in-state use.
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New Ohio county alert system flags outbreak risk levels
Ohio rolls out a color coded county alert and advisory system to gauge coronavirus flare ups across counties. Seven indicators include case growth, hospital admissions, outpatient and ER visits, and unlinked cases, plus testing and contact tracing data. Medina at orange level signals increased exposure while nearby counties hover at red or yellow with Franklin County nearing purple.
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Fix-It Fund grows with Medina County loans to homeowners
Medina County has loaned more than 14 million dollars to about 1,000 homeowners since 2002 through the Fix-It Loan program. Treasurer John Burke announced the 2020 program with Westfield Bank, offering fixed rates up to 2 percentage points below competing bank rates.
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