Ohio Gov sets phased reopening for restaurants
Gov. Mike DeWine announced outside dining May 15 and indoor service May 21 with strict rules. Layout changes must ensure six feet between parties and staff, barricades when needed, limits of ten per group, mandatory face coverings, and heightened cleaning. Some owners, like Andy Zarzour of Old World, find the regulations challenging.
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Medina County eateries weigh reopening timing
Dell deli owner Zarzour continues takeout only at 1667 Pearl Road Brunswick citing safety concerns as Gov. DeWine kept dine-in service shut since March. He operates with a table-order handoff to avoid contact and notes he can seat 25 to 30 with no barriers. Wadsworth Galaxy Restaurant owner Leatherman plans a phased reopening with patio May 15 and indoor dining May 21 as guidelines evolve.
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Vegas
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Galaxy
Park Center Drive
Wadsworth
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Salons and barbers ready to reopen under new rules
Ohio Gov. DeWine said barbershops hair salons nail salons and day spas may reopen in a week with masks required for staff and clients. Be mindful of health guidelines and each business’s setup as salons like Elysian Salon and Suites prepare to resume services on May 15.
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Brunswick
Hovan
Elysian Salon
Mike DeWine
Debbie Penzone
Charles Penzone
Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board
Pearl Road
Hogan
Unemployment rise and claims decline in Medina County
Medina County residents filed 16,633 initial unemployment claims in seven weeks, marking 17.8 percent of an estimated 93,000 workers. Weekly claims peaked at 4,057 in late March then fell to 900 the week of May 2 as total February to March unemployment rates moved from 4.4 to 6.3 percent. Ohio totals exceed 1.1 million claims since stay at home orders, with $1.9 billion in unemployment checks paid to over 536,000 claimants.
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Lorain County
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Medina Memorial Day parade canceled for 2020
Medina canceled the Memorial Day parade on May 25 due to COVID 19. A 60 minute commemorative video will air on MedinaTV and Armstrong Cable Network during Memorial Day weekend. The plan includes Scott Wasowski and Dale Weygandt producing the video with school bands unable to practice.
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