Towns grapple with rare conflict over mask dispute and police action
Logan Hocking School resource officer Chris Smitty Smith drew national attention after he used a stun gun and handcuffs on a woman at a football game over mask rules. The incident divided residents of Logan and nearby Cambridge as community members debated policing, race, and pandemic policies.
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Surge in early voting across states fuels 2020 turnout surge
With nine days before Election Day, 58.6 million ballots have been cast as voters seek to avoid crowds. Florida Texas and other states opened early voting boosting mail and in person ballots well beyond 2016 totals. Democrats lead, Republicans narrowing gap though most GOP voters plan to vote on Election Day.
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Senate advances Barrett toward final Supreme Court vote
Senate Republicans push ahead to confirm Amy Coney Barrett with a 51 48 vote amid Democratic resistance. The move sets up a final confirmation by Monday as the election looms with abortion gay marriage and health care case implications for the court.
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Medina small businesses await new federal aid package
Medina County shops and eateries brace for relief funds as Gov. DeWine announces $429.5 million in federal aid for Ohio small businesses, low income families, bars and restaurants, nonprofits, colleges, and hospitals, plus $4.6 million for local law enforcement. Grants include $10,000 for small businesses and $2,500 for bars and restaurants. Local business owners urge timely distribution and adequate support amid slow recovery.
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Wadwsorth Schools mull COVID measures and hybrid plan
A Wad sorth school board special meeting will review the district's education continuity plan tied to Medina County and local COVID-19 data. Preschool stays half-day. kindergartners and first graders split into A K groups. second through 12th grades follow two-day groups with adjusted start times and grouped siblings. Parents may request same attendance group for households via building principals.
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