WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 11, 2021 — U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) – Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs – released the following statement after the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced it would immediately ensure that people are protected from housing discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in compliance with the Supreme Court’s Bostock v.… Read full story
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COVID-19 Update: Vaccine Distribution, Nursing Home Cases Drop, ApprenticeOhio Milestone
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – February 11, 2021 — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
VACCINE DISTRIBUTION UPDATE
Governor DeWine announced today that Ohio received a total of 214,525 first doses of vaccine this week.… Read full story
Health Amended Order Reopening Food Service Stations Signed
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – February 11, 2021 — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that Ohio Department of Health Director Stephanie McCloud signed the Addendum to Director’s Third Amended Order that Reopens Restaurants, Bars, Banquet and Catering Facilities and Services to Dine-In Service, with Exceptions.… Read full story
AG Yost Sues Contractor who Scammed Homeowners Impacted by Dayton Tornadoes
(DAYTON, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a lawsuit against a Dayton contractor accused of exploiting homeowners who suffered property damage from the Dayton-area tornadoes in 2019.
The lawsuit, filed in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court today, alleges Robert T.… Read full story
Troopers Seize Three Guns and $45,000 Worth of Suspected Fentanyl Pills in Richland County
COLUMBUS – Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers filed felony drug charges against a Cleveland man after a traffic stop in Richland County. During the traffic stop, troopers seized approximately 1,500 suspected fentanyl pills worth $45,000, a handgun and two AR-15 pistols.… Read full story
Felonly Indictments Slow in First Part of 2021
MOUNT VERNON – The Knox County Grand Jury met and indicted six cases on February 8. Knox County Prosecutor Chip McConville reported that 28 cases have been indicted thus far in 2021. “The cold weather and COVID-19 seem to be playing a combined role in keeping case numbers lower this year,” he said.… Read full story
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Billy Joel/Elton John Face-2-Face Tribute Event
We know it’s been “The Longest Time” but we have some amazing news regarding July 4! Whether you are a dancing machine or a “Tiny Dancer,” we think you’ll be out of your seat when you hear “Your Song.” So make plans to join us at the park on Sunday, July 4, for music, food, and fireworks.… Read full story