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Gov., DeWine tells reporters he won’t require people to wear cloth masks in public…but is strongly encouraging their use. He signed an executive order, removing training requirements for mental health and marriage counselors, to make remote “telehealth” visits more accessible. He added the state is working to procure more N95 …

A federal judge in Cleveland dismisses an effort by pharmacy companies to shift their liability for the opioid crisis to physicians and practitioners in the two Ohio counties suing them, alleging they created a public nuisance. The judge added, adding claims against prescribers would cause a significant delay in the …

Williams County health officials report the first case of COVID-19. Currently, the department is seeking to identify any close contacts of the resident, who would require testing or monitoring for symptoms of coronavirus. The patient is now in a 14-day isolation period. The Health Department wants continued social distancing of …

A motorcycle crash in DeKalb County. Officials say a dog ran out onto County Road 64, in front of 70-year-old Gerald Capehart. He hits the dog, causing the motorcycle to overturn, ejecting Capehart. He was taken Parkview Regional for some cuts and shoulder pain. The crash remains under investigation by …

Ohio’s stay-at-home and essential businesses order has been extended to May 1, with a significant change for retail businesses, to go into effect on Monday. The order will require retail businesses to self-determine a max occupancy for their buildings, post it, and enforce it. This, in response to complaints over …

A deadly crash in Paulding. Officials say Steven Foltz dies, heading southbound on Emerald Road. There, the vehicle went off the roadway, hitting the Paulding County Senior Center. The impact of the crash smashes a hole in the outer brick wall of the facility. The car continues on…into the garage …

A Napoleon city employee comes down with coronavirus. Officials say since the worker is not a resident of Henry County, there remains no confirmed cases reported there. The employee arrived at work with symptoms of COVID-19, apparently. The supervisor identified the symptoms and sent that person home. A doctor then …

In Defiance County…the grand that jury that was scheduled to hear the case of Dustin Vogelsong, charged with the murder of his grandfather, is postponed. Court staff decides not to proceed with the case, for now, because of coronavirus concerns. Vogelsong is charged in the beating death of his grandfather, …

Bryan City Schools starts its on-site lunch pickup program, handing out dozens of lunches to parents and guardians of students. It’s all part of the federal free and reduced lunch program. District staff helped pass out the meals and also got caught up with students and parents. Distribution is taking …

Gov. DeWine suggests it’s likely the stay-at-home order, expiring April 6, will be extended, and he hinted that some state prisoners may be released on a case-by-case basis. The governor ordered mandatory weekly online reporting of ventilator manufacturing, distribution, retail supplies and overall availability, in case the state needs to …