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Day 1 of the Southeast District Track & Field Meet at Nelsonville-York High School has Adena Girls and Southeastern Boys in first place in the team standings.
The Lady Warriors have 25 points, with Crooksville second at 21 points. Southeastern Boys have 31 points. Paint Valley stands at 27 points for second place.
The final day for the D-3 meet at N.Y. will be Saturday, May 22nd.
For Day #1 individual results, go to our Baums Page link. CLICK HERE FOR RESULTS:
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(COLUMBUS)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
VAX-A-MILLION UPDATE
Governor DeWine announced today that the Ohio Vax-a-Million drawing will be an opt-in program. Starting tomorrow, Ohioans will be asked to register for the drawings by visiting OhioVaxaMillion.com or by calling the Ohio Department of Health at 1-833-4-ASK-ODH.
Detailed information about the drawings is available in this press release from the Ohio Department of Health and Ohio Lottery.
NEW HEALTH ORDER
Today, the Ohio Department of Health amended its remaining health order to conform to the new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, which allows those who have been vaccinated to stop wearing masks. Under the CDC’s new guidance, those who have not been vaccinated should still wear a mask and socially distance.
Ohio’s order reflects the CDC’s recommendation that everyone wear masks when in a healthcare setting, when traveling on public transportation (including airplanes), and when at a business or employer that chooses to require masks.
The CDC recommendations make clear that businesses will be able to choose for themselves whether they continue to require masks in their premises. If a business chooses to require masking for employees and customers, that is permitted under the CDC guidance and Ohio’s order. If a business chooses not to require masks and leave that choice to customers and employees, that is also permitted in the CDC guidance and Ohio’s order.
As advised by the CDC, Ohio’s order also continues to require masking in congregate settings, such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and in settings with large numbers of unvaccinated individuals, such as schools and daycare centers.
YOUTH VACCINATION FAQs
The Ohio Department of Health has created a new Frequently Asked Questions document to answer common questions from parents, guardians, and youth about COVID-19 vaccines.
The document shares information about the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine, parental consent, where children can be vaccinated, and more.
Just like adults, youth can be vaccinated at many locations across the state that are offering the Pfizer vaccine. This vaccine is available at Children’s Hospitals, as well as a number of regular hospitals, local health departments, retail pharmacies, community health centers, primary care physicians, and some pediatricians.
Parents who would like their child to be vaccinated at their pediatrician’s office are encouraged to call the office first and ask if they are administering the Pfizer vaccine. Pediatricians that are not yet registered to be vaccine providers are encouraged to sign up. Pediatricians and other potential vaccine providers can find more information at odh.ohio.gov.
RESOURCES FOR OHIO EMPLOYERS
As Ohio’s economy recovers, businesses continue to experience difficulty filling open positions. Lt. Governor Husted today outlined the process for employers to report work refusals on the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) website. This includes jfs.ohio.gov, unemployment.ohio.gov, and OhioMeansJobs.com.
Because of the wide availability of both jobs and the vaccine in the state, ODJFS now has several buttons featured prominently on their websites for employers to report former employees who are receiving unemployment but have refused offers of suitable work.
Ohio law states that individuals are not entitled to unemployment benefits if they have resigned or have declined an offer of suitable work by filling out the “Eligibility Notice/Refusal to Return to Work Form.”
Employers reporting work refusals should be prepared to provide their name, email address, Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), claimant name, claimant ID or the last four digits of the claimant’s Social Security number, and additional details about the specific situation.
ODJFS will then investigate and send both parties an appealable determination on whether the quit or work refusal was for good cause.
Ohio law states that individuals are not entitled to unemployment benefits if they have resigned or have declined an offer of suitable work without “good cause.”
Individuals can visit OhioMeansJobs.com or contact their local OhioMeansJobs center to find and apply for job openings, take skill and career interest assessments, create or improve their resume, or practice interviewing.
OhioMeansJobs.com currently lists more than 180,000 job openings, and nearly 95,000 of them pay more than $50,000 per year.
To find contact information for your nearest OhioMeansJobs center, visit OhioMeansJobs.comand select “FIND A JOB CENTER” at the bottom of the page or call 1-888-296-7541.
CASE DATA/VACCINE INFORMATION
In-depth COVID-19 data for Ohio: coronavirus.ohio.gov.
Ohio’s central scheduling system: gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov
Ohio mass vaccination information: coronavirus.ohio.gov/massvaccinationclinics
All vaccine providers: vaccine.coronavirus.ohio.gov
More vaccine information: coronavirus.ohio.gov/vaccine
Video of today’s full update, including versions with foreign language translation, can be viewed on the Ohio Channel’s YouTube page.
For more information on Ohio’s response to COVID-19, visit coronavirus.ohio.gov or call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH.
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(CHILLICOTHE) – The Ross-Chillicothe Convention & Visitors Bureau is excited to announce that it has awarded $20,000 in grant funding to thirteen organizations through its Promotional Assistance Program. This Program allows the Bureau to aid local attractions with their promotional efforts for their organizations and activities to raise awareness of Ross County and increase the potential for tourism.
The direction for funding this year was to provide GAP funding to organizations. By amending a stipulation that limited the Program to organizations or activities within their first five-years of existence, the Bureau was able to help support many long-term attractions as well as new events. The Bureau felt this amendment was necessary to assist as many organizations as possible to best ensure a successful 2021 tourism for Ross County.
“It was important to the Bureau to adjust the Program this year to allow for funding consideration of the permanent attractions that bring visitors to Ross County. We wanted to support the efforts of newer events, but also knew that our long-term partners suffered, and they needed the opportunity for assistance” shared Melody Young, Executive Director.
The Bureau would like to announce that the following organizations received funding through this Program: Mighty Children’s Museum, Southern Ohio Forest Rally, Buckeye Off Road Expo, The Scioto Society’s “Passion of Dracula”, the Chillicothe Restoration Foundation, The Buck Fifty, Chillicothe Halloween Festival, Ross County Genealogical Society, Feast of the Flowering Moon, Adena Mansion & Gardens, Chillicothe Trails, Chillicothe Paints, and Paxton Theatre.
Here’s the breakdown:
$3,000: Adena Mansion & Gardens
$2,200: Southern Ohio Forest Rally
$2,000: Buckeye Off Road Expo; Chillicothe Restoration Foundation; Scioto Society
$1,500: Chillicothe Halloween Festival; Feast of the Flowering Moon; Mighty Children’s Museum; Ross County Genealogical Society
$1,000: Chillicothe Trails
$800: Paxton Theatre
$500: Chillicothe Paints; The Buck Fifty
“We are excited that tourism weathered the pandemic, and that we could continue this Program to help partners,” stated Young. “Together, with our partners and community, we are ready to safely welcome visitors back and the Bureau is dedicated to leading the way in recovery efforts for Ross County tourism.”
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(MIDDLETOWN)—Governor DeWine was joined by Lt. Governor Husted, Representative Rick Carfagna, Ohio Development Services Agency Director Lydia Mihalik, and Ohio Department of Education Superintendent Paolo DeMaria at Amanda Elementary in Middletown, Ohio, to sign House Bill 2, Monday morning.
House Bill 2, sponsored by Representative Rick Carfagna and Representative Brian Stewart, creates the Ohio Residential Broadband Expansion Grant Program under the Ohio Development Services Agency to support the financing of broadband expansion projects in communities across the state.
Numerous statements of support for House Bill 2 can be found at governor.ohio.gov.
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As area high school sports league seasons wrapped up, the Southern Ohio Conference saw Wheelersburg and Portsmouth Notre Dame both claiming two titles. The Pirates won team spring titles in softball and girls track. Notre Dame also won championships in those same sports in the SOC’s smaller division.
Here’s the rundown of SOC Spring Champs:
Baseball – SOC 1 – Portsmouth Clay, SOC 2 – Minford
Softball – SOC 1 Notre Dame, SOC 2 – Wheelersburg
Track – Girls – SOC 1 – Notre Dame, SOC 2 – Wheelersburg,
Boys – SOC 1 Valley, SOC 2 Northwest (first in school history)
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The seasons’ first Boogie on the Blacktop will be held Friday, May 28th from 7pm-midnight at the Elks Lodge Parking Lot.
There will be a $2 cover charge and DJ Rick Goshorn will provide the music. Free entry for Military Veterans and it is open to the public.
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Youth & Women On Steel is scheduled for May 29th, sponsored by the Pickaway County Sportsmen, along with sponsorship from ODNR.
The Pickaway County Sportsmen promote fair, fun and safe participation in steel sports for youth and women, introducing individuals to the competitive sport. They say they are also committed to instilling the importance of safe responsible firearm handling.
The Challenge Event and fun event is easily understood by the novice and expert alike.
To learn more about and register for our upcoming Youth and Women on Steel event, visit at their website found on the following link: CLICK HERE
