The Restart Is Underway

Many area businesses are open across Ohio, as the next phase of Stay Safe Ohio rolls out.

Retail shops closed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic were permitted to reopen May 12th providing proper state guidelines were met.

SEE THE RETAIL GUIDELINES FOR RESPONSIBLE RESTART OHIO

Because some businesses have elected to delay their restart, it’s suggested to call ahead or check the business’ social media pages or website.

Tuesday during Governor DeWine’s daily news conference, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted announced Massage Therapy, Acupuncture and Cosmetic Therapy business are permitted to restart May 15th. Those sectors had been delayed due to the State Medical Board decisions.

SEE THE GUIDELINES FOR SECTORS LICENSED BY THE STATE MEDICAL BOARD OF OHIO

While permitted to reopen, not all businesses will be.

The Green Tree Restaurant announced on their Facebook Page they will not be reopening. The post Sunday reads “It’s with great sadness that we are announcing the closing of Greentree. We would like to Thank the community for their support over the last few years.”

https://www.facebook.com/GreentreeRestaurant/posts/1411370819065455

Another business restart will only temporary. Tecumseh Trading Company, operated by The Scioto Society as a downtown venue for the outdoor drama Tecumseh, will open in early June fo a clearance sale, but will then close thereafter. In the announcement on Facebook, Brandon Smith stated the closing was emotional, but necessary “as we concentrate all of our resources and efforts on getting Tecumseh back on the stage in 2021.”

https://www.facebook.com/tecumsehtrading/posts/2584428071815040

In early April, The Scioto Society was forced to cancel its 2020 season of Tecumseh (see the interview with Brandon Smith below)

Meanwhile, many businesses have opened requiring customers to maintain social distancing, limiting the number of those permitted in their stores at a time and the wearing of face coverings.