Author: George Hiotis

The Muskingum County Joint Unified Command Center issued its Monday COVID-19 update. It is now reporting the 5th and 6th positive coronavirus cases in the county. Positive tests were reported in a 26-year-old man and a 60-year-old woman.. Both live in Muskingum County and are recovering at home. The cases are unrelated to each other […]

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine held his daily coronavirus briefing Monday at the Statehouse in Columbus. He announced that a group of convention centers will serve as overflow sites for the state’s hospitals. Governor DeWine added that after conferring with officials in southeast and southwest Ohio it was decided against overflow facilities in those areas. The […]

The Perry County Health Department Sunday confirmed its 4th coronavirus case. The patient is a 30-year-old female who is in isolation. Officials say as with their other cases they will be working on contract tracing and will be in touch with anyone who has come in contact with the patient. Health Department Commissioner Angela DeRolph […]

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is suggesting that it would be a good idea for all Ohioans to wear a mask (cloth face covering) in most public settings. DeWine made that statement during his daily coronavirus briefing Saturday at the Statehouse in Columbus. The Governor says Ohioans should appreciate those who are taking the action to […]

The Perry County Health Department has confirmed its 3rd COVID-19 case. The patient is a 76-year-old male who is hospitalized. Officials says as with the other two cases the health department will be working on contract tracing and will be in touch with anyone who has come in contact with the patient. Health Commissioner Angela […]

The coronavirus pandemic has necessitated the following restrictions by South East Area Transit (SEAT) in the SEAT service area. The restrictions are mandated by Governor Mike DeWine and will be effective Monday, April 6 th , at 6:00 am. South East Area Transit (SEAT) is implementing the following restrictions for all SEAT services, including demand […]

The Muskingum County Health Department Friday reported its 4th confirmed case of coronavirus. The positive test was recorded in a 54-year-old woman who lives in Muskingum County. This case is not releated to the first three confirmed cases in the county. She is recovering at home. No other details about this patient will be released. […]

The Licking County Health Department is reporting the first death of a county resident who tested positive for the coronavirus. The patient is an 81-year-old male who had underlying health conditions. Officials say they will not release any more information about the man. The Ohio Department of Health reports Friday that there are 3,312 confirmed […]

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has extended the state’s stay at home order until May 1st. That was announced Thursday during DeWine’s daily coronavirus briefing at the Statehouse in Columbus. The Governor said it’s clear we’re not going to be able to go back to normal now, so we have to stay at home. DeWine also […]