Our first responders put their lives on the line every day to make sure that we are safe. Eight Columbus firefighters have tested positive for COVID-19 virus. According to NBC4i.com, Battalion Chief Steve Martin said that two of those firefighters have already recovered and are back at work. The other six are still at home. […]
Sunday evening (March 29th) the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction confirmed that an officer at the Marion Correctional Institution (MCI) had tested positive for COVID-19. According to Clevescene.com, MCI is located about an hour north of Columbus and this is the first known positive case among inmates or staff within Ohio’s expansive prison system, […]
One of the big issues the nation is dealing with pertaining to the coronavirus is the limitations on available tests. Many people are walking around that may be infected with COVID-19 and not even know it. According to Business Insider, “Abbott Laboratories announced Friday that the FDA approved the emergency use of its new Abbott ID […]
At least 82,401 people in the United States have been infected with coronavirus, according to yesterday’s count by Johns Hopkins. That is a larger number than any other nation in the world, although Italy and China have only slightly lower levels of infection. An estimated 1,180 deaths have been recorded nationwide as of late yesterday. […]
Bill Cosby’s lawyers are on their job and have decided to file a motion to get him out of the clink. They are requesting that he is put under house arrest amid reports that at least one prison officer has tested positive for coronavirus. Cosby spokesman Andrew Wyatt told Page Six, “We believe it is only a matter […]
Here’s a little good news for ya! If you’ve procrastinated on getting a Real ID-compliant driver’s license, you’re getting an extension. Nobody wants to see lines at the DMV right now. According to Forbes, President Trump said during yesterday’s news briefing on the coronavirus crisis, “We are postponing the deadline for compliance with Real […]
The lock down of Wuhan, the Chinese city where the coronavirus initially took hold, will be lifted on April 8, Chinese authorities said. According to CNN, nobody has been allowed to leave or enter Wuhan since January 23rd, more than two months after the city was first sealed off from the outside world. The drastic […]
Isn’t this amazing news? The biggest landlord in Detroit is giving small businesses a huge break during this pandemic. Free Rent!!!! Dan Gilbert, a billionaire and owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, made the announcement yesterday through his company, Bedrock, that he will waive rent, expenses and parking fees for all of his small business tenants […]
According to WBNS, Ohio’s Governor Mike DeWine has announced that the entire state will be ordered to stay at home starting March 23rd at 11:59pm. Governor DeWine said in his press conference that this isn’t anything more than what he’s been asking for Ohioans to do already. Get Breaking News & Exclusive Contest in […]
Some of us are struggling with social distancing and since today is International Day of Happiness here are three things you can do to stay positive. According to Cosmopolitan, here are few things to keep you vibrating higher: 1. Enjoy the small things. Like the ability to sleep in if you’re out of work, the […]
We do have to give props to all the Wal Mart workers that have been working so diligently through this coronavirus pandemic and trying to keep store shelves stocked. Wal mart management has noticed their efforts as well and have decided to give hourly workers a bonus. According to MarketWatch.com, Walmart announced late Thursday that […]
Columbus, Ohio’s Mayor Andrew Ginther has declared a State of Emergency for the City of Columbus. The declaration gives the mayor authority to make several moves. According to NBC4i.com, the declaration gives Mayor Ginther the authority to require that non-essential employees remain home, to bypass bidding requirements for contracts, and to maintain payroll, insurance and […]
