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• Craftin’ Outlaws Launches Virtual Spring Show

  17-03-2020 21:10
  
  The Coronavirus is taking a toll on everyone, but for small businesses in the handmade craft market, it can be especially scary. Craftin’ Outlaws, Columbus’ longest running alternative craft fair, was set to have their spring show on Sunday, March 29, 2020. It has since been cancelled and rescheduled for Sunday, August 23, 2020. Organizer […]
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• Coronavirus Update: OSU Commencement, Emergency Funds, Elective Surgeries & More

  17-03-2020 20:56
  
  Keep up with regular news updates regarding Columbus and Ohio’s response to COVID-19 here. A Tuesday afternoon press conference with Governor Mike DeWine was not nearly as eventful as press conferences from the past week or so, however officials did announce a request to dentists, veterinarians and hospital systems to postpone their elective surgeries in response […]
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• CMC Live Streaming Forums for Free

  17-03-2020 20:11
  
  The Columbus Metropolitan Club is switching to live streaming for the foreseeable future. The organization’s regular Wednesday forums will be available to stream via YouTube for free. Speakers and panelists will hold their discussions, but in compliance with restrictions on mass gatherings, CMC will eliminate its live audience participation. Viewers can find the live stream […]
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• COTA Cuts Service on Three Suburban Lines, More Changes Coming

  17-03-2020 19:52
  
  The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) announced the first of what will likely be a series of changes to its service as the agency adapts to the spread of COVID-19 in the area. Three lines will see reduced service starting today – Line 71 (Hilliard), Line 72 (Tuttle), and Line 73 (Dublin). More detailed information […]
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• United Way Launches COVID-19 Community Response Fund

  17-03-2020 17:30
  
  United Way of Central Ohio and a coalition of partners have launched a community response fund to support local nonprofits working to deal with the effects of COVID-19. Online donations can be made immediately at liveunitedcentralohio.org/responsefund. All donations will receive a 50% match thanks to a growing list of corporate partners and individual donors which […]
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• Community Spread Suggested in Columbus with Second Confirmed Case

  17-03-2020 16:20
  
  On Tuesday, March 17, Columbus Public Health announced the second confirmed COVID-19 case in Columbus. The patient has been identified as a 23-year-old female with underlying health conditions. She is being treated at a local hospital. “This patient appears to be our first case of community-acquired [COVID-19] — which means the source of the infection […]
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• Arnold Unveils Virtual Expo

  17-03-2020 15:44
  
  Earlier this month, the Arnold Sports Festival was one of the first events to see a modified schedule as concerns over the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 increased. Modifications included the cancellation of the festival’s trade show and fitness expo, which features over 1,000 vendor booths offering sports equipment, apparel, nutrition supplements and more. It’s normally […]
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• Construction Roundup: Trail Edition

  17-03-2020 15:01
  
  Central Ohio’s trails and greenways remain open for business, and are actually seeing quite a bit of traffic as people continue to utilize them both for transportation and recreation. The trails provide great views of the natural world along our river corridors, but they also can be a good place to catch a glimpse of […]
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• Columbus City Council Meeting 3/16/2020

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• Update: Polls Are Closed Today After Order from Director of Health

  17-03-2020 02:45
  
  Update (3/17 9:45am) — This post has been updated multiple times to include the most current information as this story continues to develop. Polling locations are closed today for in-person primary voting after the state issued a public health order late last night signed by Dr. Amy Acton, the state’s Director of Health. This is a […]
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• Anonymous $1 Million Donation Will Support Local Nonprofits

  17-03-2020 00:43
  
  The Emergency Response Fund at The Columbus Foundation just grew a whole lot larger. One anonymous donor supplied the fund with a $1 million gift today, bringing the fund to a total of $3 million. The fund, established last week by The Columbus Foundation, is designed to support local nonprofit organizations that are experiencing a […]
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• Update: Polls to Remain Open for Primary Voting on Tuesday, March 17

  17-03-2020 00:30
  
  Update (3/16 7:30pm) — This post has been updated multiple times to include the most current information as this story continues to develop. During a press briefing held earlier today by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, plans were announced to halt the in-person voting process for Ohio’s primary, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, March 17th. Those […]
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• Update: Ohioans Head into Election Day Unclear on Voting Process

  17-03-2020 00:30
  
  Update (3/16 9:45pm) — This post has been updated multiple times to include the most current information as this story continues to develop. Will polling locations be open for in-person primary voting on Election Day in Ohio? At this point, no one is 100 percent certain. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine filed a restraining order earlier today […]
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