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What's an essential business? It can be tough to tell

What's an essential business? It can be tough to tell

One business forced to close in Pennsylvania is considered "essential" in Ohio and allowed to continue to operate.
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Ohio legislature approves COVID-19 relief bill

Ohio legislature approves COVID-19 relief bill

Many of the provisions included in the bill remain in place until either Gov. Mike DeWine’s order declaring a state of emergency is repealed or Dec. 1, whichever comes first.
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DeWine: Childcare facilities without pandemic license must close by midnight

DeWine: Childcare facilities without pandemic license must close by midnight

There are 62 such childcare facilities in the Mahoning Valley, according to the state's full list, which can be found at jfs.ohio.gov/CDC.
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JCC accepting applicants for Pandemic Child Care Center

JCC accepting applicants for Pandemic Child Care Center

The program is for children of essential workers.
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BREAKING | State reporting 704 confirmed cases of the coronavirus

BREAKING | State reporting 704 confirmed cases of the coronavirus

There have been 51 confirmed cases in the Mahoning Valley; 42 cases in Mahoning County; nine cases in Trumbull County.
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Watch: Gov. DeWine's daily update on coronavirus crisis

Watch: Gov. DeWine's daily update on coronavirus crisis

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine gave its daily update on coronavirus in the state on Wednesday, March 25.
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Canfield law firm offers COVID-19 clinic on Facebook Live

Canfield law firm offers COVID-19 clinic on Facebook Live

The Betras, Kopp & Harshman online legal clinic will be available from 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesdays.
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From us: Free listings and credits for Mahoning Valley businesses

From us: Free listings and credits for Mahoning Valley businesses

In order to help businesses keep their customers informed, the Mahoning Matters team is announcing a new program that will be free for local businesses indefinitely.
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White House, Senate agree to $2T relief package; vote expected today

White House, Senate agree to $2T relief package; vote expected today

Assuming coronavirus aid bill passes in the Senate, it would then go to the House of Representatives.
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Ohio House Democrats push vote-by-mail approach for primary

Ohio House Democrats push vote-by-mail approach for primary

“We cannot risk further chaos and jeopardize the health of everyday Ohioans by scheduling another in-person primary during this deadly pandemic,” House Democratic Leader Emilia Strong Sykes said.
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