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First, official COVID case hits Scioto County By Bill Shope Scoto Voice Writer       The COVID-19 virus has officially arrived in Scioto County.   In an interview with Dr. MIchael Martin, The Scioto Voice learned that “The first patient tested with the return of a positive result came back, today, April 4th. The patient has…

SHERIFF TAKES ADDITIONAL STEPS TO MITIGATE THE RISK OF SPREADING COVID-19 WITHIN THE SCIOTO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND JAIL On March 13th, 2020 Scioto County Sheriff Marty V. Donini announced that all inmate visitations within the Scioto County Jail were suspended until further notice. This decision was based upon the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the legal…

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has issued a Director’s Order that will close all Ohio bars and restaurants to in-house patrons, effective at 9:00 p.m. today, March 15, 2020. Restaurants with take-out and delivery options will still be able to operate those services, even as their dining rooms…