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Ohio jobless claims spike as coronavirus layoffs spark surge

David A. Lieb Associated Press March 18, 2020

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — In Ohio, more than 48,000 people applied for jobless benefits during the first two days of this week. The tally during the same period the prior week: just 1,825.In neighboring...

Kent area gyms close their doors

Hannah Burkey Recreation and fitness reporter March 18, 2020

Ohio Governor, Mike DeWine, has ordered all Ohio gyms to close until further notice.DeWine closed gyms and other sporting facilities Monday to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The closure of gyms is...

Bernie Sanders

Zach Gibson March 18, 2020

RICHMOND, VA - FEBRUARY 27: Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks during a rally at the Arthur Ashe Junior Athletic Center on February 27, 2020 in Richmond, Virginia. Sanders...

RICHMOND, VA - FEBRUARY 27: Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks during a rally at the Arthur Ashe Junior Athletic Center on February 27, 2020 in Richmond, Virginia. Sanders continues to seek support for the Democratic nomination ahead of Super Tuesday on March 3. (Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)

Bernie Sanders says he is ‘assessing’ his presidential campaign

(CNN) -- Bernie Sanders said he will assess his presidential campaign after his poor showing in Tuesday's Democratic primaries."As I said yesterday, we are assessing the state of our campaign, there's...

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Jonathan Bachman March 18, 2020

TOUGALOO, MISSISSIPPI - MARCH 08: Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden reacts while giving a speech during a campaign event at Tougaloo College on March 08, 2020 in Tougaloo,...

TOUGALOO, MISSISSIPPI - MARCH 08: Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden reacts while giving a speech during a campaign event at Tougaloo College on March 08, 2020 in Tougaloo, Mississippi. Mississippi's Democratic primary will be held this Tuesday. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

4 takeaways from Joe Biden’s sweep of Arizona, Florida and Illinois

(CNN) -- Former Vice President Joe Biden has a near-insurmountable lead over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders after sweeping Tuesday's primaries in Arizona, Florida and Illinois.Now, the question is...

Downtown Kent on Tuesday, March 17. Gov. Mike DeWine announced at a press conference Sunday restaurants and bars in Ohio would close in light of the coronavirus.

Downtown restaurant owners react to closings

Empty sidewalks and dark storefronts lined the streets of downtown Kent this week as local businesses dealt with the effects of statewide restrictions on restaurants and bars.  Gov. Mike DeWine announced...

The 2020 Womens MAC Tournament in a nearly empty Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

One Step At A Time: The last day of my TV2 Sports career

Michael Reiner Columnist March 18, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken away a lot of things so far in American life. However, I never imagined it would take away my final semester of college. On Tuesday, March 10 at 2 p.m., I walked into my...

EDITORIAL: We’ve got your back, Kent State

Editorial Board March 17, 2020

In a time of crisis, when every news outlet both big and small are reporting around the clock, it can become difficult and overwhelming to not only keep track of all the information, but to make sure it’s...

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