A man and woman from New London have been indicted on felony drug charges…according to Norwalk Ohio News.com.
22-year-old Samantha Howell and 27-year-old Zachary Gilbert were reportedly purchasing fentanyl in Mansfield and then selling it to 30 or more Huron County residents per day.
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The third COVID-19 vaccine is being shipped this week throughout the country.
From Johnson and Johnson, it’s a 1 dose vaccine.
This comes while Governor Mike DeWine announced Monday that Ohio is expected to receive more than 448,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines this week.
Of that total, more than 96,000 doses of the new Johnson and Johnson vaccine will be delivered to around 200 new independent pharmacy providers as well as chain pharmacies, hospitals, and health departments.
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The Ohio Department of Health wraps up their COVID-19 vaccine Virtual Town Hall’s tonight.
This evening’s Town Hall will focus on rural Ohioans.
It will air at 6:30 pm on the state’s Corona Virus website; and will include discussion from medical experts, frontline workers and those who have been vaccinated.
The goal of the Town Hall’s is to separate facts from fiction concerning the vaccine.
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Extra Sheriff’s Office patrol will be out and about on Sandusky County roadways this month, thanks to a state grant.
The Sheriff’s Office says they’ll be looking to draw awareness of drivers during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday week, as well as focusing on the enforcement of distracted driving, impaired driving, seat belt violations, and speeding.
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In anticipation of its May 14th season opening date, Cedar Point has announced that they’re looking to hire around 6,500 associates.
The park will host a virtual hiring event online on Saturday, March 13th; as well as in-person interviews at the Cedar Point Recruiting Center in Sandusky on the same day…with COVID-19 safety protocols in place.
The park plans to celebrate its 150th anniversary this upcoming season.
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Second Harvest Food Bank will host a mobile food pantry event today in Willard.
They’ll be at Willard Parks and Rec from 3:00 to 5:00 pm.
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SPORTS
-The Cleveland Cavaliers have won 4 straight…they defeated Houston on the road last night, 101-90. Collin Sexton scored 39 for the Cavs.
-In Spring Training baseball on Monday, the Indians lost to the Royals 8-6.
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From the National Weather Service…
Today
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.