A look at the new Erie County Health Department weekly update on COVID…
From the reporting period of December 19th to 25th, there were 2 new deaths and 619 new cases.
Nearly 56 percent of Erie County residents are fully vaccinated.
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Checking other COVID-19 figures…
There were 15,400 cases statewide on Tuesday, compared to the 21-day rolling average of 10,000.
70 new cases were reported in Huron County on Tuesday.
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A drive-thru COVID-19 test kit distribution event is set for today in Bellevue.
Presented by Huron County Public Health, it will take place from 9 to 10:30 am at the Bellevue Rec Center on Cherry Boulevard.
The first 600 vehicles will receive 6 free at-home tests each, while supplies last.
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As COVID cases rise locally, another city hall is now requiring masks to enter.
All staff and visitors at Port Clinton City Hall must wear a mask or face covering, going forward.
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Lorain City Councilman Cory Shawver is free on bond after being charged with ‘domestic violence’ from an incident earlier this month involving his wife, Haley.
A police report indicates, due to the couple’s conflicting statements, the case has been sent to the prosecutor’s office for review.
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A former, local principal has died.
Donald West was 83.
West served as principal at Seneca East Schools from 1973 to 1978 and then at Bellevue Schools until he retired in 1998.
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More new housing could be coming to Amherst…
According to the Chronicle Telegram, city council has voted 4 to 3 in favor of a 100 unit, manufactured home development for those 55-plus, off of North Dewey Road.
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The Huron County Humane Society is wrapping up the year with a “Double-Dog Dare” fundraising challenge.
According to the Norwalk Reflector, if the Humane Society raises 10-thousand dollars by New Year’s Day, 2 anonymous donors will match it.
Donations can be made at the Humane Society’s location in Norwalk, on their Facebook page and by mail.
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SPORTS
-The Cleveland Cavaliers lost on the road to New Orleans last night, 108-104.
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From the National Weather Service…
*A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect this morning until 10:00 am.
Today
Patchy dense fog this morning.
Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 42.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow showers.
Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
A slight chance of morning showers.
Cloudy, with a high near 41.