Gov. Mike DeWine

The J.M. Smucker Company is planning layoffs which will be detailed during Thursday’s investor call; Akron Public Schools is moving up its reopening schedule by one week; Rocket Mortgage gets state tax credits to create jobs in Cleveland; and more stories.

The governor gives examples of orders that have reduced the spread of the coronavirus and hospitalizations as a result of COVID-19 infections.

The almost 90 percent cut in funding might result in fewer capital improvements for the transit system.

The latest blast of winter shut down several COVID-19 vaccination sites in Ohio and could delay vaccine shipments by a day or two; Gov. Mike DeWine says the rollout of an online vaccine appointment scheduling tool is still two to three weeks away as the state recruits providers; TimkenSteel is idling its Harrison plant in Canton, and more stories.

The coronavirus had less time to spread in bars and restaurants because of the curfew, Gov. Mike DeWine says.

Experts say the ground that students have lost must be made up somehow.

Gov. Mike DeWine is asking every school district in Ohio to come up with plans to help students who have fallen behind during the pandemic; A Southern Poverty Law Center report shows Ohio has the second-highest number of active extremist anti-government groups in the U.S.; the Columbus police officer charged with fatally shooting Andre Hill has been released from jail; and more stories.

Following the results of assessments that show lower achievement levels, the governor is asking schools to come up with plans for how they will boost student success.

Most of his "Strong Ohio" initiatives will return as part of the budget.

Some school districts in Ohio will begin vaccinating teachers and staff Monday; Ohio’s daily COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to remain below three-week averages; Sen. Rob Portman is among 10 Senate Republicans calling on President Biden to work on a bipartisan coronavirus relief bill; and more stories.