Akron Soap Box Derby

The International Soap Box Derby named Scott Taylor to lead the organization, citing his 37 years of experience leading YMCA's and other nonprofits in Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York.

Ohio reported nearly 500 positive COVID-19 cases Sunday which is the highest number for a Sunday since May; Gov. Mike DeWine and Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson have appealed in recent days for full approval of the COVID-19 vaccines as virus cases and hospitalizations skyrocket in their states; Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski issued an official statement over the weekend on the sheriff's office letterhead condemning The Indians name change to The Guardians; and more stories.

Here are your morning headlines for Tuesday, March 17:Ohio health chief orders polls closed amid coronavirus;UA sends students home;DeWine limits mass…