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The pandemic causes the institution to take serious precautions.

via BlackAmericaWeb: “The Wendy Williams Show” is going on hiatus “indefinitely” as a precaution amid the growing coronavirus pandemic. Show producers informed staffers in a memo on Thursday, which was obtained by Deadline: To Our Dedicated Wendy Show Staff: The safety and well-being of our employees is our top priority. Considering the current escalation of the Coronavirus, production […]

via Hallels/Blessing Harper: Sad news in the world of music as Country music veteran Reba McEntire revealed that her mother, Jacqueline McEntire, had died following a battle with cancer. Jacqueline is survived by her children Reba, Susie, Pake and Alice. Her husband Clark died in October 2014 at the age of 86. CLICK HERE to read full story

Ohio K-12 students are going on an extended spring break after Mar. 16 due to the coronavirus outbreak, so the Cleveland Metropolitan School District is doing its part to help children in both the east and west side of the city. The district has released some guidelines, along with a list of locations, on how […]

Two of Cleveland’s most prestigious hospitals are teaming up to help provide with relief for patients who do not want to wait when to comes to results on whether or not they have coronavirus. Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals are now working together on drive-thru testing for the disease known as COVID-19 through doctor’s orders. […]

The casinos in Ohio are now closed after Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine issued an order that bans “mass gatherings of 100 people or more” following the coronavirus outbreak. From WJW Fox 8 News Cleveland: The casinos include JACK Cleveland Casino, JACK Cincinnati Casino, Hollywood Casino Columbus and Hollywood Casino Toledo. JACK Thistledown Racino in North […]

via FirstLadyB: Tamar Braxton is headed back to TV! WE tv posted a quick teaser of the singer/reality tv star in front of what looks like a green screen interview, with a male voice asking her,”what made you want to do this show?” before cutting to the name of the series “Get Ya Life!” CLICK HERE […]

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With all the panic over the Coronavirus three Cleveland Pastors came in to address the concerns of people, what the Church’s of Cleveland plans are and how you can/will get the word as we battle this pandemic. (see video below) L-R • Pastor R.A. Vernon of The Word Church www.wordcity.org @thewordchurch • Pastor Paul Hobson […]

Due to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s order on banning mass gatherings involving more than 100 people, Playhouse Square in Downtown Cleveland has decided to play it safe due to the coronavirus outbreak. The popular entertainment and arts center is postponing all of its performances and events for the immediate future until the ban is lifted. […]

Ohio students, who attend school from Kindergarten to the 12th grade, are getting a longer spring break. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine made the announcement today.  The extended break for students will start on Monday, and it is happening because of concerns involving the coronavirus disease. From WKYC 3News Cleveland: While DeWine acknowledged that children aren’t […]

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has made an announcement regarding mass gatherings in the state in wake of the fears and concerns involving the coronavirus disease, also known as COVID-19. He has “issued an order” that bans those type of large group setting that attract over 100 people. From WKYC 3News Cleveland: This order does not […]

A fifth case of COVID-19 in Ohio has been announced, with the latest patient coming from Mercy Health St. Joseph Warren Hospital according to officials after he had tested positive for the disease. From WKYC 3News Cleveland: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine confirmed the patient is a 55-year-old Trumbull County man, and while he is still […]