COLUMBUS (AP) - Ohio called off its presidential primary just hours before polls were set to open there and in three other states, an 11th-hour decision the governor said was necessary to prevent further fueling the coronavirus pandemic that has paralyzed the nation.

ROCKFORD - Several Rockford community leaders on Monday explained how COVID-19 has affected village life and encouraged residents to continue supporting local businesses. [More]

FORT RECOVERY - Village council members suspended the rules and declared an emergency in placing a measure seeking the renewal of an operating levy on the Nov. 2 general election ballot.

FORT RECOVERY - School board members discussed a proposed busing policy during Monday's meeting.

Superintendent Larry Brown said the plan has been in the works for a while, noting busing has been a topic of discussion since 2018.

  WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County officials are limiting gathering and physical contact while continuing to provide services.

These actions are effective March 18-April 8. [More]

  CELINA - In response to the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation, the Mercer County Health District has increased its incident command system structure to full activation. [More]

The following events have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic:

• The Maria Stein American Legion Auxiliary's annual garage sale on March 25-27.

CELINA - A West Chester man pleaded not guilty on Monday to 13 felony charges, including engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, theft, receiving stolen property and forgery.

MINSTER - Minster Local Schools officials have implemented plans for students to follow during the three-week shutdown due to the coronavirus.

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Postseason honors for boys basketball in Divisions III and IV were announced by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association on Monday.

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