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Coronavirus brings the world, travel to a standstill

March 15, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

The world has come to a standstill due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, and museums, sporting venues and attractions worldwide have closed their doors.

DeWine orders all bars and restaurants in Ohio to close

March 15, 2020 Todd DeFeo

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is ordering all bars and restaurants in the state to close, the latest approach to stopping the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in the Buckeye State.

Ohio authorities propose stronger penalties for distracted drivers

February 15, 2020 Todd DeFeo

State lawmakers are pushing a new bill aimed at strengthening Ohio’s laws regarding the use of wireless devices and smartphones while driving.

Ohio bill would ban minors from entering bars

January 29, 2020 Todd DeFeo

Senate Bill 115 would also apply to breweries, micro-distilleries and wineries. Under current law, people under 21 years of age may enter such an establishment, but businesses are barred from serving them.

Number of deaths on Ohio roads on the rise, officials say

December 20, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Traffic crashes on Ohio’s roads claimed the lives of more people this year than a year ago, making 2019 one of the deadliest years on Buckeye State roads this decade.

Governors send letter in support of Recovering America’s Wildlife Act

October 17, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Governors from several states, including Ohio and Illinois, sent a letter to members of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources in support of the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act.

Iconic Cornhenge celebrates 25 years

September 29, 2019 Todd DeFeo

One of Ohio’s most iconic roadside attractions is celebrating 25 years.

Group opposes tax provision in Ohio’s proposed budget

June 17, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

A travel association is opposing provisions in Ohio’s proposed budget that would apply the state sales and use tax and local hotel occupancy tax to the fees charged by travel agents.

Ohio lawmakers looking to legalize sports gambling

May 20, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Ohio lawmakers want to legalize and tax wagering on professional and collegiate sports or athletic events in the Buckeye State.

Ohio considering bill to ban towing companies from hiring spotters

May 14, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

State lawmakers in Ohio are considering a bill that would make it illegal for towing companies to employ a spotter.