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Ohio to align guidance on mask-wearing with new CDC recommendations before June 2, when all health orders will be lifted; health experts remind Ohioans that businesses have a right to require masks in stores, even if state guidelines don't; body found in a submerged car near Toledo thought to be that of a missing Georgia woman; former Health Director Amy Acton honored with JFK Award on Sunday.

Columbus reaches $10 million settlement with the family of Andre Hill, who was fatally shot by a now-former police officer in December; Gov. Mike Dewine announces Ohio will cease issuing $300-per-week extra to unemployment benefits provided by federal government; lawmakers say Dewine's decision to lift health orders came after legislative leaders threatened to do so themselves; Ohio State issues report saying a massage therapist targeted Buckeyes football players for free massages and sex.

Gov. Mike Dewine announces that health orders - including mask mandate - will be lifted on June 2; Dewine also announces lottery of $1 million or full-ride scholarship for those who have been vaccinated; restaurant industry says lifting health orders will mean returning to full capacity, beginning economic recovery.

Gov. Mike Dewine signs COVID-19 pandemic relief bill into law, offering rent and utility assistance to those struggling; Dewine joins virtual conference with President Joe Biden, five governors to strategize how to get more people vaccinated; Georgia man arrested in connection with more than a dozen bomb threats called in to schools across southern Ohio; GOP Sen. Rob Portman says he wants jobless benefits to be reduced to coax unemployed back to work.

Gov. Mike Dewine signs pandemic assistance bill to aid those suffering from coronavirus fallout with rent, utilities; Ohio families ambivalent about FDA approval of coronavirus vaccine for 12-to-15-year-olds; jobless benefits eligibility to change now that vaccines are available.

Republican legislators in Ohio introduce bill that would restrict transgender youth from participating in sports; 12-to-15-year-olds could become eligible this week for Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine; new Ohio School Board Association president named after previous chief stepped down, following "reverse racism" comments.

Controversial Ohio elections bill introduced on Thursday, with sponsor insisting it does not amount to voter suppression; Cleveland mayor announces he will not run for re-election after four terms in the office; Ohio Republican Party censures Rep. Anthony Gonzalez for his vote to impeach former Pres. Donald Trump.

Columbus City Schools - the state's largest school district - announces plans to return to in-person instruction next school year; Ohio one step closer to allowing sports betting with introduction of legislation outlining the process; some Ohio business owners complain that they can't compete with unemployment benefits, leaving many potential workers on the sidelines.