ASHLAND -- As the need for personal protective equipment (PPE) continues, Ashland County residents have begun donating their own supplies to the Ashland County Emergency Management Agency.

Wir Gegen Corona, German for Us Against Corona, is a local hotline serving those the World Health Organization has categorized as most at risk: the elderly, those with respiratory issues and pregnant women. They also will not turn down any one who calls.

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EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was provided courtesy of the Solutions Journalism Network, allowing a closer look at some potential ideas from a national database to attack issues that may be relevant in north central Ohio.

As the coronavirus pandemic has swept across America and infiltrated Ohio, many local residents are following the advice of Gov. Mike DeWine and state health director Amy Acton and staying home.

The Iron Vault Distillery in Galion currently produces its own vodka, moonshine, rum and whiskey, including bourbon. Now, a new product has been added to its shelves: hand sanitizer.

On Nov. 23, Mount Vernon resident Kevin Verhoff published a blog post titled, “Crazy idea: Let’s build a rail network in Ohio!” It outlined a new way of thinking about public transportation, proposing the creation of a $9 billion passenger rail system that would serve 83 percent of Ohioans.

MANSFIELD In Mansfield and Ashland, over 100 people gathered over two nights last week to discuss the future of their communities.