https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/d5d52b165186a4a9f4ff55b288c473fe.pdf 0f7cd7e027b3d8b478bc315bdef02acd PDF Text Text Under the lion’s paw? Ohio Valley Business Baer named to D-3 All-Ohio OPINION s 4 BUSINESS s 5 SPORTS s 6 C_ZZb[fehjFec[heo"�E^_e Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 45, Volume 74 Thursday, March 19, 2020 s 50¢ Salons, BMV among latest closures By Sarah Hawley shawley@aimmediamidwest.com COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine ordered the closure of barbershops, beauty salons, tattoo parlors, hair and nail salons and spas during a news conference on Wednesday afternoon. Additionally, DeWine ordered the closure of 181 Bureau of Motor Vehicles registrar locations, leaving ﬁve open to handle commercial driver licenses only. A total of 52 of the state’s 52 driver’s examination locations are also being closed across the state. DeWine stated that he will ask the legislature to approve a grace period for drivers whose license would expire See BMV | 2 Task force executes Meigs County closures and announcements search warrant Sarah Hawley | Sentinel Signs on the front entrance to the Meigs County Courthouse ask people to call the respective offices in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Staff Report Staff report SALISBURY TWP. — The Major Crimes Task Force of Gallia-Meigs located suspected methamphetamine during a search of a residence on Wednesday. Sheriff Keith Wood reports that a search warrant was executed on Wednesday at approximately 1 p.m. on a residence located on Stewart Hollow Road, in Salisbury Township. Wood stated that agents with the Major Crimes Task Force of Gallia-Meigs secured a search warrant for the residence with the assistance of Meigs County MEIGS COUNTY — Numerous agencies and ofﬁces are closed or have altered services to the public due to COVID-19. Below is the information provided by the agencies and ofﬁces involved. Meigs County Department of Job and Family Services In response to COVID-19, the coronavirus, and to protect the families and children we serve, as well as our employees, the Meigs County Department of Job and Family Services (MCDJFS) has modiﬁed the way customers access programs. The Meigs County Department of Job and Family Services will close to walk-in trafﬁc as of noon today, March 18. The agency is still open and services can still be accessed by telephone. If you have questions about your OWF, SNAP or Medicaid beneﬁts, please call 1-844-6406446 or visit beneﬁts. ohio.gov All other services can be accessed via the telephone at 740-992-2117 or 1-800-992-2608: Child Support Enforcement Agency, press 4 Children Services and Adult Protective Services, press 5 OhioMeansJobs, NonEmergency Transportation or Childcare, press 6 Other services, press 9 See CLOSURES | 3 See WARRANT | 3 Health Department issues COVID-19 update Ohio University postpones spring commencement ATHENS — In a message sent out by President M. Duane Nellis on Wednesday morning, Ohio University announced the postponement of Spring Commencement. The decision comes after the university recently canceled all in person classes for the remainder of the semester. ”As you know, Ohio University has been monitoring the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) daily to provide regular updates to our OHIO community. I am writing, today, to notify you of our decision to postpone our Spring 2020 Commencement ceremonies, planned for May 1-2 and graduation recognition activities on all regional campuses. When it is safe for our University community to come together again, we will immediately begin planning a postponed Commencement celebration See SPRING | 3 INDEX Obituary: 2 News: 3 Opinion: 4 Church: 5 Sports: 6 TV: 7 Classifieds: 8 Comics: 9 Weather: 10 JOIN THE CONVERSATION What’s your take on today’s news? Go to mydailysentinel. com and visit us on facebook to share your thoughts. By Brody Davis Special to the Sentinel POMEROY — The Meigs County Health Department is continuing to respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic here in Meigs County. Currently, Meigs County has zero conﬁrmed cases. As of 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Ohio has 88 conﬁrmed cases from ages 2 to 91 with a median age of 48.5, 26 hospitalizations, in 19 counties. Test are still limited, so it is being advised by the Ohio Department of Health to limit testing to individuals who truly need it. This includes people at high risk and who are hospitalized. If you are only having mild symptoms it is being asked that you self-quarantine to help stop the spread of the virus and “ﬂatten the curve”. Courtesy photo Local officials practiced social distancing this week during a meeting on COVID-19. What have we been doing: Continuing conference calls with the Ohio Department of Health. March 17th — MCHD met (social distancing was practiced) and held a conference call with county ofﬁce holders to relay information about the COVID-19 virus to assist them in making decisions on how to operate their ofﬁces and information to relay to the public. March 17th — MCHD held a conference call with local ofﬁcials including local mayors, American Red Cross, ADAMHS Board, long-term care facilities, pharmacies, law enforcement, Meigs County Fire Association, Chamber of Commerce and more. New Orders: All BMV’s in the state were ordered to close. Five central ofﬁces will remain open to issue Commercial Drivers License. The BMV is also closing all 52 driver’s exam stations at the end of the business day on March 18th, 2020. All hair salons, barber shops, spa’s, nail salons, and tattoo shops are ordered to close at the end of the business day March 18th, 2020. The national guard will be used to only help set-up tents at healthcare facilities, and possibly at food banks. It was recommended that employers begin to monitor their staffs by taking daily temperatures, pushing handwashing, social distancing, and sending sick individuals home. Brody Davis is the Meigs County Health Department Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator and Public Information Officer. ADAMH announces COVID-19 recommendations Staff Report GALLIPOLIS —The Gallia-Jackson-Meigs Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Board released a statement Tuesday surrounding updated policies and recommendations in response to the COVID-19 Ohio outbreak. What follows is a news release provided to Ohio Valley Publishing. Like all of you, our team at the Gallia-Jackson-Meigs ADAMH Board has been closely monitoring the developing situation regarding the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19. The following contains useful information regarding local resources and response as well other helpful information and links. The Gallia-Jackson-Meigs ADAMH Board is working with local contracted agencies to establish procedures to manage the potential impact of COVID-10 on our community. All local provid- ers have modiﬁed their protocol to allow for accessibility of their services, including assessments, individual counseling, and medication for both mental health and substance abuse issues, during this time. There is availability of services via phone and other means where technology allows to prevent/limit the need for in-person appointments during this time. The Ohio Department of Mental See ADAMH | 3 �OBITUARIES/NEWS 2 Thursday, March 19, 2020 OBITUARIES ELLEN KAY SMITH ALBANY — On 16 March, 2020, Ellen Kay Smith, 56, of Albany, Ohio, joined her father, Frederick Rudolph Lenzer, and Mother, Mary Agnes Lenzer, in the kingdom of Heaven. Ellen is survived by husband Dr. Scott E. Smith of Albany, Ohio. She is also survived by son, Joel (Grace) Smith and granddaughter, Leah Smith (Mason, Ohio); son, Benjamin Smith, grandson, Brantley Smith, and granddaughter, Madelyn Smith (Albany, Ohio); son, Jacob Smith (Sydney, Australia). In addition she is survived by two brothers, Mark (Terry) Lenzer, David (Susan) Lenzer, and four sisters, Francis (Paul) Brezinski, Cynthia (William) Trowbridge, Sharon (the late Stanley) Butchar, and Anne Lenzer. She is also survived by in-laws, John (Marlene) Smith; and sister in-law, Stacey (David) Cameron. Finally she is survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews whom she adored. Ellen Smith was a mother to many, there was never a time where someone was not welcome in her home. She fed all well past their stomachs capacity with the best food known to man. Ellen was a devout Catholic and never feared her departure from this life to that of our eternal glory. Often she would say, “I’m ready when He is.” You see, Ellen wasn’t afraid of death because she knew what was waiting. So, as you read this please remember to smile, to rejoice in our time on Earth, and to love all. All Ellen wanted was peace in humanity. She displayed that everyday. Please remember to celebrate her life, celebrate your families, and celebrate the memories you have of her. May God bless you all! Calling hours will be from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2020, at Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home, 590 East Main Street Pomeroy, Ohio 45769. Funeral Mass and burial will be private. You can express your condolences to Dr. Smith and his sons at sailingwithscott@yahoo. com, or by signing the register at andersonmcdaniel.com. In lieu of ﬂowers, please consider sending a donation to Sacred Heart Church or the Athens Catholic Food Pantry, both at 75 Stewart Street, Athens, Ohio, 45701. EVELYN BARRINGER REEDSVILLE — Evelyn L. Barringer, 84, of Reedsville, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at Camden-Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, W.Va. She was born June 13, 1935, in Parkersburg, W.Va., daughter of the late Oley and Ollie Maddox Wilson. Evelyn is survived by a son, Robert Richardson; daughter, Deborah Spurlock; four grandchildren, April Ross, Amy Branch, Chastidy Murphy and Dustin Millhone; and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Barringer; grandson, Nathan Murphy; two brothers and six sisters. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 21, 2020, at White Schwarzel Funeral Home in Coolville, Ohio. Burial will follow in the Weatherby Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Saturday, from 11 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of ﬂowers, contributions can be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses. You are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.whiteschwarzelfh. com. SAUNDERS BIDWELL — Frances M. Saunders, 76, of Bidwell, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. A private viewing and service will be held on Friday, March 20, 2020 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Carl Ward ofﬁciating. Burial will be in Old Mercerville Cemetery. DEEL VINTON — Linda Fern Deel, 74 of Vinton, passed away Wednesday March 18, 2020 in the Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and by recommendation of CDC guidelines private funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Friday, in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton, with Rev. Heath Jenkins ofﬁciating. Burial will follow in Vinton Memorial Park. Funeral services may be viewed via Facebook Live on the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home Facebook Page at 1 p.m., Friday. AIM Media Midwest Operating, LLC (USPS 436-840) Telephone: 740-992-2155 Publishes every Sunday and Tuesday through Friday. Subscription rate is $131.61 per year. Prices are subject to change at any time. CONTACT US REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/ GROUP PUBLISHER Lane Moon 937-508-2313 lmoon@aimmediamidwest.com EDITOR Beth Sergent, Ext. 1992 bsergent@aimmediamidwest.com MANAGING EDITOR Sarah Hawley, Ext. 2555 shawley@aimmediamidwest.com SPORTS EDITOR Bryan Walters, Ext. 2101 bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Matt Rodgers, Ext. 2095 mrodgers@aimmediamidwest.com CIRCULATION MANAGER Derrick Morrison, Ext. 2097 dmorrison@aimmediamidwest.com 109 West Second Street, Pomeroy, OH, 45769 Periodical postage paid at Pomeroy, OH POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Daily Sentinel, 109 West Second Street, Pomeroy, OH, 45769. Daily Sentinel Buckeye Rural taking precautions RIO GRANDE — In response to recent developments concerning the spread of COVID-19 or coronavirus, the Buckeye Rural Rio Grande and Linville ofﬁces will be closed to the public until further notice. We will continue to accept phone calls and provide service to our members via the drivethru window. We only plan to meet face-to-face on an as needed basis and by appointment when possible. We apologize for any inconvenience. “We are taking this temporary action in an effort to protect the health of our members, employees and community by limiting possible exposure to the virus,” says Tonda Meadows, general manager. “Our operations personnel will continue to keep the power system operating reliably. We do not anticipate any power interruptions as a result of the pandemic.” Buckeye REC recognizes the COVID-19 pandemic could result in unexpected ﬁnancial hardships for our mem- bers. To help relieve some of those concerns, we are temporarily suspending disconnects due to non-payment. Buckeye Rural, along with health ofﬁcials, remind you that there are simple but effective steps you can take to protect you and your family and reduce the spread of disease, including proper hand washing, avoiding close contact with others and cleaning frequently touched surfaces. “We will continue to evaluate the situation and provide updates in the coming days,” says Meadows. Check the website at buckeyerec.coop or Facebook account for the latest information. You can also contact our ofﬁce by phone at 800231-2732. Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative was incorporated on Sept. 3, 1938, in Gallipolis, Ohio, as a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative. For more than 80 years, Buckeye REC has provided electricity to nearly 19,000 homes, farms, and businesses in parts of nine counties in the southeastern area of Ohio. The co-op headquarters is at 4848 St. Rt. 325 South outside of Rio Grande, Ohio. OhioHealth policy to allow one visitor per day ATHENS — In an effort to protect patients, visitors, physicians and staff from COVID-19, OhioHealth is implementing a more restricted visitation policy than was originally announced on Monday. The new policy will be effective immediately. Visitor guidelines: �FWj_[dji�m_bb�X[�b_c_j[Z�je�ed[� per day with one exception, both parents will be allowed to visit their child �L_i_jehi�m_bb�dej�X[�Wbbem[Z�je� wait in lobbies or cafeterias �L_i_jehi�ckij�X[�'.�o[Whi�eh� older �CWj[hd_jo�fWj_[dji�m_bb�X[� limited to one support person during their entire length of stay �?d#f[hied�8[^Wl_ehWb�>[Wbj^� visits will no longer be permitted See POLICY | 3 MEIGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Editor’s Note: The Daily Sentinel appreciates your input to the community calendar. To make sure items can receive proper attention, all information should be received by the newspaper at least ﬁve business days prior to an event. All coming events print on a spaceavailable basis and in chronological order. Events can be emailed to: TDSnews@aimmediamidwest.com. Thursday, March 19 Friday, March 20 Middleport Fire Department is having the ﬁrst chicken BBQ of 2020 starting at 11 a.m. To preorder call 740-992-7368 POMEROY — The leave a message. LunchPHS Class of 1959 is room hot dog sauce will cancelling their 3rd Friday lunch for this month. be for sale as well. The lunch could resume in April depending on the pandemic. Monday, March 23 POMEROY — The regular meetings of the Meigs County Library Board will be held at 3:30 p.m. at the Racine Library. POMEROY — The Meigs County Retired Teachers meeting scheduled for today has been canceled due to COVID19 precautions. Saturday, March 28 BMV said that the state is not there yet, urging sick employees to stay home and for employers to take temperatures. “Everyone is in this ﬁght, but we don’t need to go into the battleﬁeld, we simply need to stay home,” said Governor DeWine. “Social distancing is so critical, and many Ohioans are starting to understand its importance, but there are still some who don’t yet get it. This is a crisis that we have never seen in our lifetime, and everyone must recognize that their actions could have deadly consequences.” With regard to the possibility of students not returning to physical classrooms this school year, DeWine said it is possible they will not go back and that the state is working with the schools to help continue educating students and making sure seniors are able to graduate. DeWine said that the National Guard will be helping with the set up of tents at hospitals as has been requested. The tents could then be used for screenings or whatever needs the hospital may have. Health Director Dr. Amy Acton stated in the press conference that testing remains limited in the state and nationwide, with only the most vulnerable likely to be tested. Acton stated that the test itself is not important, but that those From page 1 during the closure and will also the Ohio State Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies not to ticket those individuals. Ohioans can still renew their vehicle registrations by mail or online at www.oplates.com, and BMV is currently working to provide other online service. DeWine said he would not order the closure of libraries, instead leaving it up to each individual library to make that determination. Libraries in Meigs and Gallia Counties have closed. DeWine also asked that businesses immediately begin to take the temperature of every employee every day before they come in to work. He also asked that employers and employees be aggressive with regard to cleaning of surfaces, having soap and hand sanitizer available and sending sick employees home. “The temperature check is not perfect but is one way to screen out employees who may be sick,” said DeWine. “Businesses should do everything they can to monitor their workforce. We’re dead serious about employers taking temperatures. We’re expecting them to do this.” As for a possible shutdown of all “non-essential” businesses, DeWine MIDDLEPORT — Sunday, March 29 MIDDLEPORT — Ash Street Church will be hosting special music. Music will be provided by singer, Randy Shafer, and the group, “Sincere.” Monday, March 30 1 pm. The owner of 923 S. 3rd Ave. is requesting a change in zoning from residential to business to allow the purchaser of the property to remove the structure and install storage buildings. MIDDLEPORT — The Meigs Veterans Service Commissioner will meet at 9 a.m. at the ofﬁce located at 97 North Second Avenue in Middleport. Sunday, April 5 GALLIPOLIS — OHKan Coin Club will be having a coin show from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Quality Inn in Gallipolis MIDDLEPORT — A Middleport Zoning Com- Ohio. All are welcome. mission meeting will be Free parking and free held at the Village Hall at admission. people who are showing symptoms should act like they have the virus, stay home and take precautions. Those with worsening symptoms should contact their doctors, and call before going to a doctor, hospital or emergency department. “We will get to the other side of this and we will be right there with you,” said Acton, who called the ﬁght against coronavirus a “war on an unseen enemy.” Acton stated that Ohio had 88 conﬁrmed cases as of 2 p.m., with the individuals ranging in age from 2 to 91. While most healthy individuals and children will handle the virus well, said Acton, she encouraged parents to contact their child’s pediatrician with concerns and questions. There are currently conﬁrmed cases of COVID-19 in 19 Ohio counties including: Ashland (1), Belmont (2), Butler (8), Coshocton (2), Cuyahoga (38), Darke (1), Delaware (1), Franklin (7), Geauga (1), Huron (1), Lake (2), Lorain (6), Lucas (1), Mahoning (3), Medina (4), Stark (3), Summit (4), Trumbull (2),and Tuscarawas (1). Of these individuals, 26 are hospitalized. Lt. Gov. Jon Husted gave an update on the state’s unemployment numbers, stating that this week the state had 78,000 requests for unemployment. Two weeks ago there were about 6,500. Also speaking on Wednesday was Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine. She gave tips for families as they spend time at home, including reading, cooking and making items, as well as using technology or other options to communicate with older family members. She said that recipes and other ideas would be posted on her social media platforms. In other COVID-19 related matters, the Ohio Supreme Court wants all arguments and counterarguments ﬁled by March 27 in a lawsuit ﬁled by the state’s Democratic Party challenging the decision by Secretary of State Frank LaRose to move the primary to June 2. No time extensions will be granted. The Bernie Sanders campaign has not taken a position on Ohio Democrats’ push for all-mail voting, said state Rep. Mike Skindell, a state cochair. Attorney General Dave Yost told Ohio’s 88 elections boards to contact LaRose’s ofﬁce immediately if they are sued locally over the postponement, since a goal should be a single resolution by the state Supreme Court. For more information on Ohio’s response to COVID-19, visit coronavirus.ohio.gov or call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Sarah Hawley is the managing editor of The Daily Sentinel. �NEWS Daily Sentinel OUTBREAK ROUNDUP Governments grapple with border closures Governments grappled with how to implement border closures and lockdowns that caused transportation chaos and imperiled economies but which authorities said are needed to slow the spread of the virus. European Union leaders agreed to shut down the bloc’s external borders and ban entry of most foreigners for 30 days. The United States and Canada were working on a mutual ban on nonessential travel between the two countries. Cancer, heart surgeries, fertility treatments delayed Doctors in virtually every ﬁeld are scrambling to alter care as the new coronavirus spreads. Some cancer surgeries are being delayed, many stent procedures for clogged arteries have been pushed back and infertility specialists are postponing efforts to help patients get pregnant. Medical groups issued advice this week on how hospitals and doctors should adapt as beds and supplies are pinched and worries rise about exposing patients to possible infection. ADAMH From page 1 Health and Addiction Services is also working to ensure continuity of care for Ohioans with mental illness and addiction, many of whom have co-occurring health conditions that may make contracting a virus more dangerous for them. The outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID19) has many people feeling distressed. This is very normal in times of crisis. The outbreak impacts not only our physical health, but also emotional health. Young children, parents with children, elderly, individuals with preexisting mental health and addiction , and medical/ health care professionals may respond to the stress more strongly. It is important to obtain accurate information and recognize the ways to prepare and prevent the COVID-19 outbreak in our community. Here are a some things you can do to feel better: Get information from a trusted resource: coronavirus.ohio.gov is the website updated regularly by the Ohio Department of Health in coordination with the Centers for Disease Control. It has the facts on what is happening in Ohio and helpful resources on prevention and testing for you and your family. If you have speciﬁc questions, ask an expert at 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634). This call center is managed by the Ohio Department of Health and is now open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Limit media exposure. Today’s 24-hour news cycle can make it difﬁcult to turn away from the TV, radio, or social media, but research has shown that excessive media exposure to coverage of stressful events can result in negative mental health outcomes. Use trusted media outlets to gather the information you need, then turn them off. Reduce your stress and feel better: Be prepared. Prevent risk of illness by taking simple steps that are good practices. Wash your hands. Cover your cough. Increase cleaning. Stay home if you’re sick. Here’s an illness prevention fact sheet from the Ohio Department of Health to help you and your family. Eat healthy foods and exercise to boost your immune system. Get plenty of rest. Stay in touch with friends and loved ones and talk with them about your worries. Keep participating in hobbies and activities that you enjoy to improve your mood. Recognize signs of distress in yourself and family or friends. Signs of stress include worry, fear, sleeping or eating too little or too much, difﬁculty concentrating, pulling away from people or things at home or work or in daily life, yelling or ﬁghting with family or friends, having thoughts or memories you can’t get out of your head, unexplained aches and pains, feeling hopeless or helpless, thinking of hurting yourself or someone else, and smoking or drinking alcohol more than you should. Get help for your stress if you need it by calling our ofﬁce at 740-446-3022 to learn of available providers and services by visiting the “local treatment resources tab”“ on our home page. You can also receive assistance via text messaging by texting “4 HOPE” to 741-741. Other helpful links and resources: Wondering how to talk to your children about the ongoing crisis in an informed and calm manner? Visit https:// childmind.org/article/ talking-to-kids-aboutthe-coronavirus/. Questions about applying for unemployment beneﬁts during this on-going crisis? File online 24/7 at unemployment.ohio.gov, or call 877-644-6562, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Are you a small business owner in need of guidance and support? Help is on the way as Ohio leaders apply for funding through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program.The program provides lowinterest loans up to $2 million in order to help businesses overcome the temporary loss of revenue during the current state of emergency. In order to complete the state’s application, businesses impacted by the current public health crisis should immediately send their contact information to businesshelp@ development.ohio.gov. Additional information on the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program is available at sba.gov/disaster. Thursday, March 19, 2020 3 Spring the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that no gatherings with 50 people or From page 1 more take place for the next eight weeks to slow and will notify our graduates and our entire the spread of this disease. community as plans are This decision, stated developed,” wrote Nellis Nellis, was supported by in his letter to the uniand reﬂected the input of versity community. Student Senate President Nellis added that the decision to postpone was Lydia Ramlo, Student Trustees Austin McClain made in the best interand Justin Kelley, as well est of our graduating as thousands of students students and our entire who provided their perUniversity community spectives. and in alignment with “Commencement is a recommendations from signiﬁcant occasion for our graduating Bobcats and their families, and I know we all feel a great sense of disappointment that we will not be able to celebrate their success together on May 2. However, I greatly look forward to the day when we come back together again for what I expect will be an incredibly memorable and moving Commencement event as we celebrate not only your success at OHIO but also our collective journey through this unprecedented time,” wrote Nellis. In addition, the university states that it is “actively exploring ways to continue to connect with you and celebrate you as we wrap up this semester, and we will share more details soon.” Visit www.ohio.edu/ coronavirus for updates and information about Ohio University’s response to the coronavirus epidemic. Warrant discussed with the Meigs County Prosecutor’s Ofﬁce. The Major Crimes Task Force of Gallia-Meigs is a state task force under the jurisdiction of the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission, which is part of the Ohio Attorney General’s Ofﬁce. The task force was formed in September 2013 and consists of the Meigs and Gallia County Sheriff’s Ofﬁces, the Gallipolis City Police Department, the Middleport Police Department and both the Meigs and Gallia County Prosecutor’s Ofﬁces. State Highway Patrol. During the search ofﬁcers seized suspected methamphetamines, From page 1 along with digital scales, cell phones and a ﬁrearm. Prosecutor James K. Charges are pending Stanley. The case origion the male subject who nated through an invesresides at the residence tigation by the Major Crimes Task Force of Gal- and once the case is completed, charges will be lia-Meigs and the Ohio Closures From page 1 Syracuse Community Center Due to the Corona Virus, the Meigs County Health Department has closed the Syracuse Community Center. All activities of any kind will cease until further notice. carryout only during this closure from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. Meals on Wheels is not affected and is ongoing at full capacity. Transportation and homemaker services are also being provided, as is assistance for those 60 and older with an errand service for grocery shopping and delivery, pick up and delivery of non-narcotic prescriptions and delivery of donated food and supply items. Meigs County Auditor’s Office The Meigs County Auditor’s Ofﬁce will be closed to the public until further notice. As much business as possible will be conducted by phone, 740-992-2698; fax, 740992-6289; email, meigsauditor@ suddenlinkmail.com; or mail 100 East Second Street, Room 201, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769. Village of Racine The Racine Municipal Building is closed to the public for the safety and health of not only the employees but for you as the customer also. At this time if you have water and/or garbage payments, please use the drop box, mail or pay online. The closing of the building also affects the Syracuse-Racine Regional Sewer District and the Meigs County Courts Sutton Township Ofﬁces. If you and Clerk of Courts have any questions please call the The Meigs County Common respective numbers below: Pleas Court, County Court, JuveRacine Village - 740-949-2296 nile and Probate Court and Clerk SRRSD - 740-949-2416 of Courts ofﬁce are closed to the Sutton Township - 740-949-1550 public at this time. Individuals who need to do business with the court must call the court. Based upon the Village of Pomeroy needs of the caller, further direcIn response to COVID-19 (corotions will be given. The ofﬁces will navirus), the Village of Pomeroy be conducting business deemed Public ofﬁces will be closed to the essential and emergency hearpublic. If you are needing services ings; the ofﬁces shall receive and contact Mayor, 740-992-2246; distribute ﬁlings in cases, and will Water/Sewer Dept., 740-992-3121; attempt to resolve issues as preCode enforcement, 740-992-1636; sented. Currently, they are doing as Police dept., 740-992-6411; Fiscal much as possible over video confer- ofﬁcer, 740-992-2543. ence, phone conference, fax, emails The lobby to the Village Police as is possible to minimize social Department will be open to concontact. Judge Linda R. Warner, duct business as usual for the Meigs Common Pleas Court, 740police department only. 992-6439; Judge L. Scott Powell, Water bills must be paid through Meigs Probate Juvenile Court, 740- the drive up window, drop box or 992-3096 or 740-992-6205; Judge mail. Michael L. Barr, Meigs County These precautions will remain in Court, 740-992-2279; Samantha place until directed otherwise. Mugrage, Meigs County Clerk of Courts, 740-992-5290. Pomeroy Mayor’s Court Pomeroy’s Mayor’s Court for Monday, March 23 has been canMeigs County Sheriff’s Office celed and all cases will be continThe lobby of the Meigs County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce is closed the public. ued until 5 p.m., Monday, April 13. For assistance call 740-992-3371. Deputies will still be responding Meigs PERI meeting to emergency calls. The sheriff’s POMEROY — The April meetofﬁce will not be processing backing of the Meigs County Public ground checks or concealed carry Employee Retirees Inc., Chapter applications/renewals until further 74, has been cancelled, upon orders notice. If you have questions please of the Governor, due to cautionary contact clerk Bethany Ulbrich at measures taken in dealing with the 740-992-4655 and leave a mesCoronavirus outbreak. The meetsage or email bethany.ulbrich@ ing has tentatively been reschedmeigssheriff.org. uled to June 5th. Meigs County Council on Aging Meigs County District Public Library Meals will no longer be served All branches of the Meigs Counfor dine-in at the Council on Aging. ty District Public Library will be Senior Lunches will be available for closed until further notice. Please Policy Health hospitals, outpatient care centers and physician ofﬁces will also be screened and will From page 2 not be granted entrance due to the common space if any of the following applies: these require �;n^_X_j_d]�<bk#b_a[� �L_i_j_d]�^ekhi�Wh[�.� a.m. to 9 p.m. Overnight symptoms �<[l[h�m_j^_d�j^[� visits will not be permitted with the exception of past 24 hours �9ek]^�eh�i^ehjd[ii� end-of-life situations �M[�m_bb�cWa[�b_c_j[Z� of breath within the past exceptions for end-of-life 14 days �9edjWYj�m_j^�W� patients and for those conﬁrmed COVID-19 with disabilities who patient within the past need assistance 14 days �?dj[hdWj_edWb�jhWl[b� Visitor screening: within the past 14 days Visitors to all Ohio- Information provided by Ohio University. keep checking our Facebook page for further updates. - Please keep library items at home until we reopen. - Library card holders have access to digital material via OverDrive/Libby and hoopla. If you need your card number, please call the library at 740-992-5813 or email contact@meigslibrary.org. - Register online for a library card if you do not already have one here: https://meigslibrary.org/ librarycardsignup Meigs County Prosecutor’s Office The Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney’s Ofﬁce will be closed to the public until further notice. Employees will still report, so if anyone needs the assistance of the staff, you may contact the ofﬁce at 740-992-6371. If anyone needs the assistance of the Meigs County Victim Assistance Program staff, you may contact the ofﬁce at 740992-1720. Meigs County Garage/ Engineer’s Office The Meigs County Engineers Ofﬁce and County Garage will be closed to the public until further notice. If you have a delivery, or are a township in need of patching mix or culverts, or if you have an issue to report please call 740-992-2911. Village of Syracuse offices Syracuse Village Hall will be closed to the public. Payment for water bills may be dropped off in the water drop box outside village hall. Water payments can also be paid online or mailed to P.O. Box 323 Syracuse, OH 45779. A receipt will be mailed to you upon request. For any questions, you may contact Fiscal Ofﬁcer Tiffany McDaniel at 740-992-7777 or message us on the village Facebook page. If you have a water emergency after hours, please contact Dustin Butcher at 740-416-4657. For emergencies, please call 911. To contact the Police Department non-emergency line, please call 740-992-7777. Middleport Water Office The Middleport Village water ofﬁce is closed to public entry until further notice. A clerk will be on duty and available for your questions and concerns by phone at 740-992-5571. You may use the drop box for payments. Middleport Mayor’s Court Middleport Mayors Court for Tuesday, March 17 has been canceled and all cases will be continued until 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 31. Care sites impacted: All OhioHealth care sites will be impacted including: �>eif_jWbi �Kh][dj�9Wh[�\WY_b_j_[i �<h[[ijWdZ_d]�;c[hgency Departments �E^_e>[Wbj^�F^oi_cian Group ofﬁces �7dZ�ceh[ Memorial Hospital �E^_e>[Wbj^�:kXb_d� Methodist Hospital �E^_e>[Wbj^�>WhZ_d� Memorial Hospital �E^_e>[Wbj^�CWh_ed� General Hospital �E^_e>[Wbj^� O’Bleness Hospital �E^_e>[Wbj^�CWdiﬁeld Hospital �E^_e>[Wbj^�I^[bXo� Hospital OhioHealth Hospitals: �E^_e>[Wbj^�H_l[hi_Z[� �E^_e>[Wbj^�=hel[� City Methodist Hospital Methodist Hospital �E^_e>[Wbj^�8[h][h� �E^_e>[Wbj^�=hWdj� Hospital Medical Center �E^_e>[Wbj^�:eYjehi� Information provided by Hospital OhioHealth. �E^_e>[Wbj^�=hWZo� �Opinion 4 Thursday, March 19, 2020 Daily Sentinel THEIR VIEW Are you under the lion’s paw? How does it feel to be under the lion’s paw? Are you feeling frightened, depressed, angry, powerless, hopeless? Many of us are experiencing those same emotions as we struggle with this virus and the multiple changes in our lives.. My reference to the lion’s paw comes from Hamlin Garland’s 1889 story “Under the Lion’s Paw.” The specific situation in that story involves a concluding scene in Vivian which a hard-working man and Blevins his family are being victimized by Contributing a wealthy landowner who oddly columnist enough has spent the past year in Washington, D.C., visiting with his brother-in-law who has been elected to Congress. When we feel the emotions I’ve mentioned above, we have the urge to blame someone or thing - our government and its leaders, another country. And in the absence of those targets, we may find ourselves behaving in uncivil ways to the persons with whom we are living, especially if we are self-quarantined because of our age or pre-existing medical conditions. Striking out at those closest to us is the last thing we should be doing. Using your mediation skills is the best action to take. Simply put (1) All parties should sit down and calm themselves with breathing exercises (deep breath in through the nose and slowly released through the mouth, three times); (2) Each person gets to talk about what is annoying him or her and what he or she prefers as an alternative to that behavior; (3) Persons in the group agree on what can be changed and on what timeline and what cannot be changed. A big issue is at times money, and research in 2017 concluded that 57 percent of American families don’t have $500 to cover an emergency, and a study in 2019 revealed that only 40 percent of said families could cover a $1,000 emergency. This calls for a family discussion of how expenses could be reduced, short range and over the long haul. You always want to be living below your means. Cell phone bills, utility bills, gas for vehicles are good places to consider in terms of immediate cuts. Boredom comes into play once we cannot do what we are accustomed to doing: eating out, going to movies, working out at the fitness center, meeting our friends for a drink. Most don’t like change, and even those who embrace change want the changes to be minimal, anticipated, and still leave us with a measure of control. The changes we are currently experiencing are objectionable to virtually everyone in terms of the ways in which they are encompassing virtually every aspect of our lives. Instead of being bored, why not use this time to handle those tasks you’ve talked about doing for months such as deep cleaning the house, straightening the closets and drawers, working on that scrapbook, putting together donations for Good Will or the Salvation Army. Reading, listening to music, writing, playing old board games are all good ways to avoid being bored. And there are ways being suggested by fitness centers to work out at home. Try them instead of saying, “But I don’t have the equipment.” Walk in your neighborhood or run. Now is not the time to binge on food as you will become more lethargic, depressed. And when you do eat, use that as a time to practice your skills of expressing gratitudeeither silently or as a family. I lost my billfold at Walmart last week, and each of the five persons in the chain of those who handled it could have easily removed my debit card and the significant amount of money that was in it. They all chose to do the right thing, and I am so very grateful to have the aforementioned items plus my driver’s license and my medical cards back in my possession. In conclusion, I asked one of my Facebook friends, author Jessica Keener, if I could use one of her recent posts: “This strange sphere we are ALL in right now- circling drifting floating wondering waiting anticipating preparingis accentuating my appreciation for all those I love and has heightened my sense of neighborhood…” I’m no Polyanna. I struggle, too. I use the Serenity Prayer as one of my tools: “God, grant me the SERENITY to accept the things I cannot change, the COURAGE to change the things I can and the WISDOM to know the difference.” Vivian B. Blevins. Ph.D., a graduate of The Ohio State University, served as a community college president for 15 years in Kentucky, Texas, California, and Missouri before returning to Ohio to teach telecommunication employees from around the country and students at Edison State Community College and to work with veterans. You may reach her at 937-778-3815 or vbblevins@woh.rr.com. Viewpoints expressed in the article are the work of the author. THEIR VIEW School disruption leads to party times With the schools closed and students having online instruction and the Covid-19 virus causing so much schedule disruption I naturally turned my thoughts to the last time I was involved in something of such epic proportions, the 1974 tornado that ripped through Xenia and changed the town forever. We had bought a new second car that day and Wayne had left work early to pick it up. The children, Mike 6 years old and Chris, only three months, were out looking at the new purchase when we looked up and saw what appeared to be a giant black cloud approaching our home off of Rte 42 from the direction of downtown. The difference was there were things roiling around in this cloud and some of them seemed to be rather large. We decided we had better go in the house. After we sat out the dreadful storm, which damaged but did not destroy our house, we went out to look at the carnage, which was unbe- teacher. We had a lievable. It was an fairly good time as awful time, witha faculty, held bowlout cell phones ing leagues in the or regular phones mornings, went out since the poles had to lunch together been snapped, you before school, but could not comthe students were municate. They Cookie having an even betread lists of people Newsom missing over the Contributing ter time. Turns out there were evidentradio, many of columnist ly some epic parthem the families ties being thrown of my students both before school by or friends or colleagues, most of whom, thankfully, the Jr Hi kids and after school by the high school turned out to be okay. students. One student’s After some variety of order was restored weeks party was so raucous that later the schools ﬁnished a couple of his guests ended up driving a car the term in the evenings into a house after the at schools in neighboring towns. The following party. As one of my students, a passenger in the year the only surviving vehicle, told me earnestly secondary building, the next Monday, “ Mrs. Warner, was repaired enough, along with some Newsom, we were riding portable modules—trailer down the street and all of like things, for us to hold a sudden I was watching some woman’s tv in her classes. The high school went in the morning until living room through the windshield. The kids who midday and the Jr. Hi attended that party had classes from both Jr, Hi buildings, now with their tee shirts printed up that student bodies combined, read “ I survived Blanks Party!” would be in the afterAfter smelling alcohol noon. on the breath too often I taught 9th grade of one student we called French and Civics at his mother in to have a Warner so I was a Jr Hi parent/teacher conference. The other kids had told us that George was basically running a party house before school. At the meeting we were trying to tactfully clue his mother in that she needed to pay a bit more attention to what was going on in her house. She was very pleasant but did not seem to be getting the message. I ﬁnally bit the bullet and asked her point blank if she ever looked in his room, which is where we had been told he kept his store of hooch and other party supplies. She looked at me and replied wide-eyed, “ Oh I can’t go in his room, he has a No Trespassing sign on his door. “ I got up and left the conference. So I am sending my best wishes to the parents who now have teenaged children home alone all day. May the Luck of the Irish be with you. Cookie Newsom is a Greene County, Ohio resident and guest columnist. This column shared through the AIM Media Midwest group of newspapers. TODAY IN HISTORY Mississippi River, was murdered by mutineers in present-day Texas. Today is Thursday, In 1917, a divided U.S. March 19, the 79th day of 2020. There are 287 days Supreme Court, in Wilson v. New, upheld, 5-4, left in the year. Spring the eight-hour work day arrives at 11:50 p.m. EDT, the earliest the ver- for interstate railroad nal equinox has occurred workers. In 1931, Nevada Gov. in 124 years. Fred B. Balzar signed a Today’s Highlight in History measure legalizing casino gambling. On March 19, 1966, In 1945, during World the Texas Western MinWar II, 724 people were ers defeated the heavily killed when a Japanese favored Kentucky Wilddive bomber attacked cats, 72-65, to win the the carrier USS Franklin NCAA Championship off Japan (the ship was played in College Park, saved). Adolf Hitler Maryland; making the ordered the destruction contest especially noteof German facilities that worthy was that Texas Western became the ﬁrst could fall into Allied hands in his so-called basketball team to start “Nero Decree,” which ﬁve black players in a was largely disregarded. national title game as it In 1953, the Academy faced an all-white KenAwards ceremony was tucky squad. televised for the ﬁrst time; “The Greatest On this date In 1687, French explor- Show on Earth” was named best picture of er Rene-Robert Cave1952. lier, Sieur de La Salle, In 1977, the series ﬁnathe ﬁrst European to navigate the length of the le of “Mary Tyler Moore” The Associated Press THOUGHT FOR TODAY “The heaviest baggage for a traveler is an empty purse.” — German proverb aired on CBS-TV, ending the situation comedy’s seven-season run. In 1979, the U.S. House of Representatives began televising its ﬂoor proceedings; the live feed was carried by C-SPAN (Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network), which was making its debut. In 1987, televangelist Jim Bakker resigned as chairman of his PTL ministry organization amid a sex and money scandal involving Jessica Hahn, a former church secretary. In 1993, Supreme Court Justice Byron R. White announced plans to retire. (White’s departure paved the way for Ruth Bader Ginsburg to become the court’s second female justice.) In 2003, President George W. Bush ordered the start of war against Iraq. (Because of the time difference, it was early March 20 in Iraq.) In 2013, Pope Francis ofﬁcially began his ministry as the 266th pope, receiving the ring symbolizing the papacy and a wool stole exemplifying his role as shepherd of his 1.2-billion strong ﬂock during a Mass at the Vatican. In 2014, Toyota agreed to pay $1.2 billion to settle an investigation by the U.S. government, admitting that it had hidden information about defects that caused Toyota and Lexus vehicles to accelerate unexpectedly, resulting in injuries and deaths. �BUSINESS Daily Sentinel OVP STOCK REPORT Wendy’s Company(NASDAQ).…......................................$7.47 Walmart Inc(NYSE).….................................................$122.58 Big Lots, Inc(NYSE).…...................................................$11.00 Harley-Davidson Inc(NYSE)….......................................$20.16 PepsiCo,Inc.(NASDAQ)…............................................$120.92 Peoples Bancorp Inc.(NASDAQ)…................................$19.35 Kroger Co(NYSE)…........................................................$33.91 City Holding Company(NASDAQ).…............................$63.79 American Electric Power(NYSE)…...............................$88.28 Ohio Valley Bank Corp(NASDAQ).…..............................$27.70 Century Aluminum(NASDAQ)……..............................….$3.43 Rocky Brands Inc(NASDAQ)……...................................$14.96 Apple(NASDAQ)….......................................................$246.67 Coca-Cola Co(NYSE)……..............................................$44.85 Post Holdings…..............................................................$78.15 Far Eastern New Century Corp (TPE) ……....................$22.15 McDonald’s(NYSE)..................................................….$137.30 Stock reports are the closing quotes of transactions on March 18. Thursday, March 19, 2020 5 Angie Zimmerman Realty Group welcomed Farmers Bank lobbies closed to the public Shannon Myers | Courtesy POMEROY — Out of an abundance of caution for the safety and well-being of our employees and customers and on recommendation of federal and state ofﬁcials, Farmers Bank will be temporarily closing our lobbies to the public starting Thursday, March 19th. The bank will continue to provide services through the drive through facilities during regular business hours. The bank encourages its customers to use our other banking resources for account access including: �Edb_d[�8Wda_d]��mmm$\XiY$Yec� �CeX_b[�8Wda_d]��<8I9�CeX_b[� �:[X_j�9WhZi �:h_l[�J^ek]^�I[hl_Y[i �JekY^�Jed[�J[bb[h��-*&#//(#/+&&� �D_]^j�:[fei_j�8en[i “The health of our employees, customers and community is our top priority. Given the evolving YedY[hdi�WhekdZ�9EL?:#'/"�m[�Wh[�jWa_d]�W�dkcber of actions to help support local health management efforts,” said Paul Reed, President of Farmers Bank. “We also understand the concerns and needs of our customers and we are committed to being responsive to them throughout the uncertainty.” Farmers Bank staff is available by phone and email and will do their best to assist you with your banking needs. Updates to our lobby status will be posted ed�j^[�m[Xi_j[��mmm$\XiY$Yec��WdZ�ieY_Wb�c[Z_W$ Information provided by Farmers Bank. 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The banks can be contacted by phone at HWY_d[�-*&#/*/#(('&1� IohWYki[�-*&#//(#,)))1� C_ZZb[fehj�-*&#,/'# +')'$ The bank encourage customers to take advantage of digital banking such as: · ATMs · Telephone banking Õ�?dj[hd[j�XWda_d] · Mobile banking j^hek]^�f^ed[�Wffi1� touch banking and card valet ?\�oek�d[[Z�Wii_ijWdY[� using these resources please call any branch location so employees can help you get set up and banking with ease. The bank will continue to announce updates and bring our customers full ﬁnancial service. Thank you for your understanding of the precautions we are taking to ensure a healthy community and working environment. Information provided by Home National Bank. The Angie Zimmerman Realty Group recently celebrated its official business ribbon cutting on Main Street with staff and City of Point Pleasant officials. Angie (Cline) Zimmerman, Broker/Owner/Realtor, said the office officially opened in September 2019, adding, “I found need for full service brokerage in the area.” Located at 506 Main Street, the group offers three full-time Realtors and support staff in the areas of buying/selling/property management. Zimmerman is a retired NICU RN, born and raised in West Virginia but lived in Phoenix, Ariz. for 20 years, before becoming a full-time Realtor. “Part of our mission statement is to give back to our community each year,” Zimmerman said. Celebrating in the ribbon cutting were, from left, Zimmerman, Jade Schultz, Realtor, Fern O’Neil, Realtor, Mary Pyles, Realtor, Mayor Brian Billings, Carolyn Koenig, office manager, City Clerk Amber Tatterson. Call 304675-4939 or find the Angie Zimmerman Realty Group on Facebook for more information. 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(AP) — Kansas coach Bill Self has spent much of the past week mulling ways to commemorate one of the more remarkable seasons in the school’s proud basketball history, one that began with off-the-court distractions too numerous to count and ended in the unprecedented cancellation of the NCAA Tournament. The Jayhawks can start by celebrating their ﬁnish atop the ﬁnal Top 25 from The Associated Press. The regular-season Big 12 champions, who were 28-3 when the season abruptly ended after the ﬁrst day of the conference tournament last week, received 63 of 65 ﬁrst-place votes from a national media panel in balloting released Wednesday. That easily outdistanced No. 2 Gonzaga and No. 3 Dayton, each of which received a ﬁrst-place vote. “Nobody in America had better season than we did,” Self said. “How do you give credit to that effort and have it be recognized? And I don’t know exactly how we do it. Do we do it within our own fan base? Do we do it within podcasts or whatnot? Whatever we’ve come up with so far pales in comparison to the accolades they deserve.” It’s the fourth time since the inception of the men’s poll for the 1946-47 season that Kansas ﬁnished on top, though typically there would still be March Madness to play. The AP does not declare a national champion in the sport because of the tournament. The ﬁnal rankings were based on play through March 11, when the outbreak of the coronavirus brought the sport to a halt. The Jayhawks claim ﬁve national championships, the most recent in 2008 after they beat Memphis in the NCAA Tournament title game. But despite a season in which 353 teams played thousands of games and Kansas ﬁnished as the clear-cut No. 1, the school’s Hall of Fame coach was unwilling to stake claim to any kind of championship. “That’s not the way this is all intended to be,” Self said. “Coaches prepare their teams to peak at certain times. I’m proud of how our team prepared all season but especially at the end of the season, we were terriﬁc. We operated under some pressure and dealt with some stuff. From our standpoint, sure, that would be great, but even if that were to occur, there would be a huge asterisk next to it, and I would agree with that.” Gonzaga (31-2) ﬁnished second after beating Saint Mary’s in the West Coast Conference ﬁnals, one of a handful of league tournaments that were completed. But the Bulldogs will be left to wonder whether another dominant team from coach Mark Few would have ﬁnally delivered the school a national championship. Dayton (29-2) was third behind behind breakout stars Jalen Crutcher and Obi Toppin. That matched the 1955-56 team led by Bill Uhl and Jim Paxson for the best ﬁnish in program history. “The voters who deemed us worthy to be one of the top ﬁve teams in the country and ﬁnish in the poll in the top three, we appreciate that,” Flyers coach Anthony Grant said. “Having that recognition hopefully is something — another thing that you can look back on and will be in the history books, that this team was able to accomplish a top-ﬁve ranking.” Florida State (26-5) was fourth in the ﬁnal poll, easily the best ﬁnish ever for the Seminoles, while Baylor (26-4) rounded out the top ﬁve after spending a longer stretch at No. 1 than any other team during a topsy-turvy season. “I think ‘historical’ always sums up a season when you’re able to set so many records and accomplish so many things,” said Bears coach Scott Drew, whose team was in the running for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament after ﬁnishing second to Kansas in the Big 12 race. “This group really got along well. It is a group that really loved one another, spent time with one another, and they were always positive, and that led us to having a historical year.” Rest of the poll No. 11 Duke ﬁnished outside the top 10 for only the second time since 2007, while Maryland, Oregon, Louisville and Seton Hall came next. The rest of the Top 25 included reigning national champion Virginia at No. 16, followed by Wisconsin, BYU, Ohio State and Auburn. The ﬁnal ﬁve in the poll were Illinois, Houston, Butler, West Virginia and Iowa. Best of the rest The ﬁrst two teams outside the poll were two teams with a good chance to have been NCAA Tournament darlings — or break a whole lot of brackets. Stephen F. Austin was 28-3 with a win over Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium in November. East Tennessee State went 30-4 and went toe-to-toe with the Jayhawks before losing at Allen Fieldhouse. Among those also receiving votes in the ﬁnal poll were Michigan, which climbed as high as No. 4 early in the season; Penn State, which was looking forward to its ﬁrst NCAA Tournament appearance in nine years; Texas Tech, which slumped a bit after its national runner-up ﬁnish a year ago; and back-to-back Atlantic Sun champion Liberty. Daily Sentinel PGA Championship postponed By Doug Ferguson Associated Press Alex Hawley|OVP Sports Phil Mickelson walks toward a green at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin Ohio, during the 2011 Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio. First the Masters, now the PGA Championship. Two days after a federal recommendation to not hold events of 50 or more people for the next eight weeks, the PGA of America decided to postpone the second major of the year, which was set for May 14-17 at Harding Park in San Francisco. The PGA Championship will be rescheduled. Augusta National announced Friday that the Masters, scheduled for April 9-12, also would be played at a later day. “We’re all working hard to get a date that makes sense for the championship and hope- fully for Harding Park,” Seth Waugh, CEO of the PGA of America, said in a telephone interview. “Our intent is to hold the championship as close to normal, whatever that is anymore.” The new normal is no golf for the next two months because of fears over the new coronavirus. Shortly after the PGA Championship announcement, the PGA Tour said it was canceling an additional four tournaments on its schedule — the RBC Heritage at Hilton Head, the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the AT&T Byron Nelson in Dallas. See PGA | 7 Bryan Walters | OVP Sports Meigs senior Weston Baer (20) releases a shot attempt over a Nelsonville-York defender during a Feb. 16 boys basketball contest at Larry R. Morrison Gymnasium in Rocksprings, Ohio. Baer named to D-3 All-Ohio squad By Bryan Walters bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association has released the Division III All-Ohio boys basketball teams, and one local athlete from the Ohio Valley Publishing area was chosen to the squad. Meigs senior Weston Baer — a 6-foot-2 guard and the all-time leading scorer in MHS history — was named to the honorable mention portion of the All-Ohio list. Baer — a now 3-time All-Ohio selection — averaged 19.1 points per game to lead the 13-11 Marauders this season. The Division III Player of the Year award went to Canal Winchester Harvest Prep senior Christopher Anthony, while the Coach of the Year award went to Troy Dolick of West Lafayette Ridgewood. 2020 OPSWA Division III boys basketball teams First team Grant Whisman, Madison, 6-7, sr., 25.7; Michael Stammen, Versailles, 5-11, sr., 17.9; Christopher Anthony, Harvest Prep, 6-0, sr., 28.4; DJ Moore, Worthington Christian, 6-4, so., 15.3; Luke Powell, Barnesville, 6-3, sr., 33.0; Vaughn Dorsey, Waterloo, 6-7, sr., 18.9; Drew Clark, Springﬁeld, 6-3, sr., 19.4; Luke Howes, Fairview Park Fairview, 6-1, sr., 24.4; Cooper Parrott, Willard, 6-3, sr., 21.0; Joey Holifield, Oregon Cardinal Stritch, 6-3, sr., 23.1 Player of the Year: Christopher “CJ” Anthony, Harvest Prep Coach of the Year: Troy Dolick, West Lafayette Ridgewood Second team Skyler Schmidt, Clermont Northeastern, 6-7, jr., 24.6; Bart Bixler, Anna, 5-11, sr., 15.1; Sean Ealy, Clark Montessori, 5-10, sr., 25.0; Carter Jones, Centerburg, 6-5, jr., 18.0; Chase Hammond, Oak Hill, 6-4, sr., 20.0; Cam Evans, Chillicothe Zane Trace, 6-0, sr., 21.4; Kobe Mitchell, Cadiz Harrison Central, 6-1, jr., 31.4; Daryl Houston, Beachwood, 6-1, jr., 23.0; Josh Crall, Bucyrus Wynford, 6-1, sr., 24.2; Jordan Fenner, North Robinson Colonel Crawford, 6-0, sr., 16.0; Ben Westrick, OttawaGlandorf, 6-6, sr., 16.8 Third team Cole Fischer, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, 6-2, sr., 14.5 ppg, Steve Gentry jr., Deer Park, 6-0, sr., 20.7; Ryan Sheridan, Elgin, 6-5, sr., 20.2; Trey Stoffer, West Lafayette Ridgewood, 6-4, sr., 14.0; Mason Jakacki, Crestwood, 5-9, sr., 10.1; Austin Peterson, Garﬁeld, 6-2, sr., 17.1; Chris Brooks, South Range, 6-4, sr., 21.0; Ramelle Arnold, Warrensville Heights, 5-11, jr., 21.0; Mason Loefﬂer, Metamora Evergreen, 6-4, sr., 19.9; Luke Rowlinson, Collins Western Reserve, 6-2, jr., 20.7; Carter Burdue, Liberty Center, 6-2, sr., 15.8; Terry Baldridge, Willard, 6-8, sr., 17.9; Biggz Johnson, Lima Central Catholic, 5-11, sr., 18.3 Special mention Edward Wright II, Elyria Catholic, 6-1, sr., 20.8; Zach Samsa, Kirtland, 6-2, sr., 14.1; Jonah Wilkerson, Andover Pymatuning Valley, 6-1, jr., 12.0; Noah Mesaros, Fairview Park Fairview, 6-2, sr., 16.2; Luke Merritt, Belmont Union Local, 6-1, jr., 19.2; Logan Smith, Martins Ferry, 6-5, jr., 16.3; Brady Schilling, Beverly Fort Frye, 6-2, sr., 12.4; Carver Myers, McConnelsville Morgan, 6-5, jr., 18.0; Preston Crabtree, North Union, 6-2, jr., 14.1; Derrick Hardin, Worthington Christian, 6-1, sr., 15.7; Darius Parham, Ready, 6-3, jr., 18.0; Zach Geiser, 6-1, Apple Creek Waynedale, jr., 16.8; Connor Meyer, Leavittsburg LaBrae, 5-8, jr., 15; J.K. Kearns, Albany Alexander, 5-9, sr., 10.0; Levi Blankenship, Chesapeake, 5-10, so., 15.6; Austin Webb, South Point, 6-3, jr., 22.4; Matthew Fraulini, Portsmouth, 6-2, sr., 17.1; Jacob Polcyn, Proctorville Fairland, 6-3, jr., 11.0; Titus Burns, Sardinia Eastern Brown, 6-2, sr., 12.6; J.J. Truitt, Wheelersburg, 6-3, jr., 15.3; Angelo Milini, Canton Central Catholic, 6-5, sr., 15.1; Joey Kline, Newton Falls, 6-3, jr., 15.7; Kaden Mellott, West Salem Northwestern, 6-4, sr., 18.2; Nathan Gerber, Haviland Wayne Trace, 6-6, sr., 15.8; Gavin Feichtner, North Robinson Colonel Crawford, 6-5, sr., 16.7; Owen Nichols, Ottawa-Glandorf, 6-7, jr., 12.3; Avondre Reed, Fostoria, 6-3, sr., 20.1; Luke Denecker, Bluffton, 6-2, sr., 17.6; Jhaiden Wilson, Oregon Cardinal Stritch, 5-7, jr., 20.7 Honorable mention Rayvon Grifﬁn, Cincinnati Taft, 6-5, fr., Curtis Harrison, Seven Hills, 6-7, sr., Max McGowen, Mariemont, 6-3, jr., Holden Nease, West LibertySalem, 6-0, sr., Hakeem See BAER | 7 �SPORTS Daily Sentinel PGA From page 6 The tour also said it was canceling three PGA Tour Champions and postponing one — the Regions Tradition, the ﬁrst of ﬁve majors on the 50-and-old circuit, moves from May 7-10 to Sept. 24-27. The tour said none of its six tours, including China, Latin American and Canada, will be holding events through at least May 10. The LPGA Tour, which previously canceled three events in Arizona and California, is not scheduled to play again until April 15 in Hawaii, followed by two more events in California. The PGA Tour’s statement said that as the tour gets more clarity on the spread of COVID-19 in the coming weeks, it would work with tournaments, sponsors and golf organizations “to build a PGA Tour schedule for 2020 that ensures the healthy and safety for all associated with our sport, and a meaningful conclusion to the season.” The two majors have been postponed. Next on the clock is the U.S. Open, which remains on the schedule for June 18-21 at Winged Foot, just ﬁve miles away from the coronavirus containment zone set up in New Rochelle, New York. The USGA said the U.S. Women’s Open (June 4-7 in Houston ) and U.S. Open were going ahead as scheduled, but it canceled all the May qualiﬁers for those championships with hopes of designing a new system. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued guidelines on Sunday not to have events of 50 or more people for two months. The following day, San Francisco was among six Bay Area counties that issued orders for residents to go outdoors only when necessary for the next three weeks. Baer Glorious era comes to a close That seemed to doom the PGA Championship being played in May, because the end of the eight weeks is the Sunday before the championship. Augusta National typically closes for the summer in mid-May and opens in October. The PGA Championship has more ﬂexibility with Harding Park, a public course where golf is played all year. Waugh said the structures for the PGA Championship, such as grandstands and hospitality, were about 25% ﬁnished. With two majors being rescheduled, another piece of the puzzle is the PGA Tour and its lucrative FedEx Cup that ends the season on Aug. 30. That was the schedule, anyway. PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan already has wiped off eight tournaments from his schedule, including The Players Championship, with the richest purse in golf at $15 million. The tour does not have an open date on its schedule through the end of the season at the Tour Championship. “Jay has the most moving parts,” Waugh said. “It’s his players. But he is acting like a total partner. He has been incredibly open and fair. Every time he gives a date up, it’s one he doesn’t have.” The tour said it was working with its tournaments and partners to make a “positive impact” on the communities where the events are played and allow them “to come back at full strength in 2021.” It also said it would make available archives of past tournaments and additional programming for viewers. Earlier Tuesday, the European Tour announced the postponement of the Andalucia Masters in the south of Spain that was to have started on April 30. It was the sixth regular event canceled or postponed on the European Tour schedule. 16.4; Sam Ray, Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley, 6-5, sr., 12.0; Branson Taylor, Elyria Catholic, 6-8, sr., From page 6 16.0; Martin Lowry, Fairview Park Fairview, 6-3, Griggs, North College sr., 16.0; Giles Harrell, Hill, 6-1, sr., AJ Eller, Brookville, 5-11, jr.; Cam- Oberlin, 5-9, sr., 13.5; Charlie Simon, Columbia eron Harrison, National Station Columbia, 6-5, Trail, 6-0, sr. Matthew Adkins, Cincinnati Coun- sr., 12.1; Anthony Olsen, Wickliffe, 5-11, sr., 17.8; try Day, 6-0, sr.; Makiah Kyle Woods, Conneaut, Merritt, Belpre, 6-5, jr., 6-1, jr., 15.7; Mason 18.0; Kyler D’Augustino, McClellan, Wellington, Albany Alexander, 5-9, 6-0, sr., 16.2; Abe Bayus, fr., 15.0; Weston Baer, Warren Champion, 6-4, Pomeroy Meigs, 6-2, sr., 19.1; Nick Nesser, Chilli- sr., 15.0; Mason Higgins, Apple Creek Waynedale, cothe Zane Trace, 6-7, 6-7, sr., 15.8; Michael sr., 13.5; Colby Swain, Pelini, Youngstown Chillicothe Zane Trace, Cardinal Mooney, 6-3, 6-0, sr., 8.3; Logan Benjr., 18.2; J.J. Cline, West nett, Frankfort Adena, Salem Northwestern, 6-2, 6-5, jr., 17.2; Aiden Porter, Proctorville Fairland, sr., 14.1; Trent Jakacki, Mantua Crestwood, 5-11, 6-0, so., 15.3; Clayton jr., 14.9; Caleb Francis, Thomas, Proctorville Atwater Waterloo, 6-2, sr., Fairland, 5-10, jr., 15.5; 14.3; Jonathan Bertovich, Chance Gunther, South Point, 5-10, sr., 14.9; Reid East Palestine, 5-10, soph., 26.3; Landen Kiser, Carrico, Ironton, 6-4, jr., 13.6; Cory Borders, Coal Leavittsburg LaBrae, 6-0, jr., 13.0; Evan Ohlin, New Grove, 5-10, sr., 17.5; Middletown Springﬁeld, Jayden Hesler, Seaman 6-0, sr., 14; Ben Draper, North Adams, 5-10, jr., 5-9, Creston Norwayne, 13.6; Zane Kingsolver, West Union, 6-2, sr., 19.0; sr., 13.8; Eli Burke, Africentric, 6-0, jr., 14.1; Colton Vaughn, Sardinia Lincoln Cunningham, Eastern Brown, 6-3, jr., 11.0; Trent Hundley, Sar- Fredericktown, 6-1, jr., dinia Eastern Brown, 6-4, 16.8; Calijaha’won Davis, so., 9.5; Elijah Vogelsong- Africentric, 6-1, sr., 13.6; Jake Lusk, Johnstown, Lewis, Minford, 5-10, 6-4, jr., 14.6; Blake Miller, jr., 13.0; Franko Rome, Northmor, 6-6, sr., 14.2; Old Washington BuckJayse Miller, Amandaeye Trail, 5-8, so., 14.5; Trenton Wilson, Bellaire, Clearcreek, 6-0, sr., 13.5; Carter Warstler, Colum6-1, sr., 17.0; Keegan bus Academy, 6-0, sr., Offenberger, Magnolia 15.1 Sandy Valley. 6-1, sr., © 2020 Ohio Valley 13.1; Koleten Smith, West Publishing, all rights Lafayette Ridgewood, 5-11, sr., 13.0; Zane Wal- reserved. lace, Beverly Fort Frye, Bryan Walters can be reached at 5-9, sr., 12.8; Gaven Wil740-446-2342, ext. 2101. liams, Coshocton, 6-1, sr., Thursday, March 19, 2020 7 By Tim Dahlberg team like Peyton Manning did with his Super Bowl win with the BronIt didn’t have to come cos four years ago? Or is he a Joe Namath to this, and for that both throwing wobblers in Bill Belichick and Tom front of fans in Los Brady deserve some Angeles who thought blame. Patriots owner Robert they were getting the Kraft does, too, but he’s quarterback who won been blamed for so many the most signiﬁcant Super Bowl years earthings that maybe we lier? should give him a pass. History is not on The greatest quarterback of our time — OK, Brady’s side. And Father Time certainly isn’t make that all time — is either. parting with the team The speculation is he led to six Super Bowl titles. That alone should that Brady already has his sights on Tampa make football fans sad, Bay, which should come even if their Sundays were usually spent root- as some consolation to Patriots fans who like to ing against Brady and go south in the winter. his curmudgeon coach. But the NFL is a cold, The Bucs have a decent line, good receivers, and hard place. There’s no are in serious need of the room for a 42-year-old quarterback with declin- kind of attention boost that adding Brady would ing skills and the huge bring. contract he would want There’s also Las Vegas, to stay in New England. though the Raiders Turns out everyone will make a big enough is expendable. Even the splash in their new home GOAT. in Sin City without addWe’ll never see No. ing Brady to the mix. 12 under center again In a world that’s sudfor the Patriots. That denly uncertain, the one was made starkly ofﬁcertainty is that there is cial Tuesday the way a team desperate enough all big news seems to to sign Brady for the be announced these days — in a social media kind of contract his felpost from Brady that his low 40-something quarterback Drew Brees got “football journey will Tuesday from the New take place somewhere Orleans Saints. else.’’ A cool $50 million for And now the question two years, a sum the is, what becomes of an Patriots weren’t willing aging quarterback who still thinks he has what it to part with even if it takes to lead a team to a would keep Brady in the fold until retirement. Super Bowl? Proof again that senDoes Brady ﬁnd the timentality has no place perfect ﬁt and go out in grand style with another in the NFL. Everybody’s Associated Press expendable, even the quarterback who began his pro career as a sixthround pick and will end it as the best quarterback in the 100-year history of the league. The NFL — along with other major sports — is a business, as we’re constantly reminded. Management is free to do as it wishes, and players like Brady who are eligible for free agency are free to do as they wish. Still, imagine Derek Jeter hanging up the pinstripes and playing his ﬁnal two seasons with the Marlins. Or Kobe Bryant testing the waters to see what other teams might offer after winning ﬁve NBA championships for the Los Angeles Lakers. Some players are so identiﬁed with franchises that they’re almost as big as the franchise. Brady may still be wearing No. 12 while playing elsewhere, but No. 12 will always be the Patriots number, much as No. 7 was for Mickey Mantle and the Yankees Brady’s announcement he is leaving New England was tied, of course, to the free agency period that begins this week. Teams need to make decisions now and they are, despite the fact sports everywhere have been shut down by the coronavirus and there’s no certainty the NFL will be playing in the fall. That Brady can still play at a high level really isn’t debated. Give him enough protection, a good possession receiver and a deep threat, and he’ll complete enough passes to make any team competitive. His experience and leadership will also be a welcome addition to any locker room. But aging players always think they have more left to give than they actually do. They remember the ease of which they did things in their prime and believe they can still do it — even if reality suggests otherwise. It’s as hard for fans to digest, too. Fans in New England can be forgiven for thinking Brady will always be there to lead them from behind in the ﬁnal minutes, just like he has pretty much one every time the season was on the line over the last 20 years. In a perfect world, Brady would play one last season with the Patriots and then retire with all the pageantry and glory that should go to a player who made Kraft’s franchise way more valuable than it was when he arrived. In a perfect world the Brady’s tweet of “FOREVER A PATRIOT” would actually mean that instead of being just words of condolence to fans he is leaving. But the world is not perfect. And, stunningly enough, Brady is no longer a Patriot. For now, at least, football doesn’t seem the same. Ottawa player is 1st in NHL to test positive By Stephen Whyno and John Wawrow Associated Press An Ottawa Senators player has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the ﬁrst known case in the NHL. The team announced late Tuesday that an unidentiﬁed player had tested positive for COVID19. The Senators said the player has mild symptoms, is in isolation and that they were notifying anyone who had close contact with him. Ottawa players, coaches and others have been advised to remain isolated, monitor their health and seek advice from team medical staff. It was not immediately clear if any others around the team had been tested, and the NHL is not mandating that. 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Get ready for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. In what seems a fait accompli, the International Olympic Committee will almost surely be forced to delay the Summer Games for the ﬁrst time — a staggering move that the organization and its Japanese partners seem to be slowly accepting after deﬁantly proclaiming for weeks that the games would go on as planned even as the world dealt with a frightening pandemic. “We are in solidarity with the whole of society to do everything to contain the virus,” the IOC said in a statement after meetings Tuesday. “The situation around the COVID-19 virus is also impacting the preparations for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, and is changing day by day.” Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was even more vague when asked again whether the Olympics, set to begin July 24, could be held on schedule. “I want to hold the Olympics and Paralympics perfectly, as proof that the human race will conquer the new coronavirus,” Abe said after a video conference with other world leaders this week. The best time for that is next year. While the IOC has a bit of wiggle room to put off such a momentous decision — the only modern Olympics that weren’t held as planned were in 1916, 1940 and 1944, all canceled because of world wars — it shouldn’t be stretched out for more than another month. That wouldn’t be fair to the athletes, who already are facing uncertainty and trepidation over disruptions in training and the loss of valuable competitions that help them prepare for the Summer Games. “If they did postpone it, it would take a lot of pressure off this situation right now,” said Bob Bowman, longtime coach of the most decorated Olympian, nowretired swimmer Michael Phelps. “People are (740) 446-2342 or fax to (740) 446-3008 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN Durant tests positive NEW YORK (AP) — Four Brooklyn Nets players, including Kevin Durant, have tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the total to seven known players in the NBA. The Nets did not name the players Tuesday, but Durant told The Athletic he was one of them, saying: “Everyone be careful, take care of yourself and quarantine. We’re going to get through this.” The Nets announced that one player is exhibiting symptoms, while the other three are asymptomatic. All four players have been isolated and are under the care of team physicians. “The health of our players and staff is of the highest priority to the organization and the team is doing everything within its power to ensure that those affected receive the best care possible,” the Nets said in a statement. Brooklyn’s most recent game was March 10 in Los Angeles against the Lakers. After the Nets announced their test results, the Lakers — who have the NBA’s second-best record this season and two of the game’s biggest stars in LeBron James and Anthony Davis — indicated that their team will now be tested. “Given the exposure risks from our game against the Nets on March 10th, we are following the next steps of our COVID-19 procedures and protocol that are established in consultation with various health ofﬁcials, the NBA and our UCLA Health doctors,” the Lakers said. “The health and wellbeing of our players, staff, fans, and society in general, is of paramount importance to us, and will continue to be our focus.” For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. The vast majority of people recover from the new virus. 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Late proposals and proposals that do not follow the guidelines set forth in the RFP will be rejected. The Area 14 WDB reserves the right to accept or reject all proposals on any basis and without disclosure of a reason. 3/6/20, 3/10/20, 3/11/20, 3/12/20, 3/13/20, 3/17/20, 3/18/20, 3/19/20, 3/20/20 scrambling. Most people are not training. If we had a little more time to get ready, that would probably be a good thing.” It would certainly be an enormous, complicated task to postpone the games for a year, given the complex ﬁnancial web that includes broadcasters, sponsors, sports federations and a couple of hundred national Olympic committees. But it’s hard to see any of them putting up too much resistance to staging the games in 2021 in light of current events and the world’s economic free-fall. A one-year delay is certainly better than other options that have been ﬂoated, which include staging events in empty arenas or just canceling the games altogether. The ﬁrst idea would be terribly unfair to the more than 10,000 athletes, not to mention the Japanese people who have furiously scooped up tickets for an event that should be a conduit for their enormous national pride. The second idea is downright unthinkable given the humongous ﬁnancial commitment that Japan has made — some $12 billion, according to the organizing committee, with other sources saying the actual outlay will wind up being more than double the ofﬁcial ﬁgure. Best Deal New & Used MARK PORTER FORD OH-70176174 By Paul Newberry Home of the Car Fairy OH-70004516 www.markporterauto.com REAL ESTATE FOR RENT Apartments/Townhouses Ellm View Apts. &DOO IRU DPHQLWLHV� /DQGORUG SD\V :DWHU� 7UDVK� 6HZDJH� 5HQW� �� 8S� �� Equal Housing Opportunity Daily Sentinel asked to remain isolated and closely monitor their health, but the team’s ability to get testing that has been unavailable to so many others drew criticism from New York Mayor Bill de Blasio. “We wish them a speedy recovery. But, with all due respect, an entire NBA team should NOT get tested for COVID-19 while there are critically ill patients waiting to be tested,” de Blasio wrote on Twitter. “Tests should not be for the wealthy, but for the sick.” NBA spokesman Mike Bass later said that public health ofﬁcials and team physicians had concerns that players — because of their direct contact with each other and interactions with the general public — “could accelerate the spread of the virus.” The NBA’s hope is that the platform its players have will raise awareness among the game’s fan basis on the topic of taking precautions seriously. Several NBA players have taped messages in recent days on the topic; Portland’s Pau Gasol, for example, released one Tuesday thanking ﬁrst responders for their work on the front lines of the crisis. “Hopefully, by these players choosing to make their test results public, they have drawn attention to the critical need for young people to follow CDC recommendations in order to protect others, particularly those with underlying health conditions and the elderly,” Bass said. It is unknown how many teams have been tested. Brooklyn beat the Lakers in that March 10 matchup. The Nets were then to face the Golden State Warriors two nights later in San Francisco — a game that was to be played without fans because of a decision made by local ofﬁcials there — before the NBA season was suspended after Utah’s Rudy Gobert tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. 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For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. The vast majority of people recover from the new virus. Dozens of agreements have been reached Monday and Tuesday in what’s known as the approved tampering period. Players’ representatives have been allowed to negotiate with teams, though nothing ofﬁcial can be done until 4 p.m. EDT on Wednesday. Now, that could be delayed. Earlier Tuesday, the unimaginable happened to Patriots fans: Tom Brady is moving on. His representatives were in serious contract talks with Tampa Bay. The predictable occurred for Saints fans: Drew Brees is staying put. No matter what else happens in NFL free agency, decisions by those two iconic quarterbacks deserve headlines. And those decisions were as divergent as the regions they have played in. Brady will be 43 when the next NFL season begins. 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Today 7:33 a.m. 7:40 p.m. 5:23 a.m. 3:16 p.m. Low Fri. 7:32 a.m. 7:41 p.m. 6:01 a.m. 4:15 p.m. MOON PHASES New Mar 24 First Apr 1 Full Apr 7 Last Apr 14 SOLUNAR TABLE The solunar period indicates peak feeding times for ﬁsh and game. Today Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Major 9:06a 9:49a 10:30a 11:10a 11:50a 12:10a 12:51a Minor 2:53a 3:37a 4:19a 5:00a 5:40a 6:20a 7:02a Major 9:31p 10:13p 10:53p 11:32p ---12:50p 1:12p Minor 3:18p 4:01p 4:42p 5:21p 6:00p 6:40p 7:22p WEATHER HISTORY A heavy, wet snowstorm began in the mid-Atlantic region on March 19, 1958. By the time it ended, over 18 inches of snow had accumulated from northern Virginia to Massachusetts. Adelphi 68/64 Moderate High Lucasville 71/66 Very High AIR QUALITY 300 500 Primary pollutant: Ozone Air Quality Index: 0-50, Good; 51-100, Moderate; 101-150, Unhealthy for sensitive groups; 151-200, Unhealthy; 201-300, Very unhealthy; 301-500, Hazardous. Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services OHIO RIVER Levels in feet as of 7 a.m. Wed. Location Willow Island Marietta Parkersburg Belleville Racine Point Pleasant Gallipolis Huntington Ashland Lloyd Greenup Portsmouth Maysville Meldahl Dam Level 12.44 17.91 22.40 12.84 12.71 25.53 12.31 29.48 36.18 12.55 27.80 35.70 28.40 24-hr. Chg. -0.61 -0.40 -0.34 -0.33 -0.34 -0.35 -0.15 +0.30 +0.06 +0.20 none +2.00 -0.80 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2020 Ashland 74/67 Grayson 75/67 of his 11 NFL seasons in Philly. —The Bears have released outside linebacker Leonard Floyd, chosen ninth in the 2016 draft. Floyd contributed against the run and in pass coverage, but did not develop as a pass rusher. He had 18 1/2 sacks in four seasons, including a careerlow three last year. —The Tennessee Titans added edge rusher Vic Beasley Jr. on a oneyear deal. The No. 8 overall pick in the 2015 draft led the NFL with 15 1/2 sacks in 2016 for the Falcons. Atlanta declined to re-sign Beasley after he got only 18 sacks combined over the past three seasons. —The Rams declined their contract option on cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman, who has been the team’s nickel cornerback and their top defender on slot receivers since 2017. Robey-Coleman was the defender who admittedly got away with pass interference against New Orleans receiver Tommylee Lewis in the NFC championship game in January 2019, leading to a change in NFL rules. —Defensive tackle Jordan Phillips has agreed to sign with the Cardinals. The 6-foot-6, 341-pound Phillips just ﬁnished a breakout season for the Bills with a career-high 9 1/2 sacks. Phillips was claimed off waivers by Buffalo after he was released by the Dolphins shortly after getting into a sideline argument with an assistant coach. He ﬁlls a major need for Arizona’s defense, which gave up the most total yards in the NFL last season. TUESDAY 56° 37° Clearing, a shower possible WEDNESDAY 64° 39° 63° 43° Chance for morning rain and thunder A couple of showers possible NATIONAL CITIES Marietta 69/65 Murray City 68/64 Belpre 70/66 St. Marys 70/65 Parkersburg 70/64 Coolville 70/65 Wilkesville 70/66 POMEROY Jackson 71/66 70/65 Ravenswood Rio Grande 72/67 71/66 Centerville POINT PLEASANT Ripley 67/64 GALLIPOLIS 72/66 73/67 72/67 South Shore Greenup 74/67 71/66 54 Flood Stage 37 34 36 35 41 40 50 50 52 54 50 50 51 Portsmouth 72/66 Some sun, then turning cloudy Athens 69/65 McArthur 69/64 Very High Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services 0 50 100 150 200 Chillicothe 67/64 MONDAY 54° 39° Sunny to partly cloudy and chilly Logan 68/64 sions are made and they are never easy.” The team moved quickly to ﬁnd a replacement, agreeing to a three-year, $63 million deal with free agent Teddy Bridgewater, a person familiar with the negotiations told the AP. Newton, the 2015 NFL MVP, said on social media he didn’t ask for the trade, telling the Panthers: “You forced me into this.” Also Tuesday: —Bryan Bulaga agreed to a contract with the Chargers. He spent the past 10 seasons with Green Bay and will turn 31 on Saturday. He is likely to start at right tackle and will be reunited with James Campen, who was Bulaga’s line coach at Green Bay and was recently hired by Los Angeles. —Linebacker Thomas Davis said he’s reuniting with former coach Ron Rivera and signing with the Redskins. Davis, 36, played under Rivera with Carolina for eight seasons and had the best years of his career. —Jason Witten is headed to Las Vegas, where Jon Gruden is the coach. Coincidentally, Witten replaced Gruden as the analyst on ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” in 2018, then went back to play again with the Cowboys. Witten turns 38 in May. He had 63 catches for 529 yards and four TDs last season, and has 1,215 catches for 12,977 yards and 72 TDs in 16 seasons with Dallas. —Philadelphia won’t be keeping star safety Malcolm Jenkins, who led the Eagles’ defense when it won the 2017 league title. Jenkins spent the past six SUNDAY 50° 26° Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. Waverly 68/65 Pollen: 32 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Wed. 0.0 Month to date/normal Trace/2.5 Season to date/normal 5.2/21.6 Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset SATURDAY Cloudy and warm with a little rain 0 0-2 Low; 3-4 Moderate; 5-6 High; 7-8 Very High; 9-10 Extreme (in inches) FRIDAY 75° 36° Statistics through 3 p.m. Wed. 62°/44° 57°/36° 85° in 1908 13° in 1941 EXTENDED FORECAST 8 PM ALMANAC High/low Normal high/low Record high Record low passing with 77,416, and touchdowns with 547 believes New Orleans offers the best place for him to win another championship. Brees missed ﬁve games with a throwing hand injury that required surgery last season, but still helped New Orleans to a third straight playoff appearance. Another veteran QB found his landing spot when Philip Rivers agreed to join the Colts. Rivers spent the past 16 seasons with the Chargers, ﬁrst in San Diego and then in Los Angeles. Rivers agreed to a oneyear contract with Indianapolis. The Colts get a 38-year-old quarterback coming off one of his worst seasons with 23, touchdown passes and 20 interceptions. But Rivers ranks sixth in league history in completions, yards passing and TD passes and seventh in attempts and is 123-101 as an NFL starter. He hasn’t missed a start since 2005. Rivers will reunite with coach Frank Reich and offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni. Reich was Chargers quarterbacks coach in 2013 and the offensive coordinator in 2014 and 2015. Sirianni spent ﬁve seasons in San Diego, two as quarterbacks coach. Incumbent Jacoby Brissett now ﬁgures to be job hunting. The Colts acquired him in a 2017 trade with the Patriots — who just happen to have an opening behind center. And one more star passer, Cam Newton, will be departing Carolina. Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said Tuesday on Twitter that “every year difﬁcult deci- MVP trophies and three regular-season MVP awards. Simply put, he’s the most successful quarterback in pro football history. And he’s available. “I don’t know what my football future holds, but it is time for me to open a new stage for my life and my career,” he wrote. “Although my football journey will take place elsewhere, I appreciate everything that we have achieved and am grateful for our incredible TEAM experiences.” Those experiences — nine Super Bowl trips, six wins — ended with a home loss to Tennessee in the wild-card round in January. As a memento for Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who referred to Brady as being like a son, the team will take a $13.5 million salary cap hit because of the signing bonus Brady got for his one-year deal for the 2019 season. No such issues in the Big Easy. Brees made things, well, easy for the Saints, making it clear he wasn’t leaving New Orleans or Sean Payton’s offense despite having his contract run out. Brees, 41, agreed to a two-year, $50 million contract, a person familiar with the situation said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Tuesday because the deal has not been announced. The 19-year veteran with one NFL title in New Orleans basically gave a hometown discount to the Saints. His deal will not put him in the top 10 quarterbacks for annual salary. But the career leader in completions with 6,867, yards Elizabeth 71/65 Spencer 71/65 Buffalo 73/66 Ironton 74/67 Milton 74/67 St. Albans 75/67 Huntington 73/66 NATIONAL FORECAST 110s 100s Seattle 90s 60/41 80s Billings 26/15 70s 60s 50s 40s 30s San Francisco Denver 20s 59/46 40/16 10s 0s -0s -10s Los Angeles 60/48 T-storms Rain Showers El Paso Snow 63/44 Flurries Chihuahua Ice 79/40 Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front Clendenin 72/64 Charleston 74/64 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. Winnipeg 18/-6 Montreal 45/37 Minneapolis 45/18 Chicago 63/44 Toronto 50/45 Detroit New York 58/52 50/48 Washington 76/64 Kansas City 74/27 Today Fri. 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