Governor DeWine's COVID-19 curfew went into effect at 10:00pm Thursday night, amid much criticism from members of his own party. The order from the governor intends to cut down on the rising number of Coronavirus cases in Ohio. A recent surge of the virus has been setting records on an almost daily basis. The curfew runs nightly from 10pm-5am for 21 days. It excludes restaurant drive-thrus, grocery stores, and medical facilities. A bill passed in the Ohio House last week would result in all businesses being declared essential, as long as they follow COVID-19 protocols. DeWine has threatened to veto the legislation.

Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones told Fox and Friends Thursday that he will not enforce the curfew, and he believes the governor has gone too far. Congressman Warren Davidson (OH-08) has also been critical of the governor's mandates.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is threatening to shut down restaurants, bars, and gyms again if the number of Coronavirus cases continue to surge. DeWine says hospital capacity is starting to become an issue, with nearly 3,000 patients hospitalized, and more than 700 people in ICU. Ohio set another single day COVID-19 record Thursday, with over 7,100 new cases reported. DeWine has signed a new health order forming a new compliance unit for Ohio businesses.

Long lines of early voters stood outside in chilly and windy conditions Sunday as the final hours of Election 2020 ticked away outside the Butler County Board of Elections. Voters tell WMOH they waited about an hour and a half to get through the line Sunday. Voters describe the process as very efficient, and COVID-19 compliant. The final hours of early voting will take place Monday from 8am-2pm at the Board of Elections office on Princeton Road. Election Day will run from 6:30am-7:30pm, at regular precinct locations.