Residents and their families at a Chillicothe nursing home embrace as visitation restrictions are loosed state wide so nursery home residents can personally see their family members, who they have not

Residents and their families at a Chillicothe nursing home embrace as visitation restrictions are loosed state wide so nursery home residents can personally see their family members, who they have not

 CareCore at Westmoreland workers stood outside on a sunny, warm Wednesday morning and passed out an estimated 150 bags of dry food items to help those 65 or older affected by coronavirus hardships on July 6, 2020.

CareCore at Westmoreland workers stood outside on a sunny, warm Wednesday morning and passed out an estimated 150 bags of dry food items to help those 65 or older affected by coronavirus hardships on July 6, 2020.

 Hannah Masters tries to keep Keenan Brush’s neck cool with bottle water as temperatures soared into the 90’s during the third annual Play for 21 Golf Outing to benefit the Tristan Miller Scholarship fund on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Ever since golf was

Hannah Masters tries to keep Keenan Brush’s neck cool with bottle water as temperatures soared into the 90’s during the third annual Play for 21 Golf Outing to benefit the Tristan Miller Scholarship fund on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Ever since golf was allowed during the pandemic, golfing has become a very popular outdoor activity.

 Flora Tackett becomes emotional as she talks to her husband Lloyd as he looks at the wedding picture that she brought for him to look at during a 25-minute visitation at the VA Memorial Hospital on April 23, 2021.

Flora Tackett becomes emotional as she talks to her husband Lloyd as he looks at the wedding picture that she brought for him to look at during a 25-minute visitation at the VA Memorial Hospital on April 23, 2021.

 Haynna Addy throws a ball to Haddie Mae as they play a game with John and Savannah outside their home in Chillicothe, Ohio.

Haynna Addy throws a ball to Haddie Mae as they play a game with John and Savannah outside their home in Chillicothe, Ohio.

 The Carvery Community Center has been open since the pandemic to help serve the local community with daycare services to those parents who still had to work and a soup kitchen open to help feed those in need of a meal.

The Carvery Community Center has been open since the pandemic to help serve the local community with daycare services to those parents who still had to work and a soup kitchen open to help feed those in need of a meal.

 Niccalye Spencer plays tetherball with Jordan Jones during recess at Carver Community Center daycare. Spencer brings a face mask to the center every day.

Niccalye Spencer plays tetherball with Jordan Jones during recess at Carver Community Center daycare. Spencer brings a face mask to the center every day.

 The Carvery Community Center has spread their nursery out to make social distancing more manageable during the pandemic. It has been open since pandemic restrictions started to help serve the local community with daycare services to those parents wh

The Carvery Community Center has spread their nursery out to make social distancing more manageable during the pandemic. It has been open since pandemic restrictions started to help serve the local community with daycare services to those parents who still had to work and a soup kitchen open to help feed those in need of a meal.

 Ray Byers throws some cans to Kam Smith as they help deliver food to Carver Community Center that is used in the daycare and soup kitchen.

Ray Byers throws some cans to Kam Smith as they help deliver food to Carver Community Center that is used in the daycare and soup kitchen.

 A Civil War Monument dedicated to those who served was vandalized on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Damaged to the statue centered on one plaque where the hands of a soldier are missing and a rifle and sword broken off.

A Civil War Monument dedicated to those who served was vandalized on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Damaged to the statue centered on one plaque where the hands of a soldier are missing and a rifle and sword broken off.

 Johnny Jones tickles his daughter Aniyah after she finished playing a V-Tech game in her room in Chillicothe, Ohio.

Johnny Jones tickles his daughter Aniyah after she finished playing a V-Tech game in her room in Chillicothe, Ohio.

 (L-R) Marianna Phillips, Jeannie Phillips and Janet Disbennett talk about how the coronavirus has changed daily life and how it was good to get out and do things socially again at Picture This on June 24, 2020. The gift shop is testing the waters as

(L-R) Marianna Phillips, Jeannie Phillips and Janet Disbennett talk about how the coronavirus has changed daily life and how it was good to get out and do things socially again at Picture This on June 24, 2020. The gift shop is testing the waters as businesses start to reopen from coronavirus restrictions by hosting two to three craft workshops a month.

 A large group of Black Lives Matter Protesters met on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Protesters marched from Yoctangee park to the steps of the Ross County Courthouse to demand an end to police violence and racial equality in America.

A large group of Black Lives Matter Protesters met on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Protesters marched from Yoctangee park to the steps of the Ross County Courthouse to demand an end to police violence and racial equality in America.

 A protestor pumps his hand in the air during a Black Lives Matter protest on Saturday, June 6, 2020. A large group of protestors met at Yoctangee and peacefully marched and spoke at the Ross County Courthouse with the shared theme of #blacklivesmatt

A protestor pumps his hand in the air during a Black Lives Matter protest on Saturday, June 6, 2020. A large group of protestors met at Yoctangee and peacefully marched and spoke at the Ross County Courthouse with the shared theme of #blacklivesmatter.

 Abigail Hall wipes tears from her face as she sees her grandfather Lloyd Tackett for the firs time live since the outbreak of the coronavirus and not being able to visit him on June 3, 2020. Veterans at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center were treated

Abigail Hall wipes tears from her face as she sees her grandfather Lloyd Tackett for the firs time live since the outbreak of the coronavirus and not being able to visit him on June 3, 2020. Veterans at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center were treated with a parade of emotional relatives they had not seen since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in March of 2020.

 Veterans at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center were treated with a parade of emotional relatives they had not seen since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in March of 2020.

Veterans at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center were treated with a parade of emotional relatives they had not seen since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in March of 2020.

 Des Strausbaugh looks inside the window of the barber shop waiting for his turn to get a haircut at the Undisputed Knocking Out the Competition Faith-Based Barber Shop.

Des Strausbaugh looks inside the window of the barber shop waiting for his turn to get a haircut at the Undisputed Knocking Out the Competition Faith-Based Barber Shop.

 Betty Deal, wife of owner Don Deal Jr., helps sweep up hair as the barbers continuously cut hair with little break from the continuous walk-ins the barbershop received.

Betty Deal, wife of owner Don Deal Jr., helps sweep up hair as the barbers continuously cut hair with little break from the continuous walk-ins the barbershop received.

 Jameson Dine, 9, sits and kills ants as his mother Jessica talks to him in front of the Undisputed Knocking Out the Competition Faith-Based Barber Shop in Downtown Chillicothe on May 15, 2020. Until their appointments and a chair is available, custo

Jameson Dine, 9, sits and kills ants as his mother Jessica talks to him in front of the Undisputed Knocking Out the Competition Faith-Based Barber Shop in Downtown Chillicothe on May 15, 2020. Until their appointments and a chair is available, customers must wait outside to try and be as socially distant as possible and adhere to the current guidelines.

 Jim Rucker laughs about people wearing masks before he gets his hair cut at Zane Plaza Barber Shop as barbers were allowed to reopen after the coronavirus pandemic shutdown.

Jim Rucker laughs about people wearing masks before he gets his hair cut at Zane Plaza Barber Shop as barbers were allowed to reopen after the coronavirus pandemic shutdown.

 Cindy Ford leaves the BMV after getting her stuff taken care of on May 28, 2020. Ford said the wait was not as bad as expected.

Cindy Ford leaves the BMV after getting her stuff taken care of on May 28, 2020. Ford said the wait was not as bad as expected.

 Robert Immell hand tosses a pizza at his family’s pizzeria Fire and Stone as the restaurant offered both pick up and dine in services on May 21, 2020. Restaurants all across Ohio closed down either partially or completely due to the orders given by

Robert Immell hand tosses a pizza at his family’s pizzeria Fire and Stone as the restaurant offered both pick up and dine in services on May 21, 2020. Restaurants all across Ohio closed down either partially or completely due to the orders given by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to help flatten the curve of the coronavirus.

 Police try and break up a fight at Valero gas station as protests occurred Saturday night in Chillicothe.

Police try and break up a fight at Valero gas station as protests occurred Saturday night in Chillicothe.

 Police stand ready as protesters start yelling at police Saturday night in Chillicothe. National tensions between cops and protestors have been escalating due to the death of George Floyd.

Police stand ready as protesters start yelling at police Saturday night in Chillicothe. National tensions between cops and protestors have been escalating due to the death of George Floyd.

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 A customer gets their prescription outside at McFadden’s Pharmacy keeps its doors closed during the coronavirus pandemic.

A customer gets their prescription outside at McFadden’s Pharmacy keeps its doors closed during the coronavirus pandemic.

 Daisy Dailey wrestles with cheese on her pizza as her and her family take time out form camping to come in and dine at the Pour House as it and other restaurants opening dining services inside restaurants on May 21, 2020.

Daisy Dailey wrestles with cheese on her pizza as her and her family take time out form camping to come in and dine at the Pour House as it and other restaurants opening dining services inside restaurants on May 21, 2020.

 Daisy Dailey wrestles with cheese on her pizza as her and her family take time out form camping to come in and dine at the Pour House as it and other restaurants opening dining services inside restaurants on May 21, 2020.

Daisy Dailey wrestles with cheese on her pizza as her and her family take time out form camping to come in and dine at the Pour House as it and other restaurants opening dining services inside restaurants on May 21, 2020.

 Chillicothe Primary School kindergarten teacher Alan Christy holds a sign along with his fellow teachers, while keeping socially distant, to show they care about their students on May 5, 2020, in Chillicothe, Ohio.

Chillicothe Primary School kindergarten teacher Alan Christy holds a sign along with his fellow teachers, while keeping socially distant, to show they care about their students on May 5, 2020, in Chillicothe, Ohio.

 Chillicothe Primary School kindergarten teacher Mary Unerwood  gives a high five to a glove on a stick that second grader Nick Pairan holds out during a socially distant parade where students and families celebrated their teachers on May 5, 2020, in

Chillicothe Primary School kindergarten teacher Mary Unerwood gives a high five to a glove on a stick that second grader Nick Pairan holds out during a socially distant parade where students and families celebrated their teachers on May 5, 2020, in Chillicothe, Ohio.

 Loris Graves catches Lucy Throne as she tries to runaway with her brother Walker’s hat during “Craft Day for Kids with The Sharon and Lori G” on July 23, 2020, in Chillicothe, Ohio. The event will continue July 30, Aug. 6, and Aug. 13. and can hold

Loris Graves catches Lucy Throne as she tries to runaway with her brother Walker’s hat during “Craft Day for Kids with The Sharon and Lori G” on July 23, 2020, in Chillicothe, Ohio. The event will continue July 30, Aug. 6, and Aug. 13. and can hold a maximum of 14 kids per session. It will include lunch/snacks, two crafts, and story time/games.

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