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• Ohio authors: The Ohioana Book Festival with virtual appearances by more than 130 authors concludes today. Eight events some live, some prerecorded will be offered today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For a schedule and link to the free programs, go to www.ohioana.org.
• Geoff Anderson, Kari Gunter-Seymour, Rose M. Smith: The Ohio poets will read from their works, answer questions and discuss other works that have inspired them in a virtual event at 7 p.m. Tuesday, presented by the Columbus Metropolitan Library. Poet and librarian Scott Woods will moderate. Register for the free event at www.columbuslibrary.org.
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Chris Bournea
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During the 2021 Bexley State of the Community Address held Feb. 18 virtually at bexley.org, leaders of city government, schools and community organizations detailed efforts to maintain safety during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic while continuing to deliver services.
Last spring, a local COVID-19 Task Force was formed, consisting of city and county public health experts to monitor the pandemic and issue recommendations on how to respond.
Last summer, Mayor Ben Kessler issued an executive order requiring employees and customers to wear masks at indoor establishments and began working with the nonprofit Developmental Resources Assets Network (DARN) to address community needs.