Cincinnati.com Local Politics:PX column: 150 shootings. A dead 7-year-old. No, police shouldn’t be enforcing social distancing rules in Ohio bars

Police shouldn't be called upon to enforce social distancing rules in bars. It underscores a big pandemic problem, columnist Jason Williams writes. [cincinnati.com]( [Local Politics]( Wednesday, May 20 [In spite of COVID-19 crowd limitations, a crowd gathers to drink at Standard Hall, a bar in Columbus' Short North Art District on Friday, May 15, 2020 about 11 pm. The bar's owners, Corso Ventures, told WBNS television, "Standard Hall has exactly 45 tables on the patio, spaced 6 feet apart. Based on the guidelines set forth by the state, we are not allowing parties of more than 10 at each table."]( FOR SUBSCRIBERS [150 shootings. A dead child. Why police shouldn't be babysitting bars]( Police shouldn't be called upon to enforce social distancing rules in bars. It underscores a big pandemic problem, columnist Jason Williams writes. [Coronavirus: Ohio lawmakers offer bills on...]( [Shelves containing disinfectant cleaning spray at ]( [Ohio House Democrats rip GOP for mask-less ‘unsafe...]( [Speaker Larry Householder listens to a representat]( FOR SUBSCRIBERS [Police leader on streetcar: 'I would love if feds say,...]( [Dan Hils]( [PX: How about a vaccine for these 5 really annoying...]( [A sign posted encourages hand washing during a joi]( SPECIAL OFFER Subscribe today and get unlimited digital access for $3 for 3 months, then $7.99 per month [View My Offer]( MORE ARTICLES FROM THE ENQUIRER FOR SUBSCRIBERS [Ohio Dem leader on Amy Acton: 'She is above party at this moment']( [Acting U.S. intelligence chief calls Cindy Warmbier on Mother's Day]( [Citing Cincinnati's streetcar, Warren County officials reject transit...]( [Candice Keller shows up at Butler County meeting, urges commissioners...]( FOR SUBSCRIBERS [What Gov. DeWine can do to rebound from rough week]( [Want more?: Download the Cincinnati.com app.]( [click here]( FOLLOW US [FB]( [TW]( [IG]( Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback]( © 2020 www.cincinnati.com. All rights reserved. 312 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202