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Ohio Men’s Basketball: Preston, Vander Plas Lead ‘Cats to Blowout Victory over CMU
By: Taylor Jedrzejek
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ATHENS, Ohio — Jason Preston and Ben Vander Plas sat together at the podium in the post-game press conference. It wasn’t the first time, and it surely won’t be the… Read More
![In light of the spread of COVID-19, some U.S. health insurers have begun to allow patients to order a larger emergency supply of their routine medicines for diabetes, heart disease and other chronic conditions.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/gettyimages-88160320-380a490d14a6457572b2b5d7b38896059f13d6c4-e1583785824324-900x422.jpg)
How To Boost Your Emergency Supply Of Prescription Medicines
By: Patti Neighmond | NPR
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Insurers have begun easing restrictions on refills of some prescription drugs, in light of coronavirus. Still, co-pays for stocking up on that bigger supply can be prohibitive, say consumer advocates.
![In this May 29, 2013 photo, a Eucharistic Minister serves communion during Mass at a Catholic church in Caracas, Venezuela. Church officials say food shortages and foreign exchange restrictions are causing a lack of ingredients needed to celebrate Mass: altar wine as well as wheat to produce communion wafers. Economists say the shortages stem from the socialist governments controls on the prices of some goods and on foreign currency, which makes it hard for producers to pay for things they need to import. President Nicolas Maduro blames the shortages on hoarding and says anti-government forces are trying to destabilize the country.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/AP_517227954307-scaled-e1583797255192-900x422.jpg)
Local Catholic Churches Directed to Suspend Handshakes, Distribution of Wine
By: WOUB News Team
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STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — The Diocese of Steubenville is asking churches to suspend distributing wine during the Eucharist and allowing handshakes during the sign of peace for public health reasons…. Read More
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Fifteen Arrested After Multi-County Methamphetamine Bust
By: WOUB News Team
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LANCASTER, Ohio (WOUB) — Fifteen people have been indicted in Fairfield, Hocking, and Pickaway counties after a multi-county drug trafficking operation. The Fairfield-Athens-Logan-Circleville Major Crimes Unit announced Friday that “Operation… Read More
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Tinygami Artist Stacie Tamaki Headed to Paper Circle March 14
By: Emily Votaw
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On Saturday, March 14, Paper Circle (35 West Columbus Street) in Nelsonville will host nationally recognized “tinygami” origami artist Stacie Tamaki in the first of their entirely free Art in… Read More
![A trader reacts on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Monday. Major U.S. stock indexes plunged 7% before trading was temporarily halted.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ap_20069467136336-c0839b43ae17e3169add6400862eaae5176bf0d8-scaled-e1583769515467-900x422.jpg)
Dow Dives 1,900 Points, NYSE Halts Trading As Stock Indexes Plummet
By: Avie Schneider | NPR
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New York Stock Exchange trading was halted temporarily after indexes plunged 7% in reaction to Saudi Arabia’s oil price cut amid increasing fears over the coronavirus epidemic’s economic impact.
![Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton holds up a mask as she gives an update at MetroHealth Medical Center Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Cleveland, on the state's preparedness and education efforts to limit the potential spread of a new virus which caused a disease called COVID-19. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, left, watches.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/amy_acton_coronavirus_-_by_tony_dejak-e1583265795557-900x422.jpg)
Coronavirus in Ohio: Officials Confirm First Three Cases Of COVID-19
By: Gabe Rosenberg | WOSU
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Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday declared a state of emergency after the first three cases of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, were identified in the state. DeWine announced that three Ohioans… Read More
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Report Recommends Lowering Ohio Parole Officers’ Caseload
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A new report is recommending that Ohio lower the caseload of the officers who monitor inmates after release. The report released Monday says the current caseload… Read More
![Ohio’s Jason Preston dribbles the ball against Kent State’s Mitch Peterson](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Peng_OUMBB_00018-scaled-e1583773680255-900x422.jpg)
Ohio Men’s Basketball: Late-Season Surge Earns ‘Cats Home Game in MAC Tournament
By: Taylor Jedrzejek
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ATHENS, Ohio — Somewhere along the 220-mile trip back to Athens from Muncie, Indiana on the 1st day of February, Ohio coach Jeff Boals decided his team needed a pick-me-up… Read More
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WATCH: What You Need to Know About the 2020 Census
By: PBS Newshour
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This week, the United States Census Department rolls out their 2020 census nationwide, aiming to count everyone living in the country and the U.S. territories. The findings will determine how… Read More
![Motorists drive past a sign warning of upcoming traffic cameras in Cleveland.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/AP_17007027340239-e1552495567884-900x422.jpg)
Data: Unplugging Speed Cameras Resulted in Less in Fines
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DAYTON, Ohio – Data shows an Ohio city’s decision to pull the plug on its fixed red light and speed-detection cameras resulted in a dramatic reduction in fines. The Dayton… Read More
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Governor to Announce Changes to Paroled Inmate Monitoring
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is announcing changes to the way Ohio monitors inmates who have been released from prison but are still being monitored by the… Read More
![Ohio Department of Health conducting tests for COVID-19 with new testing equipment.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/covid_testing_equipment-e1583765025105-900x422.jpg)
Ohio Sets Coronavirus Testing Protocols to ‘Maximize Resources’
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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The state now has the ability to conduct tests for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. Due to limited resources the state has created a protocol to determine who… Read More
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Three-part documentary series “Niall Ferguson’s Networld” Premieres Tuesday, March 17
Social Networks Might Seem Like a Modern-Day Phenomenon but They and Their Problems Have Been Around for Centuries Three-part documentary series Niall Ferguson’s Networld, premiering March 17 on PBS, provides… Read More