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NBA Suspends Season Until Further Notice, Over Coronavirus
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MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has suspended its season “until further notice” after a Utah Jazz player tested positive Wednesday for the coronavirus, a move that came only hours after… Read More
U.S. Supreme Court Allows ‘Remain In Mexico’ Program To Continue
By: Vanessa Romo | NPR
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The high court will allow the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy to stand across the entire southern border. The decision marks another immigration victory for the White House.
WATCH: Trump Addresses Nation After Novel Coronavirus Deemed Pandemic
By: PBS NewsHour | AP
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is quickly unveiling a coronavirus aid package while President Donald Trump is considering a national disaster declaration and new travel advisories as Washington raced Wednesday to… Read More
Ohio Women’s Basketball: ‘Cats Shoot Past Western Michigan in MAC Quarterfinals
By: Taylor Jedrzejek
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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Just 19 hours prior to the opening tip of the first game of the Mid-American Conference Quarterfinals, it was announced that fans would be barred from attendance… Read More
NCAA Basketball Tournaments Will Proceed Without Most Spectators
By: Associated Press
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NCAA President Mark Emmert says NCAA Division I basketball tournament games will not be open to the general public because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus. Emmert says he… Read More
Athens Health Commissioner Emphasizes Social Distancing, Hand-Washing to Stay Healthy
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County’s top health official says avoiding major public events and washing your hands properly are two important ways to prevent getting sick from flu or… Read More
2 W.Va. Universities Pushing Learning Online Over Coronavirus
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia’s two major universities are temporarily eliminating face-to-face instruction and extending their spring breaks as they continue to monitor the threat of the new coronavirus… Read More
Beacon School will Provide Meals for Students During Shutdown
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Beacon School for students with developmental disabilities in Athens will be closed until the end of the month to prevent the spread of the coronavirus…. Read More
Alexander Local School District Cancels Classes Through March 29 as a Coronavirus Precaution
By: WOUB News Team
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ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB) — Alexander Local Schools will be closed to students from March 16-March 29 in response to three confirmed cases of coronavirus in Ohio. According to a release… Read More
Marietta College Moves to Online-Only Classes
By: WOUB News Team
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) — Marietta College has moved to online-only classes until further notice, after Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s recommendation that all colleges and universities suspend in-person instruction. Faculty will… Read More
29th Annual River City Blues Festival: Micah Kesselring
By: Emily Votaw
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Micah Kesselring’s relationship with the guitar began when he was only nine years old, playing on the porch of the log cabin that his father built nestled in the Hocking… Read More
Our Town: Gallipolis Premiere Screening to be Rescheduled
WOUB is following recommendations from the state and Ohio University ATHENS, OH – Following recommendations from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio University President Duane Nellis regarding the coronavirus outbreak… Read More