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Athens Uptown Businesses Concerned About Coronavirus Impact
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — As the coronavirus spread continues, the impact on the economy is still hard to gauge. But businesses in Uptown Athens are already concerned. Ohio University announced… Read More
DeWine Orders Ban on Visitors at Nursing Homes, State’s Psychiatric Hospitals
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered a ban on visitors at Ohio nursing homes and in the state’s psychiatric hospitals. DeWine says nursing homes requested the ban because of the vulnerability… Read More
Ohio Players Get in One Last Run After MAC Tourney Canceled
By: Associated Press
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Ohio got in one last run after its season ended. The Bobcats were on the floor warming up to play Akron when the Mid-American Conference basketball tournament… Read More
Ohio University Changes Plan, Extends Spring Break Until March 22
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University is extending spring break until Sunday, March 22 as students, faculty, and staff prepare for a transition to online classes and the university tries… Read More
MAC Tournament, all NCAA sporting events canceled
CLEVELAND, OH — The 2020 Mid-American Conference tournament has officially been canceled and while the decision comes as a disappointment for MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher, the decision was ultimately about… Read More
Student at Shawnee State University Tests Negative for COVID-19
By: WOUB News Team
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PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (WOUB) — Shawnee State University announced test results were negative for a student who was being monitored for COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). Two other students were quarantined, and “were… Read More
Hillel and Chabad Will be Open for Students and Jewish Community in Athens
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Leaders of two Jewish organizations in Athens say their doors will be open for anyone in the community, even as Ohio University has moved to online-only… Read More
After Drop in Number of Blood Drives, Red Cross Needs Donors in Southeast Ohio
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Colleges, universities, and K-12 schools are cancelling events nationwide due to the novel coronavirus, which means fewer opportunities for the American Red Cross to hold blood… Read More
Several Polling Locations Change in Southeast Ohio Due to Coronavirus
By: WOUB News Team
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced several polling places will be moved due to the threat of COVID-19 in the state. LaRose has directed all… Read More
Gov. DeWine Announces Three-Week “Spring Break” Extension for K-12 Schools
By: WOUB News Team
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — will be extending spring break for all K-12 schools for three weeks starting at the close of school Monday, according to Gov. Mike DeWine. He made the… Read More
Foodbanks Say Help is Urgently Needed Because of Coronavirus
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Congress is considering a bill that would make it easier for low-income people to get emergency food assistance during the COVID-19 outbreak. And advocates for foodbanks are requesting the state and… Read More
BREAKING: MAC Basketball Tournaments Cancelled Over Coronavirus Concerns
By: Taylor Jedrzejek
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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Mid-American Conference commissioner Jon Steinbrecher announced early Thursday afternoon that the remainder of the conference tournament will be cancelled. “We have been meeting all morning with our… Read More
One Athens County Voting Location to Change
By: Aaron Payne
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The Athens County Board of Elections has announced it will change the location of one polling location because of conronavirus concerns. The voting location at the Appalachian Behavioral Health Care… Read More
Charter School Operators Must Be Non-Profit Under Bipartisan Bill
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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Nearly 180 charter schools will have to change how they do business or shut down under a new bipartisan bill introduced in the Ohio House. It’s the latest attempt to… Read More
Anna Dravland, Spread Goodness Day
Anna Dravland was planning her first big kindness event when she had a massive stroke that nearly took her life. Thanks to her support system, that first Spread Goodness Day… Read More
Entreprenuership Tips From “Jazzed About Work” Host Beverly Jones
In this episode of Jazzed About Work, guest host Tom Hodson interviews our own Beverly Jones. Bev wears her career coaching hat this time as she gives some nuts and… Read More
MAC Tournament: Coronavirus’ Impact on Players and Fans
By: Thomas Garverick
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CLEVELAND, OH — The Coronavirus has altered sporting events across the country — limiting or eliminating spectators at tournament games. The question is how nearly empty arenas would impact the… Read More
Ohio Men’s Basketball: ‘Cats ‘Excited’ for Third Matchup with Akron
By: Taylor Jedrzejek
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CLEVELAND, Ohio — After defeating Central Michigan in the first round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament, Ohio coach Jeff Boals was asked how he was going to pack for his… Read More
CANCELED: MELTED 2020
By: Emily Votaw
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Organizers of psychedelic music festival MELTED announced last night that the event will be cancelled in response to statewide concerns about the spread of COVID-19. You can read the festival’s… Read More
Former WOUB Student Preaches Importance of Learning it All
RE/MAX Technical Production Manager Tom Maynor calls WOUB experience “invaluable” ATHENS, OH – Tom Maynor, the technical production manager at RE/MAX, LLC Corporate Headquarters, didn’t know all the places his… Read More