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Trump Partly Shuts Border With Canada To Stem Spread Of Coronavirus
By: Philip Ewing | Ayesha Rascoe | Bobby Allyn | NPR
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The president said the border would close by “mutual consent,” the latest development in the coronavirus pandemic.
![A caregiver tests a patient for coronavirus at University Hospitals, Monday, March 16, 2020, in Mayfield Heights, Ohio.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/coronavirus_testing_university_hospitals_-_by_tony_dejak-e1584562638145-900x422.jpg)
Most BMV Locations, All Barber Shops And Salons To Close
By: Gabe Rosenberg | WOSU
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOSU) — Ohio is shutting down most Bureau of Motor Vehicles locations effective Wednesday night, while instructing law enforcement to stop issuing tickets for expired driver’s licenses. At… Read More
![Athens County Food Pantry workers preparing food for clients at the Route 13 location in March 2020.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ACFP2-e1584546291144-900x422.png)
Athens Co. Food Pantry Still Serving Families at Rt. 13 Location
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens County Food Pantry has served almost 300 families through March 17, and will continue to provide food for families in need. The ACFP sent… Read More
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Some Utility Providers Suspend Service Shutoff for Non-Payment During Coronavirus Pandemic
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Several utility providers have temporarily stopped shutting off service for customers who are behind on their payments. On March 12, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio… Read More
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When Colleges Shut Down, Some Students Have Nowhere To Go
By: Anya Kamenetz | NPR
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More colleges and universities are canceling classes due to COVID-19. Most are keeping dorms and dining halls open, but a growing number have asked students to pack up and leave campus indefinitely.
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Anna Malus-Kitzmann, The Good Campaign
Just over three years ago, Anna Malus-Kitzmann had an incredibly successful career in advertising. She was working with amazing clients on big household brands. But something was wrong. Anna says… Read More
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Ohio PBS Stations Put Together YouTube Playlist for Teachers
Videos provide “How To” Guides for Virtual Instruction ATHENS, OH – Teachers in southeast Ohio and around the state now have some additional resources to help adjust to online… Read More
![President Donald Trump takes questions from the media before boarding Maine One at the White House in Washington, Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, en route to Camp David in Maryland.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/AP_19242834496195-e1567266966157-900x422.jpg)
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Local Music Losing Crucial Momentum: Sneakthief’s Daniel Palmer
By: Emily Votaw
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Between March 12 and March 15, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine banned all gatherings of more than 100 people in the state of Ohio and closed all Ohio restaurants and… Read More
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Athens Transportation Methods Modified Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Public transportation in Athens has been modified in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The regular CATS student transport service was suspended after students were advised… Read More
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Ohio University Postpones Spring Commencement and All Regional Campus Graduation Activities
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University has decided to postpone Spring 2020 Commencement and all graduation activities on all regional campuses. According to an email OU President Duane Nellis sent… Read More
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WOUB Lends Helping Hands at Meigs County Food Distribution
Need great during this unprecedented public health emergency POMEROY, OH – With the increase in need emerging as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak, several employees from WOUB Public Media… Read More
![Eva Davis leans against a telephone pole, the buildings of of East Lake Meadows appear behind her. Atlanta, GA.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/EAST-LAKE-MEADOWS-A-PUBLIC-HOUSING-STORYfeature-900x422.jpg)
EAST LAKE MEADOWS: A PUBLIC HOUSING STORY; Tuesday, March 24 at 8 pm
NEW DOCUMENTARY TACKLES IMPACT OF RACISM ON PUBLIC HOUSING EAST LAKE MEADOWS: A PUBLIC HOUSING STORY Explores History of Atlanta Public Housing Project, Tells Stories of Those Who Called East… Read More