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Athens City K-12 May See Delay in Start of Remote Classes
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens City School District may see a delay in the start of remote classes because of internet access. Online classes had been set to begin March… Read More
Intelligence Chairman Raised Virus Alarms Weeks Ago, Secret Recording Shows
By: Tim Mak | NPR
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Sen. Richard Burr issued a warning at a private event weeks ago to prepare for dire effects from the coronavirus, going further than his more public comments, according to a recording obtained by NPR.
FDA Seeks To Expand Treatment For Coronavirus As Part Of White House Response
By: Philip Ewing | Franco Ordoñez | NPR
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President Trump spoke about the effort during a briefing at the White House. He also expressed interest in the government possibly taking an equity stake in companies as part of a big stimulus.
Judges Urged To Reduce Bonds, Lower Jail Populations
By: Gabe Rosenberg | WOSU
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOSU) — Even as more local governments begin moving to remote work, Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor has asked judges to keep courts open for emergency… Read More
National Guard to Assist Southeast Ohio Foodbank During Coronavirus Pandemic
By: WOUB News Team
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LOGAN, Ohio (WOUB) – Members of the Ohio National Guard are expected to arrive at the Southeast Ohio Foodbank on March 23 to help across the foodbank’s 10-county service area…. Read More
West Virginia Governor Eases Unemployment Rules Amid Virus
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has loosened unemployment regulations for people whose jobs have been shuttered over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. An executive order from… Read More
Athens Marathon Canceled For 2020
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens Marathon has been called off this year after Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s order that any event with more than 100 participants be canceled. In… Read More
Free Lunch Options for K-12 Kids in Athens During Pandemic
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — As the coronavirus emergency continues, workers are laid off and food supplies have an irregular flow, some businesses in Athens are chipping in to help parents… Read More
Athens Humane Society and Friends of the Shelter Dogs Offer Pet Food Assistance
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two Athens County animal welfare agencies are teaming up to assist residents who may be unable to afford food for their pets during the coronavirus pandemic…. Read More
Athens Farmers Market Open Saturday With Some Coronavirus Restrictions
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens Farmers Market announced Thursday that they will open Saturday, March 21. But they are urging both vendors and customers to follow certain guidelines to… Read More
Unemployment Claims Top 100K, New Voter Sign-up Demanded
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state says it has received 111,055 unemployment insurance benefit applications online in the past four days, due to layoffs related to coronavirus orders. That compares… Read More
Dems File Legal Challenge to Ohio Primary Delay
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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The decision to postpone Ohio’s primary has stirred up legal challenges including a state supreme court lawsuit filed by the Ohio Democratic Party. But leaders there say this is actually a preemptive… Read More
DeWine Tells Companies to Monitor Employee Temperatures
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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Gov. Mike DeWine is laying out protocols for businesses while strongly recommending employers to take aggressive action when it comes to protecting the workplace against coronavirus. DeWine says businesses that… Read More
Ohio AG Says Jury Trials can be Suspended Because of Coronavirus Concerns
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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The attorney general is advising Ohio’s courts that they can suspend jury trials to stop the spread of coronavirus. Attorney General Dave Yost’s opinion said courts may suspend jury trials for up… Read More
State Running Low On Coronavirus Tests, Preserving For High-Risk Cases
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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Hospitals and labs around the state are running low on coronavirus test kits. State public health officials say that’s why they’re trying to preserve the swabs for people at high-risk… Read More
WOUB Prepares Former Student to be a Vice President at The Weather Channel
Angie Massie says the hands-on experience she got at WOUB was vital to her success ATHENS, OH – It’s the first day of spring and in Angie Massie’s world that… Read More