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![Even without symptoms, you might have the virus and be able to spread it when out in public, say researchers who now are reconsidering the use of surgical masks.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/newmasks-f4c66dcec71c76f5baf89037eddbf12dd88fa8e2-scaled-e1585689764324-900x422.jpg)
Should We All Be Wearing Masks In Public? Health Experts Revisit The Question
By: Huo Jingnan | Allison Aubrey | Carmel Wroth | NPR
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There are rumblings that U.S. health officials may start encouraging Americans to wear face masks to cut down on asymptomatic spread. But with continued shortages, it’s not clear how we’d do that.
![President Donald Trump speaks on the South Lawn of the White House](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/AP_19006730412461-e1546893535818-900x422.jpg)
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Mayor of Bridgeport Suspended After Records Tampering, Theft in Office Charges
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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BRIDGEPORT, Ohio (WOUB) — The mayor in the Village of Bridgeport has been suspended from office after alleged theft in office. A commission designated by the Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday… Read More
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Kentucky Lawmakers to Take up 1-year Budget Due to Pandemic
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Key Kentucky lawmakers say the legislature will be presented a one-year state spending plan. Lawmakers traditionally pass two-year budgets. Sen. Chris McDaniel on Tuesday called it… Read More
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Perry County Confirms First Case of COVID-19
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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PERRY CO., Ohio (WOUB) — Perry County has confirmed its first case of COVID-19. Health Commissioner Angela DeRolph made the announcement on Tuesday in a Facbook video. The patient is… Read More
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Ross County Confirms Second Case of COVID-19
By: Aaron Payne
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WOUB) — The second positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Ross County. The Ross County Health District said there are now two positive cases in the county… Read More
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Sadsquatch II Radio A Sessions
By: Emily Votaw
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Marietta’s extemporaneous psych-groove rockers Sadsquatch performed “Inside of You,” “Black Magic Woman,” “Wonderland,” and “About a Boy” in WOUB’s Radio A November 2019. Made up of Seth Anderson on vocals,… Read More
![Athletes who play NCAA spring sports whose seasons were truncated by the coronavirus outbreak will be eligible for another season. This photo shows Purdue Fort Wayne's Rachel Everson playing softball in March.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ap_20087573962064-5342d70466a71b7062b3100dc129c8c5b04997d4-scaled-e1585666372885-900x422.jpg)
NCAA Division 1 Athletes Get Another Shot At Spring Sports
By: Tom Goldman | NPR
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Schools have been authorized to offer spring sport athletes whose schedule was shut down by the coronavirus an extra year of eligibility so they can play an extra season.
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Auditor of State Awards Athens City Schools and Others for Audit Reports
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio’s state auditor has awarded several local entities after reviewing their financial audit reports. Athens City School District was one of four districts in Ohio to… Read More
![House Speaker Larry Householder (R-Glenford) speaks to reporters after session on Wednesday, March 25, 2020.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/larry_householder_032520-e1585667682246-900x422.jpeg)
Voter Rights Groups File Challenge to Ohio Primary Absentee Extension
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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The ACLU of Ohio has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court of the Southern District of Ohio claiming the new absentee voting extension is “cumbersome.” The Ohio House and Ohio Senate… Read More
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Federal Judge Halts State from Restricting Abortions with Coronavirus Order
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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A federal judge has temporarily blocked the state from using the coronavirus order that bans elective, non-essential surgeries to stop the six clinics in Ohio that offer surgical abortions from… Read More
![Gov. Mike DeWine speaks at his daily press conference on coronavirus on March 22, 2020.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/dewine_looking_at_camera_-_credit_gov_office-e1585060533218-900x422.jpg)
DeWine Extends Order to Close Ohio Schools Through May 1
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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Gov. Mike DeWine has extended his order to close all Ohio K-12 schools from April 3 through May 1. And he’s hinting that another extension is possible. DeWine said he extended the… Read More
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WOUB Employee Spotlight: Director of Program Services/Chief of Staff Joan Butcher
Butcher started at WOUB in 1994 ATHENS, OH – When WOUB changes its programming schedule to assist teachers and parents through the #LearnAtHome Initiative or bring viewers the latest information… Read More
![New tests being developed to detect signs of “toxic stress” in young children](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Broken-Places-feature-900x422.jpg)
Broken Places, Premiering Monday, April 6 at 10 pm
Broken Places, Premiering Monday, April 6 on PBS New documentary from Peabody Award-winning and two-time Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Roger Weisberg explores the devastating impact of childhood trauma and stories of… Read More