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Music From the Radio Free Athens Crew: April 4, 2020
Like most everything else, Radio Free Athens has been impacted by the current situation pertaining to COVID-19, which the World Health Organization has deemed a pandemic. Although you won’t get… Read More
Business in Uptown Athens is Down 50 – 85%, Uncertainty Lingers
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Businesses in Uptown Athens are starting to feel the economic impact of COVID-19. Since Ohio Governor Mike DeWine declared a state of emergency almost a month… Read More
A Homemade Fight Against COVID-19
By: Ryan Moreland
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FRIENDSVILLE, Md – Libby Anderson, the owner and sole employee of The Quilt Garrett, has been in her basement-turned-quilt shop every day of the stay-at-home order. However, she has yet… Read More
Bill Withers, Singer-Songwriter Of ‘Ain’t No Sunshine,’ Has Died At Age 81
By: Anastasia Tsioulcas | NPR
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The soulful artist behind a number of 1970s hits died Monday of heart disease. He created all of his hits in a 14-year recording career before walking away from the music business.
Ohio’s Food Banks Say They Need Help to Meet the Current Need for Services
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Leaders of Ohio’s foodbanks say they are overwhelmed by the demand on their services right now. They’re urging the federal government to increase food stamp benefits by 15% and asking… Read More
Domestic Violence Victims Urged to Text if They Can’t Call During Lockdown
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Domestic violence victims are being urged to text rather than calling the help lines during the Stay at Home order in Ohio due to the coronavirus… Read More
Coronavirus Straining Financial Resources of Ohio Valley Hospitals
By: Liam Niemeyer | Ohio Valley ReSource
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MURRAY, Ky. (OVR) — As coronavirus cases continue to increase throughout the Ohio Valley, rural hospitals are preparing for a potential surge of COVID-19 patients. But as they do so,… Read More
Teaching Preschoolers During COVID-19 Restrictions
By: Samantha Weinraub
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CLEVELAND, Ohio – With the ongoing spread of COVID-19, universities have closed down and switched to all online classes. Public school systems weren’t too far behind. Starting April 6th, Shaker… Read More
Adena Health System Offering Curbside Lab Collections for Blood Work
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WOUB) — Adena Health System announced it is offering drive-up service for patients who require standard blood work to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. According to a… Read More
Hocking Hills State Park Closing due to COVID-19 Guidelines
Hocking Hills State Park and all of its trails will close sunset Friday, April 3, in an attempt to follow COVID-19 precautions. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says the… Read More
Video Meeting Platform Zoom Addresses Criticisms as it Sees Explosive Growth in Users
By: Andrew Limbong | NPR
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Zoom’s founder and CEO addressed some of the company’s growing pains as the service saw an unexpected surge in the number of users when people began socially distancing due to COVID-19.
COVID-19 Prevention Closes Areas of Wayne National Forest
By: Allison Hunter
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Nelsonville, Ohio (WOUB) – Portions of Wayne National Forest will not accept visitors due to physical distancing guidelines. To discourage crowds and the possible spread of COVID-19, the forest’s developed… Read More
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Athens City School District Provides Students Thousands of Computers
By: Aditya Sahasrabudhe
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ATHENS, Ohio – Students missing out on traditional in-class schooling due to the stay-at-home order now have access to education again, this time virtually thanks to the distribution of around… Read More
Summer Classes at Ohio University Move to Remote Instruction
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University announced that there will be no in-person summer classes due to the coronavirus pandemic. Provost Elizabeth Sayrs made the announcement in an email sent out… Read More
School District in Pennsylvania Helps Students in Need of Technology
By: Bryan Kurp
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GIBSONIA, Pa. – The COVID-19 pandemic has forced students to learn online until the schools reopen. Most families in the Pine-Richland School District have access to the internet, but some… Read More
Religious Organizations Find Ways to Stay Connected
By: Zanovia Criss
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Many religious centers around Ohio remain closed after Gov. Mike DeWine extended the stay-at-home order through the beginning of May. These centers provide essential community support to… Read More
Cincinnati-Area Families Share how Stay-at-Home Order Affects Their Daily Life
By: Anna Azallion
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CINCINNATI — The stay-at-home order in Ohio is still in effect until at least 11:59 PM on May 1. Additionally, Gov. Mike DeWine ordered the Ohio Department of Health to… Read More
One High School Athlete Holds out Hope for Spring Play
By: Zach Paquette
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GAHANNA, Ohio – COVID-19 has left spring sports’ seasons in jeopardy for a plethora of sports leagues ranging from professional to youth leagues. Many college and high school seniors may… Read More
Credit Union Offers Programs to Ease Economic Pain
By: Hardika Singh
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ATHENS, Ohio — Ohio University Credit Union members can now apply for a forbearance program where mortgage payments can be suspended or reduced for at least the next three… Read More
Many College Students Ineligible for Stimulus Checks
By: Rhyann Green
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ATHENS, Ohio — While many Americans are expecting to get a check from the federal stimulus bill, many college students who have lost their on-campus jobs might not be that… Read More
Ohio Considering Statewide Protocols for Nurses, Doctors
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton says the state could be looking at issuing protocols for all hospital staff in order to… Read More
How to Vote-By-Mail in Ohio’s Extended Primary
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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Ohio lawmakers created the new vote-by-mail timeline after in-person voting on Election Day was canceled over coronavirus concerns but voter rights advocates fear the deadline of April 28 still does… Read More
Turkuaz’s Dave Brandwein Talks ‘Non’s a Ton,’ ‘Remain in Light,’ COVID-19
By: Emily Votaw
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When I scheduled my interview with Turkuaz, it was late February and the Brooklyn-based funk band had just been announced as one of the performers at the 2020 Nelsonville Music… Read More