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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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