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The Enduring Afterglow Of Ravi Shankar’s Life In Music
Ravi Shankar took Indian classical music to world stages and introduced the sitar to Western audiences. His influence can still be felt today, 100 years after his birth.
DeWine: State Still Working to Gather Personal Protective Equipment
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WYSO) — At his press conference on Wednesday, Governor Mike DeWine made a public plea to Ohio’s hospitals, asking them to save their N95 protective masks so they… Read More
WATCH: What’s it Like to be Pregnant Amid a Pandemic? New and Prospective Mothers Share Stories
Across the U.S., expectant parents and those who have recently given birth are confronting an unanticipated layer of stress due to coronavirus. Health care providers have had to rethink how… Read More
Bernie Sanders Is Suspending His Presidential Campaign
The Vermont senator is exiting the 2020 race, bowing to the commanding delegate lead former Vice President Joe Biden has established.
Jackson County Confirms First Two Positive Cases of COVID-19
JACKSON, Ohio (WOUB) — Jackson County has confirmed the first two cases of COVID-19 in the county. The first case was confirmed the night of Tuesday, April 7 in a release… Read More
Trump Removes Pandemic Inspector General, Replaces with EPA Inspector General
President Trump removed the head of a group charged with overseeing the coronavirus package passed by Congress. Trump has bristled at the oversight actions of several inspectors general.
4 In 10 U.S. Teens Say They Haven’t Done Online Learning Since Schools Closed
A new national survey also suggests most teens are following coronavirus news closely — and they’re worried.
Federal Hocking Senior Brad Russell heading to Muskingum for basketball
ATHENS, OH — Three simple, yet powerful words. “I would say probably the biggest thing is to never give up,” Federal Hocking senior Brad Russell said. Senior Brad Russell had every… Read More
Manual on Allocating Scarce Resources Circulating Among Ohio Hospitals
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio Hospital Association has sent out its guidelines for allocating scarce resources, detailing what medical staff should do if they don’t have the… Read More
Quarantine Playlists: Chloe Musick
Although gathering for live music will be impossible for a little while, WOUB Culture is trying to keep the groove alive by asking members of the regional music scene about… Read More
Former WOUB News Director Knows Value of Newsroom to Region
Ann Marie Muehlhauser was a professional staff member from 1980-1987 ATHENS, OH – Many of WOUB’s viewers and listeners are relying on WOUB’s newsroom these days for the latest news… Read More
John Prine, Revered Nashville Songwriter, Dies At 73 From COVID-19 Complications
The folk and country star had been hospitalized on a ventilator for more than a week.