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![West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (pictured in January) has said he wants all nursing home residents and staff for coronavirus.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ap_20064752474935-f6b574cf0c2e0e97de8475523653070e44b12dfa-scaled-e1587164469707-900x422.jpg)
West Virginia Aims To Test All Nursing Home Residents, Workers for COVID-19
By: Sarah McCammon | NPR
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West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said there have been discrepancies in data from the homes, and wants even those already checked to be retested.
![Voters cast their ballots on Election Day in McArthur, Ohio.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/3-e1524771260692-900x422.jpg)
Voting Rights Group says this Primary’s Vote Total so Far is Just Half of 2016’s
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A voting rights organization says there are potentially a lot fewer voters who will cast ballots this year compared to the presidential primary four years ago. The… Read More
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Neither Snow nor Rain nor Heat nor Gloom of COVID-19
By: Vince Damico
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MASON, Ohio – The United States Postal Service is distributing millions of masks, gloves and cleaning supplies to over 30 thousand locations each day. For the more than 600,000 Americans… Read More
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Driving Schools Shift Gears During Pandemic
By: Paige Miller
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NORRISTOWN, PA. — Social distancing in the age of COVID-19 has rendered behind-the-wheel driving lessons nearly impossible for drivers hoping to get their license. Department of Motor Vehicle locations are… Read More
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DeWine: “We’re Trying to Protect Ohioans”
By: Jenny Hamel | WCPN
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COLUMBUS, OHIO (WCPN) — On April 17, 1964, Columbus native Jerrie Mock became the first female aviator to circle the globe in her plane, the “Spirit of Columbus.” To kick… Read More
![Michael Cohen on the day he reported to federal prison last May. The pandemic means President Trump's former lawyer and fixer will be permitted to move to home confinement.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ap_19126520965104-1ffb4e7acec935e3f1400953314ba5e3b3caeb88-scaled-e1587150306967-900x422.jpg)
Michael Cohen, Ex-Trump Lawyer, To Be Released Early From Prison Amid Pandemic
By: Ryan Lucas | NPR
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The president’s former attorney and fixer will be permitted to move to home confinement because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Gorilla Party’s Tyler Tompkins on ‘Split’ EP with Clementines
By: Emily Votaw
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Gorilla Party and Clementines have just released “Split,” an EP featuring two songs from each of the DIY groups. I spoke to Gorilla Party’s Tyler Tompkins about a week before… Read More
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Quarantine Playlist: Ben Davis Jr.
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
![A box to drop off absentee ballots sits in the parking lot of the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections in Cleveland.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cuyahoga_county_boe_vote_drop_box_-_credit_kasler-e1585263370395-900x422.jpeg)
A Pandemic Voter Guide for Ohio’s 2020 Primary
By: Kathy Lu | America Amplified | Ohio Valley ReSource
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ATHENS, Ohio (OVR) — Ohio’s primary was moved to April 28 from its original date on March 17. The most important thing to remember about the date of Ohio’s rescheduled… Read More
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Coronavirus Doesn’t Stop Athlete From Training
By: Alex Porter
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NORTH CANTON, Ohio – Stay-at-home orders around the country have prevented athletes from heading to the gym to prepare for their seasons. But one athlete from Northeast Ohio has had… Read More