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Music From the Radio Free Athens Crew: April 25, 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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Trump Signs Latest Coronavirus Economic Relief Package, Aimed At Small Businesses
By: Susan Davis | Claudia Grisales | Kelsey Snell | Alana Wise | NPR
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It is the fourth measure approved by Congress in less than two months to combat the pandemic. This one, totaling $484 billion, will supply fresh funding to a new small business lending program.
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Even In Crisis Times, There Is A Push To Wire Rural America
By: Kirk Siegler | NPR
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The COVID-19 crisis has forced us to move almost everything online. But more than one-third of the U.S. population in rural areas has little or no access to the Internet.
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Trying to Stay Afloat: Small Businesses in Rural SE Ohio Cope with a Pandemic
By: Elise Hammond | Taylor Bruck
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ATHENS (WOUB) – The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we interact with one another. Birthdays are celebrated on video chats, and suspicious glances are exchanged when someone gets too close… Read More
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Ohio To Expand Testing, Tracing To ‘Isolate’ COVID-19
By: Nick Castele | WCPN
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCPN) — Ohio will “substantially” increase its capacity for coronavirus testing as the state’s manufacturers step up the production of test kit components, Gov. Mike DeWine said Friday…. Read More
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Zoo Educates Public during Pandemic
By: Paige Miller
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NORRISTOWN, Pa. – Elmwood Park Zoo’s own Rosie the Tarantula and Pokey the Porcupine have become the newest YouTube sensations while zoo operations are suspended during the covid-19 pandemic. Animals… Read More
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Bride Makes Changes To Wedding Due To COVID-19
By: Caitlin Hunt
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NORTH CANTON, Ohio— COVID-19 has affected everyone’s day to day life, and its safety measures have caused businesses to close and major events to be canceled. But, major life events,… Read More
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Sports Fans Find Alternatives During No-Sports Interlude
By: Zach Paquette
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COLUMBUS, Ohio – COVID-19 struck the sports world on March 12 as the NBA was the first professional sports league in the United States to suspend its season. Many other… Read More
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No Students Equals No Business Even When Athens Reopens
By: Aditya Sahasrabudhe
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ATHENS, Ohio – About a third of the U.S. economy has frozen because of the coronavirus outbreak and both the state of Ohio and Athens have seen their share of… Read More
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Student Teaching Placed on Hold During Pandemic
By: Vince Damico
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MASON, Ohio – Education majors who were doing their student teaching during the spring semester are now waiting to see if they will receive credit even though the semester was… Read More
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Senior Class Unites Through Front Doors
By: Claire Geary
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AVON LAKE, Ohio – Graduating high school seniors are normally honored through senior nights and ceremonies in the spring before being handed their diplomas. But due to the coronavirus, seniors… Read More
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RVs 4 MDs Helps Frontline Healthcare Workers
By: Anna Azallion
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CINCINNATI — Some healthcare workers across the world have concerns about infecting their loved ones when they come home from work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lynn Schneller is one of… Read More
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Library Brings Virtual Resources to Patrons
By: Bryan Kurp
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GIBSONIA, Pa. – Libraries offer more than books to the public. Patrons can surf the internet on the public computers, print documents if they don’t own a printer at home… Read More
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Newest Way to Stay Connected
By: Rhyann Green
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WILMINGTON, Ohio — Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the latest installment in the nineteen-year long series, offering players a chance to destress on a deserted island of their own. Time… Read More
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Ohio Athletes Grateful for Extra Year of Eligibility
By: Brandon Monty
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MENTOR, Ohio – Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the NCAA is granting an extra year of eligibility to all spring collegiate athletes. This moves comes after the NCAA suspended all… Read More
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Beshear Order Allows Voting by Mail in Kentucky Primary
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear has signed an order allowing Kentucky residents to vote by mail in the upcoming primary election. The governor’s office said Friday that state… Read More
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Live COVID-19 Talk Show Airing on WOUB FM
The program will examine how the pandemic may shape our country’s future ATHENS, OH – WOUB FM will start airing a new program, The America Amplified: Life, Community, and COVID-19… Read More
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Quarantine Playlists: Peter Vilardi
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
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WOUB Provides Critical Educational Programming and Resources for Local Teachers
PBS #LearnAtHome Initiative supports teachers and students during COVID 19 Pandemic ATHENS, OH – With Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s recent announcement that Ohio K-12 schools will continue teaching students remotely… Read More