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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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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