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Unofficial Election Results for Jackson County
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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Here are the unofficial results in Jackson County for Ohio’s extended primary, according to the county Board of Elections. Only contested races are listed. For Democratic presidential nominee: Joseph… Read More

Ohio University Addresses COVID-19’s Impact On Growing Money Woes
By: Allison Hunter
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The pandemic is making bad financial situations worse for many, including the state’s oldest college. Ohio University’s battle for solvency was outlined in an email sent… Read More

Feedback from Businesses Led DeWine to Reverse Ohio’s Mask Rule
By: Matt Richmond | WCPN
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCPN) — Ohio officials said on Wednesday that they reversed course on a requirement for all customers to wear masks before entering stores when they begin to reopen in May based… Read More

Vinton Co. Prosecutor: Pandemic Puts More Stress On Families Dealing With Addiction
By: Rachel Martin | Heidi Glenn | NPR
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Even though Vinton County, Ohio, hasn’t had high infection rates of the coronavirus, social restrictions have made it harder to keep drug users and their children safe, says Trecia Kimes-Brown.

Loopholes In Small Business Relief Program Allow Thriving Companies To Cash In
By: Cheryl W. Thompson | Graham Smith | NPR
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The Paycheck Protection Program is designed to help small businesses from falling off a cliff during the pandemic, but some companies on firm ground have gotten millions to expand.

Unofficial 2020 Primary Results for Washington County
By: Aaron Payne
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) — Washington County will have two new commissioners next year after a little more that 27 percent of registered voters in the county cast ballots in Ohio’s extended… Read More

Students Produce Newswatch at Home Episodes
Three-part series posted on social media ATHENS, OH – When Ohio University made the decision to stop holding in-person classes and move to remote learning, the student volunteers who work… Read More

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On behalf of WOUB Public Media, we wish to thank you for supporting your public broadcasting station. We rely on the support of individuals just like you to keep the… Read More

Watch Artists From Around the Globe (On Your Phone) at Nutstock May 3-5
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Digital · Watch Artists From Around the Globe (On Your Phone) at Nutstock May 3-5 A wise person once told Drew Hooper to “attempt the absurd to reach the… Read More

More than a Month Later, Ohio’s First-Ever Mail-Only Primary Ends
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio’s first all-mail-in primary is done, after absentee voting was extended following the closure of polling places just before in person voting was supposed to… Read More

Jorma Kaukonen Performs 5th Quarantine Concert May 2
Jorma Kaukonen performs his fifth solo Quarantine Concert from the Fur Peace Ranch in Meigs County, Ohio spreading the message to Stay in Peace! Join him for his fifth live… Read More

As Trump Orders Meatpackers to Stay Open, Health Department Complaints Allege Louisville Plant Failed to Protect Workers
By: Liam Niemeyer | Ohio Valley ReSource
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (OVR) — As President Trump ordered meatpacking plants on Tuesday to keep operating amid the coronavirus pandemic, more details are emerging about the concerns workers had about their… Read More

Opening the Country Safely Without Politics Is Wish of Frontline Doctor
There are valid arguments for opening the country after the COVID-19 shutdowns. But those actions must be tempered by good medical data and with the safety of people being foremost,… Read More

Unofficial Primary 2020 Results for Perry County
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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Here are the unofficial results in Perry County for Ohio’s extended primary, according to the county Board of Elections. Only contested races are listed. For Democratic presidential nominee: Joseph… Read More

Unofficial Primary 2020 Results for Pickaway County
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Here are the unofficial results in Pickaway County for Ohio’s extended primary, according to the county Board of Elections. Only contested races are listed. For Democratic… Read More

Unofficial Primary 2020 Results for Pike County
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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Here are the unofficial results in Pike County for Ohio’s extended primary, according to the county Board of Elections. Only contested races are listed. For Democratic presidential nominee: Joseph… Read More

Unofficial Primary 2020 Results for Hocking County
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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Here are the unofficial results in Hocking County for Ohio’s extended primary, according to the county Board of Elections. Only contested races are listed. For Democratic presidential nominee: Joseph… Read More

Unofficial Primary 2020 Results for Athens County
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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Here are the unofficial results in Athens County for Ohio’s extended primary, according to the county Board of Elections. Only contested races are listed. For Democratic presidential nominee: Joseph… Read More

Unofficial Election Results for Ross County
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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Here are the unofficial results in Ross County for Ohio’s extended primary, according to the county Board of Elections. Only contested races are listed. For Democratic presidential nominee: Joseph… Read More

Morgan County Primary 2020 Results For Contested Races
MORGAN COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Nearly every registered Republican (99.5%) participated in this virus-extended election compared to 66.28% of Morgan County’s registered Democrats. Richard Welsh pulled through a crowded field… Read More