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Trump Calls On States To Immediately Reopen Places Of Worship
By: Brian Naylor | NPR
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“These are places that hold our society together,” Trump said. “In America, we need more prayer, not less.”

Athens City Pool Will Stay Dry For The Year
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens City Pool will not open at all this summer. Mayor Stephen Patterson read the announcement during his weekly briefing. According to a press release,… Read More

Roles Changing For Ohio National Guard
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Ohio National Guard members have been performing a variety of duties during the COVID-19 pandemic. But roles of members are changing a bit as time progresses. When the pandemic first… Read More

Ohio’s Unemployment Rate Higher Than The National Average
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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Ohio’s unemployment rate nearly tripled in just a month and set a record as COVID-19 closures and the state’s stay at home order fully hit economic activity. April’s jobless… Read More

Herd Of Fuzzy Green ‘Glacier Mice’ Baffles Scientists
By: Nell Greenfieldboyce | NPR
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Moss balls seem to roll around glaciers in a coordinated way, and researchers can’t explain why the whole group moves at about the same speed and in the same direction.

New Type Of Contraceptive Gel Approved
By: Associated Press
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The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a birth control gel that works in a new way to prevent pregnancy. Phexxi — pronounced FECK’-see — comes in an applicator… Read More

Ohio To Distribute $1M To Groups Working To Ease Mental Stress, Addiction
Ohio’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives and Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services is accepting funding proposals for programs that will help identify signs of poor mental health… Read More

Change Of Plea Hearing For Suspect Accused Of Game Threat
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A judge has scheduled a change of plea hearing for a California man accused of threatening a shooting at Ohio State University and vowing to hurt… Read More

WVU Coliseum Selling Old Seats Ahead Of Remodeling
By: Associated Press
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia University is selling off the old WVU Coliseum seats before installing new ones later this year. The school said WVU basketball season ticket holders… Read More

“Objects in the Mirror” Explores Resonate Themes in the Time of COVID-19
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Digital · ‘Objects in the Mirror’ Explores Resonate Themes in the Time of COVID-19 Ohio University’s professional theater group, Tantrum Theater, had already been conducting in person rehearsals of… Read More

Salon And Barbershop Owners Look Forward To Seeing Customers Again, Even If From Behind A Mask
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Everyone who steps into Smart Barber Shop receives a hearty hello from owner Dave Smart, whose grin shines right through his face mask. Last Friday, Smart… Read More