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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.”
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Change Of Plea Hearing For Suspect Accused Of Game Threat
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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
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WVU Coliseum Selling Old Seats Ahead Of Remodeling
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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
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“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
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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