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Athens County Libraries Reopen, With Some Changes
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County Public Libraries reopened on Tuesday, with some changes in place to meet state and local guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Visitors are… Read More
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Childcare Centers To Reopen May 31 Under New Strict COVID-19 Guidelines
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Childcare centers in Ohio can reopen for business starting May 31, after shutting down due to COVID-19 in mid March. Among the new state guidelines for… Read More
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ODOT Proposes Removing Johnson Road Connection To U.S. 33
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Ohio Department of Transportation has proposed closing the Johnson Road connection to U.S. 33 in spring 2021 to reduce the chance of serious vehicle crashes…. Read More
![Pharmacist Michael Witte (left) gives Neal Browning a shot in the first-stage study of a potential coronavirus vaccine on March 16 in Seattle. Countries and companies are racing to find a vaccine with some describing the competition as "vaccine nationalism."](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/vaccine-nationalism-5-26-20-ap_20076640903907-0647e368ac52545908bb4173da684d2b713f5234-scaled-e1590593952340-900x422.jpg)
In The Battle Against COVID-19, A Risk Of ‘Vaccine Nationalism’
By: Greg Myre | NPR
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The race to defeat the coronavirus is generating competition among nations and multinational companies. The main competition appears to be between the United States and China.
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Trump Threatens To Shut Down Social Media After Twitter Adds Warning On His Tweets
By: Avie Schneider | NPR
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Tensions between President Trump and Twitter escalate as he threatens to “strongly regulate” or shut down social media platforms, which he accuses of silencing conservative viewpoints.
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A Guide to WOUB’s Spring Showcase Programming
Spring is in the air, and WOUB has prepared a diverse offering of programming May 30 through June 13. Check out the highlights below. SATURDAY, MAY 30: 12 p.m. Deepak… Read More
![The latest model on the Ohio Department of Health's coronavirus website, showing a peak of around 1,600 cases April 18. The state recorded a high of 1,353 cases on April 19.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/4-8_forecast_model_-_odh_1-e1590593134644-900x422.jpg)
Experts Evaluating COVID-19 Projections as Economy Reopens
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — With most of Ohio’s businesses allowed to open up, experts who’ve worked with the state on the modeling it used to create its COVID-19 policies… Read More
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Federal Appeals Court Stays Lower Order Allowing Group More Time to Collect Petition Signatures
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A federal appeals court has dealt a blow to a group that’s trying to put changes to voting laws on this fall’s ballot. A federal… Read More
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“Worker Protection Act” Proposed to Help Those Who are at Risk from Working Conditions
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — As Ohio opens for business again, many workers have qualms about returning to their jobs. Some Democrats are proposing a bill they say will protect… Read More
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VCNB Celebrates 2020 High School Seniors With Video Time Capsule Competition
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Digital · VCNB Celebrates 2020 High School Seniors With Video Time Capsule Competition In a time of unprecedented uncertainty for graduating high school seniors, Vinton County National Bank is… Read More
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WOUB Employee Spotlight: Membership Coordinator Deena Proffitt
Proffitt has worked at WOUB for six years ATHENS, OH – While most WOUB Public Media employees work from home, Deena Proffitt is the friendly voice keeping the station connected… Read More
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Many Americans have Mixed Views on Re-opening or Still Isolating
Some Memorial Day crowds seemed large and people were not self-distancing. They were jammed in swimming pools, on crowded boardwalks and watching auto racing. Most without masks. It seems that… Read More