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![Union workers protest the layoffs of 140 Ohio University employees amidst the coronavirus pandemic.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Screen-Shot-2020-06-03-at-7.09.57-PM-e1591225872833-900x422.png)
Union Workers Again Protest OU Layoffs During Coronavirus Pandemic
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Union workers at Ohio University and supporters took to the streets in Uptown Athens to again protest layoffs of 140 people during the coronavirus pandemic. Almost… Read More
![All four former Minneapolis police officers now face criminal charges in the death of George Floyd. Attorney Ben Crump, left, escorts Floyd's son Quincy Mason, second from left, on Wednesday during a visit to the memorial where Floyd was arrested in Minneapolis.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/chauvin-murder-floyd-minnesota-4f57ab0f69f6801c4426f23447a9a073e0ec1376-scaled-e1591213406658-900x422.jpg)
Chauvin And 3 Former Officers Face New Charges Over George Floyd’s Death
By: Bill Chappell | NPR
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Derek Chauvin now faces a second-degree murder charge, and three other former Minneapolis police officers are accused of aiding and abetting murder.
![Pedestrians pass through The Ohio State University's student union](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/AP_19138663051981-e1564776086910-900x422.jpg)
Ohio State Announces Plan To Resume In-Person Classes This Fall
By: Gabe Rosenberg | WOSU
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOSU) — Ohio State University will be returning to in-person classes for part of the fall semester, under a plan announced by university president Michael Drake on Wednesday. Ohio… Read More
![A sign in the Statehouse shows the Senate and the House directions](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/senate_house_sign-e1591221209269-900x422.jpg)
Senate Rejects Proposal To Require Written Consent For Contact Tracing
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A proposal from the Ohio House that would require people with COVID-19 give consent to contact tracing in writing has been rejected by the Senate. That sends… Read More
![Jonathan Baird and his wife, Nichole, say they've had to decide between making their car payment and buying food since she lost her job in the pandemic. His mortgage and auto lenders told him he didn't qualify for help.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/jonathan-baird-in-front-of-truck-1-02fc5f500a4e9e9134e6017d0094f278cbe44ce2-e1591198701676-900x422.jpg)
Millions Of Americans Skip Payments As Tidal Wave Of Defaults And Evictions Looms
By: Chris Arnold | NPR
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Hardship programs appear to be helping many people pause payments and survive the economic shutdown so far. But not everybody is getting the help, and advocates see big potential trouble ahead.
![title slide for"America in Black and Blue" a PBS Newshour Special](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/America_in_Black_and_Blue_title-graphic-900x422.jpg)
PBS and WOUB to Address Race and Racism in America Through Broadcast & Streaming Content
RACE MATTERS: AMERICA IN CRISIS: A PBS NEWSHOUR SPECIAL Airs Tuesday, June 9 at 8:00 p.m. ET AMERICA IN BLACK AND BLUE 2020 Premieres Monday, June 15 at 9:00 p.m…. Read More
![A row of desks in a classroom with a backpack hanging up on the back wall](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/school-desk-e1471549255189-900x422.jpg)
DeWine ‘Fully Intends’ For Schools To Reopen In Fall
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says the state fully intends for schools to reopen in the fall. The governor said Tuesday the goal is to have kids… Read More
![Jorma Kaukonen](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/3a1035faa56c1e3a16ab23fc_934x448-900x422.jpg)
Jorma’s 10th FREE Quarantine Concert June 6
Join us this week as Jorma Kaukonen performs his 10th solo FREE Quarantine Concert from the Fur Peace Ranch this coming Saturday, June 6 at 8 p.m. EDT. Due to… Read More
![Voters cast their ballots on Election Day in McArthur, Ohio.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/3-e1524771260692-900x422.jpg)
Two Different Plans To Address Potential Problems In November’s Election
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has formed a task force with local and statewide elections officials to prepare for the November election. He’s pushing… Read More
![David Bays featured](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/89491766_2348929605207424_4540185318438993920_n-1-900x422.jpg)
Exploring Life Post Cancer With Music: David Bays
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Digital · Exploring Life Post Cancer With Music: David Bays Cleveland Heights native David Bays was diagnosed with T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma, an aggressive and rare form of non-Hodgkins lymphoma… Read More
![Spectrum Logo](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Spectrum_1200x564-900x422.jpg)
Local Health Official Describes Fighting COVID-19 from the Grassroots
Dr. James R. Gaskell has been a physician for over 50 years specializing in pediatrics. He also is the Health Commission of Athens City and County in Southeastern Ohio. When… Read More