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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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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’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
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
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
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