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Carl Reiner, Actor, Director, Writer, Producer And Mensch, Dies At 98
By: Ted Robbins | NPR
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Reiner belonged to a generation of Jewish comics who helped define 20th century American comedy. He created the Dick Van Dyke Show and collaborated often with his longtime friend, Mel Brooks.
Lawmakers Call For Investigation Of States’ Nursing Home Policies During Pandemic
By: Ina Jaffe | NPR
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Sen. Chuck Grassley and Rep. Greg Walden question some states’ requirement that nursing homes accept COVID-19-positive patients from hospitals.
Advocates Call For Unemployment Compensation System Reform
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A collection of health and human services advocates are urging state leaders to immediately work on revamping the unemployment compensation system in order to avoid another backlog in the future. The groups, which include the Ohio Association of Foodbanks, Ohio Organizing Collaborative, and Policy Matters Ohio are calling on… Read More
New Study Says Lack Of Good Childcare Is Hurting Businesses
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A new report from a group of business leaders shows many Ohio companies cannot get back on their feet because their employees no longer have affordable day care options. Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Jed Metzger says businesses in his area of the state are telling him… Read More
2020 Ohio Pawpaw Festival Canceled Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
By: Aaron Payne
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ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB) — Another event in southeast Ohio has been canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Organizers announced Tuesday that the 22nd Ohio Pawpaw Festival will not happen this year. A social media post cited health concerns for guests, staff and others who would attend the event held at Lake Snowden in Albany…. Read More
Nursing Home Outdoor Visits Restart July 20 Amid Virus Rise
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Outdoor visits will be allowed again at Ohio nursing homes beginning July 20. Gov. Mike DeWine said he weighed the risk of relaxing the restriction against the importance of family visits to people’s mental well-being. It was announced even as spikes in COVID-19 cases were reported in two southwest Ohio counties,… Read More
Coreyah: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
By: Bob Boilen | NPR
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The Seoul-based sextet performs music that blends Korean traditional music with modern sounds.
Quarantine Concert 12: Hot Tuna to Perform for FREE on YouTube July 4
Jack Casady has driven safely across the country and will join in the fun as Jorma Kaukonen holds his 12th FREE Quarantine Concert from the Fur Peace Ranch this coming Saturday, July 4 at 8 p.m. EDT. Due to the high quality video setup at the Fur Peace Station concert hall and the excellent sound… Read More
ESPN Crewing Supervisor Found Her Voice at WOUB
Kim Kanner was first female to ever technical direct studio shows at the Super Bowl for ESPN ATHENS, OH – When 33-year old Kim Kanner started volunteering at WOUB as a student in 2004, she wasn’t quite sure what she wanted to do. She just knew she wanted to work on the production side… Read More