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Despite Attempts From Some Ohio Lawmakers, Backyard Fireworks Are Still Illegal
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Sales of backyard fireworks are booming, at least partly because the pandemic has canceled public fireworks shows. But it’s still technically illegal to set… Read More
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Overdose Incidents Rose Sharply Around Ohio Valley During Pandemic
By: Aaron Payne | Ohio Valley ReSource
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PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (OVR) — Emergency response data from across the Ohio Valley show sharp increases in suspected drug overdoses since March, when health measures including school and business closures and stay-at-home… Read More
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DeWine Introduces Public Health Advisory Alert System To Better Track COVID-19 Outbreaks
By: Jess Mador | WYSO
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WYSO) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says he’s not ruling out a statewide mandatory facemask order to slow the spread of COVID-19. In his Thursday briefing with reporters,… Read More
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Face Masks And Coverings Are Widely Available In Ohio
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Cities throughout Ohio are starting to require people to wear masks or face coverings in public spaces. And Ohioans are working to make sure… Read More
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Fauci: Mixed Messaging On Masks Set U.S. Public Health Response Back
By: Jason Breslow | NPR
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The current surge in cases can be contained, says White House advisor Anthony Fauci. But it’s going to take a real focus on social distancing — and mask wearing.
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Former WOUB Student Directs PBS “A Capitol Fourth”
Paul Miller has worked on the program for more than 30 years ATHENS, OH – In his more than 30 years working on the production of A Capitol Fourth for… Read More
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Esports and other sports businesses will generate new jobs and big revenues, says strategic communications expert Jackie Reau
If you’re looking for billion-dollar businesses that are likely to grow in coming years, consider the world of sports. That’s the advice of today’s guest, Jackie Reau, CEO of… Read More
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Where To View Fireworks On Independence Day Weekend In Southeast Ohio
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Many fireworks celebrations and festivals have been cancelled this year due to COVID-19, but a number of communities still have fireworks shows on the schedule for… Read More