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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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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