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White House Plan Breaks Taboo: A Focus On Guns And Veteran Suicide
By: Quil Lawrence | NPR
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The Trump Administration’s new suicide prevention strategy mentions the touchy subject of gun-safety. It will aim to fight the stigma around people seeking help during a mental health crisis.
Who Is Speaker Bob Cupp? Lawmakers Weigh In
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Two weeks ago, Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder (R-Glenford) was arrested on a federal racketeering charge related to the nuclear bailout law he championed, and wouldn’t… Read More
Could Additional Ballot Drop Boxes Prevent Lines On Election Day?
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Groups representing voters say they fear possible consolidation of polling places this November due to coronavirus concerns will lead to long lines, similar to… Read More
Students In Ohio’s K-12 Schools Must Wear Masks
By: Glenn Forbes | WCPN
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCPN) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday added another statewide health order requiring all children in grades K-12 to wear masks while in school, with certain exceptions…. Read More
Athens Co. Confirms Five COVID-19 Cases For August 4
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 350 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after five additional cases were confirmed Tuesday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
Ohio Bill Aims To Help Ohioans Being Evicted Due To COVID19 Income Losses
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — As COVID-19 related job losses continue to affect thousands of Ohioans, many are in danger of losing their homes. A bill that’s been introduced by a… Read More
One Year After Mass Shooting, Frustration In Ohio City
By: Associated Press
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DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Tormented by mind-scarring memories and questions without answers, Dion Green has dedicated his life after the death of his father and eight other people in a… Read More
High School Sports Officials Requesting Changes To Health Order
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A revised health order continues to state that contact sports teams cannot conduct games with other teams, and cannot allow spectators at their scrimmages. High school… Read More
Virtual Nelsonville Music Festival Interviews: Todd Snider
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Digital · Virtual Nelsonville Music Festival Interviews: Todd Snider Todd Snider called me back only seconds after I left a nervous sounding message on his voicemail, the voice of… Read More
WOUB Virtual Scavenger Hunt Teaches Real-World Lessons
The Osborns in Zanesville participated as a family ATHENS, OH – To say Joey Osborn of Zanesville has her hands full is an understatement. Osborn is the mother of five… Read More