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Ohio National Guard Is Continuing To Help The State’s Foodbanks
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ohio National Guard members have been helping foodbanks out with distribution. The Guard was supposed end its mission… Read More
In New Zealand, Life Is Ordinary Again After 101 Days With No Community Spread
The head of the World Health Organization has called the island nation “a global exemplar” for its success in controlling the virus.
Opioid Scandal Haunts Drug Companies As They Respond To Pandemic
Thousands of lawsuits that ground to a halt because of COVID-19 are moving forward again as local, state and federal courts reopen around the U.S.
State Opens Grant Program For Student Broadband Accessibility
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The state is now accepting applications for schools seeking funds to expand broadband accessibility. That program has lifted a restriction that supporters say will go… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms Two New COVID-19 Cases For August 10
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 359 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after two additional cases were confirmed Monday. The Athens City-County… Read More
Contura Energy Will Accelerate Exit From Thermal Coal Business, Citing Global Transition Away From Fossil Fuels
BRISTOL, Tenn. (OVR) — A major Ohio Valley coal producer announced last week it will speed up its exit from producing coal used to generate electricity. In a call with… Read More
Ohio Accepts Plan For $300 In Federal Unemployment Aid
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. Mike DeWine has accepted a White House proposal for Ohio unemployment claimants to receive $300 in weekly unemployment compensation assistance with no state money involved…. Read More
Virtual Nelsonville Music Festival Interviews: Bedouine
WOUB Digital · Virtual Nelsonville Music Festival Interviews: Bedouine Azniv Korkejian says she’s “on desert time” when we connect for our interview. The Syrian born singer-songwriter who performs as Bedouine… Read More
New DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD Special, Created in Response to COVID-19, Premieres August 17
Season 5 of Emmy-Winning Hit Kicks Off with Sing-Along Special to Support Families in Today’s Unprecedented Times, Followed by Week of New Episodes PBS KIDS announced a new special… Read More
Birthing Practices in the U.S. Across Time
Childbirth is a biological and cultural experience. Birthing practices and women’s experiences of childbirth are shaped by ever-shifting medical practices and societal values and preferences. On this episode of Defining… Read More