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NCAA To Furlough Hundreds Of Employees
By: Associated Press
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INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (AP) — The NCAA will furlough its entire Indianapolis-based staff of about 600 employees for three to eight weeks in a cost-saving move. A memo obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press was sent by NCAA President Mark Emmert to the association’s more than 1,200 member schools Wednesday. Starting Sept. 21 through the end… Read More
Ohio House Speaker Calls On Indicted Predecessor To Resign
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The GOP speaker of the Ohio House on Tuesday called for his predecessor, a fellow Republican under federal indictment in a $60 million bribery scheme, to resign his seat and leave the General Assembly. Newly elected Speaker Bob Cupp called Rep. Larry Householder’s return to the Statehouse following his July 21… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms Three COVID-19 Cases For September 2
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 399 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after three cases were confirmed Wednesday. The Athens City-County Health Department confirmed the news in a press release sent September 2. Analysis of Ohio Department of Health data indicates two of these new cases involved… Read More
CDC Issues Sweeping Temporary Halt On Evictions Nationwide Amid Pandemic
By: Chris Arnold | NPR
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The move could prevent millions of evictions that housing advocates warn are looming as people who have lost work run out of money. Landlord groups want to know who will pay for the lost rent.
Tiwa Savage: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
By: Abby O'Neill I NPR
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The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music’s Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It’s the same spirit — stripped-down sets, an intimate setting — just a different space. For her Tiny Desk (Home) Concert, Tiwa Savage returned, from London, to… Read More
A Profile of Artist Darian Knapp
By: Emily Votaw
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2020 Athens High School graduate Darian Knapp says that taking photos is just “what they do.” Coming from a family with a strong background in sports, Knapp first found their footing in photography by taking athletics photos when they joined the yearbook course early on in their middle school career. “I always wanted to be… Read More
COVID Immunity Lawsuit Bill Heads To DeWine Without Comp Benefits
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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State lawmakers have sent on to Gov. Mike DeWine a bill to shield first responders, businesses and schools from COVID-19 related lawsuits. The bill had passed the House overwhelmingly in May, but this time Democrats had serious concerns with how the Senate changed it. Rep. Rick Carfagna (R-Westerville) said the bill helps law enforcement, medical… Read More