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WARNING: COVID-19 Cases Increasing as Cold Weather Approaches
Despite protestations from some politicians, most medical experts and scientists are concerned with the rise of COVID-19 cases across the country, even before colder weather and flu season arrives. Numbers… Read More
Eddie Van Halen, Guitar Hero, Dies At 65
The namesake of radio-rock band Van Halen dazzled a generation of guitar fans with his histrionic solos and trademark finger tapping.
DeWine: ‘I Wish The President Would Wear The Mask More’
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOSU) — Gov. Mike DeWine says that President Trump’s diagnosis and hospitalization should be a reminder that “no one is immune” from COVID-19. “Ohioans should ask: What are the… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 19 COVID-19 Cases For October 6
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 862 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 19 cases were confirmed Tuesday. The Athens City-County Health Department… Read More
Lines Long As Early Voting Begins Amid Pandemic Precautions
NORWOOD, Ohio (AP) — Early voting has begun in Ohio, again looming as a potential swing state, but this time in a pandemic-altered election. Elections officials are hoping voters will… Read More
WOUB Employees Win Regional Emmy
Our Town: Morgan County won in the historical documentary program category ATHENS, OH – Three WOUB Public Media employees won Ohio Valley Regional Emmy awards for WOUB’s production of Our… Read More
Former Deputy Postmaster General: Changes Are Needed, But ‘The Time Is Not Now’
Ron Stroman resigned shortly before Louis DeJoy took over the Postal Service. Stroman says that changes underway should be halted if their effect is to slow mail and disenfranchise voters.