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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
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Eddie Van Halen, Guitar Hero, Dies At 65
By: Stephen Thompson I NPR
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The namesake of radio-rock band Van Halen dazzled a generation of guitar fans with his histrionic solos and trademark finger tapping.
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DeWine: ‘I Wish The President Would Wear The Mask More’
By: Gabe Rosenberg | WOSU
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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
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Athens Co. Confirms 19 COVID-19 Cases For October 6
By: Aaron Payne
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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
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Lines Long As Early Voting Begins Amid Pandemic Precautions
By: Aaron Payne
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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
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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
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Former Deputy Postmaster General: Changes Are Needed, But ‘The Time Is Not Now’
By: Peter Granitz | NPR
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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.