You are viewing the November 24, 2020 daily archives
Miami Valley Assistance Program Keeps Food On Tables and Lights On
By: Julie Trouten
Posted on:
DAYTON, Ohio—As America nears a year of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, the people behind community support systems are fighting as hard as ever to continue to help. Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley has had to adjust their Choice Food Pantry model, in operation for over 40 years, to meet the demand. Coronavirus… Read More
Facing Pressure, Trump Relents On Starting Biden Transition
By: Ayesha Rascoe | Tamara Keith | NPR
Posted on:
Some Republican lawmakers have publicly urged the president to allow the formal transition process to begin for the good of the country.
DeWine Says First Batch Of Vaccines Could Arrive In December
By: Gabe Rosenberg | WOSU
Posted on:
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOSU) — Ohio could see its first batch of coronavirus vaccines on December 15, Gov. Mike DeWine announced, bringing some welcome news as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations show no indications of slowing. So far, three companies – Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Moderna – report promising results from vaccine trials, some of which have included Ohio patients…. Read More
The Dangers Of Abandoning Exercise During The Pandemic
By: Jake Butler
Posted on:
ATHENS, Ohio —In the midst of a global pandemic, Americans are now even less likely to get out and hit the gym. With the fear of coronavirus ever present, the question that many Americans have is if taking a few months away from the gym due to the pandemic is really that detrimental to individual… Read More
The Forgotten Cemeteries of Richland County
By: Eric Boll
Posted on:
BELLVILE, Ohio- It isn’t unusual to stumble upon a small gravesite when driving through rural Ohio counties. Many of these gravesites are small, having anywhere from 10 to 25 headstones, but they pose a big problem for local governments. The Law The Ohio Revised Code is unclear on exactly what townships are required to do… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 41 COVID-19 Cases For November 24
By: Aaron Payne
Posted on:
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 1,886 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 41 cases were confirmed Tuesday. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed the new cases on November 24. Analysis of ODH data indicates 12 involved people aged 20-29, eight involved people aged 70-79, six involved people… Read More
Lawmakers, Union Urge Mine Safety Regulators to Act on Silica Dust
By: Sydney Boles | Ohio Valley ReSource
Posted on:
WASHINGTON, D.C. (OVR) — A group of Ohio Valley senators says a watchdog agency’s recent report shows that federal regulators must do more to protect coal miners from silica dust, an especially toxic form of dust created when mining equipment cuts into rock layers near coal seams. In a Monday morning press release, six Democratic senators,… Read More
AP: Trump Won 3.1M Votes In Ohio, A New State Record
By: Associated Press
Posted on:
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — President Donald Trump won more votes this year than any candidate in Ohio history, certified county results compiled by The Associated Press show. The over 3.1 million votes cast for the Republican president in the Nov. 3 election exceeded the former record of 2,940,044 cast for Democrat Barack Obama in 2008…. Read More
Artist Profile: Beach Girl
By: Dani Wasserman
Posted on:
WOUB Digital · Artist Profile: Beach Girl Those familiar with the Athens music scene may have seen Marco Omta perform live around town with their band Electric Guitar. Unsurprisingly, Electric Guitar has been put kind of on hiatus thanks to COVID-19, and as sad and disappointing as this year is, Marco isn’t letting that stop… Read More