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Athens City School District Board Wrestles With Questions Of Safety As COVID-19 Pandemic Worsens
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A question asked at a school board meeting Thursday night revealed the extent to which the coronavirus has made a mockery of planning. Can schools remain open safely for nine more days of instruction? Athens City School District board members spent an hour and a half grasping for a decent answer… Read More
DeWine Shares Timeline For COVID Vaccine Delivery In Ohio
By: Jennifer Merritt | WVXU
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WVXU) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday detailed when and how many COVID-19 vaccines the state will receive, as well as the groups who will initially receive these first shipments, which are slated to begin Dec. 15. “This is a work in progress,” DeWine emphasized. “The main objectives are: save lives –… Read More
Ohio University Football Game Against Buffalo Canceled Due To COVID-19
By: Associated Press
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ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — The undefeated Buffalo Bulls have clinched the Mid-American Conference East Division football title without playing another down. The Mid-American Conference announced its game at Ohio on Saturday was canceled and declared a no contest because the Bobcats’ roster was depleted as a result of players testing positive for COVID-19. Buffalo was… Read More
Athens County Confirms 43 COVID-19 Cases For December 4
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 2,256 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 43 cases were confirmed Friday. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed the new cases on December 4. Analysis of ODH data indicates 13 involved people aged 20-29, eight involved people aged 30-39, six involved people… Read More