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Trump Administration Changes Course to Speed Up COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
By: Selena Simmons-Duffin | Pien Huang | NPR
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Three major changes are coming from the federal government, including new guidance to states urging them to allow anyone over 65 to get vaccinated.

Vaccines Available To Ohioans 80+ Next Week; DeWine Activates National Guard
By: Leila Goldstein | WYSO
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WYSO) — Vaccines will be available to Ohioans 80 years and older beginning Tuesday, Jan. 19. About 800 providers across the state have been selected to be part of the first week of distribution. At a coronavirus briefing, Gov.Mike DeWine said the state has asked local health departments and emergency management agencies to… Read More

Driven Off The Road And Assaulted: Animal Rights Group Confronts Alleged Cockfighting In Southeastern Ohio
By: Liam Niemeyer | Ohio Valley ReSource
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LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio (OVR) — Members of an Illinois-based animal protection group say one of their members was assaulted and another was driven off the road recently after confronting a suspected cockfighting event in southeastern Ohio. Animal rights activist Steve Hindi said his group Showing Animals Respect & Kindness, or SHARK, received a tip from… Read More


Athens County Confirms 47 COVID-19 Cases For January 12
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 3,481 total cases of COVID-19 after 47 new cases were reported Tuesday. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed the new cases on January 12, 2021. An analysis of ODH data indicates 12 involved people aged 20-29, nine involved people aged 70-79, eight involved people aged 80+, six… Read More


Ohio Men’s Basketball: Preston Returns, Bobcats defeat Miami in “Battle of the Bricks” Part One
By: Bryan Kurp
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Bobcats got their star player back on Tuesday night. After missing the previous four games with a lower leg injury, Jason Preston had his name announced during pregame starting lineups for the first time since Ohio was in Akron on Dec. 22. Preston saw 32 minutes of playing time. He… Read More


NYC Based Band With Athens Connection Releases COVID-19 Sea Shanty
Manhattan-based folk band the Chivalrous Crickets released a music video of their latest single: “O Corona,” on December 29, 2020. The lyrics of the sea shanty bemoan the challenges encountered from the global pandemic this past year through the eyes of the roving folk musicians. “O Corona” provides a catchy sing-along melody and unifying message… Read More

Hollywood Celebrity Photographer/Voice Over Actor Got Start at WOUB
Stephen Busken graduated in 2006 ATHENS, OH – Stephen Busken spent many days and nights during his college years at WOUB Public Media. He spent the time perfecting his skills voicing scripts, anchoring the weather, designing sets, shooting video and taking pictures. And now – he uses all of those skills as a celebrity photographer… Read More