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Ohio University Prepares To Deal With Holdouts As Its Vaccination Deadline Nears
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — As Ohio University draws closer to its COVID-19 vaccination deadline, the number of vaccinated students and employees has steadily increased. But just over six weeks out… Read More

A Plan To Fast-Track Exemptions To COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates Stalls
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The bill, HB435, allows students and employees to opt out of getting the COVID-19 vaccine, even if it’s required at school or work. The… Read More
![Remnants of the COVID-19 Pandemic are seen in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071321_CovidStock_0274-scaled-e1626730172468-900x422.jpg)
30 New COVID-19 Cases Were Reported In Athens County For Sept. 29
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 7,191 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 30 new cases were reported Wednesday. The Ohio Department… Read More

Betsey Potter Brings Forensic Costuming to Lancaster’s Decorative Arts Center
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Digital · Betsey Potter Brings Forensic Costuming to Lancaster’s Decorative Arts Center On Saturday, October 2 and on Sunday, October 3, costume professional Betsey Potter will bring her years… Read More

Vaccine Bill Would Allow COVID Shot Mandates In Ohio, But Would Guarantee Lots Of Exemptions
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) —A bill allowing businesses and schools to require COVID vaccines that’s set for a full vote in the Ohio House also guarantee broad exemptions for… Read More

Hocking Hills Music Festival 2021 WOUB Culture Interviews: The Brothers Comatose
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Digital · Hocking Hills Music Festival 2021 WOUB Culture Interviews: The Brothers Comatose The Brothers Comatose is an Americana act hailing from San Francisco and slated to perform at… Read More

WOUB Employee Spotlight: Telecommunications Senior Specialist Jonathan “JP” Palmer
Palmer started working at WOUB in 2015 ATHENS, OH – Even though WOUB Telecommunications Senior Specialist Jonathan “JP” Palmer grew up near the big city of Cincinnati, he is now… Read More