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46 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Dec. 11-13
By: Atish Baidya
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 8,563 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 46 new cases were reported for Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed the numbers on Dec. 13, 2021. According to ODH data, the cases involved 13 people 0-19, eight people 20-29,… Read More


Advocates for low-income Ohioans say they need more COVID relief money
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Congress recently allocated more than $5 billion in COVID recovery funds to Ohio and more than $2.7 billion of it has been set aside for shoring up the state’s unemployment fund and for safety forces statewide. But advocates for Ohio’s lowest-income citizens say the state should be giving them… Read More

Sears scores 13 to lift Ohio past Stetson
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DELAND, Fla. (AP) — The Bobcats traveled to Florida Saturday and knocked off Stetson 55-45 in a defensive affair. Mark Sears posted 13 points and seven rebounds to lead Ohio. Rob Perry led the Hatters with 17 points. The Bobcats return to action Wednesday to take on Marshall. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. in… Read More

Missed opportunities plague Burrow and the Bengals’ playoff chase
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CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals let another opportunity slip past. After two straight defeats, including Sunday’s error-filled 26-23 overtime loss to San Francisco, Joe Burrow and the Bengals remain a game behind Baltimore atop the AFC North. That’s even though the Ravens have dropped two in a row as well. Sunday’s loss was especially… Read More

Legislators are on break with legal cannabis issue looming in 2022
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio House is on break until after the new year, but there are several issues that lawmakers are expected to tackle when they return. That includes potentially addressing two bills to legalize marijuana for personal use, with an issue that could go before voters next year. A group… Read More

You’ll have the best view of the Geminid meteor shower overnight tonight
By: Joe Hernandez | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The Geminid meteor shower, which lights up our sky every December, will be at its most visible late Monday into early Tuesday morning. Although the moon will brighten up the sky and make it harder to see the Geminids this year, astronomers say from about 2:00 a.m. to sunrise will be… Read More


Robert Plant and Alison Krauss: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
By: Bob Boilen | NPR
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The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music’s Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It’s the same spirit — stripped-down sets, an intimate setting — just a different space. WASHIGTON, D.C. (NPR) — What a remarkable sight to see the reunion… 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_0242-scaled-e1632322721402-900x422.jpg)
2 cases of omicron variant of COVID-19 found in Ohio
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Health officials in Ohio say two cases of the omicron variant of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the state. The Ohio Department of Health said the presence of the new variant was confirmed following genomic sequencing at the Ohio State University laboratory. Officials said the two adult males in central Ohio… Read More


Radio Free Athens DJ Terra Era shares what she’s been listening to all year
It’s that time of year again! WOUB Culture has reached out to a variety of folks involved in various capacities with the music and arts throughout WOUB’s diverse coverage region to inquire: “what have you been listening to this year, my friend?” Find their answers on WOUB Culture all throughout the month of December. Terra… Read More


Celebrate the Holidays with “LUCY WORSLEY’S 12 DAYS OF TUDOR CHRISTMAS”; December 18 at 8 pm
Hosted by the Popular British Historian Recreates the Lavish Christmas Festivities of Henry VIII Join the popular royal historian and TV personality Lucy Worsley as she brings to life a magnificent Tudor Christmas, exploring the rituals and riches of the 12-day holiday as it was celebrated during the reign of King Henry VIII. With… Read More