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Ohio University races to test returning students as COVID-19 cases surge
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University is expecting a big surge in COVID-19 cases but remains committed to in-person instruction when classes resume Monday. Dr. Gillian Ice, who oversees the… Read More
Things seem grim now. But America’s COVID situation could get better in 6-8 weeks
By: Mary Louise Kelly | Noah Caldwell | Sarah Handel | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Things might seem pretty grim on the pandemic front right now. The U.S. is only a few days into the third calendar year of the pandemic… Read More
Athens Bulldogs ease into new era in ’21-’22
By: Chloe Workman
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After securing another TVC-Ohio title, the Athens Bulldogs find themselves in a rough start to the season as they look to rebuild. The Bulldogs graduated some key players, including all-state… Read More
92 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Jan. 5
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 9,385 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 92 additional cases were reported Wednesday. The Ohio Department… Read More
The CDC now recommends Pfizer boosters after 5 months, down from 6
By: Becky Sullivan | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — People who were initially immunized with two shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine should receive a booster shot after five months, rather than six, according to… Read More
NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge Opens For Middle & High School Students
NPR’s fourth annual Student Podcast Challenge is back and now open for middle and high school students. There are three competitions, including opportunities for middle schoolers, high schoolers and college… Read More
Joey Hebdo of The Muswell Villebillies speaks on the unique legacy of The Kinks with WOUB Culture a few days ahead of Jan. 7 Athens show
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Digital · Joey Hebdo of The Muswell Villebillies talks about The Kinks with WOUB Culture The Kinks are, technically, a “British Invasion” band. That is — if one is… Read More
Boals earns his 100th career head coaching win as the Bobcats down Akron
By: WOUB Sports Team | AP
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jeff Boals now has 100 head coaching wins under his belt after a close win over Akron. The Bobcats earned a… Read More
A lawsuit from a group of school districts claims Ohio pupil voucher system is unconstitutional
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A lawsuit argues that Ohio’s school voucher system is unconstitutional because it’s creating a separate system of funding private schools with public dollars. Vouchers Hurt Ohio… Read More
Discover choreographer Alvin Ailey, whose dances center on the Black experience on AMERICAN MASTERS – Jan. 11 at 9 pm
American Masters Opens 36th Season with an Exploration of the Life and Impact of Visionary Choreographer and Dancer Alvin Ailey in New Documentary January 11 on PBS Features previously unheard… Read More