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Athens city schools are dropping mask requirements next week, citing new CDC guidelines
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens City School District announced Monday that masks will become optional beginning next week, which is the start of spring break. The district also said… Read More
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Boycotts of Russian products and groups spread, but the effects may be limited
By: Emma Bowman | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — As world governments step up their penalties against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, businesses and consumers are protesting the country with sanctions of their own…. Read More
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27 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Feb. 26-28
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 14,290 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 27 additional cases were reported for Saturday, Sunday and… Read More
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Even though new maps aren’t approved, counties ordered to add legislative offices to primary ballots
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — While the House and Senate maps approved by the Ohio Redistricting Commission last week are still awaiting a review by the state supreme court, Ohio’s… Read More
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Supreme Court to hear a case that could limit the EPA’s power to fight climate change
By: Nina Totenberg | Ryan Ellingson | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments Monday in a major environmental case that could hobble the ability of federal agencies to regulate air pollution — and… Read More
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John Schwab looks back on 45 years with McGuffey Lane and his unlikely decision to join one of Ohio’s most popular bands of the ’80s
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Digital · Mcguffey DONE In January 1977, musician John Schwab was burnt out on playing in bands. Little did he know, he was about to transition from playing solo… Read More
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Celebrate an iconic songwriting duo with “AN EVENING WITH LERNER AND LOEWE – BROADWAY IN CONCERT” – March 6 at 6:30 pm
AN EVENING WITH LERNER AND LOEWE – BROADWAY IN CONCERT Premieres Sunday, March 6 at 6:30 pm Featuring Broadway Stars Jenn Colella, Aaron Lazar, Jose Llana, Michael Maliakel, Aisha Jackson,… Read More