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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
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
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
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
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
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
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