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The college enrollment drop is finally letting up. That’s the good news
By: Elissa Nadworny | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Undergraduate college enrollment is continuing its years-long decline, though at a much less drastic rate than during the pandemic. According to preliminary data released Thursday, U.S…. Read More

Issue 1, which would require considering public safety when setting bail, debated at local voter forum
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio voters are being asked whether judges should be required to consider public safety when setting bail for defendants in criminal cases. Issue 1 on the… Read More

Doctors warn another COVID wave could hit Ohio in time for the holidays
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — As was the case last year when a wave of COVID-19 swept through Ohio and interfered with holiday plans, doctors warn the same could… Read More

Two COVID-related deaths have been reported in Athens County, along with 51 new cases for Oct. 14-20
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 154 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after two were added to the total Thursday. The county… Read More

Decorative Arts Center of Ohio showcases the hidden picture puzzles Highlights has been running for 76 years
By: Emily Votaw
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LANCASTER, Ohio (WOUB) — People just light up at the mention of “Highlights for Children.” Bring up the long-running magazine, and you’re sure to get a smile – and maybe… Read More

Local food bank president: Biden’s plan to end hunger by end of decade is ambitious
By: Andre Norrils
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ATHENS, Ohio – On Wednesday, President Joe Biden unveiled a plan to end hunger in the United States by 2030. This was announced at the White House Conference on Food,… Read More