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Judge Strikes Down Federal Eviction Moratorium, Setting Up High-Stakes Appeal
By: Chris Arnold | NPR
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A federal judge has ruled the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention overstepped its authority by issuing a nationwide moratorium on evictions. The fate of millions of renters rests on appeal.
U.S. Birthrate Fell By 4% In 2020, Hitting Another Record Low
By: Bill Chappell I NPR
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For the sixth year in a row, the number of U.S. births fell in 2020, reaching the lowest level since 1979. The fertility rate remains “below replacement” — the level needed to compensate for deaths.
New Health Orders For Facilities That Serve Senior Citizens
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMUBS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio Department of Health director has signed some new orders dealing with the care of older Ohioans. ODH Director Stephanie McCloud signed an… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms Two New COVID-19 Cases For May 5, One Removed
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 5,181 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after two were reported Wednesday. The Ohio Department of Health… Read More
Power Switch: Solar Is Heating Up In The Ohio Valley
By: Katie Myers | Curtis Tate | Ohio Valley ReSource
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FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (OVR) — St. Vincent’s Mission has been doing the work of feeding, clothing and sheltering the people of Floyd County, Kentucky, since 1968. “We believe that all… Read More
Fairfield Co. Unofficial Results For May 2021 Primary
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A total of 9.5% of voters in Fairfield County turned out for Tuesday’s Primary Election to cast ballots on a variety of issues. Becky Tenner secured a… Read More
Cole, Jenkins Advance To General Election For Portsmouth City Council 3rd Ward
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two candidates continue on to November’s General Election in their search for the 3rd Ward City Council seat in Portsmouth. Andy Cole and Gary Jenkins were the… Read More
Tuscarawas Co. Unofficial Results For May 2021 Primary
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A total of 5.71% of voters able to cast ballots in Tuesday’s Primary Election turned out in Tuscarawas County, according to unofficial results. Voters approved the renewal… Read More
Guernsey Co. Unofficial Results For May 2021 Primary
By: Aaron PayneBy: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A total of 5.9% of voters eligible to cast ballots turned out for Tuesday’s Primary Election, according to unofficial results. Mike Zaleski beat Samuel Grubbs, 82-21,… Read More
Belmont Co. Unofficial Results For May 2021 Primary
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The only voters in Belmont County to cast ballots during Tuesday’s election decided the Democratic primary in Martins Ferry’s 4th Ward. Rick Rodgers beat Pamela Shrodes, 41-20… Read More
Coshocton Co. Unofficial Results For May 2021 Primary
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Some voters in Coshocton County were able to vote one of two school levies during Tuesday’s Primary, depending on where they live. The Coshocton City School… Read More
Ohio Libraries Say They Can’t Afford Cut In Two-Year State Budget
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio’s libraries say they’ll lose money if the $74.7 billion state budget stays as is. And they told a Senate committee looking into the budget… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 11 New COVID-19 Cases For May 4
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 5,180 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 11 were reported Tuesday. The Ohio Department of Health… Read More
Children Now Account For 22% Of New U.S. COVID Cases. Why Is That?
By: Bill Chappell | NPR
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A year ago, COVID-19 cases in children made up less than 3% of the U.S. total. On Monday, the American Academy of Pediatrics said children represented 22.4% of new cases.
Group Wants Voters To End Qualified Immunity In Ohio
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A group has taken the first step to asking voters next year to eliminate qualified immunity for police officers and other government employees accused in… Read More
DeWine Relaxes COVID-19 Testing For Vaccinated Nursing Home Workers
By: Gayle Putrich | WCPN
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCPN) — Ohio is relaxing requirements for COVID-19 testing among nursing home and assisted living employees, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Monday. Those working in nursing homes or other… Read More
EPA Moves To Cut A Group Of Powerful Greenhouse Gases
By: Rebecca Hersher | NPR
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The EPA plans to phase out hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, which are used in refrigerators and air conditioners. When HFCs are released into the atmosphere, they are extremely good at trapping heat.
Athens Co. Confirms 13 New COVID-19 Cases For May 1-3
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 5,169 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 13 were reported form Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The… Read More
Nelsonville Firefighter Dies After Collapsing At Scene Of Fire
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A Nelsonville firefighter is dead after collapsing at the scene of a structure fire. Senior firefighter Jeff Armes was among the Nelsonville Division of Fire crew that… Read More
Trial Against Opioid Distributors Set To Begin In W.Va.
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A trial is set to start in a lawsuit filed in West Virginia accusing three drug distributors of fueling a local opioid epidemic with excessively large… Read More
House Bill Changes Ballot Language For Tax Issues
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio House approved a bill that would make tax ballot issues use specific language to describe the potential cost of the levy to… Read More
Pediatricians Weigh In On What’s Safe And Not Safe For Unvaccinated Children
By: Audie Cornish | NPR
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NPR’s Audie Cornish talks with pediatricians Nia Heard-Garris of Northwestern University and Jose Romero, Arkansas secretary of health, about what’s safe and not safe to do with unvaccinated children.
Two Pedestrians Struck And Killed By Fire Truck in Marietta
By: Associated Press
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MARIETTA, Ohio (AP) – Authorities say two pedestrians were struck and killed by a fire truck as it backed up at the scene of an Ohio mobile home fire. The… Read More
Athens Co. Adds One Death Related To COVID-19, 2 New Cases For April 30
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) —Athens County has now had 58 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total Friday. The county… Read More
Ohio COVID-19 Case Ratio Drops For Two Consecutive Weeks
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The metric the state is using to determine if health restrictions can be lifted continues to trend in the right direction. The state’s ratio of… Read More
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