All Posts from Allison Hunter
Ohio Teachers Call For Federal Bailout To Help Schools Reopen Safely
Ohio teachers and union leaders called on the U.S. Senate to pass a COVID-19 relief bill immediately on Monday afternoon.As the U.S. Senate debates what to include in the “HEROES”… Read More
Some Democrats Balk At Republican Kasich’s Plan For DNC
Former Ohio Governor and 2016 Republican presidential candidate John Kasich will be speaking for likely nominee Joe Biden at the upcoming Democratic National Convention. Some Ohio Democrats are blasting the idea on social media. But as Statehouse… Read More
‘Like Adding Gasoline’: Oregon Officials Blast Trump Response To Portland Protests
Demonstrations continued in Portland, Ore., Saturday night over police brutality and racism. State and local officials criticized Trump’s use of federal agents to try to quell the protests.
DeWine Still Considering Statewide Mask Mandate
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s governor says an order requiring masks to be worn in public may include “a lot more counties” next week as COVID-19 continues to spread in the… Read More
Some People ‘Have The Sniffles’: Trump Downplays The Coronavirus’s Severity
In a Fox News interview, the president weighed in controversially on the pandemic and issues of race.
Nicklaus Says He Tested Positive For Coronavirus, Antibodies
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Jack Nicklaus says he and wife Barbara tested positive for the coronavirus at the onset of the pandemic. Nicklaus says he and wife Barbara stayed at… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 8 New COVID-19 Cases For July 19
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 268 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 8 additional cases were confirmed Sunday. This is the second reported… Read More
Rep. John Lewis, A Force In The Civil Rights Movement, Dead At 80
Lewis began his nearly 60-year career in public service leading sit-ins at segregated lunch counters in the Jim Crow-era South. He went on to serve in Congress for more than three decades.
Health Dept. Says People Misreading Data Leads To COVID-19 Falsehoods
State officials are pushing back against the false claim that COVID-19 cases are being counted more than once. The Ohio Department of Health says this derives from people misreading the… Read More
Columbus Statue To Remain On Ohio Statehouse Grounds For Now
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Officials say a statue of Christopher Columbus will not be removed from in front of the Ohio Statehouse until at least 2025. The 9-foot-tall, copper statue… Read More
ICE Agrees To Rescind Policy Barring Foreign Students From Online Study In the U.S.
A federal judge announced on Tuesday that ICE has reached an agreement with schools that sued it over the rule change. The directive will now be rescinded nationwide.
Federal Government Executes 1st Prisoner In 17 Years After Overnight Court Rulings
Daniel Lee, 47, was put to death on Tuesday morning in the federal death chamber in the first federal execution since 2003. Other inmates are scheduled for death this week.
New Restrictions For West Virginia College Town As COVID-19 Cases Rise
MONONGALIA COUNTY, WV (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is moving to close bars in the state’s largest college town and reimpose restrictions on large gatherings as coronavirus cases… Read More
🔉 International Students In Southeast Ohio React To ICE Online Education Ban
The July 6 announcement from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that international students may have the leave the country if classes go online-only sent ripples through higher education in Southeast… Read More
‘Unprecedented, Historic Corruption’: Romney Joins Critics Of Stone’s Commutation
The president’s decision to grant clemency to his longtime confidant drew vehement criticism from Democratic lawmakers. Republicans largely kept silent, with one notable exception: Sen. Mitt Romney.
United Airlines Tells 36,000 Employees They Might Lose Their Jobs
With bookings down and cancellations on the rise amid a surge in new COVID-19 cases, United’s furloughs will be a “gut punch” to employees when federal coronavirus relief funding runs out.
Trump Acknowledges GOP Convention May Adapt As Florida Coronavirus Tally Rises
Trump’s campaign has long wanted a sports arena packed to the rafters, but the president concedes in an interview that the worsening Florida outbreak may force those plans to shift.
Cleveland Indians Manager Favors Nickname Change
CLEVELAND (AP) — Manager Terry Francona believes it’s time for the Cleveland Indians to change their nickname. Francona believes the Indians should “move forward” and consider a new name. The… Read More
Trump Signs Small Business Loan Program Extension
The Paycheck Protection Program, enacted to help small businesses dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, had expired Tuesday. With Trump’s signature Saturday, the new deadline to apply is Aug. 8.
Fauci: Mixed Messaging On Masks Set U.S. Public Health Response Back
The current surge in cases can be contained, says White House advisor Anthony Fauci. But it’s going to take a real focus on social distancing — and mask wearing.
Homeland Security Says It Will Secure Historic Landmarks From ‘Anarchists’
The federal agency charged with preventing terrorist attacks said Wednesday that its personnel would carry out President Trump’s orders to protect statues and monuments from vandalism.
Carl Reiner, Actor, Director, Writer, Producer And Mensch, Dies At 98
Reiner belonged to a generation of Jewish comics who helped define 20th century American comedy. He created the Dick Van Dyke Show and collaborated often with his longtime friend, Mel Brooks.
Nursing Home Outdoor Visits Restart July 20 Amid Virus Rise
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Outdoor visits will be allowed again at Ohio nursing homes beginning July 20. Gov. Mike DeWine said he weighed the risk of relaxing the restriction against… Read More
🔊 DeWine Calls New Rate Of Coronavirus Cases “Worrisome”
As the state continues to see a sharp increase in cases of COVID-19, Gov. Mike DeWine says Ohioans must take social distancing seriously and wear masks before things get worse. Statehouse correspondent Andy Chow reports.
Ohio Schools Make Pandemic Preparations For New School Year
The state’s more than 600 school districts are waiting for the Ohio Department of Education to release its COVID-19 guidance on how to operate in the new school year. But with the first… Read More
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