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Santa During COVID-19: Plexiglass and Social Distancing Did Not Keep Kids From Smiling
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An unprecedented year yielded an unprecedented Christmas. No big reunions, not a lot of traveling and no Santa interacting with the kids. Ohio has seen more… Read More
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Trump Promotes Football, Fracking, Fossil Fuels At Circleville Rally
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CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — President Donald J. Trump spoke Saturday before more than 5,000 people in Circleville. At the Pickaway County fairground, supporters stood shoulder to shoulder. No social distance… Read More
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COVID-19: Athens County Health Dept. Is Preparing For the Fall Semester
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The annual August ritual of Ohio University students returning to Athens has a different impact during this COVID-19 pandemic. The university will start fall semester with approximately… Read More
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OU Athletes BLM Protest: “Racism Is Also A Big Pandemic”
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — As the pandemic enters its fifth month, anti-racial protests resist dying out in Athens. A group of about thirty student athletes from Ohio University summoned a… Read More
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Hundreds Show Up For Free COVID-19 Testing In Athens Co.
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Hundreds of people from Athens County and beyond walked, rode their bikes and drove to Athens High School Friday for free COVID-19 testing. The pop-up testing… Read More
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Joe Burrow Hunger Relief Fund Will Benefit Families In Southeast Ohio
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Joe Burrow is partnering with The Athens County Food Pantry (ACFP) and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) in support of the Joe Burrow Hunger Relief… Read More
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Clashes Between “Defend The Police” And “Defend Our Community” End Peacefully
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — On a hot and sunny Sunday afternoon uptown Athens hosted two protests that, despite its tense moments ended with a symbolic gesture of peace. According to… Read More
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Ohio Begins Free “Pop-Up” COVID-19 Testing
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LANCASTER, Ohio (WOUB) —The State of Ohio is now offering free COVID-19 testing for individuals, even if they don’t have symptoms or a referral from a doctor. According to Ohio… Read More
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Athens Pride Rally Addresses Queer Justice, Racial Justice And Immigration
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — “Stop killing us. Stop killing Black folks. Stop killing Brown folks. Stop killing Queer folks. Stop killing Trans folks. It’s simple, yet people have a hard… Read More
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Juneteenth in Athens: A Day for Celebration, Protest and Reflection
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Juneteenth was a busy day in Athens. Celebrations kicked off at noon at the steps of the Athens County Courthouse where a group of community members… Read More
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OU Student Athletes March In Support Of Racial Justice
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Dozens of Ohio University student athletes and coaches staged a march in Athens Saturday afternoon in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. “We’re just trying to… Read More
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Union Workers Again Protest OU Layoffs During Coronavirus Pandemic
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Union workers at Ohio University and supporters took to the streets in Uptown Athens to again protest layoffs of 140 people during the coronavirus pandemic. Almost… Read More
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Peaceful Powerful Protest in Athens After The Death Of George Floyd
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A peaceful protest was held in uptown Athens on Saturday as anger and protests mount across the United States over the death of George Floyd while in… Read More
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Childcare Centers To Reopen May 31 Under New Strict COVID-19 Guidelines
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Childcare centers in Ohio can reopen for business starting May 31, after shutting down due to COVID-19 in mid March. Among the new state guidelines for… Read More
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How Athens Schools Bridged The Internet Gap During the Pandemic
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — It was Tuesday, March 10, the day before Ohio had its first 3 COVID-19 cases reported and the state of emergency declared. Students were supposed to… Read More
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Workers Protest OU’s 140 Layoffs Amidst the Pandemic
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Union workers are continuing to protest, what they say is, unfair and disrespectful treatment by Ohio University. On Saturday morning, American Federation of State, County and Municipal… Read More
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Smile Mail Shortens Social Distance for Seniors in Nursing Homes
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — COVID-19 related deaths in nursing homes accounts for 40% of all the COVID-19 related deaths in Ohio . Nationwide, COVID-19 related deaths in nursing homes account for… Read More
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Health Facility Offers Curbside Blood Work in Times of COVID-19
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The COVID-19 emergency has pushed everyone, specially health professionals, to get creative to be able to accommodate patients. A health facility in Jackson, Ohio is now offering a curbside blood… Read More
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Athens Sheriff’s Office Hands Out Snacks to Local Children
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — “Apple, oranges or bananas?” asks a deputy to a family in a car outside Walmart. People driving up to do groceries Monday morning got a little… Read More
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Business in Uptown Athens is Down 50 – 85%, Uncertainty Lingers
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Businesses in Uptown Athens are starting to feel the economic impact of COVID-19. Since Ohio Governor Mike DeWine declared a state of emergency almost a month… Read More
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Domestic Violence Victims Urged to Text if They Can’t Call During Lockdown
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Domestic violence victims are being urged to text rather than calling the help lines during the Stay at Home order in Ohio due to the coronavirus… Read More
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Free Rides and Restricted Space Announced for Public Transportation in Athens
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens Public Transit (APT) is announcing changes due to the coronavirus pandemic. All rides are free, effective Monday, March 30, according to APT’s website and Facebook… Read More
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Athens City Schools Prepare to Go Live with Online Instruction
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens City Schools District (ACSD) said preparations continue to begin with online classes instruction for all K-12 students in the district. Schools remain closed as… Read More
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More than 900 Meals Delivered to Athens City Schools Students During Pandemic
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens City Schools reported delivering more than 900 meals to students who are at home while schools are shut down. The school buildings closed at the… Read More
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COVID-19 Testing Facility Opens in Athens for Those Referred by Physician
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An outpatient COVID-19 testing facility opened Tuesday in Athens in response to the coronavirus pandemic. OhioHealth spokesperson, Keely Stockwell, says they are not making the location… Read More