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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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