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Intelligence Chairman Raised Virus Alarms Weeks Ago, Secret Recording Shows
Sen. Richard Burr issued a warning at a private event weeks ago to prepare for dire effects from the coronavirus, going further than his more public comments, according to a recording obtained by NPR.
FDA Seeks To Expand Treatment For Coronavirus As Part Of White House Response
President Trump spoke about the effort during a briefing at the White House. He also expressed interest in the government possibly taking an equity stake in companies as part of a big stimulus.
Judges Urged To Reduce Bonds, Lower Jail Populations
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOSU) — Even as more local governments begin moving to remote work, Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor has asked judges to keep courts open for emergency… Read More
National Guard to Assist Southeast Ohio Foodbank During Coronavirus Pandemic
LOGAN, Ohio (WOUB) – Members of the Ohio National Guard are expected to arrive at the Southeast Ohio Foodbank on March 23 to help across the foodbank’s 10-county service area…. Read More
West Virginia Governor Eases Unemployment Rules Amid Virus
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has loosened unemployment regulations for people whose jobs have been shuttered over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. An executive order from… Read More
Athens Marathon Canceled For 2020
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens Marathon has been called off this year after Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s order that any event with more than 100 participants be canceled. In… Read More
Athens Farmers Market Open Saturday With Some Coronavirus Restrictions
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens Farmers Market announced Thursday that they will open Saturday, March 21. But they are urging both vendors and customers to follow certain guidelines to… Read More
Unemployment Claims Top 100K, New Voter Sign-up Demanded
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state says it has received 111,055 unemployment insurance benefit applications online in the past four days, due to layoffs related to coronavirus orders. That compares… Read More
Dems File Legal Challenge to Ohio Primary Delay
The decision to postpone Ohio’s primary has stirred up legal challenges including a state supreme court lawsuit filed by the Ohio Democratic Party. But leaders there say this is actually a preemptive… Read More
DeWine Tells Companies to Monitor Employee Temperatures
Gov. Mike DeWine is laying out protocols for businesses while strongly recommending employers to take aggressive action when it comes to protecting the workplace against coronavirus. DeWine says businesses that… Read More
Ohio AG Says Jury Trials can be Suspended Because of Coronavirus Concerns
The attorney general is advising Ohio’s courts that they can suspend jury trials to stop the spread of coronavirus. Attorney General Dave Yost’s opinion said courts may suspend jury trials for up… Read More
Trump Partly Shuts Border With Canada To Stem Spread Of Coronavirus
The president said the border would close by “mutual consent,” the latest development in the coronavirus pandemic.
Most BMV Locations, All Barber Shops And Salons To Close
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOSU) — Ohio is shutting down most Bureau of Motor Vehicles locations effective Wednesday night, while instructing law enforcement to stop issuing tickets for expired driver’s licenses. At… Read More
Athens Co. Food Pantry Still Serving Families at Rt. 13 Location
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens County Food Pantry has served almost 300 families through March 17, and will continue to provide food for families in need. The ACFP sent… Read More
Some Utility Providers Suspend Service Shutoff for Non-Payment During Coronavirus Pandemic
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Several utility providers have temporarily stopped shutting off service for customers who are behind on their payments. On March 12, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio… Read More
When Colleges Shut Down, Some Students Have Nowhere To Go
More colleges and universities are canceling classes due to COVID-19. Most are keeping dorms and dining halls open, but a growing number have asked students to pack up and leave campus indefinitely.
Ohio University Postpones Spring Commencement and All Regional Campus Graduation Activities
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University has decided to postpone Spring 2020 Commencement and all graduation activities on all regional campuses. According to an email OU President Duane Nellis sent… Read More
White House Wants To Send Checks To Americans As Coronavirus Stalls Economy
“We want to go big,” President Trump said as his administration seeks to revive the now-stalled economy.
West Virginia Reports First Coronavirus Case
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice says the state has reported its first positive case of the new coronavirus, meaning that all 50 states now have confirmed… Read More
ODJFS Implements Emergency Child Care Measures During COVID-19 Pandemic
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio will be issuing temporary pandemic child care licenses in an effort to increase access to child care during the coronavirus pandemic. Ohio Department of Job and Family… Read More
How to Support Ohio University Students Impacted by COVID-19 Outbreak
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University is collecting funds to give financial support to students who may be affected by the novel coronavirus outbreak. All students are encouraged not to… Read More
OhioHealth Implements Visitor Restrictions, Requests Public Help to Fight Coronavirus Spread
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — OhioHealth, which owns Athens’ O’Bleness and 27 other hospitals in Ohio, has implemented visitor restrictions at all of its locations as a precaution to the coronavirus… Read More
Athens K-12 Schools To Begin Remote Instruction and Meal Deliveries
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens City School District (ACSD) is working on a plan to begin meal deliveries to K-12 students starting Monday, March 23 and online classes beginning… Read More
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