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Athens Co. Confirms 10 COVID-19 Cases For September 7
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 434 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 10 cases were confirmed Monday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
W.Va. College Frat Members Suspended For Virus Violations
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia University has suspended 29 members of a fraternity house for not following health and safety orders related to the coronavirus pandemic. The university says… Read More
College Towns Feel Financial Impact Of Pandemic
ATHENS, Ohio (OVR) — The first day of classes at Ohio University is subdued this year. A few students walk across the Athens, Ohio, campus wearing masks. A group sits, socially… Read More
How Can You Tell If A COVID-19 Vaccine Is Working?
Several COVID-19 vaccine candidates are being tested now. But why does it take 30,000 volunteers to know if one is safe and effective? And what does it mean to say a vaccine candidate is working?
Athens Co. Confirms 5 COVID-19 Cases For September 6
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 424 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after five cases were confirmed Sunday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 11 COVID-19 Cases For September 5
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 419 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 11 cases were confirmed Saturday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
States Prepare For Potential Fall Vaccine Distribution, Under Pressure From CDC
“We’ve got to take a deep breath,” says one health official about the rapid timeline pushed for by the CDC. “It is very clear that we need to lean forward to prepare to deliver the vaccine.”
Ohio Begins Wastewater Monitoring Network For COVID-19 Tracking
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The state is rolling out a new program to help local officials track potential outbreaks of COVID-19. Ohio has put together a network of… Read More
Job Gains Slowed Again In August As Employers Added 1.4 Million Jobs
Fewer jobs were added to the economy last month even as the unemployment rate fell to 8.4%. Job growth has slowed since June in a sign of what could be a long and painful recovery from the recession.
Athens Co. Confirms Four COVID-19 Cases For September 4
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 408 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after four cases were confirmed Friday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
There’s A Way To Track Your Ballot In Ohio Other Than Illegally “Voting Twice”
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — In North Carolina Wednesday, President Trump told voters to cast a ballot by mail then go to vote in person later. He says if they… Read More
Athens Faces Significant Student Undercount In Census
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — With less than a month left until the 2020 census deadline, Athens is facing a significant shortfall in the number of Ohio University students counted. This… Read More
Gov. DeWine Finalizes New COVID-19 Reporting Requirements For K-12 Schools
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — As many Ohio kids go back to in-person classes, Gov. Mike DeWine says it’s important for Ohio’s students, parents and communities know about coronavirus… Read More
How The USDA’s Food Box Initiative Overpaid And Underdelivered
The Trump Administration has been buying food from farmers and getting it to food banks. Food banks, however, say the program was not set up to deliver food efficiently.
Athens County Upgraded To Level 2 Public Health Emergency
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — After weeks of being listed as a Level 1 Public Health Emergency, the state determined an increase in the spread of coronavirus warranted Athens County being upgraded… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms Five COVID-19 Cases For September 3
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 404 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after five cases were confirmed Thursday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms Three COVID-19 Cases For September 2
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 399 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after three cases were confirmed Wednesday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
CDC Issues Sweeping Temporary Halt On Evictions Nationwide Amid Pandemic
The move could prevent millions of evictions that housing advocates warn are looming as people who have lost work run out of money. Landlord groups want to know who will pay for the lost rent.
DeWine Predicts More COVID-19 Cases As Schools Reopen
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOSU) — Gov. Mike DeWine says the state is already seeing an increase of of COVID-19 cases as schools and colleges bring students back to campus. “Schools are… Read More
Lawsuit v. Gov. DeWine Re: COVID-19 Mandates
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse) — Ohio is being sued by an attorney who says the state’s response to COVID-19 is tyranny in action. Robert Gargasz wants Gov. Mike Dewine to remove… Read More
Trump Calls On Big Ten Conference To Play Fall Football
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — The Big Ten Conference, already in court and under pressure from players and parents over its decision to cancel fall football, is now hearing from President… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms Seven COVID-19 Cases For September 1
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 396 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after seven cases were confirmed Tuesday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
Remote Learning’s Distractions Put Extra Pressure On Students With ADHD
With less structure and supervision than is typically provided inside a classroom, remote classes lean hard on already stressed parents to help students with ADHD stay focused and engaged.
Temporary Closure of Arts West Concerns Athens Arts Community
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Arts West is not offering programming for the first time in its 15-year history due to budget concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Though COVID-19 closed Arts… Read More
Preventing College Parties? Shame And Blame Don’t Work, But Beer Pong Outside Might
With desperate pleas and social contracts failing to curb college parties, schools have turned to punitive consequences. But are the students the ones to blame?
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