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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?
Athens Co. Confirms Two COVID-19 Cases For August 31
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 389 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after two cases were confirmed Monday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
Running Out Of Time, Census Scales Back A Critical Step: Checking Its Own Work
With just three months to review the 2020 census results because of a last-minute change by the Trump administration, Census Bureau officials are scrambling to decide what quality checks to toss out.
Athens Co. Confirms Four COVID-19 Cases For August 29 And Two For August 30
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 387 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after four cases were confirmed Saturday and two were confirmed… Read More
More Space, Please: Home Sales Booming Despite Pandemic, Recession
Despite high unemployment, a severe recession and economic uncertainty, the housing market is on a tear. Sales are booming, and prices hit a record high. Low rates and remote work are driving factors.
‘Inconsistent Results’ Reported In Ohio’s Assisted Living COVID-19 Testing Program
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The state is pausing a widespread COVID-19 testing program at assisted living facilities due to what Gov. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) called “inconsistent results” with… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms Five COVID-19 Cases For August 28
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 381 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after five cases were confirmed Friday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
Study: Cutting Public Jobs Due To Pandemic Slows Economic Recovery
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — State agencies were forced to make cuts at the end of Ohio’s fiscal year in June to deal with coronavirus impacts. And in most cases, those have carried over… Read More
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