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It’s Nice To Be Rich: Wall Street Is Raking In Profits In The Stock Market
The economy is tanking, with massive layoffs and bankruptcies. But the richest sliver of the country continues to do quite well. The latest evidence: Goldman Sachs said it’s raking in money on trades.
Gov. Mike DeWine: ‘Wear A Mask Every Time You Go Out In Public’
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOSU) — In a special address from the Ohio Statehouse, Gov. Mike DeWine urged all Ohioans to wear face masks no matter where in the state they live,… Read More
White House Strips CDC of Data Collection Role For COVID-19 Hospitalizations
The Trump administration is directing hospitals to use a new platform to report COVID-19 data instead of an existing system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Facing Loss Of Ohio National Guard Help, Nursing Homes Taking On Testing
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Three quarters of Ohio’s confirmed COVID-19 deaths are from its nursing homes. Nationwide, more than 40% of coronavirus deaths are linked to long term care facilities. The… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 19 New COVID-19 Cases For July 15
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 220 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 19 additional cases were confirmed Wednesday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
Marshall University Cancels Commencement Ceremony
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – Marshall University has canceled next month’s commencement ceremony for the spring class of 2020 due to increasing cases of coronavirus. The commencement was originally scheduled on… Read More
Ohioans Going To New York, New Jersey Or Connecticut Must Prepare To Quarantine
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio has been added to a list of states from which people are not allowed to enter New York, New Jersey or Connecticut without… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms Nine New COVID-19 Cases For July 14
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 201 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after nine additional cases were confirmed Tuesday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
New Restrictions For West Virginia College Town As COVID-19 Cases Rise
MONONGALIA COUNTY, WV (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is moving to close bars in the state’s largest college town and reimpose restrictions on large gatherings as coronavirus cases… Read More
Athens City Council Unanimously Passes Face Mask Ordinance
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Face coverings are now required in most public places in Athens after City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Monday night during a special online meeting. The… Read More
Red Ink Overflowing: In June, U.S. Borrows A Typical Year’s Worth
The federal deficit balloons as the government tries to cushion the blow from the coronavirus pandemic. June’s shortfall totals $864 billion — more than in an entire typical year.
Group Proposes Bolstering Kinship Care To Improve Children Services
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A group of children services experts from around Ohio are putting together recommendations to improve the system. They say their mission must keep moving forward… Read More
Judge Orders Halt As Federal Executions Are Set To Resume This Week
A federal judge in Washington D.C. has barred the lethal injections that were scheduled to commence on Monday, citing the likelihood of “pain and suffering.” A legal conflict is likely.
Athens Co. Confirms 25 New COVID-19 Cases
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 192 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 25 additional cases were confirmed Monday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 167 Total COVID-19 Cases Since Start of Pandemic
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 167 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 28 additional cases were confirmed Sunday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
Athens City Council Considering Ordinance Requiring Face Coverings In Public
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens City Council is one step closer to approving an ordinance requiring face masks in public places. Council members, the mayor, and community members discussed the… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 28 New COVID-19 Cases
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 139 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 28 additional cases were confirmed Saturday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
Chief Justice Speaks Out On Masks, Rights And “Duty To Fellow Ohioans”
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohioans in a total of 12 counties will be required to wear masks starting Friday at 6pm. But there continue to be questions about… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 21 New COVID-19 Cases
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 111 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 21 additional cases were confirmed Friday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
Some Athens Businesses Close (Again) Due To COVID-19
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Some restaurants, bars, and coffee shops in uptown Athens have closed again after the steady rise of COVID-19 cases in the county. Several of these establishments… Read More
Judge Deals Blow To Kentucky Governor’s Executive Orders
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky circuit court judge has issued a temporary restraining order against future executive orders related to the COVID-19 crisis. The Courier-Journal reports the order comes… Read More
Democratic Ohio House Members Are Furious About How COVID19 Issues Are Being Handled
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Republican House Speaker Larry Householder’s office is reinstituting its work from home policy. This comes after at least one House employee was put on administrative… Read More
Athens Restaurant Closes Temporarily After Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Casa Nueva and Cantina has closed temporarily after an employee tested positive for COVID-19, the restaurant announced on its Facebook page Wednesday. Grace Corbin, the marketing… Read More
DeWine Issues Guidance For Colleges, Universities; Mask Mandate Extended To 12 Counties
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The number of counties where masks are required in indoor business spaces and public places has gone up to 12, with one county falling off… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 90 COVID-19 Cases Since Start Of Pandemic
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 90 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 11 additional cases were confirmed Thursday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
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