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Award-Winning Author Talks About Public Schools And Democracy During OU Visit
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Educator and author Deborah Meier said to improve the education system, society should think about the purpose of education. “We should think about what it is we really want children… Read More

Local Colleges Reflect On Security Changes Five Years After Virginia Tech Shootings
By: Kelsey Borza
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Today marks five years since more than 30 people died in what has become the deadliest shooting incident by a single gunman in U.S. history. On April 16, 2007, a… Read More

Afternoon Update For April 16
By: Rachel Bailey
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The price of gasoline in Ohio has risen slightly after two weeks of decreases. A 17 year old charged in a deadly craigslist robbery scam in Ohio has agreed to… Read More

Dialogue Continues On Special Needs Housing
By: Mike Bundt
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Representatives from multiple organizations met together in a special town hall meeting Thursday to discuss the issue of special needs housing in Athens County. Special needs housing has been an… Read More

Catalytic Converter Thefts On The Rise In Athens
By: Taylor Mirfendereski, WOUB Staff Writer
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A recent rise in the theft of a vital car part has some local victims paying more than $1,000 for replacements. Catalytic converters, which convert harmful pollutants into less harmful… Read More

Ceremony Honors Ohio Civil War Soldiers
By: Alyssa Hansen
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The Ohio National Guard honored 19 Ohio soldiers for their role in a raid 150 years ago. The men took part in Andrews' Raid to capture a train… Read More

Ohio National Guard Soldiers Funerals Set For This Week
By: Associated Press
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Funerals with military honors are being held this week for the three Ohio National Guard soldiers killed in an attack by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan. The services for 45-year-old… Read More

Science Panel To Release Additional C8 Health Findings
By: Associated Press
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A science panel is set to release additional health findings related to residents exposed to a chemical near a DuPont plant near Parkersburg. The C8 Science Panel is expected to… Read More

Morning Audio Update for April 16
By: Taylor Pool
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Arizona Sen. John McCain plans a trip to Ohio today to campaign on behalf of state Treasurer Josh Mandel's U.S. Senate race. Plus, the state is phasing out many flashing… Read More

New Program Provides Sexual Assault Victims With Emotional Support At Hospital
By: Taylor Mirfendereski
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A new program is providing sexual assault survivors with emotional support and resources when they seek treatment at a local medical center. The Adena Southern Ohio Survivor Advocate Program, also… Read More