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A Veritable Feast Of Music, Art This Weekend
By: Emily Votaw
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It's far too easy for young people in Athens to slap on blinders when it comes to acknowledging the poverty that edges into Ohio University’s campus. However, thanks to a… Read More
Volunteer OU Faculty And Students To Patrol Mill Fest
By: Graylyn Roose
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Athens and Ohio University officials are making an effort to keep this weekend's block party from getting out of hand, just two weekends after a riot broke out and a… Read More
Local Army Veteran Prepares To Compete In National Wheelchair Games
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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After more than 30 years of competing in wheelchair games, Army Veteran Roy Nungester, 67, of Circleville, is preparing to add to his medal collection at this summer's National Wheelchair… Read More
More Than $80,000 To Fund Projects In Appalachian Counties
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Projects in Tuscarawas, Washington and Lawrence counties have been awarded thousands of dollars in State Appalachian Development grants. The Governor's Office of Appalachia announced Wednesday that the city of Uhrichsville,… Read More
Ohio Senate Favors Delaying Reading Standard
By: Associated Press
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A voluminous education bill that the governor has criticized for lowering state reading standards has cleared the Ohio Senate. The legislation passed on a 30-2 vote despite warnings from… Read More
PBS Kids GO! Web Series Oh Noah! Offers New Videos And Games
Oh Noah!, the fun and funny PBS KIDS GO! web series (pbskidsgo.org/noah) formerly known as Noah Comprende, is rolling out an impressive line-up of new animated interactive videos and games that introduce kids… Read More
OU Engineering Students ‘Design To Make A Difference’
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Eight teams of senior mechanical engineer students from Ohio University's Russ College of Engineering and Technology are set to show off their senior capstone projects this Saturday. The "Designing to… Read More
Conflict Takes Place At Zoning Meeting
Last night’s monthly City of Athens Board of Zoning Appeals meeting dealt with three issues needing approval for various construction projects within Athens. Those wishing to put additions on their… Read More
Ohioans Like Income Tax Cut Paid By Drillers
By: Associated Press
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A poll finds Ohio voters strongly favor a proposal by Republican Gov. John Kasich to raise taxes on big oil and gas drillers to fund modest income-tax relief. A Quinnipiac… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update for May 9
By: Rose Troyer
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An Athens addiction specialist reacts to Governor John Kasich's new plan to prevent prescription drug abuse. And, Ohio's Senate president makes changes to governor's education bill. Details in your state… Read More
Challenged By Choice
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, Joan Butcher talks with Athens City Mayor Paul Wiehl, Athens City Commission on Disabilities and Committee member Carolyn Bailey Lewis and Kroger… Read More
Drug Addiction Board Director Reacts To Governor’s Plan
By: Connor Briggs
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Drug addiction specialists in Southeast Ohio are cautiously optimistic of a new plan announced by Governor John Kasich aimed to curb prescription drug abuse. Kasich announced the plan to limit… Read More
Slim Margin Puts Parkersburg Mayor On November Ballot
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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It was close, but Mayor of Parkersburg Bob Newell will be a candidate for re-election in the November election. Newell defeated Democratic challenger Gerald Board by 99 votes in the… Read More
Tomblin And Maloney To Face Off In November
By: Associated Press
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Democratic West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and Republican Bill Maloney will face off again in November. Each one won their party's nomination on Tuesday, setting up a rematch of… Read More
Morning Audio Update for May 9
By: Taylor Pool
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More than 300 students will graduate from Marietta College on Sunday. Plus, a new bill would require criminals charged with arson-related crimes to register with the sheriff. And, a bill… Read More