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Trimble Defense Pitches Seventh Shutout Of Season To Clinch TVC-Hocking Title
By: Michael Roth
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Trimble knew that with eight victories thus far this season, they had a playoff spot secured. Trimble knew however with a win against Wahama, the Tomcats would clinch an outright… Read More

WOUB Halloween ’18 Playlists: News Team
By: WOUB News Team
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Allison Hunter: Tracks 1-4 I’m not a fan of Halloween or anything scary or suspenseful but I’m trying to be a good sport. These are some of the not-so-obvious songs… Read More

Healthy Debate: Ohio Valley Health Concerns Driving Competitive Midterm Races
By: Mary Meehan | Ohio Valley ReSource
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The political ads in the Ohio Valley are playing on what seems like a constant loop. That’s not unusual for election season. But what is unusual this year is how… Read More

Listen: WOUB News Presents Midterms 2018 – Issue One
By: WOUB News Team
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Former judge and defense attorney Tom Hodson hosts a discussion with Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn and Joannah Tindongan, Southeast Ohio Organizer with Faith in Public Life. The conversation examines the… Read More

#457SEO: Midterm Election Preview | The #457 Is Pretty Haunted
By: WOUB News Team
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’Tis the season for election races and ghosts. #457SEO makes a brief return from hiatus with an attempt to cut through the BS. Cleveland Plain Dealer Editorial Board Member, columnist… Read More

West Virginia Supreme Court Halts Impeachment Trials
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia’s Supreme Court has effectively halted impeachment proceedings against a retired justice and a suspended justice. WCHS-TV reports that the court said in an order… Read More

Broadband Route to Cross Through West Virginia
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia’s governor says broadband network operator Zayo Group will build a fiber network crossing 200 miles of the state. Gov. Jim Justice said Thursday the… Read More

One Person In Custody In Suspicious Package Case After More Devices Found
By: Bill Chappell | Carrie Johnson | NPR
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Law enforcement officials say the package sent to Booker, a New Jersey Democrat, was found in Florida; authorities recovered the other one in Manhattan addressed to Clapper care of CNN.

Country Star Kathy Mattea Headed to Peoples Bank Theatre Oct. 26
By: Emily Votaw
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On Friday, October 26, Kathy Mattea will perform at the Peoples Bank Theatre in Marietta. WOUB’s Emily Votaw spoke to the country superstar about her new album, “Pretty Bird,” retraining… Read More

U.S. Economy Grew At A 3.5 Percent Rate In 3rd Quarter
By: Avie Schneider | NPR
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That’s slower than the second quarter’s blockbuster 4.2 percent but puts the economy on pace for the fastest annual growth in 13 years.

Athens Photo Project Celebrates Two New Exhibitions Oct. 26-27
Please join Athens Photo Project (APP) in the celebration of two new photography exhibitions opening on the weekend of October 26-27 in Uptown Athens, Ohio! Continuous shuttle service from APP’s… Read More

Annual Autumnal Cat’s Pajamas Fundraiser for Arts West Nov. 1-3
Now celebrating its 10th year, the Cat’s Pajamas Clothing Exchange is a biannual fundraiser for Arts West, a non-profit arts organization run by The City of Athens Arts, Parks and… Read More

Bobcats Pounce on Cardinals in Blackout Night Showdown
By: Jacob Murray
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A strength of this Ohio Bobcats (5-3, 3-1) team has to be their high powered offense. After a slow start to the game, the Bobcats used their running game to… Read More

Ohio Drops Regular Season Finale to Kent State
By: Will Price
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The Ohio women’s soccer team clinched a top-four seed in the Mid-American Conference tournament over the weekend, but there were still tournament implications for their game against the Kent State… Read More

Peoples Bank Theatre’s 2019 Winter-Spring Spotlight Series
The historic Peoples Bank Theatre announces its 2019 Winter-Spring Spotlight Series. This latest lineup of eight national touring artists comes in the midst of the theatre’s 100th anniversary. From concerts… Read More

HallOUween 2018 to Feature One Stage, New Beer Garden
By: Rachael Beardsley
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The annual Athens Halloween Block Party will feature only one stage this year due to a lack of sponsorships from local businesses. Brandon Thompson, Athens DJ and coordinator of the… Read More

Ky. AG Files 8th Opioid Lawsuit
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear has sued a pharmaceutical company, accusing it of contributing to the state’s opioid epidemic. Beshear says he has sued Pennsylvania-based Teva… Read More

W. Va. Ballot Measure Would Allow Restriction, Ban of Tax-Funded Abortions
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Separate constitutional measures on West Virginia’s Nov. 6 ballot would allow lawmakers to restrict or ban tax-payer funded abortions and have some control over the state… Read More

OU Division of Theater Explores America In “365 Days/365 Plays”
By: Rachael Beardsley
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In their second production of the year, Ohio University’s Theater Division uses a series of short plays to create a show focused on issues of diversity and what it means… Read More

Former Ohio Highway Patrolman Sentenced To Two Years In Prison
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A former State Highway Patrol officer in Ohio accused of stalking a subordinate’s wife after their affair ended has been sentenced to two years in prison…. Read More

This Week On Radio Free Athens: October 27, 2018
Every weekend local music geeks unite to provide the region with 11 hours of creatively curated tunes on WOUB 1340AM, an endeavor that is known commonly as Radio Free Athens!… Read More

Radio Free Athens: a Playlist for October 20, 2018
Every weekend volunteer DJs fill the airwaves with their favorite sounds. Check out this playlist curated based on what those volunteer music geeks were spinning this past weekend. This week, enjoy the first… Read More

Great Performances: An American in Paris The Musical | November 2
Celebrate “Broadway’s Best” with THIRTEEN’s Great Performances Fridays, November 2-23 on WOUB Features U.S. broadcast premieres of the four-time Tony-winning stage adaptation of “An American in Paris The Musical,” the… Read More