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Ohio University Baseball Field Rolls Out New Look
ATHENS, Ohio — Ohio Baseball has joined other MAC teams in a major playing-field upgrade. A $600,000 renovation to the infield of Bob Wren stadium was completed Thursday, October 4…. Read More
WATCH: 15th Congressional District Candidates Debate At Ohio University
ATHENS — The candidates running to represent Ohio’s 15th Congressional District discussed national and local issues during Tuesday’s debate at Ohio University. Republican Representative Steve Stivers and Democratic Challenger Rick Neal… Read More
UPDATE: Suspended Athens County Priest Charged With Sexual Battery Against a Minor
Update (3:28 p.m.) ATHENS — A suspended Athens County priest is facing criminal charges after admitting sexual conduct with a minor female, and the discovery of evidence that indicates he… Read More
Hot Rize Headed to Peoples Bank Theatre Nov. 9
Influential bluegrass outfit Hot Rize will perform at the Peoples Bank Theatre on Friday, November 9. The performance will also feature Red Knuckles & The Trailblazers. WOUB’s Emily Votaw spoke… Read More
Big Freedia Is The 21st Century’s Ambassador Of Freedom
Big Freedia has always repped New Orleans, becoming famous by insisting on being her sui generis self. How could you see someone who loves herself so much and not follow her to the dance floor?
Deerhunter Announces New Album, Shares ‘Death In Midsummer’
In a video for the new track, frontman Bradford Cox finds himself wandering down dusty backroads, trying to make sense of life’s fading promises.
PRISM LGBT Art Program Provides Support, Art to LGBT Youth
Each Monday afternoon, LGBT youth and allies gather at Arts West for activities that provide a sense of community for kids who may struggle to find people they can relate… Read More
Ohio Cities Selected as Cities Climate Challenge Winners
CINCINNATI (AP) – The Ohio cities of Cincinnati and Columbus are two of 20 cities selected as winners in a climate challenge program established by Bloomberg Philanthropies. The organization’s Bloomberg… Read More
New State Law Makes Ticketing for Distracted Driving Easier
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A new state law now makes it easier for police to ticket drivers in Ohio for distracted driving. The law that went into effect Monday makes… Read More
Family Wants Answers After Woman Killed by Ohio Vice Officer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Family members of an Ohio woman shot and killed by a vice squad officer say they’re waiting for answers almost two months after the shooting. Columbus… Read More
Radio Free Athens: a Playlist for October 27, 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 these spooky-style… Read More
“Dawnland” on Independent Lens | November 5
Dawnland Premieres on Independent Lens Monday, November 5, 2018 on PBS Follow the First Government-Endorsed Truth and Reconciliation Commission in the United States as Maine Investigates the Devastating Impacts of… Read More