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Ohio Softball: Bobcats off to strong start in 2019
ATHENS, Ohio — Coming off a MAC championship and a run in the NCAA tournament, expectations were high for the Ohio softball program under new coach Kenzie Roark. The Bobcats opened… Read More
W. Va. Delegate Under Fire For Calling LGBT ‘Terrorist Group’
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A West Virginia delegate has told a reporter he thinks “the LGBTQ is a modern day version of the Ku Klux Klan.” Del. Eric Porterfield made… Read More
Ohio Tax Collections Below Monthly Estimates
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio income-tax collections have missed their mark on estimates for two consecutive months. Income-tax revenue was 6 percent below estimates in December and more than 7… Read More
Judges Deny Request To Delay Redistricting Lawsuit
CINCINNATI (AP) – A three-judge panel in Cincinnati has denied a request by Ohio to delay a federal lawsuit that seeks the redrawing of congressional district lines ahead of the… Read More
Ohio Forest Fire Protection Area Expanded
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s Department of Natural Resources says its forestry division has expanded its Forest Fire Protection Area to now include all parts of 43 counties in the… Read More
Education Bill Public Hearings Crowded With Teachers, Parents, Union Officials
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Dozens of speakers have crammed the first of two public hearings on a complex education bill in West Virginia that teachers’ unions claim is retaliation for… Read More
DJ Marshmello’s ‘Fornite’ Concert Has The Music World Buzzing
What does DJ Marshmello’s Fortnite concert mean for the future of music performance? The 10-minute virtual concert was one of the largest digital gatherings ever.
Live From WOUB: Dana
Columbus-based punk rockers Dana will represent regional music at Melted, a day-long psychedelic rock festival organized by the Nelsonville Music Festival and Archie Fox Live that is taking place at… Read More
Senior Standout Cameron Kelly Wrestles Last Match in The Convo
Senior Day in the Convo Ohio University wrestler Cameron Kelly had his Senior Day Saturday, February 9. With a total of 84 wins in his college career, Kelly has made… Read More
Radio Free Athens: a Playlist for February 9, 2019
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 “Chaos Of… Read More