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Juul Doesn’t Need To Advertise To Young People. Everyone Else Is Doing It For Them
By: Susie Neilson | NPR
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A study shows the main drivers of Juul’s social media presence are young people and third-party vendors, not the company itself. And vaping continues to look cool online among young people.

Navy SEAL Demoted In Rank For Taking Photo With Corpse Of ISIS Fighter
By: Bill Chappell I NPR
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Earlier Wednesday, President Trump had congratulated Edward Gallagher and his family on the end of his legal ordeal. In response, they wrote, “Thank you Mr. President for all you have done.”

Judge Blocks “Heartbeat Bill,” Abortion Clinics to Remain Open
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A federal judge has temporarily blocked an Ohio law banning abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected, allowing clinics to continue to provide the procedure… Read More

Group Urges People To Avoid “Backyard Fireworks”
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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A coalition of health and safety organizations is urging people to stop shooting off fireworks and to leave the festivities to the professionals. It’s legal to buy fireworks in Ohio,… Read More

Springsfest 2019: Post Animal’s Jake Hirshland
By: Emily Votaw
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Just days before their performance at Springsfest 2019, Post Animal’s Jake Hirshland spoke to WOUB’s Emily Votaw about the band’s proggy influences, When I Think of You in a Castle,… Read More

Tanks, Flyovers And Heightened Security: Trump’s 4th Of July Ups Taxpayer Cost
By: Claudia Grisales | NPR
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Lawmakers are still waiting to hear the price tag on this year’s event. Thursday’s celebration is expected to feature military hardware and a speech by President Trump at the Lincoln Memorial.

AAA Predicts Record Traffic for 4th of July Holiday
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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The Ohio Automobile Association (AAA) predicts a record 49 million people will be traveling for the 4th of July holiday. That includes 2.1 million Ohioans. Drivers are likely to face… Read More

Questions Raised About House Member And Bill She Supports
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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The leader of the Ohio Democratic Party is criticizing a bill to give tax credits to people who donate to non-profit pregnancy crisis centers that steer women away from abortion. A… Read More

11th Ohio County Joins Disaster Declaration After Tornadoes
By: Associated Press
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) – Residents in one more Ohio county impacted by severe weather in late May will be eligible for federal assistance after the area was added to those… Read More

Trump Expected in West Virginia for Private Fundraiser
By: Associated Press
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WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) – President Donald Trump is expected to visit West Virginia later this month for a reelection fundraiser. The Intelligencer reports Wednesday that the private fundraiser is being… Read More

NASA Renames WV Facility in Honor of Human ‘Computer’
By: Associated Press
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FAIRMONT, W.Va. (AP) – A NASA facility in West Virginia has been renamed in honor of a native of the state whose calculations helped put men on the moon 50… Read More

School Funding Formula Proposal Releases Estimates For Each School District
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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School administrators are looking through the latest estimates from a new school funding formula proposal. While many lawmakers and some larger education groups, such as the Ohio Association of School Business Officials,… Read More

Patrol Warns Against Drinking and Driving Over Holiday
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The State Highway Patrol warns it will be cracking down on motorists in Ohio who drink and drive during the Fourth of July holiday reporting period…. Read More

Case of Legionnaires’ Disease Investigated at Nursing Home
By: Associated Press
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SUNBURY, Ohio (AP) – Health officials say a resident of a central Ohio nursing home recently contracted Legionnaires’ disease. Health officials say they’re working to pinpoint the source and identify… Read More

The Legal Lowdown On Fireworks In Ohio
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Ohio’s laws on fireworks can be confusing. You can legally buy products in Ohio that you cannot legally use here. Lawmakers have debated bills to change that but, so far,… Read More

Space Men | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE | Tuesday, July 9 at 8 pm
American Experience Space Men Tuesday, July 9, 2019 8:00-9:00 p.m. on WOUB Before NASA, These Daring Pre-Astronauts Had the Right Stuff In the spring of 1959, NASA introduced Americans… Read More