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Ohio’s ferocious defense leads to victory
By: Jack Demmler
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Athens, OH— After finishing the month of November with a 91-81 victory over Detroit Mercy, the Bobcats looked to start the new month where they left off. Ohio (6-3) welcomed… Read More
![President Trump's remarks follow his Tuesday meeting with the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in which the two men appeared to get along, though Trump needled Trudeau over Canada's defense spending.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/ap_19338387394622-4e87f263520f36e3837156fd4770390054235e8a-e1575489808502-900x422.jpg)
Trump Calls Trudeau ‘Two-Faced’ After Video Shows Leaders Apparently Mocking Him
By: Krishnadev Calamur | NPR
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The president was reacting to a video that appeared to show the Canadian prime minister and other world leaders discussing Trump, though he is never mentioned by name.
![The Trump administration plans to stop food stamps after three months for able-bodied adults without dependents who do not work, volunteer, or get job training for at least 20 hours a week, and make it harder for states to waive this requirement.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/ap_17144630576210-a266775187c3692b9d84e4430862f8729ce681d2-e1575480261716-900x422.jpg)
Nearly 700,000 SNAP Recipients Could Lose Benefits Under New Trump Rule
By: Pam Fessler | Rachel Treisman | NPR
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The Trump administration has finalized a rule to limit food stamp benefits for single able-bodied adults who can’t show that they work more than 20 hours a week, though legal challenges are possible.
![Ohio basketball, Jason Preston](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/DSC_0057-e1576683586923-900x422.jpg)
Ohio Bobcats Film Room: Dartis and Preston lead Ohio past Detroit Mercy
By: Michael Roth
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The Ohio Bobcats (5-3) got a 91-81 victory over the Detroit Mercy (1-5) Titans on Sunday November 30th in the Convocation Center. For the Bobcats, Jordan Dartis led the way… Read More
![A sign outside of the Nelsonville voter precinct lets people know where they can vote.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1-e1478666338593-900x422.jpg)
Ohio’s Secretary of State Says 354 Non-Citizens Voted or Registered to Vote in 2018
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Ohio’s Secretary of State says 354 people who are not U.S. citizens have voted or registered to vote in 2018. Secretary of State Frank LaRose says 277 non-citizens registered to… Read More
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Abortion Bill Suggests Doctors Reimplant Ectopic Pregnancies
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio proposal aimed at outlawing abortions would present some doctors with the choice between facing potential criminal prosecution or attempting a procedure considered medically impossible:… Read More
![This March 15, 2018 photo shows a natural gas drill rig in Belmont County, Ohio.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/AP_18188113625510-e1575487780559-900x422.jpg)
Ohio Governor Meets with Proposed Belmont Co. ‘Cracker’ Plant Developer
By: Mark Gillispie | AP
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Ohio’s Republican governor and lieutenant governor met Wednesday with officials from one of the companies proposing to build a multi-billion dollar ethane “cracker”plant in southeast Ohio. A… Read More
![Cars pass Purdue Pharma headquarters in Stamford, Conn.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/AP_19277754232860-e1570833556708-900x422.jpg)
WATCH: What Newly Released Emails Reveal About OxyContin and its Makers
By: PBS Newshour
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The U.S. opioid epidemic has taken hundreds of thousands of lives. A reckoning for the manufacturers, marketers and distributors of these drugs has now begun — but despite several multibillion… Read More
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Athens Co. Search Warrant Nets Seven Arrests on Drug Charges
By: WOUB News Team
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CHAUNCEY, Ohio — Seven Athens County residents face multiple charges related to drug crimes after authorities executed a search warrant in Chauncey. Multiple law enforcement units made the arrests Tuesday at… Read More
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2019 Annual Athens Art Guild Holiday Shoppe Slated for Dec. 14-15
By: Emily Votaw
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Over 40 Athens Art Guild artists selling a variety of works will set up shop in the Athens Community Center (701 East State St.) Saturday, December 14 through Sunday, December… Read More
![Gov. Mike DeWine, with Dean Christopher Peters of the University of Akron School of Law behind him, announces his expedited pardon process at Ohio State University's Moritz College of Law. Students from the two schools will help screen applicants.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/dewine_pardon_project-e1575480703255-900x422.jpg)
DeWine Creates Process to Expedite Pardons for Some Former Offenders
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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Gov. Mike DeWine says he wants to make it easier and quicker for people who have long-ago criminal convictions to be considered for pardons. DeWine says he often sees pardon… Read More
![Meigs Marauders Belpre Golden Eagles](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_0126-e1575480538611-900x422.jpg)
Meigs Defend Home-Court Despite Turnovers, Missed Free Throws
By: Curtis Feder
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POMEROY, Ohio- On Tuesday night, the Meigs Marauders took on the Belpre Golden Eagles in a gritty battle in Pomeroy, Ohio. To start the game, it took nearly three minutes… Read More
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W. Va. Trial Delayed After Suspect Asks for Test of Accusers’ DNA
By: Associated Press
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – The murder trial of a West Virginia man has been delayed after he requested his accusers’ DNA be compared to DNA found at the scene of… Read More
![Vinton County Vikings New Hope Academy Statesmen](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Screen-Shot-2019-12-04-at-12.09.35-PM-e1575479462580-900x422.png)
Vikings Hang On To Victory Versus New Hope
By: Hardika Singh
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MCARTHUR, Ohio- A fast-paced game ensued Tuesday night for the Vinton County Boys in their second match up of the season, this time taking on the New Hope Academy Statesmen…. Read More
![Nelsonville-York Buckeyes Southern Tornadoes](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Screen-Shot-2019-12-04-at-11.50.23-AM-e1575478278456-900x422.png)
Buckeyes Notch First Win of Season Versus Tornadoes
By: Will Price
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio- The Nelsonville-York Buckeyes were eager to notch their first win under new coach Blaine Gabriel following a two-point loss in their opener last week. The Buckeyes wasted no… Read More
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Top Tunes ’19: Megan Wren
Every year WOUB Culture spotlights what music-centric folks in the region have been listening to all year round right in time for the holidays in our annual Top Tunes feature. … Read More
![Athens Bulldogs New Lexington Panthers](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Screen-Shot-2019-12-04-at-11.44.32-AM-e1575478009447-900x422.png)
Athens Leads Wire-to-Wire in Win Over Panthers
By: Joey Madore
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NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio- Despite losing four seniors from a TVC-Ohio championship team a year ago, the Athens Bulldogs have not missed a beat to open up the season. After knocking… Read More
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Opponents Urge Lawmakers to Toss Out Ban on Plastic Bag Bans
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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State senators considering one of two bills to ban local bans on plastic bags heard from around 40 opponents, who either came to a committee hearing or sent in written testimony. There… Read More
![President Donald Trump speaks at Joint Systems Manufacturing Center in Lima, Ohio](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/AP_19079741573440-e1553116267231-900x422.jpg)
Watch: Trump Impeachment Hearing – House Judiciary Committee – Day 1
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House Judiciary Committee is taking up public impeachment hearings, starting on Wednesday. The Wednesday hearing is slated to examine the premise of “high crimes and misdemeanors”… Read More