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WATCH: The PBS NewsHour/POLITICO Democratic Debate
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The PBS NewsHour and POLITICO are hosting the sixth Democratic debate on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. The debate will feature Andrew Yang, former Vice President Joe Biden, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Tom Steyer and Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Ohio University Names New LGBT Center Director
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Ohio University has named a permanent director of its Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Center. In an online posting Wednesday, the university announced Micah McCarey as the new director. McCarey had been serving as interim director since May. “It’s incredibly important to me that the entirety of the LGBTQ+ spectrum and broader community feels welcome at… Read More
Former WOUB Student Involved in Design of Largest Ultra High Definition Production Facility
ATHENS, OH – As chief video engineer at New World Symphony in Miami Beach, Florida, former WOUB student and Ohio University graduate Dan Slentz helped design and put together one of the largest Ultra High Definition production facilities under one roof in the United States. It’s an experience that Slentz believes would not have been… Read More
WOUB Employee Spotlight: Director of Radio Rusty Smith
ATHENS, OH – Many people misunderstand and misuse the word “ironic” when describing something that happened to them. But, WOUB Director of Radio Rusty Smith knows he’s using it the right way when he talks about the story of his 38-year career at WOUB Public Media. “I was an Ohio University student who worked at… Read More
Group Claims Bias in Lawsuit Against Cleveland’s Water Department
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A civil rights group has sued Cleveland claiming the city’s water department discriminates against black customers by disproportionately shutting off service and placing liens on their property for unpaid bills. The NAACP Legal Defense Fund has proposed the federal complaint filed Wednesday be certified as a class-action lawsuit. The NAACP says black customers are affected… Read More
Ohio Women’s Basketball: Fouls, Rebounds burn Bobcats in Texas
By: Bryan Kurp
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Foul trouble and rebounding hurt Ohio on Wednesday night. The Bobcats picked up eight personal fouls in just the first quarter. CeCe Hooks, Amani Burke and Deesh Beck were in foul trouble at the half, each with three personal fouls. Burke and Beck fouled out midway through the fourth quarter, and Hooks played the final… Read More
School Bus Crash in Perry County
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THORNVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – The State Highway Patrol says a school bus and another vehicle have crashed in Ohio and at least eight children and the bus driver were transported to a hospital. In a news release, troopers say 42-year-old Joseph Thornton failed to stop at a red light at the intersection of State Route… Read More
ACLU Back on Board with Bill Reducing Drug Crime Penalties
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The American Civil Liberties Union says it’s ready to once again support a bill designed to reduce low-level drug possessions to misdemeanors and increase penalties for drug dealers. The legislation is part of a long-running attempt by lawmakers to reduce Ohio’s prison population amidst the opioid addictions epidemic. The ACLU reversed… Read More
Roadway Rights in Ohio’s Plan for More High-Speed Internet
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A strategic plan would extend high-speed internet to about 1 million unserved or underserved Ohioans by using rural routes and highways previously off-limits to private development. If the plan released Thursday is approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the aggressive blueprint for expanding and improving broadband access across the state also… Read More
Manage your attention, not just your time, says productivity expert Maura Thomas
For busy professionals, the workload can feel overwhelming, pushing us into a defensive mode. And it’s tough to sort out what matters when we’re constantly being distracted by messages that feel urgent, but maybe aren’t all that important. In this episode, leading productivity expert Maura Thomas offers tips for sorting out your priorities, from her… Read More
2019 Holiday Special | CALL THE MIDWIFE | Coming December 25 at 9 pm
All New Holiday Special for the 2019 Season! Mother Mildred and the Nonnatus House team go to the Outer Hebrides in response to a nursing shortage. Navigating the terrain, they strive to keep up with the needs of the locals. The Christmas special will star Miriam Margoyles as Sister Mildred, who arrives unexpectedly at… Read More
Jonathon Aslay, Author of “What the Heck is Self Love Anyway?”
Known as America’s Leading Midlife Dating & Relationship Coach, Jonathon Aslay is a defender and protector of women’s hearts around the world. He helps women transform from attracting Mr. Wrong into finding their Mr. Right. But Jonathon’s advice isn’t just for the single. His book What the Heck is Self Love Anyway makes the case… Read More