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Lady Lancers Bounce Back in Big Win Against Belpre
STEWART, Ohio– The Federal Hocking Lady Lancers have had a back and forth season, with some big wins and tough losses to add to their 7-9 record. “We’re very young,”… Read More
Trump Administration Is Rolling Back Obama-Era Protections For Smaller Waterways
The controversial rule change will dramatically reduce federal pollution protections for many streams and wetlands. Farmers and builders approve, but environmental groups plan to challenge it.
Proposed Constitutional Amendment Seeks To Expand, Solidify Voter Rights
A group known as Ohioans for Secure and Fair Elections has filed a petition with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office to propose a voting-related constitutional amendment for this November’s ballot. The ACLU of… Read More
PBS Journalist Jim Lehrer Dies At 85
NEW YORK (AP) – A host of the nightly PBS “NewsHour” that for decades offered a thoughtful take on current events has died. Jim Lehrer was 85. Like longtime partner… Read More
The Hidden Historical Treasures of Southeast Ohio
Southeast Ohio has a rich history in the brick industry. While some have lost interest in the industry and its products, others are developing a passion for bricks. Michelle… Read More
Bankrupt Blackjewel Coal Still Racking Up Environmental Violations, Officials Warn
An attorney for the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet told a federal judge Wednesday that the bankrupt coal company Blackjewel has accrued nearly 300 environmental violations since it entered bankruptcy… Read More
Nuclear Bailout Opponents End Their Referendum Attempt
The group that was fighting to overturn Ohio’s nuclear power plant bailout has dropped its case in court which means the plan for additional fees on electric bills to subsidize nuclear and coal… Read More
What we Know About China’s Coronavirus Outbreak — and What we Don’t
Chinese officials are racing to respond to a highly contagious pneumonia-like virus that has now killed at least 17 people, infected hundreds more and spread to several other countries. In… Read More
WATCH: Senate Impeachment Trial of Donald Trump | January 23
House Democrats continue their arguments Thursday, Jan. 23 in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. The impeachment trial is expected to resume at 1p.m. ET on Thursday. Missed yesterday’s… Read More
Poetry Out Loud Allows Students to ‘Keep a Poem in Their Heart’
Each year, schools across America prepare for the 15th annual Poetry Out Loud recitation contest, an arts education program where thousands of students will perform memorized poems for judges at… Read More
Unique Historical Discoveries Made During Production of Our Town: Gallipolis
ATHENS, OH – The turn of a new year means the premiere screening of WOUB Public Media’s Our Town: Gallipolis is just around the corner. Gallipolis has become WOUB Producer/Director… Read More
Episode 095 : Go Rock w/ Michele Gehrmann
A bike ride with her young daughter changed the trajectory of Michele Gehrmann’s life. One colorful rock caught their eyes and inspired them to delight other people with a paint… Read More