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‘Not Guilty’: Trump Acquitted On 2 Articles Of Impeachment As Historic Trial Closes
Senators voted as expected to clear President Trump on both articles of impeachment filed by the House. Now Washington must try to pick up the pieces.
Ohio University Offers Financial Incentives To Urge Retirement
Update (6:20 3/3/20) Ohio University is making some adjustments nearly a month after introducing its initial Voluntary Separation or Retirement Program (VSRP) for certain tenured personnel. An email made available… Read More
Ohio Investigating Another Possible Case of Coronavirus
The Ohio Dept. of Health is investigating another potential case of novel coronavirus. The agency reiterates the risk to Ohioans of contracting the disease remains low and there are no… Read More
What We Learned From Trump’s State Of The Union Address
Republicans loved the made-for-television moments in President Trump’s third State of the Union speech as he made his case for reelection. Democrats did not.
WOUB Television Now Live on YouTube TV
Beginning Today, YouTube TV Subscribers Will Have Access to Educational and Inspiring Content from WOUB ATHENS, OH – WOUB Public Media announced that it is now streaming live on YouTube… Read More
Ohio River Regulators Planning Riverwide PFAS Study
Scientists are designing a new study to test for PFAS, so-called “forever chemicals”, along the entire length of the Ohio River. Concerns are mounting about PFAS contamination in drinking water… Read More
Spotlight on Mid-century Tea at Decorative Arts Center of Ohio
The tradition of serving tiny pastries, little cookies, and miniature sandwiches alongside warm tea (and perhaps hotter gossip) in an elegant display in the afternoon among a collected group of… Read More
NYT Reporter Explains Covering Climate Change in the Age of Trump
Lisa Friedman, a veteran reporter about climate change and environmental policy, says that covering climate change issues during the Trump administration has been a real challenge. “I often feel like… Read More
Ohio Medicaid Seeks Ideas for Improving Patient Experiences
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s Medicaid department is asking for input from companies and organizations familiar with the program on how to improve the experience of patients. A formal request… Read More
200 Years of Valentines at the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio
Among the vast collection of holiday associated decorative art that makes up the collection of George and Jeannie Johnson is a 175-year-old Valentine that could have been penned by a… Read More
Meigs Comes Back to Stun Alexander
ALBANY, Ohio – The TVC-Ohio still has to crown a conference champion even though the season is nearing an end. Tuesday night the Meigs Marauders traveled to Albany to take… Read More
Nelsonville Appoints Interim City Manager
NELSONVILLE, Ohio — Nelsonville City Council appointed an interim city manager during a special meeting Tuesday night. Scott Frank was selected by council members out of six candidates nominated for the… Read More
Governor Urges Lawmakers to Take a Closer Look at His Plan to Curb Gun Violence
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine says he wants state lawmakers to pass his plan on gun violence by the end of this year. And he is urging lawmakers to take a… Read More
New Interim Nelsonville City Manager Appointed
NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Scott Frank is the new Nelsonville city manager. City council appointed its interim city manager Tuesday night in a special meeting. After interviewing six candidates in executive… Read More
Bulldogs Climb to First in Conference with Win Over Vinton County
THE PLAINS, Ohio– Following a devastating two-point loss at Meigs on Friday, the Athens Bulldogs were looking to bounce back as they welcomed the Vinton County Vikings to the Plains… Read More
Meigs Stays Red Hot as they Win a Thriller at the Alley
ALBANY, Ohio- After a rough start, the Meigs Marauders turned it around this season with a five game winning streak coming into their game against Alexander on Tuesday, with their… Read More