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‘Not Guilty’: Trump Acquitted On 2 Articles Of Impeachment As Historic Trial Closes
By: Philip Ewing | NPR
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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 to WOUB News, informs eligible employees that there are now alternate exit dates for participants. The original separation date is May 31, 2020 but there… Read More
Ohio Investigating Another Possible Case of Coronavirus
By: Tana Weingartner | WVXU
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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 confirmed cases in the state. ODH isn’t saying where in Ohio the person lives. Samples have been sent to the Centers for Disease Control and… Read More
What We Learned From Trump’s State Of The Union Address
By: Ayesha Rascoe | Susan Davis | Franco Ordoñez | Deirdre Walsh | Selena Simmons-Duffin | Roberta Rampton | NPR
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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 TV starting today. Dedicated live channels for WOUB and PBS KIDS, as well as on-demand programming, are now available to YouTube TV subscribers, expanding PBS’s… Read More
Ohio River Regulators Planning Riverwide PFAS Study
By: Ryan Van Velzer | WFPL
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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 systems along the Ohio Valley. Studies have shown the contaminants in the drinking water of dozens of cities. The scientists work with a multi-state commission… Read More
Spotlight on Mid-century Tea at Decorative Arts Center of Ohio
By: Emily Votaw
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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 often female friends dates back to early 19th century Britain. At that time Anna Russell was the Duchess of Bedford, and she found that she… 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 I’m just writing the obituaries for environmental and climate change policies,” she added. Friedman notes that the Trump Administration has spent the bulk of the… Read More
Ohio Medicaid Seeks Ideas for Improving Patient Experiences
By: Associated Press
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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 for information released Tuesday outlines the Ohio Department of Medicaid’s vision for reimagining the program. The request is specifically directed at providers, associations, advocacy groups,… Read More
200 Years of Valentines at the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio
By: Emily Votaw
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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 frustrated, toxic young man in the present. Dated 1845, the imported British Valentine (which would have been exceedingly expensive in the mid-1800s) was sent from… Read More
Meigs Comes Back to Stun Alexander
By: Alex Porter
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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 on the Alexander Spartans in an important matchup. When top players for Meigs, senior Weston Baer and sophomore Coulter Cleland, combine for at least 35… Read More
Nelsonville Appoints Interim City Manager
By: Aditya Sahasrabudhe
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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 position. “It’s exciting,” Frank said. “I like the challenge. So many diverse departments. I think it’s going to be a lot of fun learning what… Read More
Governor Urges Lawmakers to Take a Closer Look at His Plan to Curb Gun Violence
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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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 good look at his proposal. DeWine says it’s been about eight years since he shot a gun, but he says he supports the second amendment…. Read More
New Interim Nelsonville City Manager Appointed
By: Aditya Sahasrabudhe
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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 session, the special committee boiled down the competition to Bernie Roell and Scott Frank. Usually, city councils in Ohio can meet only in executive sessions… Read More
Bulldogs Climb to First in Conference with Win Over Vinton County
By: Jack Demmler
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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 on Tuesday. After a back-and-forth affair, the Bulldogs were able to pull away in the fourth quarter, winning 72-63. The game started off slow, with… Read More
Meigs Stays Red Hot as they Win a Thriller at the Alley
By: Curtis Feder
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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 most recent victory against Eastern on Saturday. The Spartans, composed of an older squad with seven seniors, came into this game looking to supersede Athens… Read More