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Lancers Look Back On Historic Season Despite Loss in Tournament
By: Ben Wielgopolski
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ATHENS, Ohio – One team defied the odds and had a breakthrough performance. That performance took them to the biggest stage of basketball in Southeast Ohio: The Convocation Center. The… Read More
Fed Cuts Interest Rates In Emergency Response To Coronavirus
By: Jim Zarroli | Scott Horsley | NPR
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The Federal Reserve’s move was unusual, coming between regularly scheduled policy meetings. Officials also left open the possibility of further cuts if the economic damage gets worse.
Ohio Investigating Potential New Coronavirus Case
By: Paige Pfleger | WOSU
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The Ohio Department of Health is waiting on test results for a new possible case of coronavirus. Officials say the Ohioan under investigation exhibits symptoms of respiratory illness and either… Read More
New Effort Begun to Legalize Recreational Marijuana in Ohio
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau | Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A new effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Ohio is underway. The proposal is called the Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Amendment. Backers of the measure submitted… Read More
Not All Ohioans Can Get Prepared for Coronavirus
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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As the coronavirus spreads, people are being urged to prepare by stocking up on food and supplies, checking to see if they can work from home if schools and workplaces… Read More
Ohio Accepting Applications for Hemp Cultivation, Processing
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio Department of Agriculture is accepting online applications from those interested in growing and processing hemp. Officials say the application window for the 2020 growing… Read More
John Glenn High School’s Ryan House Headed to Poetry Out Loud State Competition March 6
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB’s Emily Votaw speaks to Ryan House, the winner of the 2020 Poetry Out Loud Semifinal competition, which was held at Stuart’s Opera House on January 31, 2020. House will… Read More
Ballot Board Splits Voter Rights Amendment into Four Petitions
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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The Ohio Ballot Board has voted to split a voter rights measure into four separate potential ballot issues. The amendment, which includes constitutionally protected early voting and automated voter registration,… Read More
Team :( Receives First Place in 48-Hour Shootout For ‘Praise the Roof’
By: Jessica Jones
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For the past 17 years, Ohio University’s School of Media Arts and Studies has hosted an annual 48-hour Shootout competition wherein students are put to the test to create a… Read More
WOUB Employees to Volunteer with Regional Nonprofit Organizations
Listener pledges committed WOUB employees to work 44 hours ATHENS, OH – During WOUB Public Radio’s Winter Pledge Drive, listeners came through for the station and the local community… Read More