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10 Census Facts That Bust Common Myths About The 2020 U.S. Head Count
By: Hansi Lo Wang | NPR
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It happens only once a decade, so it can be hard to make sense of the census. NPR’s census reporter has rounded up facts that debunk some of the most common misconceptions about the national count.

Things to Think About if You are Considering Switching Parties in this Primary
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Republicans in Ohio might be tempted to cross over to vote for a Democrat in that party’s presidential primary on March 17th. After all, the Republican presidential candidate, President Donald Trump, is… Read More

WATCH: NASA Reveals Name of Next Mars Rover
By: PBS Newshour
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NASA announced the name of its latest Mars rover, which could begin its mission as early as this summer. The agency opened up the name selection process to students around… Read More

Athens City Council Considers New Technology for Smart Parking Meters
By: Anna Azallion
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The new smart parking meters that popped up around Uptown Athens last year might be here to stay. Athens City Council is considering measures to keep… Read More

Health Department: Benefits To Delaying Coronavirus Despite Being Imminent
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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There are currently no cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, in Ohio. And while public health officials say it’s only a matter of time, they are still urging… Read More

Matt Moore World Tour Headed to Donkey March 7
By: Emily Votaw
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On Saturday, March 7, former Athenian Matt Moore will return to Athens for the final stop on his Matt Moore World Tour, performing at Donkey Coffee with Bruce Dalzell. WOUB’s… Read More

The Man Behind the Microphone in Athens County
By: Claire Geary
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Lou Horvath, a resident of Albany, has been the designated public address announcer for the Alexander Spartans Athletic Department since his son was in middle school. The Alexander Local Schools… Read More

Athens City Council Considers New Technology for Smart Parking Meters
By: Anna Azallion
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The new smart parking meters that popped up around Uptown Athens last year might be here to stay. Athens City Council is considering a measure to keep the meters around… Read More

Former WOUB Student Breaks Down Gender Barriers in Journalism
1968 Graduate Andy Helman didn’t let anything stand in her way ATHENS, OH – When Children’s Book Author Andrea Helman came to Ohio University in the mid-1960s, she was focused… Read More

Jill Wiese, The God’s Child Project Volunteer
There are those people in our communities who just exude kindness. Anytime there is someone in need or something that needs to be done, they always seem to be involved…. Read More

Ohio Women’s Basketball: Bobcats drop nail-biter at Kent State, 81-77.
By: Sydney Korinek
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KENT, Ohio– With the MAC Tournament around the corner, every game is important. Ohio’s Wednesday night matchup vs Kent State was no exception in a game that was crucial for… Read More