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Diana Rigg: Life And Legacy Of ‘The Avengers,’ Bond And ‘Game Of Thrones’ Actress
Actor Diana Rigg, best known for roles in the 1960s The Avengers, a James Bond movie and Game of Thrones, died at 82. NPR offers a remembrance.
South Carolina Public Health Director Joan Duwve Named New ODH Director
(UPDATE 9/11 9:06) Duwve retracted her decision and withdrew from consideration. In a statement, the DeWine Administration says Duwve cited personal reasons for the decision. ____________________________________ COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCPN) —… Read More
Some Influential Ohio Republicans Form “Operation Grant” To Elect Joe Biden
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Former Ohio Governor John Kasich has been criticizing President Trump since losing to him in the presidential primary back in 2016. Now, he’s not… Read More
Trump’s Releases New Supreme Court Shortlist
The list, released Wednesday, includes three Republican U.S. senators — all of whom have directly or indirectly criticized Chief Justice John Roberts for not being conservative enough.
Athens Co. Remains At Level 2, Confirms 17 COVID-19 Cases For September 10
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County stayed at a Level 2 Public Health Emergency as 17 COVID-19 cases confirmed Thursday brought its total to 464 since the beginning of the… Read More
House Committee To Hold 1st Hearing On Repeal Of Bailout Law
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — House lawmakers planned a Thursday hearing to begin repealing and replacing a nuclear plant bailout law. The law is at the center of a $60 million… Read More
Remastered ‘Tony Hawk’ Games Land A High-Scoring Trick
The very first Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater games came out two decades ago, for the original PlayStation. Their blocky, flat graphics haven’t aged well, but now a remastered version restores their shine.
Portman Questions Report That Trump Called Veterans “Losers”, “Suckers”
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Statehouse News Bureau) — The story in The Atlantic quoting anonymous sources saying President Donald Trump referred to American soldiers who lost their lives in service as “suckers” and “losers” is still getting widespread reaction. But… Read More
State Watchdog Seeks Probe Of Utility Tied To Bribery Scheme
CLEVELAND (AP) — Ohio’s consumer watchdog wants a regulatory agency to investigate whether the state’s largest electric utility used customer money to fund an alleged $60 million bribery scheme involving… Read More
The Pandemic Has Researchers Worried About Teen Suicide
Anxiety and depression among teens and youth are getting worse since COVID lockdowns began in March, early studies suggest, and many experts say they fear a corresponding increase in suicide.
Supporters, Opponents Of HB6 Debate Final Cost On Electric Bills
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio House will begin to hold hearings on a possible repeal of a sweeping energy bill that bailed out nuclear power plants, among… Read More
New Decorative Arts Center Director Emphasizes the Importance of Human Stories
WOUB Digital · New Decorative Arts Center Director Emphasizes the Importance of Human Stories The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio welcomed Jason Crabill as their new executive director earlier this… Read More
“American Routes” will Begin Airing on WOUB FM TONIGHT at 6 p.m.
Replaces Cancelled Live from Here with Chris Thile ATHENS, OH – WOUB FM will start airing a new music program on September 19. American Routes is a weekly two-hour public… Read More