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Program At Hocking College Helping People Experiencing Homelessness
By: Lexi Lepof
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – Elizabeth Cook has dealt with substance use her whole life. Her parents both struggled with addiction. Cook’s own substance use disorder began when she was 12… Read More
Ohio Legislature Finalizes Reform To School District Evaluation System
By: Dylan Theisen
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Ohio Legislature passed an ambitious education bill despite a transformative amendment introduced midway through the bill’s life cycle. Ohio House Bill 82, originally introduced to… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms No New COVID-19 Cases For June 30
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County remained at 5,250 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after no new cases were reported Wednesday. The Ohio Department of… Read More
![Ken Yuchasz, left, speaks to a red cross employee while donating blood at a donation event for Brinley Boyd, in New Lexington, Ohio, on Thursday, June 24, 2021. Ken, who has been donating blood since high school, lost a son 5 years ago due to medical complications and said the experience reminded him of the importance of blood donation. “This is not something that can be artificially created,” said Ken. “This is something that we can do. And if you can, I encourage you to.” [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/062321_BaileysBuddies_321-1-scaled-e1625077024653-900x422.jpg)
National Blood Shortage Could Affect Southeast Ohio Supply
By: Taylor Burnette
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NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio – Hospitals are dealing with a nationwide blood shortage, stemming from increased elective surgeries and injuries after pandemic restrictions were lifted. The shortage could affect local hospitals… Read More
![Jess Fritz laughs in a portrait at the Faerie Shrine, where she was married, at the Wisteria Event Site and Campground during the Summer Solstice 2021 festival, in Pomeroy, Ohio, on Thursday, June 17, 2021. "This is paradise on earth," said Fritz. "The more I've learned about it and the biodiversity here, I've realized it's a national treasure that people don't pay attention to." [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/062121_Wisteria_052-1-scaled-e1625071177690-900x422.jpg)
Appalachian Summer Solstice Celebrates Appalachian Heritage
POMEROY, Ohio (WOUB) – This year’s celebration of the Appalachian Summer Solstice at Wisteria Event Site and Campground gave people the opportunity to take a short vacation from the hustle and bustle of… Read More
Appalachian Summer Solstice Celebrates Appalachian Heritage
By: Taylor Burnette
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POMEROY, Ohio (WOUB) – This year’s celebration of the Appalachian Summer Solstice at Wisteria Event Site and Campground gave people the opportunity to take a short vacation from the hustle… Read More
Athens Law Enforcement To Receive New High-Tech Training
By: Curtis Feder
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Students and staff at Ohio University have collaborated with local law enforcement to create a new de-escalation training program for their officers. This immersive program will be… Read More
“Finding Comfort During Hard Times” with Earl Johnson
https://ohio.streamguys1.com/JazzedAboutWork/mp3/110EarlJohnson.mp3 It seems COVID-19 has made us more aware of the importance of compassion, and more thoughtful about how to support our colleagues, as well as friends and family. Today’s… Read More
Explore Latino/A/X Identity in the Contemporary U.S.; “The Latino Experience” – Starting July 6 at 9 pm
THE LATINO EXPERIENCE Premieres Tuesdays, July 6-20, 9:00 p.m. New Three-Part Showcase of Short Films Explores the Identity and Culture of the Latinx Community As part of its commitment to… Read More