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Ohio Soccer Shuts Out Navy To Remain Unbeaten
By: Ayden Crowley
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Ohio Bobcats were able to get a full match in Thursday under clear skies after Sunday’s shortened matchup with James Madison, which was declared a “No Contest” after storms stopped the game after one half. Ohio hosted the Naval Academy as both teams looked to remain unbeaten on the season. Navy… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 61 New COVID-19 Cases For Sept. 2
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 5,964 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 61 new cases were reported Thursday. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed the numbers on Sept. 2, 2021. According to ODH data, the cases involved 23 people 0-19, 15 people 20-29, eight people 30-39, five… Read More
Sykes Says Redistricting Commission Should Be Drawing Maps
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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It was revealed at the last redistricting commission meeting that different caucuses in the House and Senate were working on their own to present maps to the commission. But the top Democratic leader in the House says that’s not what’s mandated by the constitution. House Minority Leader Emilia Sykes (D-Akron) says the Ohio Redistricting Commission,… Read More
Texts Between Ohio Republican Lawmakers Show Support For And Struggles Over Mandatory Vaccines Ban
By: Statehouse News Bureau
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The bill that would ban all mandatory vaccines in Ohio brought the state into a harsh national spotlight, and made many people wonder where the proposal came from in the first place. Now, text messages between the bill’s sponsor and the chair of the committee that’s hearing it are showing sometimes careful coordination on the… Read More
Jefferson Starship’s David Freiberg ‘Finds His Way Back’ To Ohio, Reflects On Bridging Divides and Thriving At 83
By: Ian Saint
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WOUB Digital · Jefferson Starship’s David Freiberg ‘Finds His Way Back’ To Ohio For Five Cities’ Concert Blitz In 1981, Jefferson Starship released the classic rock banger, “Find Your Way Back” – just one of many of their hit singles. 40 years later — and shortly after turning 83 years young — founding member David… Read More
WOUB Member Spotlight: Keith and Kara Mendenhall
The Mendenhalls have been WOUB donors since 1996 ATHENS, OH – Kara and Keith Mendenhall are passionate about many things. They love their coffee. As a matter of fact, they have their own espresso bar in their Sugar Grove home. They love baseball. Keith played in high school and was a little league umpire, and… Read More