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David Newell Visits Our Neighborhood To Talk About Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, His Role As “Mr. McFeely” And The Importance Of Public Broadcasting
By: Curtis Feder, Destiniee Jaram
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — David Newell, who is best known for portraying Speedy Delivery character “Mr. McFeely” on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” visited Ohio University during Homecoming weekend. Newell sat down… Read More
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The Ohio University Board Of Trustees Added A Regional Member And Discussed Enrollment Decline At Latest Meeting
By: Kaitlin Thorne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Regional representation in university leadership and further enrollment decline were among the topics of discussion during the Ohio University’s Board of Trustees’ meeting on Thursday. Misty… Read More
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Two COVID-Related Deaths Have Been Reported In Athens County, Along With 19 New Cases For Oct. 8
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 68 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after two were added to the total Friday. The county… Read More
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The Postal Service Is Slowing The Mail To Save Money. Critics Say It’s A Death Spiral
By: Brian Naylor | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Maybe you’ve noticed the birthday card that arrived belatedly or the check in the mail that didn’t pay your credit card quite on time. It’s not… Read More
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A Proposed Bill Would Allow All Ohio Kids To Attend Private Schools Using State Dollars
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — About 35,000 Ohio K-12 students currently receive state-funded vouchers to attend private schools under the EdChoice program. But there’s a new bill that would… Read More
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Southeast Ohio Has A High Rate Of Fatal Crashes, But The Reasons Why Remain Elusive
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Southeast Ohio has a high number of fatal traffic crashes relative to the state overall, and this year is on track to be one of the… Read More
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WATCH: Ohio University Homecoming 2021 Parade
Can’t make it to Athens for Homecoming? No problem! Enjoy a video of the Homecoming Parade with emcee DJ A-Roc and Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Jenny Hall Jones…. Read More
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WOUB’s “Gridiron Glory” Wins 3rd Consecutive Student Production Award
ATHENS, OH –WOUB’s Gridiron Glory was recently awarded the Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 2021 College Student Production Award in the sports program… Read More