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Check Out The Schedule For This Weekend’s Radio Free Athens
Radio Free Athens (RFA) runs from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays on WOUB 1340 AM and allows community volunteers and Ohio University students to present music and interview… Read More

The 72nd COVID-related death has been reported in Athens County, along with 26 new cases for Oct. 15
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 72 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total Friday. The county… Read More

Trial For Suspect In Kane Roush Murder Case Postponed Due To Defense Team Turmoil
By: Curtis Feder
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POMEROY, Ohio (WOUB) – The trial for the murder of former high school football star Kane Roush set to take place next week has been postponed due to turmoil within… Read More

Why energy prices are spiking globally and how it affects green initiatives
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Gasoline prices are on the rise, along with the cost of home-heating oil and natural gas. But international energy officials at the Russian Energy Week event on… Read More

Flood Insurance Rates Are Spiking For Many, To Account For Climate Risk
By: Greg Allen | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The cost of federal flood insurance is rising for millions of homeowners, threatening to make homes in coastal areas unaffordable for many. The Federal Emergency Management… Read More

Lawmakers Are Considering Dropping Training Requirements To Carry Concealed Weapons
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Many witnesses lined up to testify on a bill in the Ohio House that would remove training requirements to carry a concealed weapon. Laura… Read More


TODAY is the last day to show your support during WOUB’s Autumn Radio Pledge Drive
The drive will be held from October 18 – 24 Donate Now ATHENS, OH – WOUB FM will conduct its Autumn Radio Pledge Drive from October 18 – 24. You… Read More