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A controversial amendment has been added to an Ohio abortion bill
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — An amendment has been added to a bill sponsored by Republicans in the Ohio Senate that would create a new penalty of “abortion manslaughter”… Read More
Groups ask regulators to reconsider decision on West Virginia power plants
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Three groups are asking the West Virginia Public Service Commission to reconsider a decision allowing Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power to keep three plants operational through… Read More
A Trump-backed lobbyist and an Ohio lawmaker seek open House seat
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The hottest congressional race in next week’s off-year election pits a Donald Trump-backed coal lobbyist against a two-term state lawmaker in central Ohio. Republican political newcomer… Read More
Kids’ mental health and safety in the spotlight as social media execs face Congress
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — A Senate committee is widening its investigation into the impact social media platforms have on children, teens and young adults, with more apps facing congressional scrutiny…. Read More
Once again, the U.S. has failed to take sweeping climate action. Here’s why
By: Jeffery Pierre | Scott Neuman | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C . (NPR) — In April, President Biden unveiled the United States’ most ambitious plan ever to cut emissions that drive climate change, and he urged other nations to… Read More
29 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Oct. 27
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 7,836 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 29 new cases were reported Wednesday. The Ohio Department of… Read More
Many of Ohio’s local school board candidates getting large contributions
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Not only are there more candidates running for school boards in Ohio this year, but they are also spending more on their campaigns. And… Read More
Way down the global supply chain, a southeast Ohio village can’t fix its sewer line
By: David Forster
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WOUB Digital · Way down the global supply chain, a southeast Ohio village can’t fix its sewer line ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The village of Chauncey in Athens… Read More
West Virginia native Maestro Luke Frazier shares the impact country music had on him in time for new Country and American Roots episodes of ‘One Voice: The Songs We Share’ premiering Oct. 29
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Digital · Maestro Luke Frazier on new ‘One Voice’ episodes premiering Oct. 29 Founded by Maestro Luke Frazier in 2015, the American Pops Orchestra is dedicated to bringing the highest quality… Read More
WOUB Member Spotlight: Kathy Brantley
Brantley has been a member of WOUB since 1994 ATHENS, OH – Kathy Brantley has lived in Zanesville for nearly 30 years. During that time, she has dedicated her time… Read More
WOUB Employee Spotlight: News Assignment Editor David Forster
Forster has worked at WOUB since September 2020 ATHENS, OH – David Forster loves journalism and learning how to grow as a journalist. That’s one of the reasons he is… Read More