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Large solar projects in southeast Ohio spur conflicting feelings for local landowners
By: David Forster
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WOUB Digital · Large solar projects in southeast Ohio spur conflicting feelings for local landowners ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Many years ago, Dan Abraham bought some land in Vinton County… Read More

British Invasion vets Herman’s Hermits will criss-cross Ohio, Peter Noone professes appreciation of Buckeye State and the importance of local radio
By: Ian Saint
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WOUB Digital · Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits spoke with WOUB’s Ian Saint “Something tells me I’m into something good…” You’ll probably recognize that as the hook of a VERY… Read More

The 97th death has been reported in Athens County, along with 28 new cases for Dec. 3
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 97 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total Friday. The county… Read More

Newark Catholic is seeking its first state title since 2007, but a familiar foe stands in the way
By: Zach Paquette
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In the preseason, all high school teams dream of making it to a state title game. For Newark Catholic, their goal wasn’t just to make it to Canton, but to… Read More

Here’s a preview of Radio Free Athens’ programming for Dec. 4
Radio Free Athens (RFA) runs from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays on WOUB 1340 AM and allows community volunteers and Ohio University students to present music and interview… Read More

Ohio lawmakers are considering another restriction on abortion
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — An Ohio House committee is considering yet another abortion bill – one that would require doctors to provide life-saving care if a fetus is… Read More

Leonard is the brightest comet all year. Here’s how to see it
By: Scott Neuman | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Less than a year ago, when Comet Leonard was first discovered, it was still an incredibly dim and obscure chunk of rock traveling out near the… Read More

Congress approves a short-term funding bill to avoid a government shutdown
By: Deirdre Walsh | NPR
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Updated December 2, 2021 at 9:25 PM ET WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — A day before the federal government is scheduled to run out of money, Congress on Thursday approved a… Read More

The Fairfield County District Library and the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio kick off collaborative programming Dec. 11
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Digital · The Fairfield County District Library and the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio Collaborate The Fairfield County District Library and the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio have come… Read More

“Christmas at Belmont” featuring Michael W. Smith and CeCe Winans – December 9 at 9 pm
“Christmas at Belmont” airs December 9 on WOUB featuring Michael W. Smith and CeCe Winans and Belmont University students Grammy-winning musician Michael W. Smith and celebrated gospel artist CeCe… Read More