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The U.S. debt ceiling, explained
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — U.S. Senators are deciding how they’ll vote on a deal to raise the debt ceiling, after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the first piece of a… Read More

Sports gambling passes Ohio legislature after years of debate and now heads to the governor
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A bill that’s on its way to Gov. Mike DeWine would legalize sports gambling in Ohio starting before January 1, 2023. State lawmakers have… Read More

30 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Dec. 9
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 8,503 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 30 new cases were reported Thursday. The Ohio Department… Read More


An intimate look at the fabled home of Santa Claus in “Santa’s Wild Home” on NATURE; Dec. 15th at 8 pm
NATURE : SANTA’S WILD HOME Wednesday, December 15, 2021 from 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. Green lights dance across a star-filled sky, and snowflakes sparkle on the trees. It is… Read More

WOUB is mourning the loss of former Director of Engineering Ted Ross
Ross passed away December 3 ATHENS, OH – WOUB is saying goodbye today to a long-time colleague and friend. Former WOUB Director of Engineering Ted Ross passed away on December… Read More