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The best and worst places to live if you only care about money
By: Greg Rosalsky | NPR
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Natchez, Mississippi, is a town of about 15,000 people nestled on the Mississippi River. It’s pretty, pretty enough to be a popular wedding destination. It’s racially diverse. It’s got a… Read More

Vaccine protection vs. omicron infection may drop to 30% but does cut severe disease
By: Michaeleen Doucleff | NPR
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The new coronavirus variant, called omicron, was first identified in South Africa only about a month ago and is already spreading quickly in Europe and North America. It has an… Read More

Athens Lady Bulldogs veteran squad gears up for the 21-22 season
By: Morgan Anderson
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The Athens Bulldogs found themselves rounding out the sixth spot of the TVC-Ohio standings with an overall record of 4-18. However, with all starters returning, this allows them an opportunity… Read More

“Joe Nuxhall: The Old Lefthander and Me” delivers pitcher/broadcaster’s insights
https://ohio.streamguys1.com/Spectrum/mp3/JohnKiesewetter_211215.mp3 Joe Nuxhall was a famous pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds. He also was a highly popular broadcaster for the club for over four decades. Radio fans loved him… Read More

Alexander Lady Spartans aims for another successful season
By: Shane Scalfaro
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After a stellar season, finishing second in the TVC-Ohio with a 16-6 record as well as winning two playoff games, the Alexander Spartans look to have another successful year. While… Read More

The 99th death has been reported in Athens County, along with 28 new COVID-19 cases for Dec. 14
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 99 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total Tuesday. The… Read More

Kentucky crews search painstakingly for 109 people missing after deadly tornadoes
By: Brian Mann | NPR
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Under a chilly blue sky, a dozen men and women stood in a line on a devastated street in Dawson Springs, Ky., one of the small towns hit hardest by… Read More

Longtime Radio Free Athens DJ Doug “R@T” Brooks shares what he’s been listening to in 2021
It’s that time of year again! WOUB Culture has reached out to a variety of folks involved in various capacities with the music and arts throughout WOUB’s diverse coverage region… Read More

The Ohio University chapter of the Music Teachers National Association was honored for their collaboration with Athens Poet Laureate Wendy McVicker
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Digital · OU MTNA Chapter Honored for Collaboration with Athens Poet Laureate The Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) is a national non-profit organization dedicated not only to supporting and… Read More

INDEPENDENT LENS Strikes a Cord With PIPE DREAMS, Monday, Dec. 20 at 10 pm
INDEPENDENT LENS STRIKES A CHORD WITH STACEY TENENBAUM’S “PIPE DREAMS” Monday, December 20, 2021 at 10 pm Documentary Brings Viewers Inside the High Stakes World of Competitive Organ Music … Read More

Michael Orsborn Estrabillo’s public television career started at WOUB
Estrabillo graduated from Ohio University in 2009 ATHENS, OH – The road to becoming a staff videographer at Maryland Public Television (MPT) was a winding one, but Michael Orsborn Estrabillo… Read More