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Trimble Lady Tomcats look to break new barriers in the ’21-’22 season
By: Jacob Motta
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The Trimble Tomcats are entering this season coming off of a 15-5 record, finishing second in the TVC-Hocking, and a loss in the district finals to the first place Waterford… Read More
The remaining missionaries from an Ohio-based group have been freed in Haiti
By: Associated Press
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The remaining members of a U.S.-based missionary group who were kidnapped two months ago have been freed. That’s according to the group and to Haitian police…. Read More
31 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Dec. 16
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 8,644 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 31 new cases were reported for Thursday. The Ohio Department… Read More
Trailblazing feminist author, critic and activist bell hooks has died at 69
By: Anastasia Tsioulcas I NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The prolific and trailblazing author, poet, feminist, cultural critic and professor bell hooks died Wednesday at age 69. Her death was first announced by her niece,… Read More
Ohio Senate passes a bill to change the process for challenging local property tax assessments
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio Senate has passed a bill that would limit the way local governments contest property values when assessing taxes. Republican Sen. Lou Blessing III (R-Colerain… Read More
As COVID cases surge, pro sports leagues reevaluate their safety protocols
By: Becky Sullivan | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The next few Calgary Flames games are on hold after 27 players and staff were sidelined due to COVID exposure. The Brooklyn Nets had only eight… Read More
A clue as to why omicron is spreading so quickly
By: Michaeleen Doucleff | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Omicron is spreading lightning fast. In the U.S., the percentage of cases caused by this new coronavirus variant jumped seven times in just a week, from… Read More
Investigate a unique society in “Mystery Monkeys of Shangri-La” on NATURE – December 22 at 8 pm
Nature Provides a Rare Look at China’s Mystery Monkeys of Shangri-La Wednesday, December 22 at 8 on WOUB Narrated by BD Wong Hidden away in the Chinese Himalayas are beguiling… Read More
Ohio Women’s Basketball falls in high-scoring battle at Minnesota
By: Reese Thompson
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Minneapolis, Minn. (WOUB) — The Ohio Bobcats (4-3) hit the road to play the Minnesota Golden Gophers (7-6, 0-2) Wednesday night, and this game was anything but dull, putting the… Read More
Ohio Men’s Basketball dominates regional rival to earn eighth win of season
By: Zach Paquette
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The Ohio Bobcats returned to action Wednesday night against a high-powered Marshall squad. The Bobcats embraced the challenge and dominated in a wire-to-wire fashion as Ohio… Read More