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GOP Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs ‘born alive’ abortion bill
By: Julie Carr Smyth | AP
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a bill imposing criminal penalties on doctors who fail to give medical care in the rare circumstance when a baby… Read More
Eastern Lady Eagles strive to take their young squad all the way in ’21-’22 campaign
By: Zack Mothersbaugh
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After finishing last season 6-16 and placing sixth in the TVC-Hocking, the Eastern Eagles are looking to bounce back. The Eagles come into this season having graduated three starters and… Read More
Judge keeps death penalty chance for man accused in Rhoden family killings
By: John Seewer | AP
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WAVERLY, Ohio (AP) — A judge in Ohio is keeping the death penalty on table for a man accused in the slayings of eight people from a single family. Lawyers… Read More
FDA authorizes 1st antiviral pill for COVID
By: Scott Hensley | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — In a highly anticipated decision, the Food and Drug Administration authorized the first antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 at home. The pill, called Paxlovid, is made… Read More
President Biden extends student loan payment freeze through May 1
By: Elissa Nadworny | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — On Wednesday, President Biden announced that pandemic relief for about 41 million federal student loan borrowers will be extended once again until May 1. Loan payments,… Read More
47 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Dec. 22
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 8,797 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 47 new cases were reported Wednesday. The Ohio Department of… Read More
The Statehouse News Bureau reviews how Ohio dealt with the second year of the COVID pandemic
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The second year of the COVID-19 pandemic brought hope to many Ohioans as a vaccine became available, though many others refused to take it…. Read More
Activists wanted Biden to revamp the justice system. Many say they’re still waiting
By: Carrie Johnson | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — People working to overhaul the criminal justice system say they’re frustrated with the Biden administration after they’ve waited nearly a year for the White House to… Read More
A group submits petitions asking lawmakers to legalize pot
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A group has submitted petitions asking Ohio lawmakers to pass a bill allowing adults to legally use and grow marijuana plants. The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana… Read More
Sears carries Ohio over South Carolina Upstate 85-70
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ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Mark Sears had a career-high 33 points as Ohio beat South Carolina Upstate 85-70 Tuesday. Sears made all 10 of his foul shots. He added eight… Read More
Omicron will cause more infections but lower hospital rates, analysis shows
By: Rob Stein | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — A new analysis by the University of Washington shows the omicron surge will peak in a massive wave of infections by the end of January but… Read More
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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