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36 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Dec. 23
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 8,833 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 36 new cases were reported Thursday. The Ohio Department of… Read More
WOUB will broadcast Nelsonville-York Drama Club and Stuart’s Opera House’s production of “A Christmas Carol” Dec. 25
The Nelsonville-York Drama Club, in conjunction with the Stuart’s Opera House Audio Recording Program, is proud to present the radio adaption of “A Christmas Carol” for the community to enjoy… Read More
The Statehouse News Bureau reviews the bills Ohio lawmakers passed this year
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohioans still won’t be allowed to legally shoot off fireworks this New Year’s Eve but thanks to a new law passed this year, they… Read More
High court to hold special session on vaccine requirements
By: Associated Press
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement for… Read More
A rare look inside one Mexican cartel’s fentanyl operation, and how the drug reaches the U.S.
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The opioid epidemic has ravaged the United States, with the drug fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, delivering particularly fatal outcomes. Fentanyl’s high potency combined with its low production… Read More
DeWine signs sports betting bill into law
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMUBS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gov. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) has signed a bill into law that legalizes sports betting in Ohio but it will take some time for the… Read More
Ohio doctors address challenges of ‘workplace violence’ for overloaded hospital staff
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Hospital leaders around the state are pleading for unvaccinated people to get the COVID-19 shot. They say medical facilities are getting crushed by a… Read More
Federal vaccination mandate poses challenges for local Head Start programs
By: David Forster
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WOUB Digital · Federal vaccine mandate poses challenges for local Head Start programs ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The federal Head Start program has ordered any adult who interacts with… Read More
Chris Pyle highlights Olivia Rodrigo, Arlo Part, Lady Blackbird, and more in his year-end music round-up
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
What could happen if global warming exceeds 1.5 degrees in CLIMATE CHANGE – THE FACTS – Dec. 29 at 10 pm
PBS Reveals Surprising Truths About Climate Change in New Documentary CLIMATE CHANGE – THE FACTS Wednesday, December 29 at 10 pm One-Hour Special Examines the Startling Impact of Climate Change… Read More
WOUB Member Spotlight: Nancy Pierce
Pierce has been a member of WOUB since 1984 ATHENS, OH – Overcoming adversity and helping others to do the same is what Nancy Pierce’s life in southeast Ohio has… Read More