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Ohio dominates Buffalo as Jeff Boals earns 50th win as Bobcats head coach
By: Zach Paquette
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WOUB) – Ohio returned to the national stage Friday night when it made the trip to Buffalo to take on the Bulls in a game with huge stakes… Read More
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Democrats on panel that approved GOP-drawn Ohio legislative district maps want their own lawyers
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The fight over Ohio’s new Republican-drawn House and Senate maps has a behind the scenes battle going on over how the split views on… Read More
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Nelsonville-York smashes Wellston at home; Stays alive in TVC-Ohio race
By: Sedric Granger, Tanner Watts
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WELLSTON, Ohio (WOUB) — A fully healthy Nelsonville-York Buckeyes (9-8) squad hit the road to take on the Wellston Rockets (4-12). It was a close first half as the score… Read More
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Athens robs the raiders late to secure a win against River Valley
By: Caleb McCleskey, Morgan Anderson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A game that truly had all who were in the McAfee Gymnasium on the edge of their seats, the Athens Lady Bulldogs (4-13) took home a… Read More
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Parents struggle for support in Ohio Valley child care ‘deserts’
By: Kaitlin Thorne | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Ohio Valley ReSource · Parents struggle for support in Ohio Valley child care ‘deserts’ ATHENS, Ohio (OVR) — Stacy Bilodeau has wanted to go back to work for years, but… Read More
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Vinton County squeezes past Meigs in an intense TVC-Ohio battle
By: Bryce Tinson, Cole Patterson
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Vinton County and Meigs squared up in some TVC-Ohio action. Vinton came in on six game conference win streak, meanwhile Meigs has won five straight. The Marauders needed this game… Read More
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Radio Free Athens will showcase Dave Baer’s Lair, The Terra Era, and more Jan. 29
Radio Free Athens (RFA) runs starting at 9 a.m. (most) Saturdays on WOUB 1340 AM and allows community volunteers and Ohio University students to present music and interview content through… Read More
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A lethal virus is spreading through the country’s rabbit population. A local rabbit rescue wants your help to slow it down
By: Andre Norrils
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Most people for the past two years have been focused on the COVID-19 virus. But local veterinarians are asking the community to pay attention to a… Read More
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Four COVID-related deaths have been reported in Athens County, along with 113 new cases for Jan. 28
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 111 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after four were added to the total Friday. The county… Read More
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New Black Student Radio Program and Podcast premiered Sunday, January 30 at 6 p.m.
At the Moment airs each Sunday at 6 p.m. ATHENS, OH – A new WOUB radio program and podcast is launching this weekend in partnership with the Black Student Communication… Read More
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Why the U.S. Postal Service is experiencing delays
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — A key part of the Biden administration’s plan to distribute free COVID tests depends heavily on the United States Postal Service. White House officials say that… Read More
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His dominance over his white opponents spurred furious debates: ‘Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson (Part 2)” – Feb. 3 at 9 pm
Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson Part Two Thursday, February 3 at 9 pm Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson tells the story of the… Read More