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Ohio’s redistricting process falters as the panel hits “impasse”
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Redistricting Commission has failed to meet a court-set deadline for fixing state legislative maps. The maps were twice rejected by the state’s high court… Read More
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Displaced Kentuckians are still searching for housing after tornadoes
By: Liam Niemeyer | Ohio Valley ReSource
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MAYFIELD, Ky. (OVR) — Jimmy Galbreath works hard. The scrap dealer and father of nine from Mayfield, Ky. started working when he was 12 years old. He grew up in… Read More
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The OUtlet- February 17, 2022
By: Taylor Burnette
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People in Athens and the surrounding region had their eyes glued to their TVs on Sunday watching a kid from Southeast Ohio play in the Super Bowl, and even local… Read More
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An updated measure in the Ohio House would ban required teaching of systemic racism
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Neither the state nor school districts could require or compel Ohio teachers to affirm a belief in the systemic nature of racism or “the multiplicity or… Read More
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38 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Feb. 17
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 14,129 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 38 additional cases were reported Thursday. The Ohio Department of… Read More
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You can show your love and support of WOUB during the February Radio Pledge Drive
The drive will be held from February 21 – 25 ATHENS, OH – WOUB FM will be conducting its February Radio Pledge Drive from February 21 – 25. You can… Read More
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Buckeyes unable to best Dragons despite impressive rebounding
By: Sedric Granger, Tanner Watts
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PROCTORVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — The Nelsonville-York Buckeyes hit the roads to take on the Fairland Dragons. It was a slow start to the game as NY led 4-3 after the… Read More
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Spartans just barely lose their hard-fought battle against the Panthers.
By: Cameron Young, Shane Scalfaro
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NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio (WOUB)— On Wednesday night, the Alexander Spartans Girls fell short after a hard-fought game, ending their season with a loss to the New Lexington Panthers. In the… Read More
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Ingenious new technology allows prosthetic legs to move and feel like the real thing in “Augmented” on NOVA, Feb. 23 at 9pm
NOVA PRESENTS “AUGMENTED,” A PERSONAL STORY OF HOW TRAGEDY-INSPIRED SCIENTIFIC INNOVATIONS ARE TRANSFORMING THE FUTURE OF PROSTHETICS One-Night, Two-Hour Special Broadcast Includes the 90-Minute Feature Film “Augmented” Followed by Documentary… Read More
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WOUB Cornerstone Society celebrates donors
Cornerstone Society members donate $1,000 a year or more ATHENS, OH – WOUB is celebrating the station’s major donors with opportunities for special recognition and engagement as part of the… Read More
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WOUB Cornerstone Society Celebrates Donors
Cornerstone Society members donate $1,000 a year or more ATHENS, OH – WOUB is celebrating the station’s major donors with opportunities for special recognition and engagement as part of the… Read More
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Ohio Women’s Basketball unable to hold double-digit lead, falls to MAC leader Toledo
By: Bryan Kurp
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — It was a tale of two halves Wednesday night between Ohio and Toledo. The Bobcats led by as many as 17 points in the first half and… Read More