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Beyond The Court: The Long Lasting Rod Bentley Effect in McArthur
By: Cole Patterson
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This week’s Beyond The Court takes a look at the impact former head coach Rod Bentley had on the Vinton County Lady Vikings basketball program. Since taking over as head… Read More
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Biden says Russia’s military moves are the beginning of an invasion of Ukraine
By: Bill Chapell | Becky Sullivan | NPR
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Updated February 22, 2022 at 3:26 PM ET WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Russia’s decision to order troops into parts of eastern Ukraine is “the beginning of a Russian invasion,” President… Read More
![The seven-member Ohio Redistricting Commission is made up of five Republicans - co-chair Speaker Bob Cupp, Gov. Mike DeWine, Auditor Keith Faber, Secretary of State Frank LaRose and Senate President Matt Huffman. There are two Democrats on the commission: co-chair Sen. Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) and House Minority Leader Emiilia Sykes (D-Akron).](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/img-2114-scaled-e1632497436427-900x422.jpg)
Republicans on the Ohio Redistricting Commission revive talks on new state legislative maps
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Just days after allowing a court-ordered deadline to expire and facing possible contempt of court, Republican members of the Ohio Redistricting Commission are expressing… Read More
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Five COVID-related deaths have been reported in Athens County, along with 11 new cases for Feb. 22
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 124 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after five were added to the total Tuesday. The county… Read More
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The U.S. national women’s soccer team wins $24 million in equal pay settlement
By: Rachel Treisman | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The U.S. Women’s National Soccer team has reached a proposed settlement in its class action equal pay lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation. “We are pleased… Read More
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Healthcare personnel crisis looming with shortage of doctors/nurses
https://ohio.streamguys1.com/Spectrum/mp3/KenJohnson_FINAL_220218.mp3 In just over a decade, America will face a shortage of up to 124,000 doctors and 200,000 nurses will need to be hired each year, according to the American… Read More
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Why America has been so stingy in fighting child poverty
By: Greg Rosalsky | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — It was heralded as a game-changer for America’s social safety net. It dramatically reduced child poverty. But, last month, the enhanced Child Tax Credit — a… Read More
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A public health analyst learned valuable skills at WOUB
Bryan West graduated in 1972 ATHENS, OH – Bryan West came to Ohio University in 1970 to study political science. But he had a passion for radio and couldn’t pass… Read More
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Vinton County roasts River Valley; Clinches share of TVC-Ohio
By: Bryce Tinson, Dylan Westmeyer
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McArthur, Ohio (WOUB) — Vinton County Vikings took on the River Valley Raiders in the final game of the regular season for the TVC-Ohio. Coming into this game the Vikings… Read More