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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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