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The OUtlet – February 24, 2022
By: Taylor Burnette
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This week on The OUtlet, Bobcathon makes a triumphant return after a two year hiatus because of COVID-19, and a 19-year-old candidate is running for state office against current representative… Read More
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The world’s insect population is in decline — and that’s bad news for humans
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Habitat loss, pesticides and climate change are threatening insect populations worldwide. In 2019, Biological Conservation reported that 40% of all insects species are declining globally and… Read More
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Ohio’s health leader warns against complacency as COVID situation improves in Ohio
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMUBS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — In the heart of the Omicron surge in January, Ohio experienced up to 20,000 new cases per day. Ohio Department of Health Director Dr…. Read More
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17 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Feb. 24
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 14,245 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 17 additional cases were reported Thursday. The Ohio Department… Read More
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Ohio Supreme Court orders elected officials on redistricting commission to hearing on contempt
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMUBS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The five Republicans and two Democrats on the Ohio Redistricting Commission have been ordered to appear before the Ohio Supreme Court for a hearing… Read More
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Russia invades Ukraine as explosions are heard in Kyiv and other cities
By: Bill Chappell | Jonathan Franklin | NPR
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Updated February 24, 2022 at 5:23 AM ET WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — As Russian military forces and Russian-backed separatists continued striking targets across Ukraine on Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy… Read More
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On ‘Cottonwood’ Megan Bee articulates the highs and lows of nostalgia, longing, and heart-shaking ecstasy
By: Emily Votaw
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Megan Bee has a knack for articulating the highs and lows of love, loss, and joy all within the span of a 30 seconds of her enviably clever songcraft. On… Read More
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Study led by Ohio University professor offers clues to address vaccine resistance in Appalachian Ohio
By: David Forster
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WOUB Digital · Study led by Ohio University professor offers clues to vaccine resistance in Appalachian Ohio ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Southeast Ohio as a region has the lowest… Read More
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British electronic artist Bonobo brings Fragments Live Tour to Columbus
By: Ruthie Herman
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Continuing a successful tradition of touring with his live band, Bonobo (aka Simon Green) performed at KEMBA Live! (405 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH) on February 20, 2022. A much appreciated… Read More
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A Visual Portrait of the Most Beautiful Places in America in “From Sea to Shining Sea”, Wednesday, March 2 at 8 pm
FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA A Stunning Visual Portrait of Some of the Most Beautiful Places in America Wednesday, March 2 at 8:00 pm FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA… Read More
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WOUB Wednesday: Nationally Syndicated Radio Host Dave Wingert
March 2 at 7:30 p.m. ET ATHENS, OH – Dave Wingert’s successful career as a nationally syndicated radio personality started in the FM booth at WOUB. Wingert will be the… Read More