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![The Chillicothe VA Medical Center sign with the road in the background](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-29-at-6.44.07-PM-900x422.jpeg)
Southeast Ohio veterans and lawmakers push to keep Chillicothe VA Med Center’s doors open
By: Sarah Donaldson
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WOUB) — Veterans and lawmakers across Southeast Ohio are fighting to keep open the Chillicothe VA Medical Center, which has served veterans in the region for close to… Read More
![Ohio University's class gateway at College Green, photographed on May 2, 2019](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/class-gateway-900x422.jpg)
Ohio University student accused of urinating on dorm room door pleads not guilty
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An Ohio University student accused of urinating on the door of a dorm room has pleaded not guilty to a charge of criminal mischief. Brady Linkel,… Read More
![The Rams' Cooper Kupp makes a touchdown catch in the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl. The touchdown put Los Angeles back on top over the Cincinnati Bengals.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/gettyimages-1370407098_custom-5e3021fa351d64df6ed566b1e7762eb4cc61b573-scaled-e1644874044788-900x422.jpg)
NFL owners approve a rule change for OT in playoffs
By: Associated Press
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PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The NFL is changing its sometimes controversial overtime rules to guarantee each side gets the ball in the playoffs. Concerned that the coin toss to… Read More
![A woman receives a booster shot at a pop-up vaccination clinic in Las Vegas on Dec. 21.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/gettyimages-1360265793_slide-f3e63a2c831bcf3932c5d9c0467ea7c34339ad5f-scaled-e1641323606655-900x422.jpg)
The FDA OKs another Pfizer or Moderna COVID booster for people 50 and up
By: Associated Press
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — U.S. regulators are allowing people 50 and older to get another booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The Food and Drug Administration’s decision aims… Read More
![People get tested inside their vehicles at a Covid-19 testing station](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022_03_28_freetesting-1237727896-37a2353e3511246516b0755e81ac14fff690f880-e1648573876448-900x422.jpg)
Free COVID tests and treatments no longer free for uninsured, as funding runs out
By: Selena Simmons-Duffin | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The first real-world consequences of dwindling federal COVID-19 funds have started to be felt in recent days. Coronavirus tests for uninsured patients are no longer free… Read More
![U.S. Senate Democratic candidates Traci “TJ" Johnson, Morgan Harper and Rep. Tim Ryan stand during opening statements at Ohio’s U.S. Senate Democratic Primary Debate at Central State University.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/eln-sen-dem-debates-jb-06-scaled-e1648571766596-900x422.jpg)
Ohio Democratic hopefuls for Senate cover Supreme Court, Ukraine at Central State University debate
By: Nick Castele | WCPN
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WILBERFORCE, Ohio (ideastream) — Ohio’s three Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate met for a debate hosted by the Ohio Debate Commission at Central State University on Monday. The brisk midday… Read More
![Ben Vander Plas #5 of the Ohio Bobcats celebrates during the closing seconds of their 62-58 win over the Virginia Cavaliers in the first round of the 2021 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament held at at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on March 20, 2021 in Bloomington, Indiana.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/20210320_NCAA_-Ohio_Virginia_009-scaled-e1648569000458-900x422.jpg)
Ben Vander Plas enters the transfer portal
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An Ohio University Men’s Basketball star is looking for a new home for his last year of eligibility. Redshirt Senior Forward Ben Vander Plas was listed… Read More
![NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks at a press conference for Super Bowl LIV](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/goodell_custom-5b338e48819fc7af7537d6d04332914498743663-scaled-e1648567680800-900x422.jpg)
The NFL is requiring teams to hire women or minorities as coaches for 2022 season
By: Ayana Archie | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The National Football League set forth new diversity and inclusion efforts for the 2022 season at its annual owners meeting, such as requiring its 32 teams… 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)
Ohio Republicans abandon independent mapmakers to pass slightly modified GOP maps
By: Susan Tebben | Ohio Capital Journal
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Ohio Capital Journal) — In a 4-3 decision, Republican members of the Ohio Redistricting Commission voted Monday night to pass slightly changed versions of Statehouse district maps previously… Read More
![Haiku](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/shutterstock_1608792724-900x422.jpeg)
Award winning poet brings her talents to the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio for haiku workshops for children and teens
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Digital · Award winning poet Jennifer Hambrick brings talents to Decorative Arts Center for haiku workshop Award-winning poet, well-known Columbus-based public broadcaster, and Ohio Arts Council Teaching Artist Jennifer… Read More
![Don Benson Headshot](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Don-Benson-featured-image-900x422.jpg)
Retired “Voice of America” Editor drew on his WOUB experience during 40+ year media career
Don Benson graduated from Ohio University in 1973 ATHENS, OH – When Don Benson came to Ohio University in 1969 from Rhode Island, he thought he wanted to be a… Read More