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Ohio and Western Michigan split doubleheader
By: Carl Blalock
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Early thunderstorms gave way to an avalanche of runs in both games on Friday at Bob Wren Stadium. The Bobcats clinched a spot in the MAC tournament because of Miami’s loss to Ball State Thursday night and appeared to have a little bit of a hangover from it in game one…. Read More
71 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for May 12-19
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 14,923 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 71 additional cases were reported since last week’s update. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed numbers on May 20. According to ODH data, the cases involved 19 people 0-19, five people 20-29, 10 people… Read More
Proposed ban on gender transition procedures for minors gets hearing in Ohio House
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) Supporters of a bill that bans gender transition procedures for minors testified at a House committee hearing, while LGBTQ advocates gathered outside the Ohio Statehouse to voice their opposition. The bill, HB454, would prohibit physicians and other medical health care professionals from providing gender transition procedures to any person under… Read More
Republicans propose amendment to make clear that non-citizens can’t vote in Ohio
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) A constitutional amendment stating that non-U.S. citizens can’t vote in Ohio is working its way through the legislature and could be before voters this fall. The issue of non-citizens voting, long of concern to Republicans, could appear on a crowded ballot that includes races for governor and U.S. Senate. Rep…. Read More
Ohio House committee considers bill to ban abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) An Ohio House committee heard from supporters of HB598, a bill that would ban abortion immediately if the U.S. Supreme Court issues a ruling that overturns Roe v. Wade. A leaked draft opinion earlier this month indicated the majority of justices were ready to overturn the landmark 1973 ruling that… Read More
Tears For Fears launch world tour in Ohio; Curt Smith talks Tipping Point push for women & youth “to Rule the World” too
By: Ian Saint
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WOUB Digital · Tears For Fears’ Curt Smith talks Tipping Point push for women & youth “to Rule the World” too 1985 was a watershed year for global relations. It marked the second inauguration of the Ronald Reagan presidency; meanwhile, in Moscow, Mikhail Gorbachev was installed as the new General Secretary of the Communist Party… Read More