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A judge blocks the enforcement of West Virginia’s abortion ban
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A judge in West Virginia’s capital has blocked enforcement of the state’s 150-year-old abortion ban, opening the door for abortions to resume in the state. Kanawha… Read More
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Athens high school names Eric Sholtis new athletic director
By: Jack Demmler
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens High School announced Eric Sholtis as their new athletic director following the retirement of Rick Guimond. Guimond – who worked as Athens athletic director for… Read More
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New Ohio law could allow doctors to deny abortions even if the patient qualifies for an exception
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Some abortions in Ohio are still legal, even under the new abortion ban, to save the life of a pregnant person, or to prevent… Read More
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Sheridan coach Paul Culver III believes they’ll return to MVL glory in 2022
By: Tim Hanna
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THORNVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — 2021 marked the first time since 2017 that the Sheridan Generals did not hold at least a share of the MVL title, finishing with an 8-3… Read More
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Inflation is forcing local businesses to make changes
By: Maria Monesi
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – At Union Street Diner in Athens, the highest inflation in decades has forced it to make some frequent menu changes. “We stayed with prices a long… Read More
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Waverly Tigers look to reload after losing star studded senior class
By: Ayden Crowley
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WAVERLY, Ohio (WOUB) – The 2022 Waverly Tigers have a brand new look entering the season. The sibling quarterback and wide receiver duo of Wade and Will Futhey graduated, leaving… Read More
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The Senate is nearing a deal on immigration that could also lower food prices
By: Ximena Bustillo | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Senate Republicans and Democrats are inching closer to a deal on an immigration bill that farmers say if passed could help reduce food prices in part… Read More
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Interpretation of abortion ban exemptions can vary based on ‘values’
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The story about the ten-year-old rape survivor who traveled to Indiana for an abortion days after Ohio’s new abortion ban went into effect is… Read More
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Big Bend Blues Bash celebrates a wide variety of genres Aug. 5-6 in downtown Pomeroy
By: Emily Votaw
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POMEROY, Ohio (WOUB) — The Big Bend Blues Bash returns to the Riverside Amphitheater in downtown Pomeroy Friday, August 5 and Saturday, August 6 for a weekend of lovingly curated… Read More