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A judge blocks the enforcement of West Virginia’s abortion ban
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
Athens high school names Eric Sholtis new athletic director
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
New Ohio law could allow doctors to deny abortions even if the patient qualifies for an exception
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
Sheridan coach Paul Culver III believes they’ll return to MVL glory in 2022
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
Inflation is forcing local businesses to make changes
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
Waverly Tigers look to reload after losing star studded senior class
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
The Senate is nearing a deal on immigration that could also lower food prices
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
Interpretation of abortion ban exemptions can vary based on ‘values’
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
Big Bend Blues Bash celebrates a wide variety of genres Aug. 5-6 in downtown Pomeroy
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