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Fairland football locked in on their identity after conference runner-up finish
By: Carl Blalock
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PROCTORVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Fairland comes into this season after an incredible 10-2 campaign in 2021. Defending Gridiron Glory Coach of the Year Melvin Cunningham knows one thing has avoided… Read More
Ohio University faculty are happy with enrollment projections, but have concerns
By: Olivia Roman
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Faculty at Ohio University are thrilled with the expected spike in enrollment this fall, but it also raises some concerns. “It’s really exciting that so many… Read More
An unexpected birth in the O’Bleness Hospital parking lot brings two women together
By: Jensen Knecht
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two women met in an unexpected way earlier this summer thanks to an unexpected delivery. Rachel Sharp’s day started off fairly normal, with her going to… Read More
A $500,000 grant will help the Athens County Land Bank demolish dilapidated homes
By: Jensen Knecht
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In Athens County, there are a number of houses that are abandoned, filled with trash, and falling apart. Thanks to a $500,000 grant from the Ohio… Read More
Virginia manufacturing company investing $4.7 million to expand facility in McConnelsville
By: Jake Motta
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MCCONNELSVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — A company that makes and services emergency equipment is investing $4.7 million to expand its facility near McConnelsville in Morgan County. Virginia-based Atlantic Emergency Solutions has… Read More
Nelsonville residents collect donations for Eastern Kentucky flood victims
By: Claire Schiopota
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – A group of Nelsonville residents are collecting donations for relief as they travel to Eastern Kentucky this weekend. For the past several weeks, Kentucky has been… Read More
An Ohio University professor helps with research that could improve astronauts’ health
By: Gabriel Scotto
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A team of researchers has published a study which could help revolutionize the field of space medicine. Using a combination of big data modeling and molecular… Read More
Here’s the line-up for Radio Free Athens Aug. 6
Radio Free Athens (RFA) is broadcast Saturdays on WOUB 1340 AM and allows community volunteers and Ohio University students to present music and interview content through a format-free, host-driven program…. Read More
Regina Spektor: Tiny Desk Concert
By: Bob Boilen I NPR
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Regina Spektor sat in her hotel room waiting as we tuned the piano behind my desk. In those idle moments, she whipped up a “Tiny Song,” and she opens her… Read More
What the Kansas abortion vote might mean for an Ohio ballot effort
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Many Ohioans were watching as the Kansas vote came in Tuesday. Voters there turned down a measure that would have stripped protection for abortion… Read More
White House declares monkeypox a public health emergency
By: Will Stone | Jane Greenhalgh | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The White House today declared monkeypox a public health emergency. “We are prepared to take our response to the next level in addressing this virus and… Read More
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Athens City Council refers towing ordinance to committee
By: Jack Demmler
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – In a unanimous decision, the Athens City Council voted Monday to refer an ordinance that would dismantle the city’s towing regulations back to committee. The ordinance… Read More