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Little Wing Relief prepares to ship relief supplies to Ukraine
By: Emma Dollenmayer, Lexi Lepof
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – After months of collecting donations, an Athens-based humanitarian organization will be sending out its first shipment of aid to the people impacted by the war in… Read More

Reading and math scores fell sharply during pandemic, data show
By: Associated Press
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Math and reading scores for America’s 9-year-olds fell dramatically during the first two years of the pandemic, according to a new federal study — offering an… Read More

Younger Ohioans are registering to vote in big numbers after US Supreme Court abortion ruling
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — There’s been a flood of people registering to vote since the US Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health in June striking down… Read More

Vikings Special Teams, Molihan dominate Tomcats
By: Hailey Hollinger, Jack Demmler
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McARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB) – The Tomcats Traveled to Vinton County on Sept.2 for game three of the season for both teams. The Vikings won the coin toss and quickly exhausted… Read More

Morgan moves to 3-0 for first time since 2007 with win over Philo
By: Ben Miller, Cameron Young
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DUNCAN FALLS, Ohio (WOUB)- In a game where Morgan Hasn’t beaten Philo since 2007 and hasn’t gone (3-0) since 2007 came into Philo (1-1) looking to break the curse. The… Read More

Union Local hammers Martins Ferry, Jets offense explodes for 60-points
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld, Payton Brooker
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MARTINS FERRY, Ohio (WOUB) — You’d have to think that Bob Barker would be happy with the result of the clash between the visiting Union Local Jets and the Martins… Read More

Zane Trace avenges 2020 loss to McClain, flips the script in blowout victory
By: Grant Kiefer, Zack Mothersbaugh
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GREENFIELD, Ohio (WOUB) – A Friday night under the lights at McClain High School brought us a matchup between two schools looking to imrpove their perfect records; Zane Trace and… Read More

Cambridge demolishes Meadowbrook in 63-0 shutout
By: Gavin Carrig
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CAMBRIDGE, Ohio (WOUB) — The battle for the seven-mile crown began with a bang from the Cambridge Bobcats on a beautiful Friday night. The first drive of the game ended… Read More

Bloom-Carroll back to winning ways with a confident boosting victory over Jonathan Alder
By: Maria Monesi, Reese Thompson
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PLAIN CITY, Ohio (WOUB) — Bloom-Carroll traveled to non-conference opponent Johnathan Alder for its first road game this season, earning a dominant 35-0 victory. To start off the game the Bulldogs… Read More

Watkins Memorial carry on with strong start to season, defeats Teays Valley
By: Ethan Sargeant, Mitch Mollison
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ASHVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — It was a beautiful night for some Friday night football as the Watkins Memorial Warriors came into town against the Teays Valley Vikings. Both teams went into… Read More

Waverly drops to Unioto in a shootout
By: Ayden Crowley, Shane Scalfaro
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WAVELRY, Ohio (WOUB) — Both the Waverly Tigers and the Unioto Sherman Tanks were looking to continue their win streaks, however, only one can keep in it intact. From the… Read More

Final performance of the “Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra” to be broadcast Friday, September 9 at 9 pm
Final Performance of the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra to be Filmed at the Kennedy Center for Broadcast on PBS Airs Friday, September 9 at 9 pm The John F. Kennedy… Read More

Gallia Academy and Point Pleasant face off in the Battle at the Bridge
By: Andrew Armorse
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GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Battle at the Bridge started off hot with Gallia Academy scoring on their second offensive play. Senior QB Brody Fellure found receiver Joey Darnbrough wide open… Read More

Shenandoah escapes Waterford in a defensive showdown
By: Jensen Knecht
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SARAHSVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — After trailing early on, Shenandoah came back to clinch its third win this season, taking down Waterford 18-11. The Wildcats took control early on, leading the… Read More

Ironton dominates tough opening stretch, moves to 3-0 with win over Fairland
By: Parker Kopronica
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PROCTORVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – It was all smiles for the Ironton Tigers after their OVC bout in Proctorville against the Fairland Dragons. Led by senior quarterback Tayden Carpenter and some… Read More

PHOTOS: Nelsonville Music Festival ’22 Day One
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — WOUB’s Joe Timmerman and Shannon Brown covered the first day of the 2022 Nelsonville Music Festival Friday, September 2. Find their photos of Michael Hurley, Automatic,… Read More

The Nelsonville Music Festival brings familiar sense of community to a new location after two-year hiatus
By: Katie Pinter
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — After a few years on hiatus the Nelsonville Music Festival returned Friday with the same relaxed and family-friendly spirit that has made it a favorite local… Read More