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New report finds a coordinated rise in attempted book bans
By: Andrew Limbong | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Throughout the 2021-22 school year, more than 1,600 book titles were banned, according to a new report by the group PEN America, which advocates for freedom… Read More
Foodbanks leader sees direct conflict with two state board of education resolutions on student meals
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio State School Board of Education is considering a vote on two resolutions that deal with free meal programs for students: one would… Read More
Pawpaw Festival sees large crowds and traffic accidents in 24th year
By: Kaitlin Thorne
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ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB) – Fans of the pawpaw united this weekend in Albany to celebrate the eponymous fruit at the 24th annual Pawpaw Festival. Amid the music and fruit-themed revelry,… Read More
Ohio University president highlights accomplishments during State of the University Address
By: Gabriel Scotto
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In his second and final State of the University Address last week, Ohio University President Hugh Sherman highlighted several challenges facing both public universities and higher… Read More
2022 Mothman Festival attracts large crowd of cryptid enthusiasts with first event since 2019
By: Emily Votaw
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POINT PLEASANT, West Virginia (WOUB) – Point Pleasant was swarmed by cryptid enthusiasts this weekend as the town celebrated the first Mothman Festival since 2019. A markedly denser crowd than… Read More
What scientists are learning from the James Webb Space Telescope’s images
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope launched last Christmas and released its first image in July, providing the deepest and sharpest view we’ve ever seen of the universe…. Read More
Joe Biden says the COVID-19 pandemic is over. This is what the data tells us
By: Ayana Archie | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — President Biden said in a 60 Minutes interview Sunday that the COVID-19 pandemic is a thing of the past. “The pandemic is over,” he said. “We… Read More
Donald Trump rallies for Ohio Republicans in Mahoning Valley
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Former president Donald Trump attracted thousands of people to an arena in Youngstown to rally for Ohio Republican candidates running for office in November…. Read More
A late kick lifts the Cowboys over Burrow and the Bengals, 20-17
By: Associated Press
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brett Maher kicked a 50-yard field goal as time expired, and the Dallas Cowboys held on to beat the Cincinnati Bengals 20-17 after losing a two-touchdown… Read More
Waiting for loan forgiveness, borrowers are targets for scammers
By: Sequoia Carrillo | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — After President Biden announced his sweeping student loan forgiveness plan in August, borrowers flooded the studentaid.gov website for information on what to do next. For a… Read More
Low-interest loans are available following storms in West Virginia
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — The U.S. Small Business Administration says low-interest disaster loans are available to businesses and people affected by severe storms and flooding in West Virginia last spring…. Read More
WOUB Director Emeritus Tom Hodson is appointed to the Scripps College Dean’s Advisory Council
Hodson is one of three members with WOUB ties on the council ATHENS, OH – Tom Hodson BSJ ’70 has been appointed to the Ohio University Scripps College of Communication Dean’s… Read More
Marc Warren reprises his role as Commissioner “Van der Valk” for season two on MASTERPIECE – Starting September 25
Van der Valk, Season 2 Sundays, September 25 – October 9, 2022 on MASTERPIECE on PBS Marc Warren (The Good Wife) reprises his role as Commissaris Piet Van der… Read More