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A judge blocks Ohio’s restrictive abortion law as suit proceeds
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CINCINNATI (AP) — A judge says an Ohio law that bans virtually all abortions will remain blocked while a state constitutional challenge proceeds. Hamilton County Judge Christian Jenkins took the… Read More

False calls about active school shooters are rising. Behind them is a strange pattern
By: Odette Yousef | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — When Emmi Conley first heard in September about a rash of hoax calls reporting active shooters in schools, she dismissed it. Conley, an extremism researcher who… Read More

Ohio creates elections integrity office while voter fraud is already ‘exceedingly rare’
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Secretary of State Frank LaRose is consolidating the work of various staff members into one “public integrity division” in the hopes of creating a… Read More

Here’s the line-up for Radio Free Athens Oct. 8
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

Early signs a new U.S. COVID surge could be on its way
By: Rob Stein | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — As the U.S. heads into a third pandemic winter, the first hints are emerging that another possible surge of COVID-19 infections could be on its way…. Read More

Shadow in the Moon’s ‘Solar Shadows’ showcases duo’s most accomplished release to date
By: Emily Votaw
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Late last month psychedelic folk rock duo Shadow in the Moon released “Solar Shadows,” marking the group’s most accomplished effort to date. “Solar Shadows” reaffirms not… Read More

Judge to decide the next steps on Ohio’s ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A judge in Ohio hears arguments Friday on whether to extend a block on Ohio’s law banning virtually all abortions on a more permanent basis. Hamilton… Read More
![Amyl and The Sniffers performs at the Majestic Theatre in Detroit, MI. [Ruthie Herman | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Amyl-8-900x422.jpg)
Aussie punks Amyl and The Sniffers deliver rowdy pub rock, ’70s punk revival
By: Ruthie Herman
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DETROIT, Michigan (WOUB) — Australian punk rock band Amyl and The Sniffers brought their hell-ripping live show to the Majestic Theatre (4140 Woodward Ave) September 27, 2022. Supporting their latest… Read More

Adia Victoria 2022 Nelsonville Music Festival Sycamore Session
By: Lily Manoukian
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Adia Victoria and her co-performer, Mason Hickman, immersed their audience during her set at the Creekside Stage of the 2022 Nelsonville Music Festival. The two brought a… Read More

This week: “A Deadly Calling” on THE WAR – October 13 at 9 pm
The War Episode Three: “A Deadly Calling” Thursday, October 13 at 9 pm “A Deadly Calling” (November 1943 – June 1944) Despite American victories in the Solomons and New Guinea,… Read More