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Early retirement took off during the pandemic. An economic downturn could change that
By: Andrea Hsu | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Before the pandemic, no one would have guessed that Dean Hebert was headed toward early retirement, least of all himself. He was enjoying his job as… Read More
One COVID-related death has been reported in Athens County, along with 55 new cases for Oct. 21-27
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 155 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total Thursday. The county… Read More
New GDP report shows an economic turnaround, but don’t be fooled
By: Scott Horsley | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The government’s official scorecard shows a rebound in economic growth during the late summer and early fall. But analysts say it overstates the strength of the… Read More
New WOUB Producer/Director Chris Flanery is excited to tell the stories of the region
ATHENS, OH – When Chris Flanery was hired as the producer/director at WOUB Public Media in June, he knew he had a lot to learn about the region the station serves…. Read More
Doug’s Carry Out hosts annual Trunk Or Treat
By: Erin Ashley
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ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB) – Doug’s Carry-Out hosted its third annual Trunk-Or-Treat event last night. Doug’s Trunk-Or-Treat event calls for the community to gather and trick-or-treat out of their cars. Michael… Read More
New MOU creates mutual aid between local police forces
By: Juliana Colant
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens City Councilmembers received a draft agreement of a new MOU between the Athens Sherriff’s Office and Athens Police Department at last night’s Athens City Council… Read More
Businesses and students prepare for the return of Halloween festivities in Athens
By: Ayden Crowley
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Halloween festivities return this weekend to Athens following a Covid-19 hiatus. After a quiet two years, the block party that takes place this year on Court… Read More
An intimate look at what makes them so special, “Woodpeckers: The Hole Story” on NATURE – Nov. 2 at 8 pm
Nature – Woodpeckers: The Hole Story Premieres Wednesday, November 2 at 8 pm on PBS, pbs.org/nature, YouTube and the PBS Video app Go deep into the woods to explore… Read More