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World Cup struggles to find footing in Athens County
By: Ayden Crowley
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The largest sporting event in the world, the FIFA World Cup, has yet to catch on for many in Athens County. Alexander High School boys’ soccer… Read More
Ohio Football player Sam Wiglusz brings team success from OSU experience
By: Reese Thompson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Sam Wiglusz did not have the typical path to the Bobcat football program. He instead walked on at Ohio State after graduating Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School…. Read More
What the abortion debate in Kentucky reflects post-Roe America
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Across America, midterm voters in five states had abortion rights on the ballot. In all five, voters decided to protect those rights. Kentucky voters rejected a… Read More
The public defender’s office says a proposed swatting bill can lead to a ‘coercive atmosphere’
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The state public defender’s office is opposing a bill that would increase penalties for people who call in a fake emergency to law enforcement… Read More
Todd Burge’s annual Birthday Bash concert Nov. 26 benefits Parkersburg Arts Center
PARKERSBURG, West Virginia (WOUB) — West Virginian singer-songwriter Todd Burge brings his annual Birthday Bash concert to the Parkersburg Arts Center (725 Market St.) Saturday, November 26. Proceeds from the… Read More
Rising natural gas prices mean higher heating bills this winter, but relief is available for some families
By: Gabriel Scotto
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Despite record natural gas production, gas prices are expected to remain high for the foreseeable future, meaning higher heating bills for families throughout southeastern Ohio. Monthly… Read More
Ohio lawmakers to consider distracted driving bill in House
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio lawmakers are expected to hold a committee vote Tuesday on a bill that would prohibit a driver from holding their phone while behind… Read More
Athens Public Transit unveils electric bus
By: Morgan Anderson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens Public Transit unveiled its newest form of travel, its first-ever electric bus Nov. 9. Passion Works, a studio centered on inclusivity based in Athens, hosted… Read More
New Joe Berman Lecture Series on the “Future of Media” kicks-off this week.
The Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University is launching a new lecture series this week aimed at examining the “Future of Media.” The series is created from endowment funds… Read More
Ohio University host Veterans Day events
By: Brenna Nye
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ATHENS, OHIO (WOUB) – Ohio University hosted events to support veterans all week long. On the third floor of the Baker University Center, flags of the different military branches were… Read More
The Athens Bobcats Ice Hockey Club Team Starts Their Season
By: Jensen Knecht
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Not only is Bird Arena home to the Ohio University Bobcats, but also the Athens Bobcats. The Athens Bobcats are a club hockey team for high… Read More
Two women running a makeshift clinic in “Midwives” on POV – Monday, Nov. 21 at 10 pm
POV Announces the Acquisition of Midwives, Debut Feature of Snow Hnin Ei Hlaing Monday, November 21 at 10 pm POV, the longest running independent documentary showcase on television, announced the… Read More