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![A man takes photos as a black plume rises over East Palestine, Ohio, as a result of a controlled detonation of a portion of the derailed Norfolk Southern train.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AP23038596704275-e1675893722579-900x422.jpg)
Toxic gases connected to Ohio train derailment cause concern
By: Brittany Peterson | Seth Borenstein | AP
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EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Days after crews released and burned toxic chemicals transported by a wrecked train in Ohio, residents remain concerned about the toxic gas that could be… Read More
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All successful job candidates share a few attributes, says William Vanderbloemen
Our guest, William Vanderbloemen, was a senior pastor and then a corporate HR specialist. From there, he created a thriving search firm, which he called Vanderbloemen. At the beginning, the… Read More
![Kim Murnieks, Ohio Office of Budget and Management director, takes a question from a member of the Ohio House Finance Committee on the first day of hearing on the two-year state budget on February 7, 2023.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/download-1-1-e1675872740883-900x422.webp)
Ohio budget work begins with questions about Medicaid and suggestion of income tax cut
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Months of work on the two-year state budget is under way with the first hearing on the spending plan before the Ohio House Finance… Read More
![Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy of Calif., listen as President Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ap23039133511031-c5fabfc296af9373095e681fa2f4acd2896ca487-scaled-e1675871295508-900x422.jpg)
5 takeaways from Biden’s State of the Union address
By: Domenico Montanaro | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — President Biden delivered a State of the Union address Tuesday night that Democrats will likely be thrilled with. He struck notes of his traditional unity message, pledging… Read More
![Waterford Senior Gaibe Ponchak takes a free throw against Trimble](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Gaibe_Ponchak--900x422.png)
Waterford Wildcats take down Trimble Tomcats
By: Sullivan Beach
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Trimble, Ohio (WOUB) – The wildcats swarmed Trimble today in a physical matchup. In this tri-valley conference contest, Waterford travelled into Trimble and came out with a 68-44 win. Both… Read More
![The Alexander Spartans huddle up during a time-out against the Meigs Marauders](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Alexander_Boys_Huddle-900x422.png)
Alexander Spartans head in to Pomeroy and take down Meigs in late season matchup.
By: Daniel Barnard
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Pomeroy, Ohio (WOUB) – The Alexander Spartans traveled to Pomeroy to take on the Meigs Marauders in what quietly turned into a highly contested contest. Fresh off cracking 2,000 career… Read More
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Want to play your own Tiny Desk concert? The 2023 Contest is now open for entries
By: Bobby Carter I NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The Tiny Desk Contest, NPR Music’s annual search for the next great undiscovered artist, is back! First, let’s meet this year’s esteemed panel. Returning judges Bob Boilen (Tiny… Read More
![The Eastern Eagles and Southern Tornadoes tip off in a late season conference matchup](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Eastern_Southern_Tip-Off-900x422.png)
Southern Tornadoes hold off Eastern Eagles in late season matchup coming down to the wire.
By: Lucy Schaefer
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Reedsville, Ohio (WOUB) – On this warm, rainy evening, the Southern Tornados traveled to Reedsville to take on the Eastern Eagles. Both teams are approaching tournament play and are looking… Read More
![Athens Bulldogs Senior Nathan Shadik prepares to take a free throw in a game against Wellston](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Nathan_Shadik-900x422.png)
Athens Bulldogs hold on in win over Wellston, keeping playoff hopes high
By: Caleb McCleskey
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Wellston, Ohio (WOUB) – After falling to Nelsonsville-York Friday, the Athens Bulldogs head back on the road to face the Wellston Rockets. Athens would win this conference matchup 59-40, as… Read More
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Inside the assault, “Ukraine: Life Under Russia’s Attack” on FRONTLINE – Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 10 pm
Frontline Ukraine: Life Under Russia’s Attack Tuesday, February 14 at 10 pm A dramatic and intimate look inside the Russian assault on Kharkiv. FRONTLINE follows displaced families trying… Read More
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WOUB is now accepting applications for the 2023 WOUB Summer Internship Program
The paid internship runs from May 15 to July 28 ATHENS, OH – Applications are now open for the WOUB News Summer Internship. The program pays interns to work at… Read More