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Challenges face News Director in changing news culture in Norfolk
This the second in a series of episodes of WOUB’s Spectrum podcast focusing on the importance of local television news in our news consumption. Allison Herman is a young news… Read More

Wary residents return home after toxic train derailment in East Palestine
By: Patrick Orsagos | John Seewer | AP
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EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Hours after being told she could go home for the first time since a train derailment involving hazardous chemicals and later sent up a toxic plume near… Read More

This month’s end of SNAP pandemic boost has advocates for low-income Ohioans worried
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — People across the country who receive SNAP or food stamp benefits will see that allocation shrink after this month, as the boost the federal… Read More

6 major takeaways from the ATF’s first report in 20 years on U.S. gun crime
By: Jaclyn Diaz | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — Stolen guns, untraceable weapons and other deadly devices are becoming more prevalent in U.S. gun crime, new federal data shows. Last week, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,… Read More

The OUtlet – February 9, 2023
By: Taylor Burnette
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This week on The OUtlet, Athens County health officials are fighting fentanyl, and reporter Lexi Lepof has more information on area resources. And Jacob Motta visited the Hocking County Humane… Read More

Here’s the line-up for Radio Free Athens Feb. 11
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

Wynonna ruminates “the mystery of faith” and growing into “River of Time,” as The Judds’ Final Tour sunsets
By: Ian Saint
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WOUB Digital · Wynonna ruminates ‘the mystery of faith’ as The Judds’ Final Tour sunsets ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Wynonna Judd is lead singer of The Judds — the odds-defying… Read More

Ohio takes the first step to get feds on board with expanding passenger rail here
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Advocates for high speed trains are celebrating that the state will apply for federal funds to pay for a study on the feasibility of… Read More

Lisle’s milestone propels Meigs Lady Marauders to victory over Federal Hocking
By: Andrew Bowlby
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POMEROY, Ohio (WOUB) — Meigs came into their final regular-season game looking to snap a four-game losing streak. They faced off against the Federal Hocking Lancers. Anticipation was high in… Read More

Jarrett Dunbar was able to get his dream job in sports communications twice thanks to the skills he learned at WOUB
Jarrett Dunbar graduated from Ohio University in 1998 ATHENS, OH – While growing up in Whitehall, Ohio, Jarrett Dunbar vividly remembers watching ESPN’s Sportscenter for the very first time. “I was… Read More