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The head of an Athens housing agency has been arrested on charges of stealing more than $1.5 million
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The executive director of an Athens agency that helps low-income people with housing was arrested Monday on charges that she stole more than $1.5 million in… Read More

A doctors group says an abortion ballot issue can’t wait, preparing for 2023 ballot
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — One of two groups that wants to put a proposed constitutional amendment before voters that would guarantee abortion rights says it is ready to… Read More

The current hurdles to putting more electric vehicles on the road
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON (NewsHour) — In last week’s State of the Union, President Biden reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to get more electric vehicles in American driveways. It’s estimated that half of all new… Read More

The train derailment in Ohio prompts a West Virginia water utility to take precautions
By: Associated Press
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia water utility is enhancing its water treatment process as a precaution following the derailment of a train hauling chemicals that later sent up a toxic… Read More

The TVC-Hocking Title Race Has Reached its Conclusion
By: Audrey Paquette
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TVC-Hocking Boys’ Standings 1. Federal Hocking Lancers | 19-3 (Conf. 12-0) The 18-game-winning streak ended this past week for the Federal Hocking Lancers, who went up against the Marietta… Read More

The TVC-Ohio Title Race Comes to a Close
By: Parker Kopronica
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1. Vinton County Vikings | 15-4 (Conf. 10-2) The Vikings officially wrapped their season up with a TVC-Ohio title last week. After finishing the regular season by winning five straight… Read More

Reporter’s dismissal exposes political pressures on West Virginia Public Broadcasting
By: David Folkenflik | NPR
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (NPR) — Late last fall, West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s Amelia Ferrell Knisely reported one story after another about allegations that people with disabilities were abused in facilities run… Read More

What’s next in the Householder, Borges trial?
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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CINCINNATI (Statehouse News Bureau) — Federal prosecutors are planning to bring several new witnesses to the stand in their case against Larry Householder and Matt Borges, who are accused of… Read More

Experience a concert of works by legendary composer, “John Williams Premiere at Tanglewood” on GREAT PERFORMANCES – Feb. 19 at 5:30 pm
Great Performances presents: “A John Williams Premiere at Tanglewood” Sunday, February 19 at 5:30 pm Recorded in July from the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s summer home, Great Performances: A John… Read More

DONATE AND WATCH NOW: WOUB’s “Our Town: Chillicothe” is available on WOUB Passport
ATHENS, OH – If you missed the broadcast TV premiere of WOUB’s Our Town: Chillicothe, no worries. The hour-long historical documentary is now available to stream on demand via WOUB… Read More