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![Dean Azman points to an electronic whiteboard in front of a classroom.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/AZMAN-900x422.png)
An Ohio University group brings the world to local classrooms
By: Jack Demmler
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ALBANY, Ohio – Alexander High School welcomed five international guest speakers last week for a global education The speakers are a part of the Ohio Valley International Council’s (OVIC) efforts… Read More
![A row of desks in a classroom with a backpack hanging up on the back wall](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/school-desk-e1471549255189-900x422.jpg)
An Ohio Senate panel OKs a bill to overhaul Ohio’s education oversight
By: Samantha Hendrickson | AP
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A Republican-proposed overhaul of how Ohio oversees K-12 education and decision-making on academic standards, model curricula and school district ratings has cleared a Senate committee and… Read More
![Rep. Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon, at podium), takes questions from lawmakers on the House Ways and Means Committee at the first hearing for House Bill 1, on February 28, 2023.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/download-1-e1677701609866-900x422.webp)
An Ohio House bill that would cut taxes and cost local governments and schools gets its first hearing
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Lawmakers got their first look at a bill that could create a flat state income tax and make major property tax changes – while… Read More
![Larry Householder, former Ohio House speaker, walks into the Potter Stewart U.S. Court House in Cincinnati on Jan. 23, 2023.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/download-e1675451613955-900x422.webp)
Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder is expected to take the stand as his defense prepares to rest
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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CINCINNATI (Statehouse News Bureau) — Defense attorneys in the federal racketeering trial of Republican former Ohio House speaker Larry Householder and ex-Ohio GOP chair Matt Borges started their case on… Read More
![A tribute to Townes Van Zandt Saturday, March 11 at The Union (18 W. Union St.) Including performances by Chris Biester, Lou Poster, Megan Bee, Caitlin Krause, Jake Dunn, Benji Brite, Funky Phil, Kelby Primmer, Jerrod Goggans, Mark Sims, Bram Riddlebarger, Cole Adair Doors: 8 p.m. Cover: $8 Proceeds Benefit WOUB](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screen-Shot-2023-03-01-at-12.07.30-PM-900x422.png)
Townes Van Zandt tribute set for March 11 to benefit WOUB
ATHENS, Ohio – Saturday, March 11 The Union (18 W. Union St.) hosts TVZ Night, a tribute to Townes Van Zandt. Performers include Chris Biester, Lou Poster, Megan Bee, Caitlin… Read More
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WCPO’s Ramsay Fulbright heads the logistics of local television news.
Local television newsrooms are often chaotic with breaking news and even routine stories spreading news crews and reporters across a wide geographic area. All are gathering news for both digital… Read More
![The Laughing Chimes posing for a promotional photo with vegetation in the background](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/315625895_926314958754925_2639636340411782646_n-900x422.jpg)
The Laughing Chimes, Lavandula, and more perform tributes this weekend to raise money for the Athens County Humane Society
By: Emily Votaw
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – After members of local psychedelic rock group Lavandula saw their friends play a Smashing Pumpkins tribute at last year’s Big Cover Up at The Union, they… Read More
![Luther Vandross singing on stage](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/maxresdefault-2-900x422.jpg)
“Luther Vandross – Always and Forever: An Evening Of Songs at Royal Albert Hall” – March 7 at 9 pm
Luther Vandross – Always and Forever: An Evening Of Songs at Royal Albert Hall Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 9 pm Recorded on his 1994-1995 world tour, Always And… Read More
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Plan your week of arts activities with the new WOUB Culture newsletter
By: Andre Norrils
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The first edition of WOUB Culture’s Canvas e-newsletter goes out today (March 1) ATHENS, OH – WOUB Culture is launching a new weekly email newsletter called Canvas to keep you up… Read More