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Preliminary numbers suggest another strong fall enrollment at Ohio University’s Athens campus
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Enrollment for fall 2023 at Ohio University is tracking higher than it was last year, when the university saw record enrollment. As of April 5, slightly… Read More
‘End of an era’: Athens’ West Elementary is demolished to make way for a soccer field
Athens, Ohio (WOUB) — The site of West Elementary, which stood tall on Central Avenue for more than 100 years, is now under construction as the city prepares to replace… Read More
Parents overestimate their student’s academic progress, according to a new study
WASHINGTON (NewsHour) — Research shows the vast majority of K-12 parents believe their kids’ academic progress is at their grade level when it is not. To better understand the parent… Read More
No, the IRS isn’t calling you. It isn’t texting or emailing you, either
WASHINGTON (NPR) — Your phone rings and it’s someone claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service. Ominously, they say the police will be knocking on your door in minutes… Read More
Crime victims in Ohio have more rights after a new law goes into effect
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Crime victims in Ohio now have new constitutionally protected rights thanks to voters and state lawmakers. In 2017, Marsy’s Law passed with 83% voter approval…. Read More
Part five introduces a new generation of players on BASEBALL from Ken Burns – April 13 at 9 pm
Ken Burns BASEBALL Continues Thursday, April 13 at 9:00 pm Part Five airs April 13 at 9 pm “Shadow Ball” The fifth “inning” of Ken Burns’s… Read More
Former WOUB Radio Host Ivan Tribe has passed away
Tribe died on April 4 ATHENS, OH – WOUB and its listeners are saying goodbye to an old friend. Ivan Tribe, who along with his wife Deanna, hosted the WOUB Radio… Read More