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A Jackson County family’s work to address substance misuse draws on personal experience
By: Reese Thompson
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JACKSON, Ohio (WOUB) — Every week, Staci Mercer and her daughter hand out free naloxone kits to help save the lives of community members dealing with substance misuse. For them, the… Read More

Photo Gallery: Athens Board of Developmental Disabilities Presents Inspiring Performances at ATCO Idol
By: Ahmed Hamed
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In a heartwarming celebration of diversity and talent, the Athens Board of Developmental Disabilities brought the community together on Sunday, June 25th forATCO Idol Take Two…. Read More

Air quality plummets as Canadian wildfire smoke stretches across the Midwest and beyond
By: Joe Hernandez | Rachel Treisman | Emily Olson | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — Smoke from wildfires in Canada is again blanketing parts of the U.S. with a thick haze that’s reducing visibility and prompting air quality warnings in several states…. Read More

A Lawrence County deputy faces a lawsuit from a dog breeder after the removal of 67 dogs
By: Reese Thompson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A man running a dog breeding business in Ironton filed a lawsuit against a Lawrence County deputy claiming he did not give the breeder a fair… Read More

Brandee Younger: Tiny Desk Concert
By: Mitra I. Arthur I NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) – NPR Music is celebrating Black Music Month with an array of brand new Tiny Desk concerts. Together, these artists represent the past, present and future of Black… Read More

America’s longest-running live national Independence Day TV tradition, “A CAPITOL FOURTH” – July 4 at 8 and 9:30 pm
PBS’ A CAPITOL FOURTH WELCOMES ALFONSO RIBEIRO AS HOST OF AMERICA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Live From the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol with an All-Star Cast and Fireworks! –… Read More