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Here’s the line-up for Radio Free Athens Sept. 9
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
A Vinton County man is dead after an early morning crash
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A man is dead after a fatal single-vehicle crash early Friday morning in Vinton County. James Elkins, 22, of Vinton was pronounced dead at the scene… Read More
A former Meigs County Sheriff has been found guilty of theft in office
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A former Meigs County Sheriff has been found guilty of taking public funds for personal use. Keith Wood entered an Alford plea Thursday in Meigs County… Read More
Extreme heat is cutting into recess for kids. Experts say that’s a problem
By: Sequoia Carrillo | Beth Wallis | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — This week, sweltering heat has forced districts around the country – up and down the East coast and across the Midwest – to close schools early or… Read More
Unconstitutional congressional map from last year will be used in Ohio next year too
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The 15-member congressional map that was used last year will be used again next year, even though it was ruled unconstitutionally gerrymandered. That’s after… Read More
Joe Burrow becomes the NFL’s highest-paid player with a $275 million deal, according to the Associated Press
By: Rob Maaddi | Mitch Stacy | AP
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CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow became the highest-paid player in the NFL on Thursday, agreeing to a five-year, $275 million contract extension, according to a person familiar… Read More
A new ban on the death penalty in Ohio brings in a longtime conservative lawmaker as a sponsor
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Democratic lawmakers have introduced a ban on the death penalty in Ohio a dozen times over the past dozen years — but a new… Read More
Free Range – 2023 NMF Sycamore Sessions
By: Reed Holt
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – Chicago-based Free Range brought a set of indie folk tinged with rock ‘n’ roll to the 2023 Sycamore Sessions. Free Range’s debut, Practice, was released… Read More
Ace Nation: Southern outlasts Federal Hocking in 3-0 sweep
By: Charlie Lusk
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) —The Federal Hocking Lancers hosted the undefeated Southern Tornadoes for a non-conference matchup on Thursday night. Federal Hocking, aware of the Tornado’s reputation, welcomed the challenge as… Read More
Preserve the past and speak to the future through the things we treasure on “Objects and Memory” – Sept. 14 at 10 pm
Objects and Memory Thursday, September 14 at 10 pm What things mean the most to us? How do otherwise ordinary items come to symbolize experiences, aspirations, and identity? “Objects… Read More
Ohio drops five-set nail bitter against UTEP
By: Jillian Sanders
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio kicked off the 27th Bobcat Invitational in a five-set nail bitter against UTEP Thursday night. In the first set, the Bobcats came out hot going… Read More