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Political update on both parties from Time Washington Correspondent
Philip Elliott, Washington correspondent for Time and author of Time’s newsletter, D.C. Brief, breaks down the status of national politics as we sit just less than a year away from… Read More

The Biden Administration announces funding to study expanding Amtrak service in Ohio
By: Gabriel Scotto
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The Biden Administration on Thursday announced $8.2 billion in funding for rail projects across the country and funding for identifying passenger rail corridors in Ohio and… Read More

Suggested Listening ’23: DJ B-Funk
It’s that time again! WOUB Culture asked people involved in music and arts across WOUB’s coverage area what they’ve been listening to this year. Check out their answers on WOUB… Read More

Lancers roll Eagles in The Nest
By: Joshua Hoerner
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REEDSVILLE, Ohio (WOUB)– Federal Hocking’s commanding second half led to a 63-34 victory over Eastern. The Federal Hocking Lady Lancers came into Thursday’s game holding a 3-1 record on… Read More

Here’s the line-up for Radio Free Athens Dec. 9, 2023
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 take on her 1960 holiday album, “Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas with Vanessa Williams” – Dec. 14 at 9 pm
Maestro LUKE FRAZIER and THE AMERICAN POPS ORCHESTRA perform Ella Fitzgerald’s iconic holiday album, “ELLA WISHES YOU A SWINGING CHRISTMAS, “ with host VANESSA WILLIAMS and featuring performances by DEE… Read More

Amtrak expansion in Ohio is expected to bring jobs and revenue, but not for a while
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — New numbers show the Amtrak expansion that’s planned for Ohio will bring thousands of new jobs and millions in new taxes. Earlier this week, the… Read More

Backup QBs Browning and Minshew are in the spotlight as the Bengals host the Colts in a key AFC matchup
By: Mitch Stacy | AP
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CINCINNATI (AP) — When quarterback Joe Burrow was lost for the season because of a wrist injury amid a three-game skid, the Bengals playoff hopes seemed to be fading fast…. Read More

Ohio and six other states sue the NCAA over transfer rules
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and six other states’ attorneys general sued the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) over one of its transfer eligibility directives…. Read More