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An LGBTQ group says dozens of families are looking to leave Ohio because of the law on trans kids
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The ban on gender transition treatment for minors and on trans kids in girls’ sports will take effect in April, now that Republicans in… Read More
New paintings at the Statehouse celebrate Ohio’s astronauts
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A new painting that pays homage to Ohio’s astronauts—including John Glenn, Neil Armstrong, Jim Lovell, and Judith Resnik—was mounted just off the Ohio Statehouse… Read More
Ohio’s attorney general rejects a voting-rights coalition’s ballot petition for a 2nd time
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A coalition of voting-rights groups is vowing to fight on after Ohio Republican Attorney General Dave Yost issued his second rejection Thursday of petition language it… Read More
Here’s the line-up for Radio Free Athens Jan. 27, 2024
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
Lancers crush Southern Tornadoes
Racine, OH (WOUB)— Federal Hocking’s girls showcased dominance in their victory against Southern. The Lancers asserted control early on with impressive steals, field goals, and 3-pointers during the first quarter,… Read More
Lady Buckeyes triumph over Meigs in record-breaking night
BUTCHEL, Ohio (WOUB) — Thursday night the Lady Buckeyes hosted the Meigs Lady Marauders in a TVC-Ohio battle. Coming into the game, NY sat right at .500 looking to get… Read More
Physical defense haunts Vinton County in nail-biting loss
McARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB) – The 7-9 Vinton County Lady Vikings hosted the 9-5 Alexander Lady Spartans on Thursday night. The Lady Vikings came into the game riding a two-game win… Read More
Belpre soars past Eastern in decisive Victory
BELPRE, OH (WOUB)- The Eastern Lady Eagles (1-16) took a trip to the (7-7) Belpre Golden Eagles. The Eagles are having a rough season with only winning 1 game, while… Read More
Dr. Gordon Briggs and Brandon Thompson join forces to organize ‘Heroes in Color’ at the Athena Cinema
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – As a Black kid growing up in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, Dr. Gordon Briggs didn’t see many people who looked like him in films… Read More
A lifelong fight for equality on and off the field: “Jackie Robinson” from Ken Burns. Part one airs Feb. 1 at 9 pm
WOUB To Air “JACKIE ROBINSON” February 1 at 9 pm Two-Part, Four-Hour Film Chronicles the Life and Times of Robinson, His Breaking of Baseball’s Color Barrier and Lifelong Fight for… Read More
WOUB Senior Spotlight: Ayden Crowley
By Kae Walther ATHENS, OH – Ayden Crowley, a journalism news and information major, hopes to land a job as a local television sports anchor when he graduates in May and… Read More