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Council disputes continue to plague Nelsonville’s attempts to hire an attorney and settle a lawsuit
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Nelsonville City Council attempted at a special meeting Saturday to appoint a new city attorney and settle a lawsuit brought against the city by a… Read More
An Ohio bill would require upgraded texting technology for the state’s mobile phone users
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Cell phone technology has improved greatly over the past three decades. But one Republican state lawmaker wants providers in Ohio to make sure texting… Read More
A judge has blocked the enforcement of an Ohio law limiting kids’ use of social media amid litigation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A federal judge extended a block on enforcement Monday of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social… Read More
PBS KIDS & PBS KIDS Producers Win Four Kidscreen Awards
Winners of the 2024 Kidscreen Awards were announced on Monday, February 5 during the Kidscreen Summit in San Diego. The annual awards celebrate the year’s best in children’s media. PBS… Read More
The OUtlet – February 9, 2024
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — This week on The OUtlet, people in Athens county can get free tax assistance, and Athens adds a new sustainability project. WOUB Digital · The OUtlet… Read More
A Kentucky Senate committee advances a bill limiting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky lawmakers plunged Thursday into the contentious issue of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on college campuses as a GOP-led Senate panel advanced a bill over… Read More
TVC-Hocking Basketball Standings Feb. 12
TVC-Hocking Boys Standings T-1. Federal Hocking Lancers | 14-6 (Conf. 8-1) Federal Hocking matched up with the Tigers out of Marietta Tuesday night, losing by a final of 49-81. The… Read More
TVC-Ohio Basketball Standings Feb. 12
TVC-Ohio Boys Standings 1. Vinton County Vikings | 15-5 (Conf. 10-0) This week could be the week for Vinton County, as the Vikings could clinch back-to-back TVC-Ohio titles as soon… Read More
Former FirstEnergy executives and an ex-PUCO head face state charges in Ohio’s nuclear bailout scandal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Two former executives with FirstEnergy now face state charges in what’s been called the largest corruption case in state history, involving the nuclear bailout… Read More
Bills are being drafted for Ohio to rejoin a multi-state passenger rail commission
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio lawmakers from both parties and chambers are planning to introduce concurrent bills later this year to rejoin the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission… Read More
Pack your bags for a rare inside look at the monarchy in SECRETS OF ROYAL TRAVEL – Feb.18 at 8 pm
Pack Your Bags for a Rare Inside Look at the Monarchy’s Private Trains and Planes in SECRETS OF ROYAL TRAVEL Part One Airs Sunday, February 18 at 8 pm on… Read More
Actor/Host/Producer Brian Unger lends his voice to WOUB
Unger was a communications major who graduated from Ohio University in 1987 ATHENS, OH – When you’ve watched WOUB TV or listened to WOUB radio lately, you may have heard… Read More