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![Photo of town square in Nelsonville Ohio. The town's fountain in on the left hand side of the image with buildings on the right.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Nelsonville_Ohio-e1544726003232-900x422.jpg)
Council disputes continue to plague Nelsonville’s attempts to hire an attorney and settle a lawsuit
By: David Forster
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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
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An Ohio bill would require upgraded texting technology for the state’s mobile phone users
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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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
![This combination of 2017-2022 photos shows the logos of Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat on mobile devices. A trade group representing TikTok, Snapchat, Meta and other major tech companies sued Ohio on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 over a pending law that requires children to get parental consent to use social media apps.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AP24005836447288-e1704556026514-900x422.jpg)
A judge has blocked the enforcement of an Ohio law limiting kids’ use of social media amid litigation
By: Julie Carr Smyth | AP
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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
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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
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The OUtlet – February 9, 2024
By: Caleb McCleskey
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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
![The Kentucky Statehouse](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Kentucky_State_Capitol_-_DSC09141-e1519222997224-900x422.jpg)
A Kentucky Senate committee advances a bill limiting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
By: Bruce Schreiner | AP
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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
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TVC-Hocking Basketball Standings Feb. 12
By: Hardwood Heroes
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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
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TVC-Ohio Basketball Standings Feb. 12
By: Hardwood Heroes
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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
![FirstEnergy headquarters in Akron in the skyline](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/npr.brightspotcdn-7-e1707759782361-900x422.webp)
Former FirstEnergy executives and an ex-PUCO head face state charges in Ohio’s nuclear bailout scandal
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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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
![The Amtrak Airo train travels by a lake in the forest](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/download-22-e1707751075688-900x422.webp)
Bills are being drafted for Ohio to rejoin a multi-state passenger rail commission
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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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
![Exterior shot of the armoured royal carriage from World War II.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SECRETS-OF-ROYAL-TRAVEL-feature-900x422.jpg)
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
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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