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![Mayor Steve Patterson stands for a portrait in his office in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/062221_StevePatterson_026-900x422.jpg)
Athens mayor to visit Ukrainian sister city
By: Gabriel Scotto
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – On Saturday, Athens Mayor Steve Patterson will depart for an eight-day trip to Ukraine on a trade and diplomatic mission. Patterson will visit the city of… Read More
![Athens Bulldogs standing for a Team gathering.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Athens-Bulldogs-Team-Photo-900x422.png)
Athens Bulldogs battle to playoff victory over Waverly Tigers
By: Luke Schmitt
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JACKSON, Ohio (WOUB) – The Athens Lady Bulldogs emerged victorious against the Waverly Tigers in the first round of the playoffs on Thursday, February 15th, winning 62-52. The Athens Lady… Read More
![Federal Hocking Team Photo.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Federal-Hocking-Team-Photo-900x422.png)
Federal Hocking best Nelsonville-York in Section Title
By: Charlie Lusk
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WARREN, Ohio (WOUB) —- For the sectional title, the Federal Hocking Lancers beat the Nelsonville-York Buckeyes 63 to 42. In a rematch of an early season battle, the Nelsonville-York Buckeyes… Read More
![The West Virginia Capito building as seen from across the river in spring](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/shutterstock_1301147023-e1672867302357-900x422.jpg)
Democrats say West Virginia’s bill defining gender is transphobic and ‘political rubbish’
By: John Raby | AP
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The West Virginia Republican-supermajority House of Delegates overwhelmingly passed legislation Wednesday to narrow the definitions of gender that Democrats label as a dystopian bill that would… Read More
![Sen. Joe Manchin, d-W.Va., speaks outside the chamber, at the Capitol in Washington](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ap23313714952953_wide-2a60a418c38cd04aa225acba1bf108c6077579a1-scaled-e1699565349235-900x422.jpg)
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announces he won’t run for president in 2024
By: Associated Press
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WASHINGTON (AP) — West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin said Friday that he is not running for president, according to his spokesman Jon Kott. Manchin announced his decision in a speech… Read More
![Jeff Slattery and Josh Senefeld communicate with a radio operator in Florida during the Athens County Amateur Radio Association's winter field day operation.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ham-radio-operators-e1708103254435-900x422.jpeg)
The Athens County Amateur Radio Association finds that young people are still drawn to old-school communication
By: Gabriel Scotto
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Long before cell phones and the internet, ham radios were linking people around the world. And this old-school technology continues to fascinate hobbyists of all ages… Read More
![Flashing lights of the police car into the checkpoint in the city](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/police-cruiser-lights-e1705521572966-900x422.jpg)
An Ohio woman who disappeared with her 5-year-old foster son sent officers to his body — in a sewer drain
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio woman who disappeared with her 5-year-old foster son has been found, and she told police where to locate the boy’s body. They found it… Read More
![President Joe Biden speaks about student loan debt forgiveness, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Oct. 4, 2023, in Washington. Biden has a lot of unfinished business from his first term that he intends to continue if reelected.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/biden-e1699803616556-900x422.jpg)
Biden is going to the site of last year’s train derailment in East Palestine. Republicans say he took too long
By: Josh Boak | AP
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WASHINGTON (AP) — For over a year, President Joe Biden waited for what the White House said was the right moment to visit East Palestine, facing criticism that he was… Read More
![A poster with the line up for the 31st River City Blues Festival on it.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/391667084_744289531074988_1800077591684586984_n-e1708099390284-900x422.jpg)
31st River City Blues Festival set for March 15-16, 2024
By: Emily Votaw
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) – The 31st River City Blues Festival happens Friday, March 15 – Saturday, March 16 at the Lafayette Hotel (101 Front Street), bringing a variety of nationally… Read More
![Trimble Tomcats rally before a game begins.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Tomcats-Rally-900x422.png)
Tomcats brandish claws in preparation for District Semi
By: Hailey Hollinger
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POMEROY, Ohio (WOUB) — The Trimble Tomcats and the Glenwood Tigers met in Pomeroy for a sectional title game on Thursday Evening. The Tigers started strong and held the lead… Read More
![Eastern Eagles logo](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/icon_eastern-700x422.png)
Eastern Soars Over Sciotoville East
By: Stephen Koroly
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REEDSVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) —- The Eastern Lady Eagles squared off against the Sciotoville East Tartans in the sectional semi-finals of the state tournament. Eastern entered the tournament as the sixteen… Read More
![Our Town: Pomeroy graphic over historical photo of the Pomeroy courthouse](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Our-Town-Pomeroy-900x422.jpg)
Pomeroy, Ohio takes the spotlight in WOUB local documentary, “Our Town: Pomeroy” – Feb. 22 at 9 pm
Our Town “Pomeroy” Thursday, February 22 at 9:00 pm Discover the heritage and spirit of Pomeroy, Ohio through fascinating stories of its history, personalities, and unique contributions to the… Read More
![Ethan Sargeant headshot](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ethan-Sargeant-featured-image-900x422.jpg)
WOUB Senior Spotlight: Ethan Sargeant
By Kae Walther ATHENS, OH – Ethan Sargeant, an Honors Tutorial College student studying journalism from Long Island, New York, says he found a home at Ohio University. His parents, Abbe… Read More