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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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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