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Identify what matters, then build a retirement portfolio, says Tom Hodson
Today’s guest is our good friend – and WOUB colleague – Tom Hodson. His career has involved many types of expertise, and it seems like Tom never did just one… Read More
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Ohio Arts Council seeks nominees for Ohio Heritage Fellowship Award
ATHENS, Ohio – Every year the Ohio Arts Council grants one Ohio Heritage Fellowship Award, recognizing folk and traditional artists who reflect “Ohio’s living cultural heritage.” The OAC is currently… Read More
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The Ohio Supreme Court rules there will be no tax refunds for commuters working from home during COVID
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio Supreme Court delivered a win for cities that collected income tax from commuters working from home during the pandemic. At stake was… Read More
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Ohio’s March primary highlights a fracturing GOP House and state races riddled with party infighting
By: Samantha Hendrickson | AP
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Despite wielding power in both chambers of the state Legislature, Ohio’s Republican lawmakers are far from coasting through this March primary as incumbents face challengers from… Read More
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New, extended Amtrak service in Ohio is a long-haul for planners and politicians
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Columbus is one of the biggest cities in America without passenger trains through Amtrak. William Murdock could talk about their possibilities all day. “When… Read More
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Athens City Council passes a resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza
By: Jack Greene
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In the third packed meeting in a row, Athens City Council passed a resolution calling for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. Members voted 4-2 in… Read More
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Second half spark leads Ohio to comeback win over Kent State
By: Andrew Bowlby
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — After a sluggish first half, Ohio (14-12, 8-5 MAC) swung the momentum in the second and made a comeback in front of an electric Convocation Center… Read More
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Marauders’ season ends after 64-54 loss to Fairfield Falcons
By: Michael Elfers
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POMEROY, OHIO(WOUB)- 8-seeded Meigs hosted 9-seeded Fairfield in the second round of the Division II tournament. Despite an outstanding first half from Cayden Gheen, the Falcons led by Caleb Schmelzer… Read More
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Jackson dominates Vinton County in sectional semi
By: Noah Cavin
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The 10-seeded Vinton County Vikings traveled across county lines to Jackson County to take on the 7-seeded Jackson Ironmen in their sectional semifinal matchup. In a very low scoring effort,… Read More
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Whiteoak Wildcats triumph over Eastern Eagles in sectional semi
By: Ryan Finn
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Mowrystown, OH The Eastern Eagles traveled west to face off in the sectional semi game against the Whiteoak Wildcats. The Wildcats would take control in the 4th quarter backed… Read More
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‘Stronger When We Touch’ spotlights poetic dialogue between Wendy McVicker and Cathy Cultice Lentes
By: Rosie Wong
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WOUB Digital · Conversations From Studio B: “Stronger When We Touch” ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Stronger When We Touch is a volume of poetic correspondence between former Athens Poet Laureate Wendy McVicker and… Read More
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Nearly 100 musicians come together for “Quincy Jones A Musical Celebration In Paris” – February 27 at 8 pm
Quincy Jones A Musical Celebration In Paris Tuesday, February 27 at 8:00 pm Sixty years after Quincy Jones first moved to Paris in his early 20s, he still thinks… Read More
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Former WOUB Student Sarah Donaldson lands job at the Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau
Donaldson majored in journalism news and information and graduated in 2022 ATHENS, OH – When listening to the news breaks on WOUB radio, you’ve probably heard reports from Sarah Donaldson at… Read More