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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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

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