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Libby’s Pumpkin Patch, a popular fall destination in Athens County, won’t open due to drought
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — For over a decade, southeast Ohio residents have been visiting Libby’s Pumpkin Patch outside Albany for hay rides, corn mazes and, of course, pumpkins…. Read More

Caregiving brings significant – and often hidden – financial and emotional strain
By: Erin Gottsacker | The Ohio Newsroom
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — Between raising young children and looking after aging parents, caregiving is a common experience. But it’s not easy. According to a recent survey, about a… Read More

Ohio Supreme Court lets stand most of the Ballot Board’s language on Issue 1
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Most of the three-page summary that backers of this fall’s Issue 1 say is biased and unfair will be what voters see when they cast… Read More

The fate of an initiative to change Nelsonville’s government is unclear following an appeal of judge’s order
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The fate of an effort to change the form of government in Nelsonville again rests with a state appeals court. But unless the court acts by… Read More

LaRose wants action on possible voter fraud cases. County prosecutors say they haven’t taken any for a reason
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose has referred to county prosecutors 597 cases he said involved voters who were unlawfully registered to vote, going… Read More
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Ohio public school statewide report cards show improvement, but students are still lagging in math
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — This year’s statewide report cards on Ohio’s public school districts shows reading levels and graduation rates are up from the previous year and absenteeism… Read More

Anthony LaMarca of The War on Drugs talks touring with The National, balancing a setlist and changing songs up live
By: Nicholas Kobe
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CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio (WOUB) – The War On Drugs has carved out a distinct place in modern rock, blending heartland rock influences with expansive, ambient soundscapes. Fronted by Adam Granduciel,… Read More

JD Vance defends false Springfield claims and DeWine says he still backs Trump on Sunday shows
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Springfield was in the spotlight on the Sunday TV news shows this weekend. Republican Gov. Mike DeWine and GOP vice presidential candidate Sen. JD… Read More

New twists and turns in three compelling murder mysteries! RIDLEY, Moonflower Murders on MASTERPIECE and Van Der Valk on MASTERPIECE continue Sept. 22
Sunday night Mysteries continue on WOUB! September 22 starting at 8:00 pm 8:00 pm Ridley – Season 2 “A Sleeping Tiger (part 2)” Episode two: Ridley and Carol are… Read More