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Lawmakers want a May vote for renewal of the public works bond program and boost of its cap to $2.5 billion
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The 2024 election isn’t even over, but two lawmakers are making plans for an issue on next spring’s ballot. A bipartisan proposal is coming to… Read More
Small farmers and food bankers hope Congress doesn’t forget the Local Food Purchasing Assistance program
LOGAN, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Although his last name might suggest otherwise, Steven Fowler of Pasture Fowler has not been farming chickens for that long. “I’ve been on this… Read More
Ace Nation: The Spartans defend the Alley against the Ironladies
ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB) — The Alexander Spartans swept the Jackson Ironladies in the first round of tournament play on Tuesday night. Energy was high in the Alley as neither… Read More
Ace Nation: Bulldogs sweep Shermans to move on to the District Semi-Finals
THE PLAINS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens Bulldogs hosted the Unioto Shermans in the District Quarter-Final on Monday. The Bulldogs swept the Shermans, keeping their playoff hopes alive. In the… Read More
Ohio’s expanded sales tax holiday this summer brought in some unexpected numbers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The state’s revenue numbers for September include the impact of the sales tax holiday, expanded to 10 days this year and including nearly anything under $500…. Read More
Ohio Football bowl projections: Where the Bobcats are predicted to play ahead of Week 8
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Ohio Bobcats (4-2, 2-0 MAC) escaped Central Michigan with a 27-25 win Saturday, despite leading 24-0 at halftime. Regardless—a win is a win in college… Read More
The Chillicothe Halloween Festival helps an Appalachian city embrace its ‘quirk’ and haunted history
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WOUB) – Enormous pumpkins were weighed, elaborate costumes were worn and soapbox derby cars done up like coffins raced down the middle of Yoctangee Park this weekend during… Read More
A debt-laden grad turns delivery biker, and confronts harsh truths in “Tokyo Uber Blues” on POV – Oct. 21 at 10pm
‘POV’ Examines the Social and Economic Implications of the Gig Economy in the National Broadcast Premiere of “Tokyo Uber Blues” Monday, October 21 at 10:00 pm POV, the multi-Emmy®… Read More
Gridiron Glory 25: Where Are They Now? Season 20 Co-Host – Noah Wolf
Journalism News and Information Major, graduated December 2020 ATHENS, OH – For many who were Ohio University students in March of 2020, being sent home due to the COVID-19 Pandemic was… Read More