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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
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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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
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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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
By: Jillian Sanders
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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
By: Greta Gunderson
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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
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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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
By: Grant Kiefer
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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
By: Emily Votaw
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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