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Athens city officials discuss raising the city’s income tax to make up for declining revenue
By: Jack Greene
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens city officials are proposing an income tax increase as revenue declines in the face of rising expenses. The city’s administration suggested the City Council move… Read More
Amythyst Kiah talks embracing Americana association and surprise of her songs’ international appeal
By: Ian Saint
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NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WOUB) — Amythyst Kiah’s signature “Southern Gothic” sound has graced several Americanafests, and Ohioans have two opportunities to experience Kiah live the same weekend the 23rd Annual Americana… Read More
Despite improvements, Ohio still has among the worst infant mortality rates in the nation
By: Erin Gottsacker | The Ohio Newsroom
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AKRON, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — A decade ago, one ZIP code in Akron had the highest infant mortality rate in the country. The rest of Ohio wasn’t faring much… Read More
Here’s how U.S. Senator-elect Bernie Moreno says he’ll work to accomplish the agenda of “centrist Republican” Trump
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio’s US Sen.-elect Bernie Moreno, fresh off his defeat of longtime Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), told business leaders that he’s ready to get to work…. Read More
How soldiers in Ohio expressed support for American independence 250 years ago
By: Erin Gottsacker | The Ohio Newsroom
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CINCINNATI (The Ohio Newsroom) — The United States of America became a country nearly 250 years ago. But about two years before the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence,… Read More
With Issue 1 dead, will Ohio lawmakers pursue redistricting reform?
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio voters on Tuesday night handily rejected Issue 1—which would have thrown out the current redistricting system, in which elected officials draw the lines, by… Read More
A Kentucky coal firm is held in contempt again over West Virginia mine pollution
By: Associated Press
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday issued a third contempt order against a Kentucky coal company for failing to submit adequate plans to clean mine pollution at… Read More
Seven media organizations interview students during Fall 2024 WOUB Job Connection Program
By: Annabelle Dilts ATHENS, OH – Students from WOUB and across the Scripps College of Communication had the opportunity to be interviewed by job recruiters from seven different media organizations… Read More