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A proposed bill would require Ohio businesses to accept cash along with credit and debit cards
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — There’s a saying that cash is king. And one state lawmaker has a bill to keep it that way, or at least ensure it’s an… Read More

Some Athens residents voiced their concerns over a proposed affordable housing project
By: Jack Greene
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Athens, OHIO (WOUB) – Athens residents voiced their opinions on a proposal to rezone an empty plot of land along Pomeroy Road. The ordinance before City Council would change the… Read More

Ohio’s top cop wants Costco to bag its DEI policies. A Democratic state senator is pushing back
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio’s Republican Attorney General Dave Yost is among the Republican AGs going after the warehouse club grocery store Costco for its diversity, equity, and… Read More

Gov. Mike DeWine’s return to office order does not apply to Ohio University employees
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The executive order Tuesday that said certain state employees must return to working at the office does not apply to Ohio University. This is according to… Read More

Vinton County outduels Athens to win a close game
By: Simon Lupfer
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MCARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB) — Vinton County (9-8, 8-2 TVC-Ohio) hosted Athens (8-9, 4-5 TVC-Ohio) on Tuesday evening, and needed a win to stay alive in TVC-Ohio contention. The showdown exceeded… Read More

Ryder leads the way as Alexander takes down Meigs
By: Joshua Hoerner
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POMEROY, Ohio (WOUB) — After a strong start against Meigs, Alexander brought home the win 50-10. The Alexander Spartans came into this game 8-2 in TVC-Ohio play, looking to gain… Read More

Obituary drummer Donald Tardy talks about keeping the groove in death metal, playing a hundred shows in 2024, and getting to perform for new audiences at Sonic Temple 2025
By: Nicholas Kobe
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) – Tampa’s Obituary is one of the early pioneers of death metal. Forming in 1984, Obituary came out swinging with their now iconic debut Slowly We Rot…. Read More

The impact of this iconic institution through inspiring stories in CHAUTAUQUA AT 150: WYNTON MARSALIS’ ALL RISE – Feb. 11 at 10 pm
CHAUTAUQUA AT 150: WYNTON MARSALIS’ ALL RISE Tuesday, February 11 at 10:00 pm The New Documentary, Premiering February 11, Celebrates One of the Nation’s First Centers of Lifelong Learning and… Read More

WOUB to participate in 6th Annual Athens School District Black History Month Event with screening of PBS’ “Great Migrations”
ATHENS, OH – WOUB Public Media is partnering with the Athens City School District, the Mount Zion Black Cultural Center, and the Southeast Ohio History Center to celebrate Black History Month… Read More