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Ohio takes down CMU with tough schedule looming
By: Andrew Bowlby
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Ohio opened Mid-American Conference play with a 57-55 road win over Central Michigan back on Jan. 4. A month and a half later, the Bobcats (14-12,… Read More

Ohio’s Supreme Court declines to take up Nelsonville’s appeal over a ballot initiative calling for a new government
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Ohio Supreme Court has declined to take up an appeal challenging a ballot initiative that calls for a new government in Nelsonville. The City Council… Read More

The Wildcats advances past the Panthers
By: Thomas Billington
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WELLSTON, Ohio (WOUB) — The Waterford Wildcats (21-1, 10-0) play their first game in the Division VII girls Playoffs after a first-round bye, against the Clay Panthers (11-11, 2,6). This… Read More

Federal Hocking dominates Valley to advance to district final
By: Natalie Davet
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WOUB) — The Federal Hocking Lady Lancers delivered a dominant performance against the Valley Indians, securing a 52-24 victory in the district semi-finals. From the opening tip-off to… Read More

Spartans take home the 62-55 win in an instant classic against Huntington
By: Joshua Hoerner
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WAVERLY, Ohio (WOUB) – After Alexander jumped out to a huge lead, the Huntsmen’s comeback effort would fall just short as the Spartans would go on to win 62-55. Alexander… Read More

The tiny Ohio town of Braceville is honoring its Black history for the first time
By: Kendall Crawford | The Ohio Newsroom
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BRACEVILLE, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — On a snowy December day, Terry and Gwen Shavers are putting the final touches on a small home in Braceville, cleaning up the kitchen… Read More

Ohio drivers face wait times as auto shops search for mechanics
By: Allie Vugrincic | WOSU
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOSU) — It’s hard for the mechanics to jam all the cars into the lot at Weber Road Auto Service on a busy day. And they’re basically all… Read More

Why is Hamilton County getting so much opioid settlement money?
By: Erin Gottsacker | The Ohio Newsroom
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CINCINNATI (The Ohio Newsroom) — The largest opioid settlement money payout to date is a nationwide $26 billion deal with Johnson & Johnson, plus three of the country’s biggest drug wholesalers…. Read More

The Anna Jinja Show: Bruce Dalzell and Merri Biechler
By: WOUB Culture Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – In this episode of The Anna Jinja Show, Anna interviews musician Bruce Dalzell and playwright Merri Biechler. Dalzell hails from the picturesque hills of Athens County,… Read More

Man transforms his life to become an avid cyclist in quest to reimagine Black health in “Bike Vessel” on INDEPENDENT LENS – Feb. 24 at 10 pm
INDEPENDENT LENS RIDES ALONG ON A FATHER AND SON’S 350-MILE CYCLING JOURNEY IN “BIKE VESSEL” PREMIERING FEBRUARY 24 at 10:00 PM ON PBS After Several Health Crises, a 70-Year-Old Man… Read More

Career in news, marketing, PR and political communications began at WOUB
John Damschroder graduated from Ohio University with a communications degree in 1978 ATHENS, OH – John Damschroder’s (BSC ’78) communications career has spanned a variety of positions in news, marketing… Read More