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Email exchanges detail how the city of Athens fell victim to a $700,000 cyber scam
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The morning of Nov. 14, an Athens city employee received an email from an accountant with the construction company building the new fire station. He asked… Read More
32nd River City Blues Festival brought large audience for every night of annual fundraiser for the Mid-Ohio Valley Blues, Jazz, and Folk Music Society
By: Emily Votaw
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) – The Mid-Ohio Valley Blues, Jazz, and Folk Music Society (BJFM) brought everything from the guitar-driven sound of singer Joanna Conner to the gospel influenced tunes of… Read More
Trucking is a dangerous job for Ohioans. One professor is seeking a safer path
By: Kendall Crawford | The Ohio Newsroom
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BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — Trucking is one of the most dangerous occupations in the country, making up 20% of all vehicle related-fatalities. Driving in and of itself… Read More
A key House Republican suggests tax hikes on cigarettes, weed and gambling won’t make the Ohio budget
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed tax increases on cigarettes, gambling operators and marijuana appear likely to be cut from the Ohio budget by members of… Read More
Pulitzer Prize winning author Jennifer Egan featured in lineup for 2025 Spring Literary Festival
By: WOUB Culture Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Since 1986, the Spring Literary Festival has showcased acclaimed poets, fiction writers, and nonfiction authors from around the world. The 2025 festival kicks off Wednesday in… Read More
Picking up in May 1536, Cromwell continues his climb to power in “Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light” on MASTERPIECE – March 23 at 9pm
MASTERPIECE “Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light” Starting Sunday, March 23 at 9:oo pm Mark Rylance and Damian Lewis Reprise Roles in Hilary Mantel’s Tale of Thomas Cromwell’s Thrilling… Read More
Membership Spotlight: Bill and Linda Rothman
ATHENS, OH – As retired educators, Bill and Linda Rothman understand the value of WOUB Public Media and what it brings to the region. They appreciate the educational resources of… Read More