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Breaking: TVC Board of Control votes to add former TSL teams, expand to three divisions
By: Andrew Woods
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Two seasons from now, the high school athletics landscape across Southeast Ohio may look very different. That is because the Tri-Valley Conference Board of Control voted to accept former Twin… Read More
TVC Board of Control votes to add Fort Frye, Marietta, and Warren
By: Noah Cavin
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The Tri-Valley Conference has voted to accept an expansion plan that will add Fort Frye, Marietta, and Warren to the conference in the 2027-28 school year…. Read More
Ohio Baseball ushers in new era as 2026 season gets underway
By: Marc Goldstein
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The page has been turned to the 2026 season and Ohio will be looking to rebound after a difficult season that resulted in an overhaul of… Read More
Athens hopes to address its budget shortfall with a retirement program
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens city administration hopes to ease its budget shortfall with a new retirement incentive program. The program encourages older, retirement eligible city employees to retire by offering them $30,000 maximum… Read More
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Athens begins work to address water breaks on North Hill
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens City Council is moving forward with plans to address water line breaks on North Hill and Columbia Avenue. At Monday’s meeting, Service-Safety Director Andy Stone provided… Read More
How an Ohio fire department used AI to improve emergency care
By: Erin Gottsacker | The Ohio Newsroom
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MCCONNELSVILLE, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — The Malta and McConnelsville Fire Department in southeast Ohio serves an area so rural, the closest trauma center is at least an hour’s drive… Read More
The effort to repeal Ohio’s intoxicating hemp ban is underway as the clock ticks
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Next month, Ohio will ban all intoxicating hemp, including hemp-infused THC and CBD beverages, if Senate Bill 56 goes into effect as scheduled. Some… Read More
Ohio professors weigh how to adapt curriculum as student AI use soars
By: Conor Morris | Ideastream Public Media
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (Ideastream Public Media) — Youngstown State University philosophy professor Mark Vopat bans use of generative AI in his classroom. But that doesn’t mean students don’t try to use… Read More
Athena’s ‘Heroes in Color’ series aims to expand audiences’ film palates and spotlight positive representation in film
By: Dawnelle Blake
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — For the past three years, Dr. Gordon Briggs and Brandon Thompson have spotlighted diverse, hero-centered films through their Heroes in Color series at the Athena Cinema… Read More
The action window closed for an ethics complaint against Ohio Sen. Brian Chavez
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The 14-day window to advance an ethics complaint against an Ohio senator came and went absent any action by the state’s Joint Legislative Ethics Committee… Read More
Senior Spartans show out in dominant win over Buckeyes 61-36
By: Joshua Jacob
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ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB) – The Nelsonville-York Lady Buckeyes took a trip to the Alley to face the Alexander Spartans for their senior night. The Spartans took charge early, forcing turnovers and getting buckets at the… Read More
Trimble seniors shine against South Gallia in final regular season game
By: Andrew Woods
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GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB) – Seniors McKenzie Eing and Rilynn Fouts have led the Trimble Tomcats (12-8) for years. On senior night, Trimble needed their leadership more than ever because the Tomcats were riding a… Read More