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Two Wagner family members involved in the 2016 Pike County massacre will be re-sentenced
By: Debbie Holmes | WOSU
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PIKE COUNTY, Ohio (WOSU) — The Ohio Fourth District Court of Appeals ruled last week that two members of the Wagner family convicted for their participation in a 2016 massacre… Read More
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A local broadband expert warns the BEAD program may not bring expected progress
By: Amanda Pirani
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Bill Sigmon keeps his modem on the front porch. It’s the only way he can watch TV or make a phone call in his… Read More
A black bear was found wandering an Athens neighborhood as sightings continue to rise in Ohio
By: Ebenezer Amartey
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — There were reports of black bear sightings across neighborhoods in Athens last week, prompting state wildlife officials to remind residents of safety tips. Reports of the… Read More
Sixteen children rescued from a Vinton County home shared a small room. ‘I can still smell it,’ attorney general says
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Sixteen children rescued from a home in Vinton County on Tuesday were living in a small room contaminated with human feces. “Most of our livestock was… Read More
Now Playing: ‘Death of Robin Hood’ is not your Daddy’s folk hero
By: Gordon Briggs
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Many movies have left behind the romanticized versions of ancient heroes. Whether it’s deconstructing the King Arthur knights in The Green Knight, or more recently depicting Odysseus through the modern… Read More
Kool & The Gang leader talks Ohio origin and Rock Hall induction as “Celebration” commemorates 250th
By: Ian Saint
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOUB) — PBS’ Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration airs on WOUB-TV Friday at 8 p.m. ET. The star-studded program includes “Celebration” players Kool & The Gang, whose origin… Read More