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Number of E. coli cases at Ohio University increases as investigators work to determine the source
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The number of confirmed cases of E. coli in Athens has risen to 11, an increase of seven cases from Wednesday. All 11 cases involve Ohio… Read More
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PHOTO GALLERY: Athens Halloween Block Party brings costumed crowds uptown for 2026 celebration
By: Harry Millard
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The annual Athens Halloween Block Party brought costumed attendees to uptown Athens on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, for an evening of Halloween festivities. WOUB photographer Harry… Read More
Modern Science: An Ohio University researcher finds some behaviors of chameleons challenging previously held thoughts about biology
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Chameleons are best known for their ability to change color to blend into their surroundings. They can also rotate each eye independently 360 degrees, allowing them… Read More
As more intense rains overwhelm storm drain systems, Athens and other communities consider flood-control alternatives
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — During the unusually heavy rains this summer, videos popped up on social media showing water gushing out of storm drains in Athens. This was presented by… Read More
This Week On Radio Free Athens: November 14, 2026
By: Emily Votaw
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Radio Free Athens (RFA) is broadcast Saturdays on WOUB 1340 AM and allows community volunteers and Ohio University students to present music and interview content through a format-free, host-driven program…. Read More
Nicko McBrain talks about the 15-year journey to write his autobiography and the stories he couldn’t include
By: Nicholas Kobe
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Nicko McBrain is best known as the drummer of Iron Maiden, having played with the band since 1982. Following his retirement from live performances with the… Read More
Now Playing: ‘Wildwood’ is a surprisingly violent, yet undeniably moving stop-motion fantasy
By: Gordon Briggs
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In a cinematic landscape that feels more and more artificial, it’s refreshing to see a fantasy composed entirely through stop-motion animation. Even though it’s stylized, seeing real-world materials like clay,… Read More
River of Words: Kari Gunter-Seymour discusses new poetry collection, Nov. 21 “Good Grief” event at Athens Armory
By: Emily Votaw
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Poet Kari Gunter-Seymour joins host Wendy McVicker on the latest episode of WOUB’s “River of Words” to discuss her new poetry collection, “All That Teethes Within,”… Read More