All Posts from Atish Baidya
West Virginia Legislature Requests Additional Study On Right-To-Work
State Republican legislative leaders are asking for additional study into the economic impact of a potential right-to-work law in West Virginia. A news release Wednesday says Senate President Bill Cole… Read More
Former Athens High School Teacher Begins Prison Sentence
The former Athens High School social studies teacher who pleaded guilty to sexual battery against a student reported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail to begin his prison sentence. Isaac… Read More
New President Named at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital
A new president is taking over at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital, which brings him back to his roots in southeastern Ohio. Mark Seckinger was been named president of the hospital, where… Read More
Roads Closed Due to Flooding
Flooding has caused the closure of six county and state roads in Athens County, according to officials. The flooding accompanied a flood watch in Athens County, but the watch was… Read More
Charities Get Nearly $183K Left from Kasich Inauguration
Ohio’s First Lady says nearly $183,000 leftover from Gov. John Kasich’s inaugural fund have been donated to eight children’s charities. First Lady Karen Kasich announced Tuesday the money will be… Read More
Developmental Disabilities Supt. Young Will Leave Job at End of Contract
Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities Supt. Eric Young announced Tuesday afternoon that he will be leaving his post when his contract is up in 20 months. “At this point… Read More
Ohio Turns Over Results of Dozens of Breath-Alcohol Tests
The Ohio Department of Health has turned over results from alcohol breath-test machines for more than 160 cases following an state Supreme Court ruling that allowed drunken driving defendants to… Read More
Report Shows Potential Impact of High Court Case on Health Care in Ohio
A new federal report shows that nearly 197,000 Ohioans could lose about $576 million in health insurance subsidies this year in a case before the U.S. Supreme Court. The figures… Read More
West Virginia Lawmakers Pass Bill Letting People Drink Raw Milk
State lawmakers have cleared a bill letting people drink raw milk through animal herd sharing agreements. The House of Delegates voted 81-19 to approve the measure Tuesday. Senators narrowly passed… Read More
Ohio House Attempts to Cut Down Lake Erie Algae
Lawmakers in the Ohio House have approved legislation that’s meant to cut down on the algae plaguing Lake Erie. The measure says farmers in much of northwestern Ohio will no… Read More
Ohio Bill Would Require Defibrillator Training for Students
An Ohio proposal would require high school students to have basic training in how to use automated defibrillators and administer CPR. Schools could offer the instruction any time during the… Read More
Scam Calls Appear to Come from Cincinnati Area Code Number
Consumers in Ohio and other states are reporting scam calls appearing to come from the 513 area code in Cincinnati. Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine says his office has received… Read More
Study Says Youth in Rural Areas Have Higher Suicide Rate
A new Ohio State University study has found that adolescents and young adults living in rural areas are more likely to commit suicide than those in cities. The study analyzed… Read More
Weather Blamed for Increase in State Overtime Pay Last Year
The state says last year’s severe winter weather is partly responsible for a small increase in the amount of annual overtime earned by state employees. The Department of Administrative Services… Read More
West Virginia Pushes to Remove Straight Ticket Ballot Option
West Virginia lawmakers have approved a push to remove the option for voters to cast straight party-line ballots by checking one box. The Republican-led House of Delegates voted 87-13 to… Read More
Utica Shale Rigs Stop Drilling in Ohio
More than one-third of the rigs in Ohio’s Utica Shale have stopped drilling since December, and more could be idled if oil and natural-gas prices stay low. Since late November,… Read More
Ohio Legislation Seeks Ban on Lookalike Guns
Legislation in Ohio would prohibit the production, sale and public display of lookalike guns. A bill introduced Thursday by Rep. Bill Patmon would ban all BB guns or other gun… Read More
Ohio Health Department Reports Drop in Flu Hospitalizations
Ohio health officials say the number of flu-related hospitalizations fell below 100 last week as an unusually severe season comes to an end. The Ohio Department of Health reported 92… Read More
Demolition Of President Street Academic Center Postponed
An Ohio University Board of Trustees discussion regarding the demolition of the President Street Academic Center has been postponed by the university due to “unforeseen site conditions.” The trustees were… Read More
Council Passes $2 Million Parking Garage Renovation Ordinance
Athens residents will be paying more to park later this year. Athens City Council passed anordinance Monday night to renovate the city’s East Washington Street parking garage. Athens mayor Paul… Read More
Bill Protecting Ohio Pupils From Testing Impacts Advances
A bill protecting students from the academic impacts of Ohio’s new proficiency tests is headed toward the expected signature of Gov. John Kasich. The measure cleared its final legislative hurdle… Read More
Nelsonville Man Sentenced To 9 Years In Burglary Case
A Nelsonville man is headed to prison for nine years after orchestrating the robbery of his own roommate with the help of two others. Bradley D. Hairston, 23, appeared… Read More
West Virginia Chemical Spill Law Approved By House
A House panel narrowly approved a bill to scale back protections to prevent chemical spills from sullying water supplies. The January 2014 chemical spill that contaminated drinking water for 300,000… Read More
Coolville Woman Injured In Route 50 Crash
A Coolville woman was hospitalized after a crash that occurred Monday morning on U.S Route 50 and County Road 62. Erin D. Travis, 40, was driving a 2003 Dodge Durango… Read More
Susan Tebben Joins WOUB News Staff
WOUB News welcomes Susan Tebben as she begins her position as news assignment editor. Tebben comes to WOUB from The Athens Messenger where she covered the cops and court beat,… Read More
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