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Medical marijuana patients in Ohio will soon have more dispensaries
The number of medical marijuana dispensaries in Ohio will more than double after the Ohio Board of Pharmacy approved 70 new licenses with three more pending review. Ohio has 58… Read More
Ohio Democratic lawmakers propose a constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights
Democratic members of the Ohio House and Senate say about two-thirds of Ohioans agree women themselves should have the choice to decide whether to get an abortion. Yet they say… Read More
Repercussions of FirstEnergy bribery scandal continue with board overhaul
Shareholders have voted to replace six members on FirstEnergy’s board of directors which signals the continued aftermath of the company’s nuclear bailout bribery scandal. The move was part of a… Read More
Dayton Children’s Hospital announces plans to build new mental health building
On Monday, Dayton Children’s Hospital announced plans to build a new freestanding mental health building. Officials say that the new building on Valley Street will help the hospital expand services… Read More
LaRose denounces ‘Great Replacement’ but reiterates support for Vance
Secretary of State Frank LaRose, a Republican, said he still thinks U.S. Senate Republican nominee J.D. Vance is the “right person for the job” when asked to respond to comments,… Read More
Ohio’s legal marijuana issue is back in the hands of lawmakers, for now
A House Democratic lawmaker said an issue to legalize marijuana for personal use in Ohio could have resulted in a large turnout of voters, that is until Republican leaders settled… Read More
Supporters of legal abortion rally at the Ohio Statehouse
Supporters of legal abortion rallied in Columbus, outside the Ohio Statehouse, Saturday — joining advocates that gathered in other cities all around the state and country. The west lawn of… Read More
Ohio redistricting commissioners make their arguments against being held in contempt
The Republican members of the Ohio Redistricting Commission are asserting that the Ohio Supreme Court does not have the authority to hold them in contempt of court while their Democratic… Read More
Ohio voters won’t decide on initiative to legalize marijuana until at least next year
Ohio voters won’t weigh-in on a proposed ballot initiative to legalize marijuana for personal use until at least next year. That comes out of a settlement between state leaders and… Read More
Did you see the Super Flower Blood Moon last night? It was stunning
A total lunar eclipse that produced a deep red blood moon made its way across the night sky Sunday night into Monday morning, giving stargazers a dramatic, multi-part show. Around… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2022 primary election results for Perry County
PERRY COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Here are the unofficial election results for contested races and local issues in Perry County. In the GOP primary race for Perry County Commissioner, Scott… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2022 primary election results for Meigs County
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Here are the unofficial results for the contested races and local issues in Meigs County. In the Republican primary race for Meigs County Commissioner, Zachary… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2022 primary election results for Athens County
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Athens County. Voters approved an income tax increase for public safety, capital improvements… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2022 primary election results for Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Washington County. Voters approved a renewal levy for mental health services with 60%… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2022 primary election results for Hocking County
HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Hocking County. Jessica Dicken will be the Republican candidate in the county commissioner’s… Read More
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine declines to participate in gubernatorial debate
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine will not be debating his primary opponents at Central State University later this month. DeWine’s campaign spokesman Brenton Temple wrote to the Ohio Debate Commission’s Jill… Read More
Leader of Ohio House Democrats says they have tried to comply with redistricting law
The Ohio Supreme Court has ordered the elected officials on the Ohio Redistricting Commission to appear in person Tuesday for a hearing on why they shouldn’t be held in contempt… Read More
By a split vote, Ohio Redistricting Commission adopts third set of state legislative maps
The Republican-drawn plan for new legislative district maps was the third attempt to create maps that comply with the constitution and orders from the Ohio Supreme Court. Because the maps… Read More
4 U.S. companies will pay $26 billion to settle claims they fueled the opioid crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Four of the largest U.S. corporations have agreed to pay roughly $26 billion to settle a tsunami of lawsuits linked to claims that their business practices… Read More
Constitutionality of Ohio’s Congressional map now in the hands of the state’s Supreme Court justices
The Ohio Supreme Court heard a second round of arguments about gerrymandering in less than a month. They’re being asked to decide if the state’s new Congressional district map is… Read More
39 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Dec. 28
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 8,960 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 39 new cases were reported for Tuesday. The Ohio Department… Read More
22 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Dec. 15
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 8,613 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 22 new cases were reported for Wednesday. The Ohio Department… Read More
CAIR-Ohio fires executive director for allegedly spying for an anti-Muslim hate group
The Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations says it has fired its executive and legal director citing what it says is evidence he’d been spying on the organization… Read More
The best and worst places to live if you only care about money
Natchez, Mississippi, is a town of about 15,000 people nestled on the Mississippi River. It’s pretty, pretty enough to be a popular wedding destination. It’s racially diverse. It’s got a… Read More
Vaccine protection vs. omicron infection may drop to 30% but does cut severe disease
The new coronavirus variant, called omicron, was first identified in South Africa only about a month ago and is already spreading quickly in Europe and North America. It has an… Read More
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