All Posts from Theo Peck-Suzuki
Money from the Inflation Reduction Act aims to bolster forest farming in southeast Ohio
BLUE ROCK, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Kaleb Wilkins grew up around kids whose dream was to escape Appalachia. “Kids that I went to school with, everybody wanted to grow… Read More
A Brief But Spectacular take on the miracle of flight
Entrepreneur and author Derrick Fennell has been a flight attendant for more than 14 years. Many of his passengers know him for his in-flight poems reflecting on his time in… Read More
What new EPA limits on ‘forever chemicals’ mean for U.S. drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency says that so-called “forever chemicals,” which are harmful to human health, must be removed from U.S. drinking water. It’s a moment public health advocates have long… Read More
Freight railroads ask courts to throw out new rule requiring two-person crews on trains
Four railroads have asked federal appeals courts to throw out a new rule that would require two-person train crews in most circumstances, saying the mandate is arbitrary, capricious and an… Read More
Biden moves to close ‘gun show loophole’ and expand background checks for gun buyers
The Biden administration is issuing a rule designed to close a gap that allows gun buyers to avoid background checks. The move will end the so-called “gun show loophole” and… Read More
Will Biden be on the ballot in Ohio and Alabama? That’s up to Republicans
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign is wrangling with Republican-dominated state governments in Ohio and Alabama to assure he is listed on their fall ballots, as once-mundane… Read More
Ohio AG: death of key figure in House Bill 6 corruption scandal doesn’t stop state’s case
The state of Ohio’s investigation into the House Bill 6 nuclear power plant corruption scandal continues, in spite of the death of one of the key figures in the case… Read More
Gov. DeWine visits Athens High School to promote a major investment in children’s healthcare
THE PLAINS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Gov. Mike DeWine visited Athens High School Monday to promote a multimillion-dollar investment in children’s healthcare in Appalachian Ohio. The Appalachian Children’s Health… Read More
Athens celebrates its international population at the second Global Education Fair
THE PLAINS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Athens residents got a chance to tour the world without leaving town at the second annual Global Education Fair in the Athens High… Read More
The best high school League of Legends team in Ohio lives in Morgan County
MCCONNELSVILLE, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — For Aaron Dulaney, it was the perfect validation. The Morgan High School teacher spent three years volunteering after hours with a group of students… Read More
Voters reject Alexander Local School District’s levy again
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Voters rejected Alexander Local School District’s operating levy Tuesday night, raising major questions about the district’s financial future. This was the second time that… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2024 primary election results for Fairfield County
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Fairfield County. Voters in Basil Joint Fire District approved a fire and EMS… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2024 primary election results for Guernsey County
GUERNSEY COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Guernsey County. William S. Cowgill won the Republican primary for county commissioner with… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2024 primary election results for Muskingum County
MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Muskingum County. Drake L. Prouty won the Republican primary for county commissioner with… Read More
Here are the 2024 primary election results for Perry County
PERRY COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Perry County. Benjamin Carpenter won the Republican primary for the county commissioner seat… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2024 primary election results for Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Ross County. David A. Glass won the Republican primary for the county commissioner… Read More
Olympic athletes from Ukraine made a trip to Athens to thank local volunteers and pay respects
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Ukrainian Olympic athletes joined local volunteers Sunday in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church to commemorate an international partnership delivering supplies to war-torn… Read More
A Board of Elections error means voters will see incorrect ballot text for the Alexander school levy
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — The Athens County Board of Elections held an emergency meeting Saturday with officials from Alexander Local Schools after discovering an error in the ballot… Read More
Work limits and poor public transit create food insecurity among Ohio University’s international students
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Ghanaian student Francis Ametepey had many expectations of America, but food insecurity was not one of them. “Imagine traveling, crossing thousands of miles from… Read More
Alexander Local Schools predicts layoffs and new fees for students if its operating levy fails again
ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — The operating levy for Alexander Local Schools is one of Athens County’s most vexed political issues. And on March 19, it will be on… Read More
A levy on the March ballot could expand Meals on Wheels services in Athens County
GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Every week, Paula Hoke delivers food to seniors throughout Athens County. Today, one is eager to show her something: a get-well card with pictures… Read More
A senior citizen prom at Fort Frye High School gives generations the chance to connect
BEVERLY, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — When Pam Bennett was a student at Fort Frye High School, one of the big events each year was the senior citizen prom. Students… Read More
Trimble student council offers free childcare to attract more parents to parent-teacher conferences
GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Students at Trimble High School stepped up to bolster attendance at parent-teacher conferences by offering free childcare Thursday evening. Trimble has struggled with poor… Read More
Ukrainian-Athenians host a film screening to mark the war’s second anniversary
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Athens residents and Ukrainian activists came together Tuesday night for a film screening in a solemn commemoration of the second anniversary of the war… Read More
Food insecurity is prevalent on campuses across the US, including Ohio University
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Food insecurity remains a persistent issue among college and university students throughout the United States, and Ohio University is no exception. A report from… Read More
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