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A nutrition education program is coming to an end in Ohio after federal SNAP cuts
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LOWER SALEM, Ohio (WOUB) – At Salem-Liberty Elementary School, educator Sarah Layton poses a scenario to a room of 16 second-grade students: What does it look like if you don’t… Read More
Local disability rights advocates weigh the potential impacts of Medicaid cuts
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LANCASTER, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Alex Matthews is a 31-year-old graphic designer and wheelchair user who lives in Lancaster. She works part time, and lives independently with the help… Read More
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Athens’ law director says a zoning proposal to allow emergency housing shelters uptown is legally complex
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) – An opinion issued by the Athens city law director this week could complicate a zoning proposal to allow three temporary housing shelters in a… Read More
In the Hocking Hills, the unique sport of park golf draws visitors for an annual tournament
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LOGAN, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Nancy Vititoe and Sharon Capasso are talkers — until it comes time for somebody to swing. They fall silent as Vititoe adjusts her stance… Read More
Dental care isn’t accessible in much of southeast Ohio. Medicaid cuts could make matters worse.
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REEDSVILLE, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Hygienist Amy Satterfield tries to make dental care appointments a positive experience for her patients. During an afternoon cleaning, she promises the elementary student… Read More
City planning committee members consider zoning changes to allow temporary housing shelters in uptown Athens
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) –More than a dozen Athens residents gathered at a City Council meeting Monday night to discuss the proposed installment of three emergency housing shelters on… Read More
Child care is critical to keeping parents at work. But Appalachian Ohio continues to lose more providers than it gains
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GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) – To say Alex Sams’ summer was busy would be an understatement. Sams is unit director of the Boys and Girls Club in Glouster, which… Read More
How Medicaid cuts could impact Ohio’s rural healthcare systems
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) – Matt Perry, chief executive officer of Genesis Healthcare System, says serving rural populations comes with some tough business margins. “It’s both more challenging, but… Read More
Changes to Medicaid expansion could impact thousands of recipients in southeast Ohio
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WILMINGTON, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) – James McMullen was 13 when doctors removed his colon. Now he uses an ostomy bag and several medications to maintain his condition, both of… Read More
In southeast Ohio, local nonprofits are preparing students to meet workforce needs
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VINCENT, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) – Like many people his age, Washington State Community College student Caleb McCurdy spent some of his summer working part-time. Unlike most people, his job… Read More