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Ohio University researchers will use a federal grant to find environmentally friendly uses for coal
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A team of researchers at Ohio University is using a $2 million federal grant to study ways to take coal, one of the dirtiest fossil fuels,… Read More
A major redevelopment plan for The Ridges includes senior housing and small businesses
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University recently unveiled a plan to redevelop The Ridges into affordable housing for seniors and families, artist live-work spaces and owner-occupied businesses. It is estimated… Read More
Ohio University names its next president, the first woman in its history
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Ohio University Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Dr. Lori Stewart Gonzalez as the university’s next president. Stewart Gonzalez, currently executive vice president and provost of… Read More
Egg prices have dropped but could rise again if spring brings another avian flu epidemic
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Wholesale egg prices have plummeted 50 percent since peaking in December, meaning consumers can expect lower prices at the grocery store in the near term. However,… Read More
Ohio University receives a grant to study using unmanned aircraft to move packages and people around
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University has been awarded a grant to investigate using unmanned aircraft in Appalachian Ohio for applications such as delivering packages to homes and transporting patients… Read More
Rising natural gas prices mean higher heating bills this winter, but relief is available for some families
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Despite record natural gas production, gas prices are expected to remain high for the foreseeable future, meaning higher heating bills for families throughout southeastern Ohio. Monthly… Read More
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Athens City Council again passes ‘pay to stay’ ordinance
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens City Council voted Monday to once again adopt an ordinance to provide tenants tools to avoid eviction. Ordinance 85-22, which has been called the “pay… Read More
Union rallies at Ohio University for higher pay and more employees
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Members of the union representing Ohio University’s culinary, custodial and maintenance staff rallied on campus Friday for increased pay and hiring. According to Ted Linscott, president… Read More
Ohio University president highlights accomplishments during State of the University Address
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In his second and final State of the University Address last week, Ohio University President Hugh Sherman highlighted several challenges facing both public universities and higher… Read More
An Ohio University professor helps with research that could improve astronauts’ health
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A team of researchers has published a study which could help revolutionize the field of space medicine. Using a combination of big data modeling and molecular… Read More
Marietta-based health system plans a $20 million expansion in Athens
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — At a time when rural communities throughout the country are losing access to healthcare because of hospital closures, Athens is about to see a significant expansion… Read More
Ohio University student part of team behind a key dinosaur find in Egyptian desert
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A team of researchers led by an Ohio University graduate student have discovered a fossilized dinosaur neck vertebrae belonging to a new species of carnivorous dinosaur… Read More
A study by Ohio University researchers suggests ways to overcome COVID vaccine hesitancy
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A study by two Ohio University researchers found that people opposed to getting vaccinated against COVID-19 can be persuaded, but it requires a targeted approach. Berkeley… Read More
Changing climate brings more ticks and related diseases to southeast Ohio
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — When discussing the effects of climate change, ticks may not be the first thing that comes to mind for most people. However, these tiny arachnids are… Read More