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Coin ads in Southeast Ohio newspapers draw challenges from the Better Business Bureau
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Recent advertisements in some southeast Ohio newspapers urged readers to buy rolls of half-dollar coins, claiming they were in limited supply, selling fast and potentially worth a lot of money. The ads were accurate but potentially misleading, according to the Better Business Bureau. The BBB over the years has challenged what… 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, most recently focusing on the Sheriff Pat Kelly trial. She will work with students in covering of political issues, including investigative pieces. A graduate of… Read More