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‘Athens Independent’ reporters analyze case against former AMHA Director
The former director of the Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority, Jodi Rickard, was indicted this week on seven felonies associated with the alleged theft of $1.5 million from the AMHA since… Read More

“Athens Independent” reporters give update on Nelsonville government turmoil
WOUB Digital · “Athens Independent” reporters give update on Nelsonville government turmoil Over the last few months, Nelsonville has lost a city manager, a police chief, an interim police chief/manager,… Read More

Attorney and wife set up program to bring Ukrainian immigrants to Athens
WOUB Digital · Attorney and wife set up program to bring Ukrainian immigrants to Athens For over four decades Athens attorney James Sillery and his wife Debbie have been involved… Read More

Civil Suit Against Ohio University by Alison Rocho Explained by Reporter
WOUB Digital · Civil Suit Against Ohio University by Alison Rocho Explained by Reporter The trial in the lawsuit of Alison Arocho against Ohio University was held in the Ohio… Read More

Athens County Independent co-founder talks about non-profit news and Hocking College controversies
Dani Kington, co-founder, and co-director of the Athens County Independent, discusses with Conversations from Studio B host Tom Hodson the concept of local non-profit news. The Athens County Independent is… Read More

Listen to this episode of Conversations From Studio B featuring the cast and crew of ABC Player’s upcoming production of ‘Sister Act’
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WOUB Digital · Conversations From Studio B: The ABC Players Present Sister Act Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m., Stuart’s Opera House (52 Public Square) in… Read More

Ohio Health O’Bleness Hospital provides nursing scholarships for the region
There is a growing national shortage of nurses and healthcare workers, and the problem is becoming dangerously more acute given the drains of the COVID-19 pandemic. WOUB Digital · Ohio… Read More

The Athens Asian American Alliance speaks on their mission and public history initiative
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Digital · Conversations From Studio B: Athens Asian American Alliance In this installment of Conversations From Studio B, WOUB’s Emily Votaw speaks with Athens Asian American Alliance Board Members Fan… Read More

Conversations From Studio B: Calliope Feminist Choir’s ‘Music Memories’
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WOUB Digital · Conversations From Studio B: Calliope Feminist Choir’s ‘Music Memories’ In this episode of Conversations From Studio B, WOUB’s Emily Votaw speaks with Athens Poet Laureate Wendy McVicker,… Read More

Local Medical Community Participating in NIH Sponsored Opioid Project
WOUB Digital · Local Medical Community Participating in NIH Sponsored Opioid Project The Ohio Health Physicians Group Heritage College and Ohio Health O’Bleness Hospital are participating in a national study… Read More

Ohio’s Psychology Department Tackles Mental Health Issues Related to COVID
WOUB Digital · Ohio’s Psychology Department Tackles Mental Health Issues Related to COVID The Ohio University Clinical Psychology Department has been researching mental health issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic… Read More

Super Bowl Gambling Can Prompt Dangerous Addictive Behaviors
WOUB Digital · Super Bowl Gambling Can Prompt Dangerous Addictive Behaviors The Super Bowl is the largest single betting event each year in the United States and the numbers… Read More

Local Hospital Administrators Describe Their Planning for Pandemic Surges
WOUB Digital · Local Hospital Administrators Describe Their Planning for Pandemic Surges With local COVID numbers changing daily and surges coming at various times, planning for hospital services takes a… Read More

Two Local Doctors Share Their Personal Perspective on COVID-19 Pandemic
WOUB Digital · Two Local Doctors Share Their Personal Perspective on COVID-19 Pandemic As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic set in during March, some people put off medical procedures… Read More

Ohio University COVID-19 Update Delivered by Chief Medical Affairs Officer
WOUB Digital · Ohio University COVID-19 Update Delivered by Chief Medical Affairs Officer On September 28, Ohio University started Phase 2 of its academic year with about one-third of its… Read More

Athens Mayor Patterson Explains the New Mandatory Face Covering Ordinance
Athens City Council unanimously passed new mandatory face covering legislation that requires masks to be worn by people in most public places controlled by the city. The ordinance was passed… Read More

Wearing a Mask is NOT a Political Statement Says Athens Co. Health Dept. Head
WOUB Digital · Wearing a Mask is NOT a Political Statement Says Athens Co. Health Dept. Head As we re-open Southeastern Ohio, in accordance with state guidelines, wearing a mask… Read More

“Settling Ohio: First Nations and Beyond” Conference on Tap This Weekend
The early settling of Ohio and the Northwest Territory will be the focus of a conference Feb. 21st and 22nd at the Baker Center Ballroom at Ohio University. Through a… Read More

Conversations From Studio B: The Athens County Community Singers
The Athens County Community Singers is a choir for ALL VOICES! The choir is a non profit organization made up of community members with and without disabilities who share their… Read More

‘Impact Ohio’ Brings a Regional Conference to Athens to Discuss Policy Issues
For the first time Impact Ohio is bringing a regional conference to Southeastern Ohio to examine issues confronting Appalachian Ohio. The conference will be Thursday, November 7th from 11 a.m…. Read More

Join Honey for the Heart’s Annual Halloween Parade
It’s just about time for the Annual Halloween Block Party and Festivities which means the Honey for the Heart puppets and creatures are ready to march up and down court… Read More

OVST Presents ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ July 11-28
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On this installment of Conversations From Studio B, the Ohio Valley Summer Theater’s 2019 production of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” is discussed. WOUB’s Emily Votaw interviews the production’s director, Dusty… Read More

“The Winding Road” Promotes Tourism in Appalachia
The long and winding road that leads to your door also leads to other winding roads and graveyards and tunnels and towns throughout southeast Ohio and Ken Bowald is an… Read More

ABC Players Present “39 Steps” May 2-5 at Stuart’s Opera House
One of Broadway’s longest running comedies will be performed at Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville this May. The 39 Steps is a whodunit mashup of a Hitchcock movie, a spy… Read More

ABC Players Present ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at Stuart’s Opera House
On this episode of Conversations From Studio B, Chris Parsons, director of the upcoming ABC Player’s performance of Beauty and the Beast, talks with members of his cast and crew about… Read More