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Ohio ends year with good sales tax and income tax numbers which means a lot of extra money
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The fiscal year that ended on June 30 closed with a bang, according to Ohio’s Office of Budget and Management. But more than half… Read More
With six-week abortion ban in place, new bill would confer ‘personhood’ from conception
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Less than a month after a six-week abortion ban went into effect in Ohio, a new effort has been launched to revive an old… Read More
Judge reviewing arguments over Ohio’s school voucher program
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A Franklin County judge is reviewing the many arguments filed in a court case against Ohio’s school voucher system, known as EdChoice. The EdChoice… Read More
Abortion providers share stories of Ohioans seeking services
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio’s new six-week abortion ban is in place but Ohioans who want abortions still have options to get connected to those services. Dr. Adarsh… Read More
Envelopes of feces sent to Ohio Republican senators sparks federal investigation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Envelopes of what is believed to be human feces were sent to each Republican member of the Ohio Senate, according to a spokesperson for… Read More
The Dairy Barn hopes the city approves a much needed water line
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Dairy Barn, a historic landmark that has been in Athens for more than 100 years, has no protection against a fire. It’s looking to install… Read More
Funding losses and high prices force food bank to close down mobile distribution program
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — The Southeast Ohio Food Bank’s mobile food market is set up like a drive through. Cars pull in at one end of the Gallia… Read More
Ohio bill would allow pregnant people to sue over unintended pregnancies
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — With Ohio’s new six-week abortion ban in place, a Democratic state lawmaker says it’s time for the Ohio Legislature to give consideration to her… Read More
174 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for July 1-7
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 16,021 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 174 additional cases were reported since last week’s update…. Read More
Changing climate brings more ticks and related diseases to southeast Ohio
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
Ohio expands reporting tool for background check database used for gun sales and traffic stops
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio is rolling out a new digital tool to local law enforcement and courts to enter information — such as warrants and protection orders… Read More
Debate is forming around two statewide ballot issues in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — State leaders are preparing to make their arguments for and against two ballot issues set to be decided by voters this November. The issues… Read More
Opponents of vaccine and medical treatment mandates clear hurdle for proposed ballot issue
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment that guarantees an individual’s right to refuse medical procedures, treatments, and vaccines are one step closer to putting their… Read More
Protests continue in southeast Ohio after the Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Protesters gathered on the steps of the Athens County Courthouse last week after the Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion. Ari Faber, the operations coordinator of United… Read More
Video shows Akron police kill a man in a hail of gunfire
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say a Black man was unarmed when Akron police chased him on foot and killed him in a hail of gunfire, but officers believed he… Read More
Local churches respond differently to Roe v. Wade decision
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Bruce Stoker was already planning a sermon on the roles of men and women in the church when the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade… Read More
One COVID-related death has been reported in Athens County, along with 131 new cases for June 24-30
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 145 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total Thursday. The… Read More
Where do Mike DeWine and Nan Whaley stand on the details of future abortion proposals?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The nominees for Ohio governor have made abortion a top campaign issue, but when it comes down to details, it’s unclear how far either… Read More
Ohio abortion providers file lawsuit to block new six-week abortion ban
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A lawsuit has been filed with the Ohio Supreme Court to block the state’s six-week abortion ban. The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU… Read More
Two people are arrested after the investigation into a Nelsonville man’s death concludes
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – The Athens County prosecutor has filed charges against two people in connection to the 2021 death of a man that sparked a long and extensive search… Read More
Ohio drivers can now renew their license online
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The state is now allowing drivers to renew their license online through a new portal created by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles in… Read More
Democratic candidate for Ohio treasurer speaks at Athens brewery
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) – Democratic candidate for Ohio Treasurer Scott Schertzer met with constituents at Little Fish Brewing Company in Athens this afternoon. Schertzer told WOUB that, if… Read More
One COVID-related death has been reported in Athens County, along with 155 new COVID-19 cases for June 17-23
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 144 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total Thursday. The… Read More
Ohio cities face ‘snowballing effect’ with growing trend to work from home
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A group representing cities across Ohio is calling on state legislators to take a close look at the struggles municipalities face now that more… Read More
ACLU of Ohio study highlights growing issue for women incarcerations
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The ACLU of Ohio has released a report that said there is a disproportionate amount of women in prison for drug offenses compared to… Read More
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