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Ohio has mandated schools follow the science of reading. Many southeast Ohio schools were one step ahead
JACKSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Sommer McCorkle knew early on that her son was behind in reading. “We had been working with a tutor, and I was working with… Read More
Despite some money from the state, the Southeast Ohio Food Bank struggles to meet growing demand
POMEROY, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — The Southeast Ohio Food Bank has returned to doing mobile food distributions, thanks to support from local partners and the state government. Unfortunately, the… 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
Small farmers see a silver lining as the pandemic affects Ohio’s meat industry
MECHANICSBURG, Ohio (WYSO) — Brandi Anderson runs a small farm about 40 miles west of Columbus. It’s called Women that Farm. She grew up raising cattle not far from Dayton…. Read More
WOUB has been selected as a 2022 Report for America newsroom
Nearly 70 newsrooms were added to the program ATHENS, OH – Report for America announced the selection of WOUB, along with nearly 70 new host newsroom partners for the 2022… Read More