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Now Playing: ‘Supergirl’ gives us the messy Superhero we need

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Superman is the symbol for truth, justice, and the American way. He’s a figure of optimism and strength. What’s different about this version of Supergirl is how its hero isn’t... Read More

A data center and more new tenants are expected for the shuttered Chillicothe paper mill site

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Business

4 hours ago

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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WOSU) — The company that now owns the former Chillicothe paper mill announced the site will add several new tenants, creating hundreds of jobs in the southern Ohio... Read More

Before today’s political retribution, there was Jane Fonda

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5 hours ago

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Retribution and weaponization of governmental agencies against political foes are on the rise but the motivations behind them are not new. To see them in action in our recent history,... Read More

A year after federal cuts, Ohio humanities organizations are moving forward

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5 hours ago

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CINCINNATI (The Ohio Newsroom) — Last year, the Trump administration cancelled millions of dollars in federal grants intended for humanities, arts and cultural institutions nationwide. The move left organizations like... Read More

Ohio University’s Summer Scholars offers the medical school experience without the financial burden

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Education Health

1 day ago

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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In Appalachia, many medical students have difficulty finding affordable medical school and higher education. Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine offers financially burdened medical students a chance to... Read More

Meet the local butcher serving southeast Ohio with an ethical approach

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SHADE, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — In a noisy, refrigerated room, Chase Meeks checked a customer’s order before breaking down a large piece of beef. He’s the lead meat-processor and manager... Read More

What to know about the challenges ahead for the children rescued from a Vinton County home

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HAMDEN, Ohio (AP) — Some of the 16 children discovered at a Vinton County home in deplorable conditions were unable to speak and one — an 18-year-old who was developmentally... Read More

In Guernsey County, local leaders work to address housing challenges

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Business Housing

4 days ago

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CAMBRIDGE, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Chris Gilwreath said finding housing in Cambridge was like winning the lottery. “It’s big. Like I have a home, I have somewhere to go,”... Read More

Ohio University researchers want to help teachers manage behavioral issues in the classroom

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Education Health

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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Educators face enough challenges on a day-to-day basis as is. Behavioral issues in the classroom are just one thing reducing instructional time. Julie Owens is a professor... Read More

Three Athens County family members are indicted in Meigs County on murder charges

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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Three people were indicted by a Meigs County grand jury on charges of murder in connection with a body that was found inside of a burned... Read More

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Now Playing: ‘Supergirl’ gives us the messy Superhero we need

A data center and more new tenants are expected for the shuttered Chillicothe paper mill site

Before today’s political retribution, there was Jane Fonda

A year after federal cuts, Ohio humanities organizations are moving forward

Ohio University’s Summer Scholars offers the medical school experience without the financial burden

Meet the local butcher serving southeast Ohio with an ethical approach

What to know about the challenges ahead for the children rescued from a Vinton County home

In Guernsey County, local leaders work to address housing challenges

Ohio University researchers want to help teachers manage behavioral issues in the classroom

Three Athens County family members are indicted in Meigs County on murder charges

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