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SportsBeat- April 23, 2026 by WOUB News

Hosts Albert Rouzie, Wendy McVicker, Ivars Balkits, and Bonnie Proudfoot read and discuss poetry.

In this episode of "River of Words," host Wendy McVicker interviews poet Bonnie Proudfoot. The conversation has a focus on Proudfoot's new book, "Incomer," launching May 9 at Passion Works in Athens.

Modern Science: Research shows the U.S. could take a lesson from the world when it comes to retirement by WOUB News

SportsBeat- March 19 , 2026 by WOUB News

This week on The OUtlet, U.S. soybean deals with China face uncertainty, and our graduating seniors say goodbye to Ohio University and WOUB.

This week on The OUtlet, a new mascot helps the community learn to recycle, and a kitchen fire temporarily shuts down Jackie O’s Public House.

This week on The OUtlet, a 50-year firefighting career comes to a close. How a first responder’s impact reaches far beyond the station, and the ongoing government shutdown brings new concerns about America's standing in international agriculture.

This week on The OUtlet, our look at the 2025 General Election. A crucial funding decision for disability services is on the ballot for Athens County residents, and a new lawsuit in Nelsonville could decide who can legally hold office this November.

This week on The OUtlet, legal battles leave the future of Nelsonville’s government uncertain as Election Day approaches, and Ohio University professor Thomas Hayes returns after being captured by Israeli forces.

This week on The OUtlet, residents of Vinton County pay tribute to Ohio’s first female sheriff, and a century of Bobcat pride — how the OU mascot came to life.

This week on The OUtlet, an event celebrates a decade of helping those who served, and Ohio farmers harvest record breaking crops this season.

This week on The OUtlet, hundreds line up for a drive-thru event combining coffee, community, and cancer prevention, and Southeast Ohio gets a break from the heat but drought continues to affect the region.

This week on The OUtlet, visitors from far and wide come to Point Pleasant for a festival celebrating the legend of the Mothman, and a family-run orchard shows how supporting local farms makes a difference.

This week on The OUtlet, a verdict brings closure to a Nelsonville City Council dispute, and a historic cut to SNAP benefits impacts millions nationwide.

This week on The OUtlet, new data reveals crime rates are lower here and across the country, and hands-on learning goes beyond the farm at the Vinton County Junior Fair.

This week on The OUtlet, Creek Jam pairs live music with fundraising to support local environmental projects, and firefighters are turning to the younger generation to address the volunteer shortage.

This week on The OUtlet, plans to build affordable housing in The Plains raises concerns among residents, and a local ranch keeps rodeo traditions alive.

This week on The OUtlet, the future of an iconic Marietta landmark is up in the air, and a special event in Athens gives participants their moment to shine.

This week on The OUtlet, a nationwide training week to address mental health among first responders, and Nelsonville council members raise concern about the upcoming December election.

This week on The OUtlet, local groups team up with a surprise guest to teach kids valuable lessons, and a longtime Athens tradition continues bringing the community together through music.

This week on The OUtlet, the Sunset Shelter Project receives grant funding to address the needs of those facing the worst of the housing shortage, and Athens kicks off Pride Month with its annual parade celebrating the LGBT community.

This week on The OUtlet, a look at how this year’s allergy season can impact southeastern Ohio residents, and our 2025 seniors say their goodbyes to Ohio University and WOUB.

Nelsonville’s City Council has had little consistency in membership over the last few years. Several changes in city managers, resignations of council members and the occasional lack of quorum leaves residents to wonder how anything gets done. Host Hailey Hollinger breaks down the different removals and resignations.

The ABC Players’ sensory-friendly production "F Is for Friends" opens Saturday at Stuart’s Opera House (52 Public Square). The show features choreographed songs about friendship and a musical play based on the Winnie the Pooh stories. In this episode of "Conversations from Studio B," WOUB’s Rosie Wong sat down with ABC Players member Celeste Parsons and actor Chad Kopenski to discuss how the production came to life.

The city of Nelsonville has an abnormal power structure. From its city council president all the way to its seventh city council member. Host Hailey Hollinger looks into the unexpected and inconsistent shifts of power that have happened in the city and the dysfunction this power struggle has left behind.

This week on The OUtlet, a local shop works to revitalize the village of Glouster, and an organization teams up with the Southeast Ohio Food Bank to raise awareness for pet food insecurity.

Over 200 years ago, right off of U.S. Route 33, the city of Nelsonville was settled. How has the city adapted since? In this podcast, WOUB reporter and host Hailey Hollinger discusses the journey of the city's history, what led to Nelsonville’s city government’s current state and why residents are now divided.

This week on The OUtlet, a rise in car break-ins near campus has police urging students to take extra precautions, and Ohio University Baseball and Softball look to improve their records.

This week on The OUtlet, a look at the only all women's club baseball team in Ohio, and a family science fair to get kids involved with S.T.E.M.

This week on The OUtlet, a budget deficit leads to a possible change in class sizes in the Federal Hocking School District, and there's new information about the cyber scam that cost Athens city hundreds of thousands of dollars.

The March Madness Special! On this episode of SportsBeat, debut host Simon Lupfer, Noah Cavin, Connor Mallon, Evan Johnson, and Shane Scalfero kick off the episode with Bobcat softball and baseball. After recapping a disappointing end of the season from the OU Men’s Basketball Team, the guys move on to the rest of College Basketball, breaking down the bracket and making their picks from every region.

This week on The OUtlet, another small business on West Union Street is closing because of construction, and high school students around the area attend the first Science Olympiad Invitational at Ohio University in 30 years.

This week on The OUtlet, an upcoming project is set to help with vehicle traffic in the city of Athens, and City Council puts forward two resolutions with different asks for the state.

This week on The OUtlet, a bill working through the statehouse could have a major impact on higher education and the resources students have on campus, and plans for an unused parking lot in Athens are on hold.

This week on The OUtlet, students at Alexander Local Schools have gone a semester without their phones in the classrooms, and Ohio University winter sports prepare for their final few games before the Mac Tournament

This week on The OUtlet, Southeast Ohio counties improve their emergency response systems, and participants head to Albany to take on the annual Polar Plunge.

This week on The OUtlet, local Tik Tok influencers talk about the app’s possible ban, and media experts explain how the ban could disrupt free speech.

This week on The OUtlet, developments on the money lost from last year’s cyber attack against Athens, and Bobcat winter sports experience difficulties in the Mid American Conference.

This week on The OUtlet, a new housing project for Athens puts project developers and locals at odds, and city council gets hit with a cyber scam with a possible price tag of over 700,000 dollars.

This week on The OUtlet, a proposed bill could increase the cost of utilities across the state, and higher sewer rates for Athens residents and businesses start next year.

This week on The OUtlet, our look at the 2024 General Election. A levy could bring back programs to help feed local families in need, and Issue 23 could give Nelsonville a new form of government, along with massive changes.

This week on The OUtlet, an annual family friendly event returns to Hocking College, and a member of the Athens Board of Zoning Appeals takes their leave right before reappointment.

This week on The OUtlet, a local organization raises money to aid people diagnosed with breast cancer and educate communities on the importance of early detection, and a dispute in Athens City government about reappointments to a city board.

This week on The OUtlet, a recent forum gives candidates for the House of Representatives a chance to persuade voters, and Athens City Council plans to help out a local business affected by nearby construction.

An Ohio University field hockey player reflects on their time as a Bobcat as they enter their final year, and advocates want Athens to address accessibility issues across the city.

This week on The OUtlet, a local organization needs more help to build homes for people in need, and Athens faces new legal trouble, which could lead the city to owing hundreds of thousands of dollars.

This week on The OUtlet, our 2024 senior class says goodbye to Ohio University and WOUB Public Media.

This week on The OUtlet, Athens faces a budget crunch and, a local science cafe figures out new ways to educate Ohio University students and locals.

This week on The OUtlet, a special report about our environment and sustainability. Local organizations emphasize the importance of recycling and what happens to those materials when they leave your home, and Athens emergency services create new tactics to deal with emergencies.