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Preview: Ohio Football Goes for Two Straight
By: Matt Archibald
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After a season-opening win over New Mexico State on the road last Saturday, Ohio football returns home for the first of six home games in 2011. Over 15,000 are expected… Read More
Your 9-11-01 Memories
By: Cheri Russo
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As we mark the 10th anniversary of the September 11th terror attacks, we'd like to hear from you. We want to hear your memories of that day. Where were you? … Read More
McDavis Delivers State of the University Address
Ohio University President Dr. Roderick McDavis addressed faculty and staff today in his yearly State of the University address. McDavis praised faculty accomplishments and highlighted student achievements. He said as… Read More
Full Episodes Of ‘Newswatch’
Watch full episodes of WOUB-TV's weeknight news program in the player above. Newswatch is a fully student-produced news show that airs every weekday at 5:30 p.m. on WOUB-TV and covers… Read More
Jackson County Businessman Appointed to JobsOhio
A Jackson County businessman became the ninth member of JobsOhio board of directors. Governor John Kasich appointed Lawrence Kidd to the new private, non-profit organization tasked with bringing jobs to… Read More
Thomas Stepping Down As Albany Mayor
Albany Mayor Georganne Thomas announced she is stepping down from her position effective immediately. Village Council President Tim Kirkendall, who will serve as mayor for the remainder of Thomas'… Read More
Movie Review: “The Trip”
By: Scott Pfeiffer
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In the 2005 film Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story, Steve Coogan slyly plays himself as a bloke who can’t quite hide his self-interest, insecurity, lack of knowledge of… Read More
State Rep Opposes Centralized Tax Collections
By: Fred Kight
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The Kasich administration is studying a new way of collecting local taxes in Ohio. If it's implemented, the state would do the collection. Ohio Tax Commissioner Joseph Testa says the… Read More
Athens Artists Make A Connection
By: Bryan Gibson
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This is not a juried show in the classical way; the public will be our juror.” – Simona Aizicovici Simona Aizicovici, along with six other Athens area artists, is displaying… Read More
Athens And OU Police To Seek Comment
By: Fred Kight
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Athens and Ohio University are putting together a new police group. Athens Police Chief Tom Pyle said the group is a "way to have constant community input on issues that… Read More
Ohio University Administrator Recalls Cousin Lost In 9-11 Attacks
By: Cheri Russo
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Everyone felt a sense of loss on 9-11-01. There was the loss of security, the loss of safety and the loss of people. Many felt immense sadness for those who… Read More
Hocking County: Missing Hunter Found Safe
By: Cheri Russo
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A hunter who was missing for several hours near Laurelville was found safe this morning. Hocking County Sheriff's Deputies say Roger Smith, 69, of Johnstown, Ohio, disappeared last night after… Read More
Update: Middleport Police Say Men Might Have Repeated Crime
By: Cheri Russo
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Middleport Police say they believe two men arrested in connection with an apartment building fire would have done it again. "I am just glad we were able to get these… Read More
Marijuana “Christmas Tree” Found By Athens Co. Sheriff’s Department
By: Cheri Russo
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It's not Christmas time yet, but Athens County Sheriff's Deputies found something the sheriff says looks like a Christmas tree. Sheriff Pat Kelly says deputies cut down a close to… Read More
Kasich Writes Letter To Obama About Piketon Plant
By: Associated Press
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Ohio's governor wants President Barack Obama to include support for a uranium enrichment project in southern Ohio in his plan to create U.S. jobs. Gov. John Kasich sent a letter… Read More
SEOAL Awaits League Play
By: Seth Austin
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As SEOAL teams move towards week three, only a week stands between the start up of conference play. For the majority of the conference, it is their last chance to… Read More
Kidnapping Case In Court Today
By: Cheri Russo
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The case of a Pomeroy man accused of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend will apparently end today with a change of plea. A hearing is scheduled for this afternoon in the case… Read More
Morning Audio Update September 8
Two Middleport men are behind bars in connection with an apartment building fire. Plus, Public Policy Polling released a poll Wednesday showing acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, a democrat, with… Read More
State Of The University Speech Streamed Live Today On Woub.org
By: Cheri Russo
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Ohio University's president will give his "State of the University" speech today and it will be streamed live on woub.org. Roderick McDavis will make the speech during the faculty and… Read More
Pay Raises Given During State Budget Cuts
By: Associated Press
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State records show staffers for both Republicans and Democrats in the Ohio Senate got pay raises this summer in the aftermath of state budget cuts and the passage of a… Read More
Two Men Arrested In Connection With Middleport Apartment Fire
By: Cheri Russo
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Two Middleport men are behind bars in connection with an apartment building fire. A State Fire Marshal's Office Spokesman says Calvin Freeman, 29, of Middleport and David Eakins, 34, also… Read More