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Sheridan Generals Continue to Rule MVL
By: Pat Chiesa
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As week 5 approaches, the usual suspects sit atop the MVL, but a few surprises are in the mix in the middle of the standings. Sheridan: No surprise… Read More
New Law Changes Ambulance Rules
By: Associated Press
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A new Ohio law allows ambulances to head to emergency scenes with only one certified paramedic or emergency medical technician on board – namely, the driver. Ambulances still would be… Read More
Volleyball: Ryan Theis
By: Maddie Kuhn
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The head coach of Ohio volleyball is three-for-three in winning MAC Championships since he's been in Athens. Meet him in the video above.
Six Teams in Playoff Position Heading into Week Five
The regular season reaches the half-way point this week with week number five, and it's never too early for teams to start thinking about the post-season. Six teams in particular… Read More
Walk A Mile In Her Shoes
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Ohio University’s “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event celebrates its 4th year next month. The national event began one decade ago when its founder, Frank Baird, wanted to create… Read More
Fatal ATV Accident in Wood County
A local man is dead after medical issues caused him to crash his ATV in Wood County on Monday. It happened at East Fork Kite's Run Road. After talking to witnesses,… Read More
Federal Changes Could Mean Greater Higher Ed Costs
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Some students may face higher costs for graduate school after the federal government’s decision to end its subsidized loan program. According to the Budget Control Act of 2011, as of… Read More
Washington Co. Business Incubator Receives Grant Funds
A Washington County project expected to create 25 jobs got a boost of funding from the Ohio Department of Development. The agency awarded the Southeast Ohio Port Authority a… Read More
VIDEO: Athens Co. Commissioners Say No To Moving 911 Center
By: Cheri Russo
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Athens County has no plans to move the 911 Center from its current location. Commissioner Larry Payne says, "It's not something that's being considered at this time." In early September,… Read More
Big Reds Return Home for Red Dragons Showdown
Parkersburg is coming off its first loss of the season against Huntington, but Don Reeves’ team is still in good position for a Class AAA playoff berth. The Big Reds… Read More
Alexander Names New Superintendent
By: Cheri Russo
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The soon-to-be Superintendent of the Alexander Local School District says he wants to keep the district on its current course, balancing academic excellence and financial issues. The school board appointed… Read More
Hocking Hills Road Construction Set To Begin
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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New construction will begin on State Route 664 next month near Hocking Hills. The project is aimed to reroute the road, for increased pedestrian safety, according to a press release… Read More
Generals will Face First True Test in Bobcats
By: Pat Chiesa
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The Sheridan Generals have been nothing short of dominant through four weeks of play. This Friday night, however, the talented but inexperienced boys from Thornville will likely be challenged when… Read More
Two Cases Of Legionnaires’ Disease At Athens Hospital
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An Athens hospital has diagnosed two people with Legionnaires' Disease in the same week, but health officials say the cases are not part of any outbreak. Regional public health epidemiologist… Read More
Ripley Girl Dies In Bike Accident
Students at Ripley Middle School in West Virginia are mourning the loss of their classmate, Loretta McCormick, who was only 11. She died Tuesday after hitting her head in a… Read More
Obama In Cincinnati Today
By: Associated Press
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President Barack Obama is marketing his $447 billion boost to the economy on the turf of House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell. The defiant gesture at… Read More
Alden Library Celebrating 125th Anniversary
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Ohio University's Alden Library is celebrating its 125th anniversary as a member of the Federal Depository Library Program. Depository libraries provide free access to certain government publications. Doreen Hockenberry is… Read More
Morning Audio Update for September 22
By: Taylor Pool
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Students at Ripley Middle School are mourning the loss of their classmate, Loretta McCormick, who was only 11. Plus, one of the highest-profile people at the Governor's summit on energy… Read More