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Athens Candidates Face Off At Forum
By: Fred Kight
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Athens mayoral candidate Randy Morris claims Mayor Paul Wiehl has placed "roadblocks" in front of some small businesses in town. Morris – a Republican – and Wiehl – a Democrat… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update October 4
Three Lucasville residents were arrested in Scioto County for possession of chemicals to manufacture methamphetamine. And a Marietta man is charged with stealing motorcycle parts and selling them on the… Read More
Pair From The Plains Arrested On Drug Charges
Two people from The Plains are in jail today on charges of selling drugs near a school. According to Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly, Angela Downin, 33, and Randy… Read More
Jayhawktober: The Jayhawks In Athens County
NPR's Mountain Stage will return to Ohio University's Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorum on Sunday, Oct. 9 for a live two-hour show. Now in its 28th season, Mountain Stage is heard… Read More
Field Hockey: McGill Wins MAC Defensive Player of the Week
By: Grant Burkhardt
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No goals allowed, one award given. Ohio's Jen McGill was named Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Week for her outstanding play in an unbeaten weekend for the Bobcats. In… Read More
Man Pleads Not Guilty In Brick Theft
The man accused of stealing bricks famous for their Nelsonville roots plead not guilty today on charges of theft and breaking and entering. According to Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn,… Read More
LGBT Groups Aims To Bring Awareness To Defintion
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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As TransWorld Awareness Week gets underway this week, there is a focus on the acronym LGBT, which stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender. However, often the most attention is given… Read More
Three Arrested In Scioto County On Drug Charges
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Three residents of Lucasville have been arrested by Scioto County deputies for possessing chemicals to manufacture methamphetamine. According to Scioto County Sheriff Marty V. Donini, the deputies were responding to… Read More
Ohio University Judiciaries Director Needs Questions Answered About Soccer Incident
By: Cheri Russo
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Ohio University's Director of Judiciaries needs to get some questions answered before deciding how to proceed with allegations of possible hazing against the men's club soccer team. Dean of Students… Read More
Wellston House Fire Started Around Space Heater
By: Cheri Russo
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A house fire in Wellston has been ruled accidental by the State Fire Marshal's Office. Two firefighters were injured in the Saturday blaze that destroyed the West 2nd Street home…. Read More
WV Votes Cast Ballots For Governor Today
By: Associated Press
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West Virginians head to the polls to vote for governor in a special election viewed as a referendum on either the state's recent leadership or Obama administration policies. Regional politics… Read More
Honda Parts Manager Arrested
By: Taylor Pool
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A Honda parts manager in Marietta is facing charges after allegedly stealing several Harley Davidson parts from the business where he worked and giving them to his father-in-law to be… Read More
Morning Audio Update for October 4
By: Taylor Pool
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Athens City Council is sending a letter to protest the lease of more than 3300 acres of the Wayne National Forest. Plus, starting today, Ohioans can cast an early ballot… Read More
Morning Audio Update for October 4
By: Taylor Pool
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Athens City Council is sending a letter to protest the lease of more than 3300 acres of the Wayne National Forest. Plus, starting today, Ohioans can cast an early ballot… Read More
OU Teaming Up With Rural Action To Create Recycling Jobs
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Ohio University is teaming up with Rural Action to make jobs out of recycling garbage. Rural Action's Kyle O'Keefe says the resources we throw away have a lot of value…. Read More
Athens Auditor Honored By State
By: Michael Locklear
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Athens City Council recognized city auditor Kathy Hecht Monday night for receiving the "Auditor of State Award." The distinction goes to auditors in Ohio who get a "clean audit report."… Read More
Athens City Council Against Proposed Drilling In Wayne National Forest
By: Michael Locklear
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Updated 3:15 p.m.: Athens County Commissioners have joined Athens City Council members in protesting the leasing of national forest land. Commissioner Lenny Eliason told WOUB News the council's letter was… Read More