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Basketball: Men get three TV games, women get two
By: Grant Burkhardt
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Have talent, get television. Tuesday, the Mid-American Conference announced its television package with SportsTime Ohio, and Ohio men's and women's basketball are featured five times on the regional sports channel…. Read More
Settlement Reached In Washington County Juvenile Detention Facility
By: Associated Press
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A juvenile detention facility in southeast Ohio has agreed to pay about $400,000 and make policy changes to settle a 2010 class-action lawsuit that alleged harsh treatment. Washington County Juvenile… Read More
Women’s Golf: Lady Bobcats off to slow start at MAC Preview
By: Mike Bundt
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After one day of golf at the MAC Preview, the Lady Bobcats sit in a tie for 10th place in the 14-team event. Ohio, led by sophomore Kara Brinkmann,… Read More
Men’s Golf: A tale of two rounds at Bearcat Invitational
By: Alex Marcheschi
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The Ohio Men’s Golf team is currently sitting in eighth place after the first day of the 2011 Bearcat invitational at Traditions Golf Club in Hebron, KY. Ohio struggled during… Read More
Mormon Faith Hinders Candidate’s Chances
A Republican pastor of a mega church in Dallas, Robert Jeffress, claims that Evangelists should not vote for Mitt Romney. It is not because Romney's political agenda does not fit his belief. It is… Read More
ODOT Announces I-270 Closure
Updated, 6:20 p.m. According to reports from The Columbus Dispatch, the highways are now open but most ramps are closed between I-270 and State Route 161. The Ohio Department of… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update For October 11
By: Cheri Russo
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Athens County Commissioner Larry Payne says he's not giving up on the Burr Oak Lodge yet. Plus, fire has destroyed a luxury lodge in southeast Ohio's scenic Hocking Hills region…. Read More
Voter Registration Ends Tonight
By: Associated Press
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It's deadline time for Ohioans who need to register to vote in the November election. Forms may be downloaded from the Ohio Secretary of State's website and must be… Read More
Athens County Commissioner Hopeful About Future Of Burr Oak Lodge
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Athens County Commissioner Larry Payne says he's not giving up on the Burr Oak Lodge yet. Payne says he plans to meet with state and local officials to talk about… Read More
A Guide To Studying Abroad At Ohio University
Studying abroad may seem like a daunting process, but Ohio University students make it happen each year and reap the rewards. When one looks at the process step-by-step, it makes… Read More
Three-Headed Monster Cut Down to Two in TVC-Ohio
By: Frank Bumb
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Preview and look back at the TVC-Ohio. 1a. Athens: Call Athens 1a and Nelsonville-York 1b for the TVC-Ohio. Why do the Bulldogs get the A and the Buckeyes the B?… Read More
Occupy Columbus Rally Aims To Show Unity
By: Tristan Navera
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When 71-year-old Sara Dawson told her children she’d be coming to the Occupy Columbus rally today, they asked if they should have bail money ready. “I’ve been waiting 25 years… Read More
Ohio’s Training-Test Rule Trips Up Volunteer Firefighters
By: Tristan Navera
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A state law that was meant to keep firefighters up-to-date on training is costing some departments their volunteers. The 2008 law requires all Ohio firefighters to earn recertification every three… Read More
Hocking Hills Lodge Destroyed In Fire
By: Associated Press
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Fire has destroyed a luxury lodge in southeast Ohio's scenic Hocking Hills region. Authorities suspect an electrical problem started Sunday's fire that spread quickly through Eagle Wings Lodge in Rockbridge…. Read More
Update: Positive ID Of Vinton County Fire Victim Still Pending
By: Cheri Russo
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UPDATE at 2:15 p.m.: Investigators are still trying to positively identify the man found dead inside a burned down mobile home in Vinton County. Ohio State Fire Marshal's Spokesman… Read More
Canterbury On Way Back To Athens From Texas
By: Taylor Pool
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Two Ohio University Police detectives should be on their way back from El Paso, Texas with Levi Canterbury of Gallipolis today. Police Chief Andrew Powers says he sent the detectives… Read More
Morning Audio Update for October 11
By: Taylor Pool
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Ohio University is on the record as being opposed to the plan to auction leases for gas and oil development in the state's only national forest. Plus, the Ohio Supreme… Read More
Redistricting Challenge On Fast-Track
By: Associated Press
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The Ohio Supreme Court has put a lawsuit challenging the state's new congressional districts on the fast track. The court announced Monday that Democrats challenging the bill establishing new U.S…. Read More
New Coalition To Fight Prescription Drug Abuse
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Prescription drug abuse is a serious issue in Southeast Ohio, but the new Athens OPIOID Coalition is aimed at fighting this problem. Executive director of Health Recovery Services Joe Gay… Read More