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Women’s basketball: Ohio wins first conference game
The Ohio women’s basketball team wanted to ring in the New Year and the start of MAC play on the right note. The Bobcats did so with a 73-64 win… Read More
Public Invited To Offer Input On Richland Ave. Improvements
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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The city of Athens held a public comment session this afternoon on the future of Richland Avenue. Merchants and business owners were encouraged to offer their input on… Read More
Athens City And Ohio University Officials Unveil New Fire Truck
By: Taylor Mirfendereski
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It's not often that Athens city and university officials take a joy ride together in a fire truck. But today was a special occasion. It marked the debut of a… Read More
Chauncey Man Pleads Guilty To Involuntary Manslaughter
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An Athens County man today pleaded guilty to killing a man in 2010. Matthew Wolfe, 47, of Chauncey pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the shooting of 41-year-old Craig Oxley…. Read More
Smith Finalist For Presidency
Ohio University Vice President for Student Affairs Kent Smith is a finalist for the presidency at Langston University. Smith confirmed the information to WOUB News today. He is one… Read More
Athens Planning Commission Examining Proposed Stimson Ave. Housing Project
By: Fred Kight
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The Athens City Planning Commission is asking for help on a proposed Stimson Avenue housing project. It's looking to the City Law Director for advice on how to interpret the… Read More
Scioto County Pain Clinic Owner Surrenders To Officials
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The owner of a medical clinic in southern Ohio that authorities allege was a notorious drug house has pleaded not guilty to charges of illegally dispensing thousands of prescription pain… Read More
Calligraphy Exhibit at Marietta College
“Letters at an Exhibition,” which celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Marietta Calligraphy Society, will open with a reception from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 20, at Marietta College’s Hermann Fine… Read More
Ice hockey: Coach’s Show and second half preview
By: Justin Sampson
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As uncommon as the weather has been in Southeast Ohio this season, it may escape some minds that we’re fully entrenched in the winter months. But the calendar doesn’t lie. … Read More
Football: MAC realigns East and West
By: Matt Archibald
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The Mid-American Conference will look different for the 2012 football season. The University of Massachusetts, who moves up from FCS to FBS, will join the East Division, which currently has… Read More
Ironton Medical Center Aims To Bring Services Back To Region
By: Fred Kight
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It's been 11 years since River Valley Health Systems closed its hospital in Ironton. Local residents with emergency room needs have been forced to travel outside the city. Ralph… Read More
A “Hodge Podge” of Plays at ARTS/West
By: Bryan Gibson
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ARTS/West will host The Hodge Podge Play Reading Series, to be held one Sunday a month between January and March 2012. The series gets its name from the variety of… Read More
Hocking College Closes Inn Operations
By: Steffany Hiett
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School leaders have closed public operations at the Inn at Hocking College. The closing includes Starbrick Bistro and Foxfire Lounge, along with banquet services. Marketing and Public Relations Director Laura… Read More
Open Job Interviews Friday
By: Cheri Russo
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Jobs are a tough thing to come by in this economy, especially in Southeast Ohio. That's why officials at Athens County Job and Family Services say they expect a decent… Read More
Zanesville Downtown Association Looks Forward For 2012
By: Fred Kight
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Sixteen years ago the Chamber of Commerce in Zanesville formed an organization to rejuvenate the central city area. The man who heads that group reports significant progress but acknowledges work… Read More
Morning Audio Update for January 4
By: Taylor Pool
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An Ohio University professor has created something that may reduce the costly road repairs caused by winter weather. Plus, Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania officials are waiting to hear which… Read More
Earthquakes Shaking Up Fracking Debate
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A series of small earthquakes being studied for their potential links to disposal of gas drilling wastewater in Ohio is shaking up environmentalists and politicians. It's long been known that… Read More
OU Professor Tries To Crack Issues With Asphalt
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An Ohio University professor has created something that may reduce the costly road repairs caused by winter weather. Civil engineer Sang-Soo Kim has developed the Asphalt Binder Cracking Device, an… Read More
Missing Teen From The Plains Found
By: Cheri Russo
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The Athens County Sheriff says a missing teenager from The Plains has been found. Sheriff Pat Kelly says Isabelle Smith, 14, was located at a relative's residence this morning. She… Read More
Athens dominates down low and beats Logan
The Athens Lady Bulldogs(6-4) took to their home floor tonight to take on a very good Logan Lady Chieftains(6-3) squad and it was a close game until the finish. … Read More