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Instant Reaction: Ohio Loses Second Straight Road Game
The Bobcats dropped their second straight road game in an 84-58 loss to Memphis Wednesday night. Poor Ohio shooting and Memphis’ strong play down low is what ultimately led to… Read More
Memphis Throttles Ohio With Defense, Fastbreak
The duo of junior wing Geron Johnson and freshman big Shaq Goodwin was too much for Ohio as Memphis ran the Bobcats out of the FedEx Forum by a count… Read More
Evening Audio Update For December 5
Ohio State Highway Patrol officers are looking for a driver they believe hit and fatally injured a bicyclist in Wheelersburg. A Frankfort man is dead after a two vehicle crash… Read More
Ohio House Clears Rules For Health ‘Navigators’
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The Ohio House has passed a bill to require training and certification for a new group of professionals who will be available to guide consumers through the new health insurance… Read More
Astronomy Group Asks City For Pollution-Free Lights
A local astronomy group is concerned about an Athens committee's proposal to add additional lighting around the city. Earlier this fall, the Athens Joint Police Advisory Committee took a safety… Read More
Kasich Concerned Energy Companies May Not Hire Ohioans
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Ohio Governor John Kasich says he’s concerned energy companies that are coming in to Ohio to tap into new sources of energy plan might not be making those jobs available… Read More
For The Benefit Of Mr. B: Area Musicians Come Together For Lennon Fest
By: Bryan Gibson
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The 13th Annual Lennon Fest will take place Saturday, Dec. 8 at The Union and Jackie O's Pub and Brewery in Athens.
The event, which celebrates the music of John Lennon and The Beatles, raises money for the Johnny B Fund, established in 2000 to help young local musicians pay for lessons.
W.Va. Redistricting Case May Tap State High Court
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West Virginia's Supreme Court may be asked to help resolve a pending challenge of the state's new congressional districts. Both sides in a federal lawsuit targeting that redistricting support asking… Read More
Early Morning Accident In Jackson County Kills At Least One Person
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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The Ohio State Highway Patrol said at least one person died in a crash on Route 32 in Jackson County, Ohio Wednesday morning. The Jackson Post of the Ohio Highway… Read More
Fmr. Doctor Sentenced For Role In Pike Co. Pill Mill
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A former doctor has been sentenced to four years in prison for her role in a southern Ohio pill mill. Federal prosecutors alleged that Brenda Banks… Read More
Black Making An Early Impact
By: Todd Ward
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Sometimes the transition from high school to college basketball can take a full year or longer as a player tries to figure out her role on the team. Ohio freshman… Read More
OU PhD Student Focuses On Sex Ed For Special Needs Children
By: Taylor Pool
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Sex: it's the topic an Ohio University doctoral student is helping parents teach their children about, especially their children with special needs. Natalie Williams specializes in the subject… Read More
Fairfield Co. Grandstand Receives Siding And Repairs
Fairfield County residents may soon enjoy a newly refurbished grandstand at the county's fairgrounds. Restoration work, including new siding and basic repairs on the historic structure, was completed last week… Read More
Ohio University Alum To Be Honored In Cooperstown
Ohio University alum and MLB.com writer Paul Hagen has been voted the winner of the annual J.G. Taylor Spink Award by the Baseball Writer's Association of America. The award recognizes… Read More
Athens Musicians Rally For OU Alumna
By: Elliot Nicolson
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During her time in Athens, Lauren Weldy touched the hearts of many in the local music community. Now those musicians are returning the love.
This Friday, Jackie O's Pub and Brewery will host "The Concert For Weldy," who was recently diagnosed with stage four sarcoma cancer.
Olive Hill Mayor Resigns After Drug Arrest
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The mayor of a small eastern Kentucky city has resigned following an arrest on a drug trafficking charge. The Independent reports the Olive Hill City Council accepted the resignation on… Read More
Thieves Steal Copper From Constellium Plant
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West Virginia State Police are warning manufacturers to review security procedures after two men posing as contractors drove out of a plant with two tons of stolen copper. Trooper C.A…. Read More
Morning Update for December 5
Attorney General Mike Dewine is looking for new leads in a six-year-old double murder case. Ohio has suffered it's 19th case of fungal meningitis this year. Details in… Read More
Wheeling Tunnel Gets First Major Inspection Since Renovation
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State highway officials are preparing to conduct the first major inspection of the Wheeling Tunnel since a $14.4 million renovation was completed two years ago. Dan Sikora with the Division… Read More