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Cell Phone Scanning Technology Purchase Approved
The Athens Police Department will be buying special software and hardware used to scan cell phones for potential evidence during the course of a criminal investigation. The City Council approved… Read More
Column: Mid-Major Programs Becoming More Intriguing
Back around the early 1970’s, there was a dynasty formed in college basketball. Not one built for the decade, but one that was meant to last. Collegiate hall of famers… Read More
Athens Co. Adopts New Emergency Alert System
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Athens County has a new emergency alert system. The "Alert Athens County" program will be able to alert residents about emergency situations. Subscribers of the system can be reached through… Read More
The Mary C. Doxsee Historic Clothing And Textile Collection
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, host Doug McCabe talks with Schuyler Cone and Trina Gannon about the Mary C. Doxsee Historic Clothing & Textile Collection at the… Read More
Revised Ohio Sentencing Law Gives Judges Leeway
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A revised law is giving judges more leeway when it comes to sentencing first-time offenders convicted of minor felonies. The goal of the original law was to save money by… Read More
D.J. Cooper Named AP All-American Honorable Mention
The Associated Press released their annual AP All-American teams on Monday, and Ohio guard D.J. Cooper was recognized as an AP All-American Honorable Mention selection. The senior was chosen by… Read More
WOUB.org To Include Blog By Career Coach Beverly Jones
Readers looking for career guidance will now find regular columns by Beverly Jones, a career coach and leadership expert, on WOUB.org/blogs. The blog will focus on different topics that will… Read More
New Felony Sentencing Guidelines To Take Effect
By: Jenna Gant | Court News Ohio
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Ohio judges can now sentence those who commit fourth and fifth degree felonies, the lowest felony levels, to prison for a first time offense in more cases. The new Ohio… Read More
WV Senate Eliminates Credit For Plug-In Cars
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The West Virginia Senate has voted 33-1 to eliminate the $7,500 tax credit that encouraged the sale of solar, electric, plug-in hybrid and other environmentally friendly alternative fuel vehicles. The… Read More
Low Natural Gas Prices Impacting State Revenues
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Low natural gas prices are taking their toll on West Virginia general tax revenues. State tax collections totaled $316 million in March, or $14 million less than expected. That dropped… Read More
Fired Superintendent Wants Lawsuit Heard Before State Court
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Former West Virginia Schools Superintendent Jorea Marple wants her wrongful-termination lawsuit heard in state rather than federal court. Marple and the state Board of Education filed several motions last week… Read More
New Owner Plans To Revive Fenton Art Glass
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Fenton Art Glass' new owner is looking to revive the Wood County, WV specialty glass maker. Last month, the West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust provided $100,000 to The Fenton Group… Read More
Boardwalks Emerging Along Ohio & Erie Canal Trail
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Boardwalks are emerging along the historic Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail with the help of volunteers. A 2.7-mile section of trail in Tuscarawas County south of Canton will remain… Read More
Chillicothe Woman Arrested In Drug Bust
By: Brad Friedman
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A Chillicothe woman has been charged with trafficking cocaine and child endangerment. Chillicothe Police raided the home of Marka Retherford, 26, around 6:00 a.m. Monday. Police found cocaine, drug paraphernalia,… Read More
WV Residents Attend Second-Chance Prom
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It was no ordinary dance – an event in West Virginia gave people who had never experienced a night at the prom a second chance. Nearly 200 people attended the… Read More
Athens County Installs New Emergency System
By: Brad Friedman
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Athens County officials have established the "Alert Athens County" program. The program, created by the Everbridge System for Citizen Alerts, will be able contact thousands of county businesses and citizens… Read More
Parkersburg Monument To Honor Fallen Military
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A new monument in Parkersburg will honor local military personnel who were killed in Desert Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan. Construction on the Fallen Soldier Memorial is expected to be completed… Read More
Ohio University Admission Applications At Record High
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Applications for admission to Ohio University have topped 20,000 for the first time in the school's 209-year history. Freshman applications for the main campus were running more than 3,000 ahead… Read More
Bring On The Night: Athens’ Latest Fest Features Uptown Dancing, Music
By: Erin Riordan
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Since the early 1990s, Nuit Blanche festivals have brought art to city streets around the globe. Given southeast Ohio's rich arts legacy, it's no wonder that Zelma Badu-Younge thought that Athens should be added to the long list of Nuit Blanche hosts. (VIDEO)
Ohio Gov. Signs Speed Limit Increases Into Law
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UPDATE 1:20 p.m. The speed limit on most of Ohio's interstate highways will rise to 70 mph beginning July 1 under a new law signed by Gov. John Kasich. The Republican… Read More
Longtime Ohio Co. Judge Joins WV Forum On Child Abuse
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A longtime Ohio County Circuit Court judge and other experts on child welfare will discuss how to prevent and address child abuse during a forum at West Liberty University. The… Read More
WV Protesters Expected To Stall Traffic
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Police are warning motorists of traffic congestion and diversions Monday as the United Mine Workers of America protest Patriot Coal's bankruptcy reorganization plan in West Virginia. Some 5,000 participants are… Read More
WV Senator Starts College Tour This Week
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U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin plans to visit three universities and meet with veterans and community leaders across West Virginia this week. Manchin's office says the West Virginia Democrat will kick… Read More
Morning Update For April 1
A Meigs County man was arrested in Athens County for drug possession. Ohio gas prices have gone down in the last week. Details in your morning update.
Eagles Outhit Ohio, 13-6
By: Eric Singer
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Sunday would prove to be an unpleasant day for the Ohio baseball team, as Eastern Michigan hit its way to a series-winning victory over the Bobcats, 13-6. After trading runs… Read More