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Global Perspectives: Students Discuss Gun Violence In America
By: Atish Baidya, Grant Burkhardt
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Last week’s shooting at the Washington Navy Yard once again thrust gun violence into the national spotlight. On this episode of “Global Perspectives” WOUB’s Atish Baidya speaks with three international… Read More
City Of Athens Declares Support For ‘Home Rule’ In Fracking Appeal
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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The city of Athens and the village of Amesville have expressed their support for the city of Munroe Falls, which is appealing a court decision that says that the state… Read More
Man Facing Sentencing in Wife’s Shooting Kills Himself
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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A Millfield man who had been allowed to stay out of jail after a guilty plea on felonious assault charges killed himself days before his sentencing was to take place…. Read More
Man Commits Suicide Days Before Sentencing
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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The Athens County Prosecutor's Office has confirmed that, days before his sentencing hearing, Jerry Lewis has committed suicide in Parkersburg. County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn told The Messenger at 2:15 p.m…. Read More
Fairgrounds To Debut Athens Pumpkin Festival Oct. 5
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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The Athens County Fair Board and Weekleyville Pumpkin Farms will host the inaugural Athens Pumpkin Festival at the fairgrounds on Oct. 5. Fair board member and Weekleyville Pumpkin Farm owner… Read More
Week 5 Games
In week 5 of the high school football season, Gridiron Glory will send reporters to seven games around the region. Our "Game of the Week" pits Logan against Nelsonville-York in a… Read More
Ohio Soccer: The Meaning Behind #TwoPercent
Bobcat Sports Showcase reporter Billy Hartman gets an inside look at the motto #TwoPercent for the Ohio soccer team. The Showcase airs every Friday at 11:00 p.m. on WOUB-TV and… Read More
Acoustic Hot Tuna Set 2 At The Fur Peace Ranch
The second set from Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady, and Barry Mitterhoff in performance at the Fur Peace Ranch from July 27, 2013.
Volleyball: How The Bobcats Protect Home Court
Bobcat Showcase reporter Colin Brown learns about the advantage of playing at home in the Convocation Center. The Showcase airs every Friday at 11:00 p.m. on WOUB-TV and reairs Saturdays… Read More
Athens County Early Voting Times
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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The Athens County Board of Elections met on Thursday and voted to have the following early voting hours for the Nov. 5 General Election: Oct. 1-4, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Oct…. Read More
Marijuana, Cash Found During Traffic Stop
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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Athens County sheriff’s deputies discovered marijuana, weapons and cash during a traffic stop on Saturday, according to Sheriff Patrick Kelly. Deputy John Kulchar and canine Ryder assisted the Ohio Department… Read More
Morning Audio Update September 24
Antero Resources is proposing to drill beneath a West Virginia town. Ohio inmates in mental health units are not the only ones who could be suicidal, a new report finds…. Read More
Family Files Lawsuit Against Shifflet And Daycare
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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A second civil lawsuit has been filed against Thomas Shifflet, who was convicted of gross sexual imposition for actions at two daycares. The parents of a 9-year-old child who went… Read More
Riley Named OAC Player Of The Week
By: Michael Drapcho
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After an outstanding week, Marietta junior forward Wesley Riley was named Ohio Athletic Conference Men’s Soccer Player of the Week. Riley played a critical role in both of the Pioneers’… Read More
Man Dies After Kayaking Accident
By: Marika Lee | The Logan Daily News
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A Lancaster man died Sunday while kayaking on the Hocking River with his family. Charles F. Prosh, 77, was pronounced dead at the scene near Chieftain Drive and Stage Road… Read More
Jury Finds Food Bank Employee Guilty On One Count
By: Debra Tobin | Logan Daily News
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It took the jury a little more than an hour on Friday to determine the fate of Marilyn Sloan, who was accused of internal theft at the Southeastern Ohio Food… Read More
Prescription Abuse Campaign Starts In WV
By: Associated Press
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Federal and local officials are launching a new campaign to fight prescription drug abuse. U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin and Huntington Police Chief Skip Holbrook met with students and faculty at… Read More
Fairgrounds To Debut Athens Pumpkin Festival Oct. 5
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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The Athens County Fair Board and Weekleyville Pumpkin Farms will host the inaugural Athens Pumpkin Festival at the fairgrounds on Oct. 5. Fair board member and Weekleyville Pumpkin Farm owner… Read More
Wood Art Exhibition Opens At Zanesville Museum Of Art
By: Andy Near
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Starting Saturday, Oct. 5, the Zanesville Museum of Art will feature Turning Points: Wood Art. Curated by Dr. Myron Knell, the exhibition features turned and carved wood formed by southeastern… Read More
Athena Cinema Hosting Month-Long Sustainability Film Series
Now through Oct. 30, the Ohio University Common Experience Project on Sustainability will be hosting a series of films on the environment and sustainability. The screenings are one-time only events and admission is free.