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Electrical Power Restored to 2,000+ with Outages
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Power was restored to The Plains around 12:45 a.m. Tuesday morning. According to AEP Ohio, more than 2,000 people were without power after an outage Monday night. AEP Ohio said… Read More
By The Numbers: A Closer Look At Parkersburg’s Historic Win No. 800
By: Eli Burris
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Editor's Note: On Aug. 29, the Parkersburg Big Reds defeated the Warren Warriors 41-22 on the road. But the win had a bigger meaning to the Big Reds than just… Read More
Ohio Testing Samples For Uncommon Virus Sickening Children Across Midwest
By: Paola Santiago
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The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention will be testing samples from at least one Ohio children's hospital for an uncommon virus officials believe could be causing severe respiratory illnesses… Read More
ACLU Seeking Ruling Over Ohio Budget Abortion Rules
By: Associated Press
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The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio is pushing for a hearing and summary ruling in a lawsuit over abortion-related provisions contained in Ohio's two-year budget. The court filing on… Read More
Ohio Legislature Allowed To Join In Appeal Of Ruling In Early Voting Case
By: Associated Press
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A federal judge says the Ohio Legislature can join the state in appealing his ruling on early voting changes in the swing state. U.S. District Judge Peter Economus granted a… Read More
WV Governor Adjusts Storage Tank Law
By: Associated Press
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Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is planning administrative fixes instead of a special session to adjust a law regulating aboveground storage tanks. Tomblin spokesman Chris Stadelman says the governor won't call… Read More
OU Performing Arts Series Bringing Broadway, Comedy, Music to Campus
The 2014-15 Ohio University Performing Arts and Concert Series kicks off this week and continues through the spring, bringing Broadway performances, comedy, acrobatics, music and more to the Athens campus…. Read More
Poling Gets First Career MAC Weekly
By: Patrick Klinger
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Following Ohio's loss to the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, Bobcat redshirt freshman linebacker, Quentin Poling, has been named the Mid-American Conference East Division Defensive Player of the Week. In the… Read More
Ohio Earns Win Over Eastern Kentucky
By: Kellen Becoats
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The Ohio soccer team fought its way to a chippy 2-0 win over Eastern Kentucky for its first home win of the season on Sunday, Sept. 7. “I think that… Read More
WOUB News Update: Read And Be Informed
By: Tori Knueven
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It's lunch time and the news is already booming. If you don't have time to look through the full story, here's a summary of today's news. Hundreds are being sent… Read More
Chemical Company Could Abandon Site Without Cleanup
By: Associated Press
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A bankruptcy judge is concerned that a chemical company may abandon the site of a massive January spill without cleaning it up. Judge Ronald Pearson expressed the concern in an… Read More
PHOTOS: 2014 Steampunk Spectacle
By: Athens Messenger staff reports, Yi-Ke Peng
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Athens' second annual Steampunk Spectacle was held over the weekend, featuring artwork, dance performances, games and workshops at ARTS/West and the Athens Public Library, plus a masquerade ball at Central Venue.
We hope you enjoy these photos by WOUB's Yi-Ke Peng and Brooke Herbert Hayes.
Perry County Judge Facing Hit And Run Charges
By: Bill Rockwell | Perry County Tribune staff reporter
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Perry County Court Judge Dean Wilson is facing OVI and hit/skip charges following a Sunday evening accident involving a Columbus city bus. A report from the Columbus Police Department states… Read More
Anti-Fracking Billboards Along U.S. Route 36 Coming Down
By: Associated Press
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An Ohio man who uses a biblical reference and a statement against "poisoned waters" on billboards near two wells for disposal of gas-drilling wastewater says the messages are coming down…. Read More
Ohio AG Urges Grandparents To Be On Alert To Scams
By: Associated Press
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Ohio's top law enforcement official wants grandparents to be wary of calls to help grandchildren. Attorney General Mike DeWine says his office has received 22 complaints this year on… Read More
Wood County To Donate Coins Tossed In Two Fountains
By: Associated Press
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More than $170 worth of pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters have been tossed into two county-owned fountains in Wood County over the past two years. Angi Graham with the… Read More
Ohio To Get New Area Code To Meet Phone Demands
By: Associated Press
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People who live in the 740 area code will have to dial 10 numbers for local calls next year as a new area code is established. The 220 area… Read More
Rescue Dog Brings Debut Of OUPD Canine Unit
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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There’s a new member coming to the Ohio University Police Department, and he’s already dressed in black. Alex, a Labrador retriever mix who was found through the help of a… Read More