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International Women’s Day Rally in Athens
More than a 100 women gathered in front of the Athens County courthouse Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the social, cultural and political achievements of women. But it wasn’t just women… Read More
Cabell, Kanawha Counties Sue Drug Distributors
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Two of the state’s most populous counties have become the latest to file lawsuits accusing prescription drug distributors of fueling the local opioid epidemic by shipping… Read More
Ohio Falls in First Match vs. Wright State
By: Nick Ursini
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Ohio (7-6) dropped their first game of the weekend to the Wright State Raiders 6-1 on Thursday. Southpaw pitcher Gerry Salisbury got the start for Ohio and pitched well. Salisbury… Read More
‘John Denver: Country Boy’ to Air on WOUB-TV Tonight, Monday
By: Emily Votaw
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Over the course of his career, John Denver (birth name Henry John Deutschendorf Jr.) released a slew of hit songs that bridged the oft-wide gap between popular and entirely acoustic… Read More
AP All-Southeast District Teams Announced
By: Alex Harrison
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The Associated Press All-Southeast District boys and girls teams were released Wednesday. Forty-one players and coaches made the teams including two named Coach of the Year and two named Player… Read More
Ohio Hockey Prepares for National Tournament
By: Robbie Dipaola
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The worst time for any team to go on a losing streak is when the season winds down and the games matter more. For the No. 3 ranked Ohio Bobcats,… Read More
Local Bars, Law Enforcement Fund New Tool for Sexual Assault Investigations
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Six Athens bars have joined with local law enforcement in the fight to find sexual assault suspects. According to a press release from Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn, OhioHealth O’Bleness… Read More
West Virginia Lawmakers Draft Budget with More Cuts
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Some West Virginia lawmakers have drafted a state budget for the coming year they say would close the government’s deficit through spending cuts. Republican Delegates Pat… Read More
Layoffs Expected This Month At W. Va. Public Broadcasting
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s executive director says 15 employees are expected to be laid off by the end of the month. Scott Finn told the House… Read More
Revenue at Ohio’s 4 Casinos Down Compared To Year Ago
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio Casino Control Commission has reported that revenue last month was down at the state’s four casinos, but up at Ohio’s seven racinos, compared with… Read More
SE Ohio Ignored, Again, As Possible Grow Area
WILMINGTON, Ohio (AP) — The backers of a failed state ballot measure to legalize marijuana for recreational and medical use are now proposing a large medical marijuana growing facility in… Read More
WOUB Student Reporter Recognized by State Chancellor
By: George Mauzy, Jr.
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When Ohio University junior Erik Threet II was asked to do a story about a terminally ill Wellston High School student last fall, he never dreamed it would lead to… Read More
Trimble Can’t Comeback Against South Webster
By: Alex Harrison
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Tyler Slack nailed a three for Trimble. South Webster’s full-court inbound pass was intercepted by Trimble and Cameron Kittle putback a missed three. The Jeeps led 47-40, but it seemed… Read More