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Frank Solich’s Weekly Press Conference – September 12
By: Grant Burkhardt
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Ohio football is 2-0 and has won five straight home games, but Marshall has had the Bobcats' number in recent years. With revenge (possibly) on the mind of Ohio this Saturday, Frank Solich spoke to the media about this weekend's game. Watch the entire press conference here. Sights from the Sideline After a few full… Read More
Ryan Theis’ Weekly Press Conference – September 12
Ohio volleyball has lost four of its last five matches, including losing two of three matches at home this past weekend. Ohio lost 3-1 to Louisville and also 3-1 to the University of Virginia over the weekend, and the women go to Georgia for four matches this weekend. Here's head coach Ryan Theis' weekly press… Read More
Ryan Theis Weekly Press Conference – September 12
By: Grant Burkhardt
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Ohio volleyball has lost four of its last five matches, including losing two of three matches at home this past weekend. Ohio lost 3-1 to Louisville and also 3-1 to the University of Virginia over the weekend, and the women go to Georgia for four matches this weekend. Here's head coach Ryan Theis' weekly press… Read More
Weller Nabs MAC East Special Teams Player of the Week
By: Tanner Smith
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For the second week in a row, an Ohio Bobcat football player has received a MAC Player of the Week honor. This week, green and white kicker Matt Weller earns the recognition from the conference for his contributions to Ohio's 30-3 win over Gardner-Webb. Weller was 3-of-4 on field goals against the Runnin' Bulldogs and… Read More
New Pictures Released Of Perry County Bank Robber
By: Cheri Russo
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FBI Agents have released two new pictures of a man who robbed a bank in Perry County. The First National Bank of McConnelsville, located on West Main Street in Junction City, was robbed shortly before 10 a.m. last Thursday morning. Investigators say a man wearing a long, black wig entered the bank and handed a… Read More
Athens County 2-1-1 Service Expands
By: Taylor Mirfendereski
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The free 2-1-1 service that provides information to Athens County residents on local programs and services in the area is no longer only available over the phone. United Appeal for Athens County and the Athens County Department of Job and Family Services announced today that the free 24-hour phone service is now providing information… Read More
Athens County 2-1-1 Service Moves To Web
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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The free 2-1-1 service that provides information to Athens County residents on local programs and services in the area is no longer only available on phone lines. United Appeal for Athens County and the Athens County Department of Job and Family Services announced today that the free 24-hour phone service is now providing information on… Read More
Lancaster To Receive Clean Ohio Money
The City of Lancaster may be one step closer to turning an old gas station into the site for a medical center expansion. Lancaster is one of four Ohio communities slated to receive more than $1.4 million in Clean Ohio Assistance Fund grants from the State Controlling Board for brownfield redevelopment. Lancaster will receive $110,684… Read More
Carlisle To Rise From The Ashes In Chillicothe
Downtown Chillicothe is getting a new foundation. A non-profit corporation called Historic Chillicothe is purchasing the Carlisle building by land contract and plans to raise money to renovate the building. A fire was set at the historic building in 2003. Since then, many have debated what to do with the structure that remained. Historic Chillicothe… Read More
Redistricting Could Impact Lancaster-area U.S. Representative
By: Associated Press
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A U.S. House member says a proposed new Congressional map for Ohio combines his district with that of a fellow Republican, setting up a possible faceoff. A spokesman for U.S. Rep. Michael Turner said Monday that the plan combines the districts of Turner and U.S. Rep. Steve Austria. Turner, a former Dayton mayor, has comfortably… Read More
Four Arrested in Marietta During Drug Search
Four people are in jail after the discovery of individually packaged illegal drugs at a Marietta residence. Major Crimes Task Force agents from the Washington County Sheriff's office searched the home of Josey Barton, 20, early this morning. Agents seized 18 grams of crack cocaine packaged for sale. Barton told officers the two men… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update For September 13
By: Cheri Russo
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Zanesville police are looking for a man they believe was involved in a fatal drive by shooting Saturday night. And gas prices are down again, but up compared to a year ago. WOUB Reporter Cheri Russo has your :60 audio update.
Statehouse Reporter Looks At SB5 Issue
An OU professor and statehouse news columnist says Gov. John Kasich has an uphill battle when it comes to stopping the repeal of Senate Bill 5. The governor said Thursday that he believes rejection of this bill in the November election would hurt job creation and Ohio's economy. Tom Suddes says getting people in Athens… Read More
Man Shot To Death In Zanesville
By: Fred Kight
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Zanesville police are looking for a man they believe was involved in a fatal drive by shooting Saturday night. Police say Dante Wolford, 22, of Zanesville was standing on a corner when he was gunned down. It happened at the intersection of Pine Street and Baker Street in the parking lot of the Dairy Mart… Read More
Tornado Anniversary
By: Cheri Russo
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Today marks the one year anniversary of the tornado in The Plains. It was a tornado that caught the community off guard, but also brought them together. The storm also affected other parts of the region in Ohio and West Virginia. Today, we plan to share your stories and are looking for people who will… Read More
Memorial Service For Ohio University Student Tonight
By: Katie Doup
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A memorial service for the late Ohio University Student Gloria Dawes will be held tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Galbreath Chapel on O.U.'s Athens campus. All family and friends are welcome. The senior was on her way to a family gathering Labor Day weekend when she was killed on Interstate 77 in… Read More
Remembering Ohio’s Fallen Firefighters
By: Associated Press
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The governor will help honor Ohio firefighters killed in the line of duty one day after the nation remembered first responders who died in the 9/11 terror attacks a decade ago. His office says Gov. John Kasich will be part of a wreath-laying for fallen Ohio firefighters Monday morning in the courtyard at the state… Read More
New Faces, Same Results for Sheridan
By: Pat Chiesa
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MVL Spotlight Last year’s Sheridan Generals squad was a dominating force in the MVL, outscoring opponents 397-67. The offense was led by versatile quarterback CJ Myers, deep-threat receiver Anthony Crane and a two-headed monster of a backfield featuring Troy Sweeney and JayTee Ellars. The defense was also very stout—particularly against the run—thanks to defensive linemen… Read More
Morning Audio Update For September 13
By: Taylor Pool
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People in Nelsonville remember the tragic events of 9-11-01. Plus, people in the legal and psychological communities say new Ohio standards for determining whether juvenile defendants are competent will protect the children and mean less guesswork. WOUB Reporter Taylor Pool has your :60 audio update.
Lima Company Remembers 9-11
By: Associated Press
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Veterans of the Marines' Lima Company that lost nine members in a 2005 roadside bombing in Iraq are marking the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks in a public ceremony at a minor league ballpark in Columbus. About a dozen members of Lima Company participated in Sunday's event at Huntington Park. Flags were… Read More
Newark Boy Dies After Go-Cart Crash
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A six-year-old boy has died after a go-cart crash during a practice session at an Ohio track. The Pickaway County sheriff's office says Michael Wise of Newark was driving a go-cart that collided with a motorcycle Saturday afternoon at Circleville Raceway Park, about 25 miles south of Columbus. Wise was flown to a Columbus hospital,… Read More
Soccer Falls in Double-OT to #22 Ohio State
By: Grant Burkhardt
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After nearly three hours of delays and 108 minutes of game play, Ohio and Ohio State were still scoreless. But for the second straight game, the Bobcats gave up an extremely late goal and lost to the Buckeyes 1-0. In the 109th minute, Ohio State's Tiffany Cameron controlled a rebound and placed it past Ohio… Read More
Volleyball Can’t Claw Back, Loses to Virginia
The Ohio Bobcats struggled all day, as they tried to end the Baymont Invitational with a win over the University of Virginia. Ohio and Virginia battled back and forth, but the Cavaliers pulled away and won the match 3-1. After taking a 2-0 set lead over the ‘Cats, Virginia looked poised to close out… Read More