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Big MVL Games Loom on the Horizon
With an MVL race that has five teams with a shot at the title, there are some games coming up that will have a significant impact in the conference race,… Read More
Students speak out against Senate Bill 5
Students came out in throngs last night to voice their reasoning against Senate Bill 5 to Ohio University Student Senate. Over a dozen students rose from their seats over the… Read More
Local Boys Make Good
Southeast Engine has come a long way from their beginnings in 1999 as a local college band in Athens, Ohio. They started as a folk-rock ensemble playing original material penned… Read More
Burr Oak Lodge To Temporarily Close
A combination of mounting repair costs and a change in management is forcing a state park lodge in Morgan County to close. Ohio Department of Natural Resources spokeswoman Laura… Read More
Fatal School Bus Accident in Ross County
A fatal school bus accident has part of US Route 50 closed at this hour in Ross County. According to the Ross County Sheriff's dispatcher, the call came in… Read More
Washington Co. Man Arrested For Stealing $20,000 Worth Of Copper Pipes
A Washington County man is in jail facing felony charges in connection to the theft of more than $20,000 worth of copper pipes. Sheriff's deputies questioned Alan Hall after… Read More
WOUB Alumni Return to Participate With Special Events During OU Homecoming Weekend
Through the years, thousands of Ohio University students have trained for their future careers at WOUB Public Media. During Ohio University’s Homecoming weekend (Oct. 14 – 15) many will return… Read More
A Career Fair Success Guide
Each quarter, Ohio University hosts a Career Fair that allows students to explore possible internship and career positions. More than 100 companies from around the world participate, hoping to grab… Read More
OU Volleyball Looks Ahead
The Ohio University Volleyball team stands undefeated after their 3 set sweep over Eastern Michigan earlier this month. It was the team’s fourth straight victory against MAC opponents, which puts… Read More
Volunteer Firefighters Can Now Continue Education Online
Southeast Ohio volunteer firefighters are excited that they are now being offered online training courses that fulfill education requirements and come at a huge savings. The Ohio Fire Academy is… Read More
Area Teachers Plan Use Grants To Educate In Unconventional Ways
The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio announced seven Athens County teachers as recipients of the Walmart Foundation Strive for Excellence Mini-Grants Initiative. FAO partnered with the Walmart Foundation to support education… Read More
Jackson Faces Toughest Opponent Yet
Jackson returns to the road this week as they head to Ironton to face the 4-2 Tigers. The Ironmen are coming off another dominant victory over Portsmouth and look to… Read More
Player of the Year Candidates Revealed
It’s that time of year again, “Player of the Year” time! Gridiron Glory Reporters talked it out and here is who has made the 2011 “Player of the Year” candidate… Read More
Woman Killed In Fairfield County Accident
A Lancaster woman is dead after a head-on collision on Lake Road near State Route 37 in Fairfield County. Troopers say Sarah Renko, 24, was struck by Angela Schultz, 33,… Read More
Morning Update for October 5
Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Jim Petro says the Hocking College Board of Trustees needs to let the school's president make the day to day decisions. Plus, Democrat Earl Ray… Read More
Tomblin Wins WV Governor Election
Democrat Earl Ray Tomblin has won a special election for governor in West Virginia, overcoming Republican attempts to tie him to President Barack Obama and the health care plan. Tomblin… Read More
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Online In Athens
The idea of neighbors helping neighbors is moving online in the Athens-area. The Athens time exchange network allows members to help each other with services like pet sitting, painting, child… Read More
Petro Tells Hocking College Board Of Trustees To Back Off
Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Jim Petro says the Hocking College Board of Trustees needs to let the Nelsonville school's president make the day to day decisions. Petro met with… Read More
Football: Frank Solich Press Conference & “Sights from the Sidelines”
Frank Solich talked to the media after his team's 17-10 win over conference foe Kent State on Saturday. The head coach addressed the injury concerns plaguing his team and how… Read More