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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, including the week nine showdown between Sheridan and Tri-Valley. WEEK 7 Tri-Valley @ New Lexington– The Panthers want to prove they are legitimate contenders…. 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 course of an almost an hour to give speeches illustrating predictions about what the passage of the bill would do to employees at OU and… Read More
Local Boys Make Good
By: Mark Hellenberg
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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 by singer/guitarist Adam Remnant, with a sound reminiscent of Wilco circa Being There. Since those early years, the band has found its own unique voice… 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 Jones says the Burr Oak Lodge and Conference Center will temporarily close at the beginning of next year. Jones says the lodge's private operator,… 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 at 3:22 p.m.of a crash involving a bus and a car. The accident happened in the 85-hundred block of US 50 West between Bainbridge… 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 his boss alleged Hall was stealing pipes and fittings from Pioneer Pipes, where Hall worked. Sheriff Larry Mincks says Hall admitted to stealing two… Read More
WOUB Alumni Return to Participate With Special Events During OU Homecoming Weekend
By: Kelly Martin
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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 to participate in special alumni programs. Friday, Oct. 14 Alumni “Newswatch” – "Newswatch," a 30-minute live news program produced by OU students, will air a… Read More
A Career Fair Success Guide
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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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 the interest of Ohio University students to fill positions. This event is highly competitive. However, students can employ some basic strategies to make the upcoming Career Fair… 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 them at a perfect 4-0 record in the conference. Ohio University Head Volleyball Coach Ryan Theis says he is proud of his players’ accomplishments. “We got a… Read More
Volunteer Firefighters Can Now Continue Education Online
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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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 now offering a new program which is set up so that each individual firefighter can do their specific section of training online and then later… Read More
Area Teachers Plan Use Grants To Educate In Unconventional Ways
By: Kaity Conner
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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 in the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine, and fund projects and programs proposed by area teachers. Nelsonville York Elementary Teacher Tina McWilliams… Read More
Jackson Faces Toughest Opponent Yet
By: Jaush Huntsberger
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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 stay undefeated. That victory marked the 15th straight regular season win for the Ironmen, a school record. Their streak is about to face it's toughest… 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 list. In the weeks to come, you will help us narrow this list down to five, and then down to one to be crowned “Player… Read More
Woman Killed In Fairfield County Accident
By: Taylor Pool
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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, who traveled left of center last night. Investigators say Renko was not wearing a seatbelt. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Her one-year-old passenger… Read More
Morning Update for October 5
By: Taylor Pool
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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 Tomblin has won a special election for governor in West Virginia. Listen to your audio update here.
Tomblin Wins WV Governor Election
By: Associated Press
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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 has served as acting governor since Joe Manchin stepped down in November after he won a U.S. Senate seat. Tomblin defeated Republican drilling executive Bill… Read More
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Online In Athens
By: Kelsey Borza
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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 care and yard work. Beth Clodfelter is one of the coordinators of the exchange. "It builds on the age old tradition of neighbors helping neighbors,… Read More
Petro Tells Hocking College Board Of Trustees To Back Off
By: Kelsey Borza
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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 the trustees last night to give the group guidelines on proper board governance and point the board in a new direction. The trustees have been… Read More
Football: Frank Solich Press Conference & “Sights from the Sidelines”
By: Matt Archibald
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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 Ohio will prepare for 1-4 Buffalo in this weekend's contest. Sights From the Sidelines – Kent State Nate Carpenter, Troy Polamalu Without the Hair? Nathan… Read More