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Marching 110 Garners YouTube Fame
The Marching 110 basks in YouTube glory as their recent performance LMFAO's Party Rock Anthem becomes an Internet hit. Within a few days, the video had more than 1 million… Read More

Forest Officials Defend Plans for Oil and Gas Drilling
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Forest officials say hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in the Wayne can be done only if environmental standards are met. Officials will require that developers present plans for approval before drilling… Read More

Scotties, Panthers Set to Clash
After Tri-Valley (5-1, 4-0) suffered their lone loss of the season against Dover in week four, they have been on an absolute tear. In their past two games the Scotties… Read More

Miller Looks for First Win
Coach Hinkle and the Miller Falcons will again be looking for their first season victory as they welcome the Southern Tornadoes this week. Miller previously defeated 35-12 in non-league play… Read More

Three Horse Race Continues in TVC-Ohio
By: Brad Hawley
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After the first week of TVC-Ohio play, the top three teams during the nonconference asserted themselves as the teams to beat inside the conference. Alexander, Athens, and Nelsonville-York dominated their… Read More

Afternoon Audio Update October 6
A Dublin man pleads guilty to mortgage fraud in Portsmouth. Third Sun Solar of Athens is set to construct a solar array at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Details in… Read More

Man Pleads Guilty To Mortgage Fraud
A Dublin man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to a mortgage fraud scheme in Portsmouth totaling more than $1.2 million. Andrew Hill, 34, admitted to buying five… Read More

Passion Works Fundraiser is a Piece of Cake
By: Bryan Gibson
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From Laurel and Hardy comedies to Animal House, we've all seen cake and pie fights on the big screen. This Saturday, Athens residents will have the opportunity to see local… Read More

Update: School Bus Video Shows Proper Procedure At Time Of Accident
Paint Valley Local Schools Superintendent Gary Uhrig says students involved in yesterday’s bus accident only sustained minor injuries because they were following safety procedures. Uhrig says he reviewed the school… Read More

Third Sun Solar To Make Array For Columbus Zoo
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Third Sun Solar of Athens has been selected by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to develop a solar energy system to meet the zoo's energy needs. The Solar Company beat… Read More

Renter’s Information Guide
Living in one's own apartment for the first time usually is an exciting experience. However, unexpected events like a fire, flooding or theft can quickly turn the dream into… Read More

OU Raising Money For New Multi-Purpose Center
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Ohio University's new Multi-Purpose Center will provide a wealth of activity for OU students in the near future. Slated for completion during the 2014-15 academic year, incoming freshman this year… Read More

Kentucky Governor In Favor Of Prescription Drug Proposal
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Gov. Steve Beshear is pushing a proposal to hold unscrupulous physicians and other medical professionals accountable for overprescribing the kinds of painkillers that are being widely abused in Kentucky. Beshear… Read More

Fatal Motorcycle Accident In Fairfield County
By: Taylor Pool
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A man is dead after a two vehicle crash in Fairfield County last night. State Highway Patrol Troopers say Thomas Bender, 53, was ejected from his motorcycle at the intersection… Read More

Morning Audio Update for October 6
By: Taylor Pool
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Students came out in large numbers last night to let Ohio University's Student Senate know why they are against Senate Bill 5. Plus, statistics show people with disabilities vote 20… Read More

UPDATE: Fatal School Bus Accident In Ross County
By: Associated Press, Taylor Pool
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The name of the driver of a vehicle that collided with a school bus in Ross County has been released. Ross County Sheriff's Deputies say James Hill of Bainbridge died… Read More

Grants Help Disabled Voters
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Statistics show people with disabilities vote 20 percent less than the general population. State dollars are going toward increasing the disability vote through the Help America Vote Act Project. … Read More

OU Students Want Student Senate To Take A Stand On Issue 2
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Students came out in large numbers last night to let Ohio University's Student Senate know why they are against Senate Bill 5 and why student senate should also come out… Read More

John Doyle Interview
Vocalist Karan Casey and guitar virtuoso John Doyle will perform on NPR's Mountain Stage, Sunday, Oct. 9 in Athens, Ohio. The pair were founding members of the Irish traditional supergroup… Read More