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Muskies Plan to Compete with Scotties
As week eight approaches every game is significantly important regardless of your teams record. For Tri-Valley, the playoffs are in sight, but with a tough challenge awaiting them next… Read More
TVC Titans Clash in the Plains
By: Justin Sampson
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Long before the first snap under the balmy skies of week one, everyone had these last three weeks circled for the TVC-Ohio. It was widely believed that Alexander, Athens, and… Read More
“Eurydice” Reinvents an Old Myth
By: Amy Elyse Brighter
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The Ohio University School of Theater opened its first production of the 2011-2012 season on Oct. 12 with Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl’s retelling of the Greek myth of Orpheus. Directed by… Read More
Vinton County Homicide/Arson Victim Identified
By: Cheri Russo
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The victim of the homicide and arson in Vinton County has been identified. County Coroner Rebecca Huston says the victim is Michael Hunt, 55, of Eagle Township. Hunt's body was… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update October 12
An Athens man is beaten while waiting for a bus on Columbus Road. Zanesville police are investigating a shooting that left a man with a neck wound. And the casino… Read More
Share Your Ohio University Homecoming Memories
Homecoming can be a magical time for Ohio University alumni, students and community members alike. WOUB wants to hear your favorite homecoming memories. Share your stories and pictures with… Read More
Man Beat Up While Waiting For Bus In Athens
By: Cheri Russo
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Athens Police say a man is recovering at O'Bleness Hospital after being attacked while waiting for a bus this afternoon. It happened on Columbus Road around 1:30 p.m. Officer Ron… Read More
Zanesville Police Investigate Shooting
Zanesville police are investigating a morning shooting that left one man with a gunshot wound to the neck. Detectives responded to the call from a house on 476 Spangler Drive… Read More
Interview: Duke Junior & The Smokey Boots
By: Mark Hellenberg
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Duke Junior & The Smokey Boots, an Athens-based band, will be celebrating the release of their sophomore recording effort at the pub where they first got together back in 2009…. Read More
Andy Alexander Named Ohio University’s Alumnus of the Year
By: Kelly Martin
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Veteran journalist and Scripps College of Communication alumnus Andy Alexander (BSJ '72) has been named Ohio University’s Alumnus of the Year. A former editor of OU’s student newspaper The Post… Read More
Reception Planned to Honor Ohio University Legend Dr. Joseph Berman
By: Erin Roberts
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All are welcome to attend a reception hosted by the Scripps College of Communication to celebrate Honors Tutorial Dean Emeritus Joseph Berman and to name the Berman Professor. The event… Read More
Jackson Remains Dominant in SEOAL
1. Jackson – These Ironmen are flat-out storming through their competition. They just bested Ironton in what should be their toughest test of the season, 28-22. They’ll take on… Read More
Student Senate Will Take Stance On SB5 With McDavis Present
By: Cheri Russo
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Ohio University's Student Senate will issue a stance on certain parts of Senate Bill 5 at a meeting tonight with President Roderick McDavis in attendance. Student Senate Vice Commissioner of… Read More
Fallen Lancaster Firefighter Honored
The 30th annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial service this weekend will pay tribute to Lancaster's Lieutenant Joseph McCafferty, along with 72 other firefighters from across the nation who died in… Read More
Two Arrested In Connection With Athens-Area Break-Ins
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly says the two people arrested for break-ins in the Athens area are not connected to a series of home burglaries that have occurred in The… Read More
2 Girls 2 Europe
Jan Hodson, assistant dean of the Honors Tutorial College at Ohio University, speaks with HTC students Gina Edwards and Jessie Cadle about their blog, 2 Girls 2 Europe, which documents… Read More
Former SNL Writer to Share Comedy Secrets
By: Anjelica Oswald
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Gilmore Girls, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Saturday Night Live and Sesame Street all have one common factor: Comedian, actor and writer Michael C. McCarthy has contributed… Read More
Athens Plans for Halloween With New Safety Measures
With the annual Halloween celebration in Athens a little more than two weeks away, city officials are putting final plans in place to keep partygoers safe. This year, planning includes the use… Read More
Update: Accused Ohio University Rapist Appears In Court
By: Cheri Russo
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Updated: 10:45 a.m. Bond has been set at $200,000 for a Gallipolis man accused of raping an Ohio University student. Levi Canterbury, 21, appeared in Athens Municipal Court this morning…. Read More
Morning Audio Update For October 12
By: Taylor Pool
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People who work in Huntington could be paying two dollars more per week, and unfilled positions in the police and fire departments could remain empty — all in an effort… Read More
Protests Continue In Downtown Columbus
By: Tristan Navera
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A second day of Downtown protests brought more than 100 people to the Statehouse yesterday calling for jobs and “economic accountability.” About 80 protesters with Jobs Not Cuts, a MoveOn.org… Read More
Marietta Fire Department Warns Of Smoke Detector Scam
By: Taylor Pool
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The Marietta Fire Department is warning citizens to be careful about purchasing smoke detectors from local contractors who are selling and installing them in the area. Captain Jack Hansis says… Read More
Wood County Sheriff Removal Petition Rejected
By: Associated Press
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A three-judge panel has rejected a petition seeking the removal of Wood County Sheriff Jeff Sandy. The petitioner, former Deputy Sheriff David Westfall, raised claims of false swearing, assault, battery,… Read More
Fighting Breast Cancer With Personal Medical Attention
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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The Adena Cancer Center in Chillicothe has what is called a multi-disciplinary cancer center. The center helps give local women fighting breast cancer personal attention as they battle the disease…. Read More
Men’s Golf: Bobcats drop four spots in final day of Bearcat Invitational
By: Alex Marcheschi
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Ohio men’s golf dropped to 12th place in the final day of play at the 2011 Bearcat Invitational Tuesday. The Bobcats shot 309 in the third round, earning them a… Read More