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Thursday: Farm Owner In Muskingum County Died Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
By: Associated Press, Cheri Russo, Kelly Martin, WOUB Staff Writer
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Update Thursday 10:30 a.m. The owner of a private animal farm near Zanesville died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. That is according to Muskingum County Sheriff Matt Lutz. He made… Read More

Football: Tracking Tyler Tettleton’s progression
By: Tanner Smith
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Ohio sophomore quarterback Tyler Tettleton has made big strides in his progress as a decision-maker for the Bobcats. He has accounted for 19 touchdowns (15 passing, four rushing) and has… Read More

Field Hockey: Ohio sweeps MAC weekly awards
By: Ohio University Athletics
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Ohio Field Hockey captured both MAC Weekly Awards for a third time this season as Louzeth Schutte was named the Offensive Player of the Week and Jessica Jue was named… Read More

Five Teams with Perfect Records Heading into Week Nine
Here are the standings as each team prepares for the last two weeks of the regular season. Only five teams remain with a perfect record. MVL: 1. Sheridan (8-0,… Read More

DUNE: Appalachian Desert Rock
By: Bryan Gibson
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The desert isn't the first thing that comes to one's mind when roaming the hills of Southeast Ohio. DUNE, Athens' newest "desert rock" band, hopes to change that. The band,… Read More

New Director Of My Sister’s Place
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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In a tough economy, the new director of My Sister's Place says the shelter is in a good spot financially, but there are still concerns. "No one is immune to… Read More

Afternoon Audio Update For October 18
By: Cheri Russo
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Ohio State Fire Marshal's Investigators say they're not sure what caused a fatal fire in Ross County yet. Plus, opponents of Ohio's new union law are touting a report… Read More

New Ordinance Proposed to Keep Athens Beautiful
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Athens residents and businesses owners wanting to send messages via sign must adhere to a new set of rules and regulations. Athens City Council passed an ordinance Monday night to… Read More

New Report Says Unions Saved The State Money
By: Associated Press
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Opponents of Ohio's new union law are touting a report that shows collective bargaining negotiations have saved taxpayers more than $1 billion since 2008. Protecting Ohio Protectors – a group… Read More

The Art of the Possible
Thursday, August 7 • 10 p.m. Cancer is a diagnosis feared by many, its treatment understood by few. As an uninvited life guest, cancer unsettles daily routines, strains relationships, and… Read More

Parkersburg Potato Chip Company Resumes Production
By: Associated Press
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Mister Bee Potato Chip Co. has resolved financial issues that disrupted its production and distribution. President Doug Klein tells the Parkersburg News and Sentinel that the company resumed production Sunday. But it could… Read More

Athens Co. Sheriff’s Deputy Recovering From Accidental Shooting
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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An Athens County Sheriff's Deputy is recovering from surgery after accidentally shooting himself in the leg during the Monday morning transport of prisoners. Sheriff Pat Kelly says Transport Officer Mike… Read More

Licking County Shooting Leaves Two Dead
By: Associated Press
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Authorities say a shooting that involved the occupants of a car has left two men dead and a woman injured. Licking County Sheriff Randy Thorp tells multiple media outlets that… Read More

Morning Audio Update for October 18
By: Taylor Pool
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The Athens County Sheriff says he's pleased with a new law that's in place that bans the sale of synthetic cannabinoids and bath salts. Plus, police say an apparent murder-suicide… Read More

Ohio Attorney General Urges Ohioans To Dispose Of Unused Drugs
By: Associated Press
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Attorney General Mike DeWine is reminding Ohioans to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs as part of the state's effort to fight addiction and overdose deaths. DeWine says four Ohioans are… Read More

Athens County Sheriff Likes New “Bath Salts” Law
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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The Athens County Sheriff says he's pleased with a new law that's in place which bans the sale of synthetic cannabinoids and bath salts. Pat Kelly says he'll be sending… Read More

Ross County Fatal Fire
By: Cheri Russo
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Ohio State Fire Marshal's Investigators say they're not sure what caused a fatal fire in Ross County yet. Harry Smith, 89, was killed in the Sunday blaze at his home… Read More

Juli Accurso: Running for a reason
By: Melissa Wells
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After she won the 2011 All-Ohio Collegiate Championship, people might be wondering, who is Juli Accurso? With a finishing time of 17:55.38 on the five-kilometer Elvin R. King Cross Country… Read More