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Similar Teams Face Off in Regional Final
When Tri-Valley (11-1) faces off against Marion-Franklin (12-0) at Gahanna Lincoln Stadium for the Division II, Region 7 final on Friday, you will notice lots of similarities between the two teams. The first thing to look at are the head coaches. The Red Devils are led by Brian Haffele, who, just like Scotties head coach… Read More
Player of the Year Profile: Jeremy Willison
Get to know "Player of the Year" candidate, Jeremy Willison, a little better. Will his agility and swiftness be enough to make him this year's "Player of the Year?" Find out this Friday at 11:30 p.m. on WOUB. Name: Jeremy Willison Position: Running Back School: Maysville Grade: Senior Panthers’ Record: Overall 5-5, MVL 5-3
Karl Kappes Exhibition at Zanesville Museum of Art
The Zanesville Museum of Art will present the exhibit "Karl Kappes: Ohio Painter, 1861 – 1943" on Saturday, Dec. 3, with a public reception being held that day at 2 p.m. The exhibition features 50 paintings, watercolors, and drawings, dating from 1880 to the early 1940s. Included are numerous works on loan from prestigious private… Read More
JobsOhio Chief Visits Southeast Ohio Counties
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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JobsOhio head Mark Kvamme toured several southeast Ohio businesses during an economic development tour last week. On Wednesday Nov. 9, Kvamme met with business leaders, energy producers and Representative Andy Thompson from the 93rd District. "Visiting several important communities in southeast Ohio with Representative Thompson and key business leaders was a tremendous benefit… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update For November 16
By: Cheri Russo
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The manager of media relations at Tennessee Gas says it's "way too early to even speculate about a cause" of this morning's gas pipeline explosion at the Morgan-Athens County line. Listen to your audio update here.
Morgan Co. Pipeline Explosion
By: Cheri Russo
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Update 3:55 p.m. Investigators from the State Fire Marshal's office are waiting on the all-clear from the Tennessee Gas company to start looking into what caused a morning gas pipeline explosion in Homer Township. At a press conference, State Fire Marshal's spokesman Shane Cartmill said the two investigators assigned to the case have not yet… Read More
Hunters Can Now Check Their Game Online
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Deer and turkey hunters can now use the internet or their telephones to report their harvests. Lindsay Rist from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife says that they are no longer required to take their game to a check station. "Hunters are still required to check their game, but we have some… Read More
Commissioners May Not Have Power To Remove Sheriff
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Mason County, West Virginia commissioners aren't sure if they have the power to remove a sheriff who was recently arrested. Commission President Miles Epling says that because Sheriff David Anthony is an elected official, the commission can't just pull him out of office. Anthony was charged last week with felony wanton endangerment. State Police say… Read More
Welfare Recipients Asked To Repay Money To State
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Thousands of Ohio welfare recipients who were paid too much more than 10 years ago are being informed that the state wants the money back. Most of the overpayments resulted from human error. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services estimates it has sent out 14,000 notices regarding about $18 million in welfare money… Read More
Morning Audio Update for November 16
By: Taylor Pool
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The leader of the Ohio House says state lawmakers are still discussing a revised congressional map. Plus, more than 80,000 people have signed an online petition calling on a Ross County school district to change its bullying policy. And, authorities say a 13-year-old boy is expected to change his not guilty plea in juvenile court.
Executions Could Increase In Ohio
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Ohio could execute at least seven killers next year now that an unofficial moratorium on capital punishment has ended in the state and numerous inmates exhaust decades-old appeals. The change could come after a federal judge's examination of the state's execution procedures and an unrelated decision by Gov. John Kasich to spare two prisoners halted… Read More
Executions Could Increase In Ohio
By: Associated Press
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Ohio could execute at least seven killers next year now that an unofficial moratorium on capital punishment has ended in the state and numerous inmates exhaust decades-old appeals. The change could come after a federal judge's examination of the state's execution procedures and an unrelated decision by Gov. John Kasich to spare two prisoners halted… Read More
A Day Could Be Dedicated To John Glenn
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Every Feb. 20 starting in 2012 would be "John Glenn Friendship 7 Day" under a bill passed by the Ohio Senate. The day would mark the 50th anniversary of Glenn's space flight orbiting the earth – the first for the United States. The bill cleared the Senate Tuesday and now goes to the House. Bill… Read More
Men’s basketball: Lamar’s Mike James dunks over Ohio’s Ricardo Johnson
Normally we wouldn't…but this is outrageous. Six-foot-one-inch tall Mike James abused Ohio's Ricardo Johnson in the first half of a game Ohio would win by eight in overtime. What a ridiculously athletic play. Enjoy the video above. @BobcatShowcase