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Football: Matt Weller is reliable
By: Matt Archibald
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Matt Weller is the all-time leader in many Ohio kicking categories, including made field goals, so if the MAC football championship game comes down to the final moments, Ohio may have an advantage in the kicking game. @BobcatShowcase
Volleyball: Ohio left out of NCAA Tournament
By: Maddie Kuhn
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After losing in the semifinals of the MAC Tournament to the eventual conference champion Central Michigan, the Ohio volleyball team did the best they could to improve their chances of getting into the NCAA Tournament by beating 18th ranked Cincinnati on November 25. However, the Bobcats were not selected for an at-large bid, sending them… Read More
Men’s basketball: Three observations from Ohio’s loss to Louisville
By: Blake Brodie
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The Bobcats fell 59-54 Friday to Louisville at the spacious KFC YUM! Center. Though an Ohio victory was an afterthought coming into the game, it was the Bobcats leading by six with under four minutes to play. The loss knocks Ohio to 3-1, while Louisville remains perfect at 5-0. What it means: Sorry folks, but… Read More
Rep. John Carey To Take Shawnee State Lobbying Job
By: Associated Press
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A longtime Ohio lawmaker is leaving the state House of Representatives at the end of the year to take a lobbying job with Shawnee State University. Wellston Republican Rep. John Carey was named today as assistant to the president for Government Relations and Strategic Initiatives at the university in Portsmouth. His job will involve representing the university's… Read More
Athens Man Sentenced For Aggravated Robbery
An Athens man was sentenced to 4 years in prison after pleading guilty to robbing a Richland Avenue gas station in late September. Brian Hoffman, 25, appeared before today Judge Alan Goldsberry on a felony charge of aggravated robbery. Hoffman was accused of entering the Speedway on Sept. 30 with a knife, demanding… Read More
Warren Haynes At The Fur Peace Ranch
Guitar great Warren Haynes, known for his work with the Allman Brothers Band, Gov't Mule, David Allan Coe, and the Dickie Betts Band is featured in solo performance at the Fur Peace Ranch in September of 2008. Warren Haynes pt 1 Warren Haynes pt 2 Warren Haynes pt 3
Tom Rush At The Fur Peace Ranch
Singer-songwriter, storyteller, and folk music legend Tom Rush in a magical performance at the Fur Peace Ranch concert hall from October 29, 2011 Tom Rush pt 1 Tom Rush pt 2 Tom Rush pt 3
Mary Gauthier At The Fur Peace Ranch
Singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier is featured in a riveting performance from the Fur Peace archives, recorded in March of 2007. Mary Gauthier pt 1 Mary Gauthier pt 2 Mary Gauthier pt 3
Afternoon Audio Update for November 29
By: Cheri Russo
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Authorities say preliminary findings show a body found by authorities investigating Noble County's Craigslist case is a man who was shot in the head. Listen to your audio update here.
Sayers’ Adjusting To New Life Two Weeks After Explosion
By: Michael Locklear
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A Morgan County woman whose house burned down after a gas pipeline explosion in mid-November says the holidays are going to be hard for her this year. Cathy Sayers says nearly every year they lived in the house at 9500 Taylor Road, the whole family would gather to celebrate together. This Thanksgiving, without a home… Read More
Preliminary Autopsy Results Available On Noble County Body
By: Associated Press
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Authorities say preliminary findings show a body found by authorities investigating Ohio's Craigslist case is a man who was shot in the head. The coroner's office in southeast Ohio's Noble County issued a statement Tuesday saying it had identified the body found Friday as John Doe. Officials say they suspect his name is Ralph Geiger… Read More
Ohio University President Reminds Employees Of Obligation To Report Criminal Activity
By: Cheri Russo
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In the wake of abuse scandals at Penn State and Syracuse, Ohio University's president is reminding employees of their legal obligation to report criminal activities on campus. In an e-mail to faculty and staff, Roderick McDavis says the events in recent weeks on other campuses are tragic reminders that Ohio University employees must adhere to… Read More
Insulation Factory “Total Loss”
By: Associated Press
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Fire investigators say an eastern Ohio insulation factory where nearly 100 people worked is a total loss. The fire that started Sunday night collapsed the roof and destroyed the manufacturing plant at Janesville Acoustics in Newcomerstown. Offices at the facility were damaged by smoke and water. The state fire marshal's office says the fire was… Read More
Phillips Says Legislature Will Work Quickly On Exotic Animal Regulations
By: Cheri Russo
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An Athens-area state representative says international attention on Ohio's exotic animal regulations may make the legislature move quickly to put restrictions in place. Democratic 92nd District Representative Debbie Phillips appeared on WOUB Televisions Newswatch program last night. She says Republican Governor John Kasich's exotic animal regulation work group has made recommendations to the legislature… Read More
Morning Audio Update For November 29
By: Cheri Russo
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Four Ohio men will face trial early next year on charges they tried to steal the carcass of a lion that was one of many exotic animals set free by a suicidal owner. Listen to your audio update here.
Athens Restaurant Could Be Featured On Food Network
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Opening a new restaurant comes with a lot of decisions to make. Cuisine, décor and theme are just a few. The owners of Athens' newest restaurant are facing those decisions, plus the possibility of national exposure. The Food Network is looking for food entrepreneurs who are trying to start a new restaurant. And the network's… Read More
Trial Set In Case Connected To Muskingum Co. Exotic Animal Release
By: Associated Press
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Four Ohio men will face trial early next year on charges they tried to steal the carcass of a lion that was one of many exotic animals set free by a suicidal owner. The lion was among 48 loose wild animals killed by sheriff's deputies in eastern Ohio's Muskingum County last month after their owner… Read More
New Ohio License Plate and Driver’s License Designs Available Soon
By: Associated Press
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Redesigned Ohio license plates and driver's licenses will be made available in the next two years. Gov. John Kasich unveiled the new designs at the Columbus College of Art and Design, where the new plate and license were created. Both feature a simpler design with a small red triangle at the top. The plate has… Read More
First Major Union Deal Passed Since Issue 2
By: Associated Press
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A state legislative panel has approved a three-year deal with Ohio's largest state employee union, in the first major bargaining agreement to follow the defeat of the state's contentious collective bargaining law. The controlling board agreed Monday to extend the current contract of the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association until 2015. The union representing 34,000… Read More
Craigslist Case Scheduled For Court Today
By: Associated Press
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An Ohio teenager arrested as authorities investigate a deadly Craigslist robbery scheme is scheduled to appear before a judge Tuesday at a hearing that could see him transferred to adult court. The Noble County prosecutor has asked that the 16-year-old Akron boy, now facing attempted murder charges, be tried as an adult. The teen was… Read More