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Men’s basketball: Offutt, Ohio gunning for Wright State
By: Grant Burkhardt
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Walter Offutt doesn't much like Wright State, even though he used to be a Raider. Offutt badly wants to beat his former school when Ohio faces WSU on Saturday night. Ohio is 8-1 after a 34-point win over D-III Marietta College on Wednesday. The start is the sixth-best in school history and the best for… Read More
Football: Ohio football goes go-karting
By: Tanner Smith
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Only a few days remain before Ohio football plays Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. For a few hours, though, the Bobcats jumped into the fast lane to race go-karts against each other. @BobcatShowcase
Football: Competitive advantage for blue-clad Utah State in Boise?
By: Matt Archibald, Tanner Smith
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Does Boise State University's blue turf pose a problem for Ohio in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl? Utah State will wear its blue jerseys on Saturday afternoon in Boise, Id. The Bobcat Sports Showcase, with the help of Ohio quarterback Tyler Tettleton, did a little experiment to find out. @BobcatShowcase
Ohio University Club Team Twitter Handle Causes Quite A Stir
By: Cheri Russo
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The Twitter handle of the Ohio Women's Crew club team at Ohio University is causing quite a stir on Twitter today. This afternoon, Ohio University re-tweeted the Ohio Women's Crew team had joined Twitter under the handle @ohiowomenscrew. The Ohio University post was retweeted all across the nation because the handle can be read as… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update For December 15
By: Cheri Russo
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A teen accused in the Craiglist murder case will be tried as an adult. Listen to your audio update here.
Hocking College Student Accepted To NASA Program
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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A Hocking College student will be taking his learning experience from the classroom to NASA. Sophomore John Corliss is one of 200 participants nationwide accepted to the National Community College Aerospace Scholars program. The program is hosted by NASA. Corliss studies Advanced Energy and Fuel Cells at Hocking College. NCAS students begin with web-based… Read More
Craigslist Teen Will Be Tried As An Adult
By: Associated Press
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A teenager accused in a deadly robbery scheme that lured victims with a phony Craigslist job ad will be tried as an adult. Judge John Nau of Noble County Juvenile Court ruled Thursday that prosecutors had presented enough evidence that Brogan Rafferty, 16, is accused of crimes so serious that his case can be transferred… Read More
State Reps. Offer Different Takeaways On Redistricting Bill
By: Michael Locklear
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State Rep. Debbie Phillips (D-Athens) says the compromise reached in the statehouse yesterday leaves much to be desired. A compromise bill enacts new congressional districts for Ohio and unites the state's two primaries. The House passed the bill 77-17, and later, the Senate signed off on the bill with a 27-6 vote. Phillips, a Democrat, says… Read More
Hocking Student Accepted to NCAS
By: Lu Wu
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A Hocking College sophomore student was accepted as a member in the National Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) program. John Corliss is one of the 200 national participants standing out in a national competition across the nation to become a National Community College Aerospace scholar. He studies Advanced Energy and Fuel Cells… Read More
Unhealthy Health Department In Lancaster
By: Associated Press
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The state says a county health agency in Ohio needs a new building because the current one isn't setting a healthy example. An employee at the Fairfield County Health Department in Lancaster complained to state officials about black mold, bats and rodents, high radon levels and possible lead exposure at the facility. Acting county health… Read More
WVU Parkersburg Foundation Has New Executive Director
By: Associated Press
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The West Virginia University at Parkersburg Foundation has named a new executive director. Officials said Wednesday that Geni Astorg will begin her duties on Dec. 19. In addition to her role with the foundation, she also will serve as the college's director of development. School officials say they are confident Astorg will help the school… Read More
Deal Reached On Ohio Primary
By: Associated Press
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Ohio's lawmakers stayed late into the night on the last legislative day of 2011 to approve a new congressional map, reunite the state's primaries and end months of political wrangling over which party will control Ohio's congressional delegation that saw a voter lawsuit and a Democratic repeal effort. The agreement reached Wednesday by lawmakers would… Read More
Teenager In Craigslist Case Could Be Tried As An Adult
By: Associated Press
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A teenager accused in a deadly robbery team that lured victims with a phony Craigslist job ad could face charges in adult court. Judge John Nau of Noble County Juvenile Court planned a hearing Thursday in Caldwell to determine whether Brogan Rafferty, 16, is accused of crimes so serious he should be tried as an… Read More