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Lady Bulldogs Overpower Lady Buckeyes
By: Kristen Walters
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Thursday night’s contest between the Nelsonville-York Lady Buckeyes and the Athens Lady Bulldogs wasn’t much of a contest after the Lady Bulldogs pulled away in the third quarter and… Read More
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Rep. Bill Johnson Says Payroll Tax Cut Is About Jobs
By: Fred Kight
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With all the brouhaha in Washington over taxes and spending, WOUB News thought it was a good time to check in with our representative there. Republican Rep. Bill Johnson… Read More
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Fairfield County Deals With Jail Expansion
By: Brendon Butler
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Fairfield County's recent jail expansion may not be sufficient to hold an influx of prisoners that could result from this year's revisions to Ohio state sentencing guidelines. The new state… Read More
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Photojournalist Captures Relationship Between People And Nature
By: Fred Kight
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As a photojournalist working on assignment for the National Network of Forest Practitioners, it's Josh Birnbaum's job to see the forest AND the trees — to see the big picture… Read More
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Afternoon Audio Update December 16
By: Olivia Bevan
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The Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal says yesterday's house fire in Chesapeake is accidental. Jurors would take a 50 percent pay cut under a moneysaving plan before judges in… Read More
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Pike Co. Toddler In Critical Condition
By: Olivia Bevan
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A Pike County toddler is in critical condition at Nationwide Children's hospital with injuries authorities say are related to child abuse. Sheriff Richard Henderson says he received a call… Read More
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New Study Recommends Better Solar Panels
By: Lu Wu
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A new study by an Athens-based company recommends the best types solar panels to install on roofs. The study was conducted by Third Sun Solar, which designs and… Read More
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Nelsonville Attorney Attends World Law Congress
By: Brendon Butler
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Nelsonville city attorney Garry E. Hunter's recent presentation at a worldwide congress of law professionals in Prague, Czech Republic, has resulted in a resolution to be presented at the United Nations. … Read More
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Athens Co. Judges Considering Cutting Juror Pay
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Jurors would take a 50 percent pay cut under a moneysaving plan before judges in one southeast Ohio county. Athens County commissioners this week also recommended increases in case… Read More
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Listen Up: Josh Antonuccio’s Top Music Picks for 2011
By: Josh Antonuccio
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1. Fleet Foxes, Helplessness Blues: Robin Pecknold reached a peak of craftsmanship this year, mining out rich melodies, haunting arrangements and stronger songwriting on this 2nd outing for his band…. Read More
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Investigators Search For Meth Lab Suspect
By: Cheri Russo
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Deputies are looking for a man they say helped manufacture Methamphetamine in Meigs County. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Travis Oliver, 28. Investigators say Oliver and… Read More
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Ohio Unemployment Rate Drops
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Ohio's unemployment rate has dropped by a half a percentage point, to 8.5 percent in November from an even 9 percent in October. The state's Department of Job and Family… Read More
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Morning Audio Update For December 16
By: Cheri Russo
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A Lucasville man is behind bars accused of selling Oxycodone. Listen to your audio update here.
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Another Prescription Drug Arrest In Scioto County
By: Cheri Russo
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A Lucasville man is behind bars after another prescription drug related arrest in Scioto County. Sheriff Marty Donini says Shawn Dalton, 33, was arrested on allegations that he possessed and… Read More
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Study Predicts Fracking Won’t Create As Many Jobs As Forecast
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A study led by an Ohio State University professor predicts oil and natural gas drilling in Ohio will create far fewer jobs than the industry has forecast. Economics professor Mark… Read More
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Circleville Child Victim Of Identity Theft
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A central Ohio mother says an identity thief used her son's social security number to secure a mortgage. Gretchen Reis says that she and her husband signed up for an… Read More
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Kasich Signs Redistricting Legislation
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Ohio Gov. John Kasich has signed into law a bill that puts in place new U.S. House district lines and reunites the state's primaries to March 6. The legislation cleared… Read More
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Vigil To Be Held For Craigslist Murder Victim
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The friend of a man who appears to be the first of three who were shot and killed after answering a Craigslist help-wanted ad plans on holding a life celebration… Read More