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Lancer’s Tabler helps topple Tomcats
In a game where two teams were desperately in need of a win, the most unlikely player gave Federal Hocking the edge over Trimble in the Lancers’ 48-38 victory. Freshman point guard Carley Tabler exploded for a career-high 36 points as she almost single-handedly defeated the Tomcats (0-7, 0-5). “I was just… Read More

Women’s basketball: Ohio upsets Xavier in double overtime
By: Grant Burkhardt
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Ohio assistant coach Dustin Edwards said it best. Porsha Harris "beasted it" on Monday in Las Vegas. Harris' 29 points (tying her collegiate career high) and 14 rebounds led Ohio to an 80-75, double-overtime win over Xavier in the second game of the Basketball Travelers "Duel in the Desert." Less than 24 hours after getting… Read More

Pollution Regs Force Power Plant Closings
An Associated Press survey finds new federal air pollution regulations will force more than 32 mostly coal-fired power plants in a dozen states to shut down, including units at four Ohio plants. One of the four is the Muskingum River Plant in Washington County. An additional 36 might have to close, including at least one… Read More

Pollution Regs Force Power Plant Closings
By: Fred Kight
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An Associated Press survey finds new federal air pollution regulations will force more than 32 mostly coal-fired power plants in a dozen states to shut down, including units at four Ohio plants. One of the four is the Muskingum River Plant in Washington County. An additional 36 might have to close, including at least one… Read More

National Christmas Tree Lighting 2011
Airing Wednesday, December 21 at 8 p.m. Celebrating its 89th year, the lighting of the National Christmas Tree signals the start of the holiday season across the country. Taped at President's Park in Washington, D.C. and hosted by Carson Daly, the one-hour concert will feature performances by pop sensation One Republic ("Good Life," "Apologize"), country… Read More

Afternoon Audio Update December 19
Details of this afternoon's top stories in your audio update.

Wrestling: Ohio places eighth in Reno
By: Nick Hurst
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Ohio wrestling will be off for the next two next weeks after placing eighth out of 20 teams in the Reno Tournament of Champions on Sunday. The Green and White’s strongest finish in the tournament came in the 174-pound class with Nick Purdue placing second for the Bobcats. Ohio’s second highest finisher was Jeremy Johnson… Read More

Men’s basketball: Bobcats, Cooper get national notice
By: Grant Burkhardt, Matt Archibald
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Before a giant mid-major match-up on Tuesday, the Bobcats (and their point guard) were given some national attention. Ohio (9-1) got three votes in the Associated Press top-25 top be the 40th-ranked team in America. The Bobcats are off to their best start since the 1969-70 season and the 9-1 start is the fourth-best start… Read More

OU-HCOM Urging Switch To Electronic Health Records
By: Fred Kight
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Kathy Jefford is driving all over Southeast Ohio on a mission to improve the quality of health care for local residents. She's helping doctors to implement electronic health records. Jefford is with the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and she's directing a program to provide technical assistance and training. One might… Read More

Listen Up: Brian Koscho’s Top Music Picks for 2011
By: Brian Koscho
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1. Ty Segall, Goodbye Bread: Most years I do not have a clear #1 album, but this record broke that trend. Perfect fuzzy rock songs by someone who I think will just keep getting better. “I Can’t Feel It” might be one of my favorite songs ever. Go buy this record. 2. Woods, Sun and… Read More

Listen Up: John Horne’s Top Music Picks for 2011
By: John Horne
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1. David Budway, A New Kiss: Pianist David Budway shows off his chops with sparkling compositions and engaging improvisations. The energy of this recording reflects the intensity and joy that I found as a student of Budway while studying at Duquesne University. Standout selections include the funky “MainTAIN Speed Though Tunnel” and “Sama’i Shat Arabud”… Read More

OU-Chillicothe Theater Program Adds Vibrancy to Campus
By: Rebecca Reif
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Since presenting its first theater performance in March 1997, the Ohio University-Chillicothe theater program has continued to support the cultural life of the campus and community. It's also nurtured the stage careers or pastimes of several students who have landed roles in productions such as Tecumseh! and professional children’s theater. In recognition of the university’s… Read More

OU Names College of Arts and Sciences Dean
Ohio University's College of Arts and Sciences has a new dean. OU Executive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit announced Dr. Robert Frank to the appointment in an email today. Frank is a psychology professor and associate dean for research and graduate studies at the University of Cincinnati. "Dr. Frank embodies all… Read More

Morning Audio Update for December 19
A Pomeroy man faces charges of posession of chemicals to make meth after officers discover a rolling meth lab. Friends gathered at the Zanesville VFW to remember the exotic animal owner who freed dozens of the animals and then killed himself. Details in your morning audio update.

Memorial Held For Muskingum Co. Exotic Animal Owner
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An Ohio man who set loose dozens of exotic animals and then killed himself has been remembered as kind and complicated by friends who gathered for a memorial. The Zanesville Times Recorder reports that a roomful of people shared stories about Terry Thompson on Sunday at a Veterans of Foreign Wars post. The tribute also… Read More

Mobile Meth Lab Discovered After Crash In Athens County
A Pomeroy man faces charges of possession of chemicals to make methamphetamine after officers discovered a rolling meth lab in his vehicle. Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly says deputies arrested Travis Older, 28, late Friday afternoon after he crashed following a five-mile chase. Deputies report Older's vehicle was launched into the air over all… Read More

Holiday Traveling A Bit Less Expensive
By: Associated Press
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Ohio motorists have an early holiday gift at the gas pump: prices that are down 15 cents from last week. A survey from auto club AAA, the Oil Price Information Service and Wright Express puts the statewide average price for regular gasoline at $3.13 a gallon, compared to about $3.28 last Monday. Regular is now… Read More