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Parents, Teachers Voice Opinions At School Board Meeting To Save Chauncey Elementary School
By: Steffany Hiett
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More than 150 people showed up at an intense Athens City Schools board meeting last night to try to save Chauncey Elementary School. Superintendent Carl Martin recommended back in December… Read More
Women’s basketball: ‘Cats moving forward after bad loss
By: Kyrstin Ratliff
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A 68-65 loss at Kent State on Saturday leaves the Ohio women’s basketball team sitting at .500 (8-8, 1-1 MAC), missing an opportunity to conquer a feat that they haven’t… Read More
Football: Keller and Strum to play in All-Star Game
By: Grant Burkhardt
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No Ohio football players were invited to the Senior Bowl, but two will play in another player showcase game. Ohio linebacker Noah Keller and All-MAC offensive lineman A.J. Strum will… Read More
Men’s basketball – Blog: Ohio’s resumé is faltering, but does it matter?
By: Matt Archibald
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Ohio men's basketball is currently on a two-game slide, highlighted (or lowlighted) by poor shooting from three, a high opponent shooting percentage and being dominated on the glass. The Bobcats… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update December 11
Athens City Planning Commission gives the go-ahead for plans to tear down a historic building to build a student housing complex. Athens County Commissioner Mark Sullivan says he is "100… Read More
Planning Commission Green Lights Apartment Complex Plans
An Athens businessman has received the go-ahead to tear down a historic building to construct a student apartment complex. The Athens Planning Commission today approved Ric Wasserman's site plans to… Read More
WV Sheriff’s Trial Set For April
By: Associated Press
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Mason County Sheriff David Anthony is scheduled to stand trial in April on 42 counts that include embezzlement, domestic assault and child neglect creating risk of injury. Media outlets report… Read More
Geocaching Provides Fun, Revenue for Athens County
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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A popular, worldwide activity has made its way to southeastern Ohio providing big fun for Athens visitors. Geocaching, a game of high-tech treasure hunting, has landed Athens a small fortune by… Read More
Group Looks For Community’s Recycling Improvement Suggestions
By: Steffany Hiett
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Members of the Appalachia Ohio Zero Waste Initiative (AOZWI) will survey recyclers, residents and businesses to find out what recycling options they would like to see in Athens and Hocking… Read More
College To Host Fracking Event Series
Community members will have the opportunity to participate in an open coversation and debate about a controversial drilling practice at Marietta College later this month. As part of the college's… Read More
Soulcraft and Social Justice: A Talk with Elliot Ratzman
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, Tom Hodson speaks with Elliot Ratzman, professor of religion at Temple University and 1992 Ohio University Honors Tutorial College graduate of philosophy…. Read More
Morning Audio Update for January 11
By: Taylor Pool
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Authorities say family tension over the care of a cancer-stricken woman caused a Logan man to kill his adult son, two sisters-in-law and himself. Plus, Athens County Commissioner Mark Sullivan… Read More
Update: Mark Sullivan’s Niece Talks About Confrontation With Athens Co. Commissioner
By: Cheri Russo, Taylor Pool
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Update 11:10 am The niece of Athens County Commissioner Mark Sullivan says a fight that resulted in Sullivan being arrested on a domestic violence charge started over a fight about… Read More
Bullying Bill Passes Senate Committee
By: Associated Press
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An Ohio House bill that would expand policies against bullying in schools and online has cleared a Senate committee. The Senate Education Committee on Tuesday approved House Bill 116 known… Read More
10th Annual Good Works Walk For The Homeless This Weekend
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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This year's Good Works Walk for the Homeless is not only significant because it's the 10th year for the event, it's also important because this year the need is significant…. Read More
Sister-In-Law Says Gilkey Was Stressed Over Caring For His Wife
By: Associated Press
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A sister-in-law of a Hocking County man who shot three people and then killed himself says he was stressed out over caring for his terminally ill wife and was resentful… Read More