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Nelsonville-York dominates Lady Spartans
By: Lucas Widman
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After finishing last season with only four victories, the Nelsonville-York Lady Buckeyes have already tallied their ninth win through thirteen games this season against the Alexander Spartans. Angela Meade got… Read More
Women’s basketball: Bowling Green surges late, beats Ohio
Ohio fell at the hands of Bowling Green 61-49 at the new Stroh Center in Northwest Ohio Thursday night. Leading the way for the Bobcats was senior guard Tenishia Benson… Read More
Services Streamlined In Aging And Disability Resource Network
By: Fred Kight
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Here in Southeast Ohio there are several organizations serving the elderly. Several others serve people with disabilities. All these provider groups recently came together to form a cooperative. … Read More
Good Works 10th Annual Walk For the Homeless Today
By: Fred Kight
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Good Works Incorporated is having its annual Walk for the Homeless in Athens today. This is the 10th year that Good Works founder and director Keith Wasserman and… Read More
Athens Co. Prosecutor Requests Special Appointment For Sullivan Case
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn is requesting a special prosecutor to assist a children's services agency in an investigation stemming from Athens County Commissioner Mark Sullivan's arrest Tuesday night. Blackburn… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update For January 12
By: Olivia Bevan
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A homicide suspect is in custody following a morning manhunt in Washington County. A dog in Portsmouth has been scheduled to be euthanized because its owner failed to get it… Read More
OU Vice Provost Leaving For UNCF Job
By: Sara Nealeigh
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Another Ohio University administrator will be leaving the school. OU Vice Provost for diversity, access and equity Brian Bridges announced he has accepted a position at the United Negro College… Read More
Minimum Wage Raise Is “Not Much In The Long Run”
Despite being paid more college students in Athens and many workers throughout the state have seen insignificant changes from the minimum wage increase. The increase jumped from $7.40 to $7.70… Read More
Regis Salon To Close By January’s End
The last haircut, blow dry and color are set for January 23 when the Regis Salon will close its doors. After 60 years of business and loyal customers the salon… Read More
Southeast Ohio Farm Service Agencies On Chopping Block
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Two Southeast Ohio USDA Farm Service Agency offices may close under a plan to streamline operations. According to Ohio Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Steven Maurer, Meigs County will… Read More
Movie Review: “Melancholia”
By: Scott Pfeiffer
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Von Trier returns! While it’s true that Melancholia is Lars Von Trier’s film “about” depression and his struggle with it, if I had to say what it’s “about,” I’d say… Read More
Washington Co. Officers Arrest Homicide Suspect
Update 2:33 p.m. A homicide suspect is in custody following a morning manhunt in Washington County. Steven Leonhart is being held without bond at the Washington County jail on a charge… Read More
Local Attorney Scours State Fracking Records
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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As the debate over fracking continues, concerns are being raised about whether an injection well in Athens County's Rome Township violates its permit by allowing large amounts of fracking waste…. Read More
More Deer Killed During This Year’s Muzzleloader Season
By: Associated Press
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State officials say hunters killed more than 19,000 deer during Ohio's four-day muzzleloader season, which ended Tuesday. The tally was 19,251, up from the previous year. The preliminary total showed… Read More
Morning Audio Update for January 12
By: Taylor Pool
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Hundreds of people showed up at an Athens City School board meeting to try to save Chauncey Elementary School. Plus, the U.S. Agriculture Department wants to close five of its… Read More
WOUB Sports Express: January 12
By: Tyler Rosten
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New at WOUB: A twice-weekly sports update, quickly covering Ohio University, Marietta College and area high school sports. Each Monday and Thursday, WOUB will take you through all those athletic… Read More
Club sports to host CPR class on MLK Day
By: Savannah Bales
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The club sports program at Ohio University will offer a three-hour CPR class to its athletes over the long weekend. All members can take advantage of this opportunity to re-certify… Read More
Marietta men’s basketball: Pioneers go cold, fall to Capital
By: Ian McConville
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The Marietta Pioneers suffered another setback in their quest for a repeat OAC title, losing to conference foe Capital, 82-66. The Crusaders jumped out to an early 10-point lead on… Read More
Men’s basketball: Ohio downs Buffalo in home MAC opener
By: George Peck
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It wasn’t pretty, but the Ohio Bobcats got what they needed Wednesday night: their first conference victory. Ohio defeated the Buffalo Bulls 60-52 in what was your classic hard-fought conference… Read More