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Men’s basketball: The Bobcats have gone cold
John Groce may soon make his players carry around a hammer and chisel to pry the lids off the various rims the Bobcats have taken aim at recently. No, there aren’t really lids on the rims, but in Ohio’s past four games, it sure seemed as if there were. In the Bobcats’ post-winter break games… Read More
Swimming/Diving: Bobcats kick past Thundering Herd
By: Sara Nealeigh
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The Bobcats continued their winning streak with a 154-78 win over Marshall on Tuesday night. Strong starts by the Bobcat swimmers gave Ohio the edge to take its third straight win. Laurin Williams gave an outstanding early performance, placing first in the 1650 yard freestyle with a time of 16:54.28 the 500 yard freestyle. Ohio… Read More
Football: Legendary Ironton coach Lutz retires
By: Matt Archibald
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Ohio's all-time winningest high school football coach is hanging up his whistle. Ironton’s Bob Lutz announced his retirement on Monday after 42 years as a head coach, according to The Ironton Tribune. Lutz told the Tribune, “It’s time. I’ll be 69 in May. It’s time for the younger guys to take over.” He retired with… Read More
City Responds To Historical Society Director’s Letter Regarding Bella Vino
By: Cheri Russo
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Athens City Law Director Pat Lang says his office will defend the actions of the city in the Bella Vino decision. Lang responded to a letter written today by Athens County Historical Society Director Ron Luce threatening legal action against the city after the planning commission voted to allow the destruction of the historical building… Read More
Ohio House Speaker Calls For Thorough Study Of Exotic Animal Ownership
By: Associated Press
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The Republican leader of the Ohio House says thorough hearings are needed on whether the state should ban casual ownership of exotic animals. A study committee and state agencies have proposed a framework for new regulations that would ban casual ownership of bears, lions, monkeys, venomous snakes and other wildlife. Zoo, circuses and research facilities… Read More
Wet Road Causes Lawrence Co. Single-Car Fatality
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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A weather-related accident took the life of a local woman this morning. The Ohio Highway Patrol says Sara Boggs, 31, of Scottown, Ohio, died in the accident. According to a trooper on the scene, Boggs hit a wet road, over-corrected her car, spun out, hit a culvert and then struck the utility pole. Boggs… Read More
WV Flags At Half-Staff In Honor Of Smith
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Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is honoring former West Virginia Gov. Hulett C. Smith by ordering the lowering of flags at state facilities. Tomblin today issued a proclamation ordering the immediate lowering of all U.S. and state flags to half-staff in Smith's honor. Smith died Sunday in Arizona at the age of 93. The… Read More
Interview: Twenty One Pilots
By: Jay Campbell
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Some people will remember Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012 as Athens' first snowfall of the season. Others will fondly recall the date as their first exposure to Twenty One Pilots at the Union. The band consists of Columbus, Ohio, natives Tyler Joseph (vocals/keyboards) and Josh Dun (drums). I caught up with the duo just before their… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update For January 17
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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A homicide suspect who led Washington County sheriff's deputies on a manhunt last week is scheduled for a preliminary hearing tomorrow afternoon. Listen to your afternoon audio update.
Man Dies After Last Week’s Pike County Fire
By: Cheri Russo
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A Pike County man has died after a fire destroyed his home last week According to the Ohio State Fire Marshal's Office, the adult male died Sunday in a Huntington, West Virginia hospital as result of the injuries suffered during the fire. The fire happened on Beavers Ridge Road in Peebles on January 9. A… Read More
Scrimshaw and the Mariner Set Sail for Athens
By: Bryan Gibson
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Whether it’s favoring house shows over bar gigs or covering Lady Gaga songs acoustically with three-part harmonies, it’s safe to say that Columbus, Ohio’s Scrimshaw and the Mariner does things its own way. The band, made up of Ohio State University students Alayna Johnson, Caitlyn Quigley and Keira McKewen, will perform this Saturday at Donkey… Read More
Ohio Legislators Review Proposed Student Athlete Stipends
A bill before Ohio legislators would make it okay for universities in Ohio to pay student athletes up to $8,000, and one Ohio University professor says such a stipend would be no different than other money paid to scholarship students. Dr. David Ridpath, a professor of Sports Administration, says the proposal from state Representative Clayton… Read More
Washington Co. Suspect Charged With Aggravated Murder
By: Sara Nealeigh
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A homicide suspect who led Washington County sheriff's deputies on a manhunt last week is scheduled for a preliminary hearing tomorrow afternoon. Steven Leonhart, 35, was arrested on suspicion of murder at his home on Collins Road in Whipple around 9 o'clock Thursday morning. Officers had been looking for Leonhart after responding to a… Read More
Tire Recycling Program Nets More Than 11,000 Tires
By: Steffany Hiett
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The Athens sheriff says more than 11,000 tires have been collected so far as part of a grant that allows residents to drop off old tires free of charge. The sheriff's office secured the grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources in June of last year and set a goal of collecting more than… Read More
Tom Rush At The Fur Peace Ranch Pt. 2
Part two of singer-songwriter, storyteller, and folk music legend Tom Rush in a magical performance at the Fur Peace Ranch concert hall from October 29, 2011. Also, acoustic Hot Tuna from April 9, 2011. Tom Rush pt 1 Tom Rush pt 2 Hot Tuna pt 3
Good Works Homeless Walk Celebrates 10 Years
Residents of Athens County braved cold weather this weekend to spread awareness of homelessness in the area. Good Works held its 10th annual Walk for the Homeless Saturday. Multiple groups traveled around Athens to raise funds for its Timothy House shelter. The shelter houses the rural homeless from nine neighboring Ohio counties. Good Works Founder… Read More
OU Fraternity Holds Silent March on MLK Day
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Members of the Athens and Ohio University community honored and reflected upon the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 12th annual MLK Silent March on Monday. The march, hosted by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, began at the steps of Galbreath Chapel and went through College Green before ending at Baker University Center… Read More
Athens Police Warn Of Scams
By: Steffany Hiett
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Athens City Police officials are trying to warn residents about a scam being run in the area. They say individuals are calling residents attempting to solicit money from them. Investigative Lieutenant John Withers says there are people making phone calls to residents asking for personal information. These phone calls can be harassing and are part… Read More
Update: Ohio Waiting For U.S. Supreme Court Decision On Execution
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Update 9:23 am Ohio will not go forward with an execution that had been scheduled for Wednesday as it asks the U.S. Supreme Court to rule that the state’s protocol for lethal injections is constitutional. Charles Lorraine, 45, had been scheduled to die Wednesday, but a U.S. district judge halted the procedure last week, saying… Read More
Search For Missing Man In Vinton County Continues
By: Taylor Pool
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Daily search teams are still looking for a 53-year-old man who was reported missing to the Vinton County sheriff's office Friday. Authorities say Stephen Dempsey was last seen by family members on January 9th as he left the Ashville area to stay on hunting property on Old State Route 50 in Londonderry. Deputies say Dempsey's… Read More
Morning Audio Update for January 17
By: Taylor Pool
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A man is awaiting a hearing this morning after being accused of assaulting his wife with a machete. Plus, daily search teams are still looking for a 53-year-old man who was reported missing to the vinton County sheriff's office Friday.
Taft Enjoying Life Out Of Politics
By: Associated Press
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A former Ohio governor is enjoying life away from politics and focusing now on education and community projects. Former Gov. Bob Taft misses the team he worked with as a governor and politician. But he doesn't miss the campaigning and fundraising needed to run for office. The 70-year-old Republican who served from 1999 to 2007… Read More
MLK Day Marked With Large Crowd
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Roughly 4,000 people gathered to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day at an event in Ohio's capital city. The 27th annual King birthday breakfast held Monday at the Columbus convention center featured a keynote address from the Rev. Otis Moss Jr. of Cleveland. The theologian, pastor and civic leader worked with King in the Southern… Read More
Ohio Senators Plan To Return Heartbeat Bears
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Many state senators plan to return teddy bears given to them by supporters of an Ohio "heartbeat bill" that would give the state the nation's strictest abortion limit. The bears that produce a heartbeat sound when squeezed were delivered to senators' offices by children last week in a push by Ohio Pro Life Action to… Read More