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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… 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… 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… 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… Read More
Ohio House Speaker Calls For Thorough Study Of Exotic Animal Ownership
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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… 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… 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… 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… 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,… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read More
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… 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,… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read More
Taft Enjoying Life Out Of Politics
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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… Read More
MLK Day Marked With Large Crowd
By: Associated Press
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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… Read More
Ohio Senators Plan To Return Heartbeat Bears
By: Associated Press
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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… Read More