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Historical Society Director Takes Different Tack To Save Bella Vino Building
By: Alyssa Hansen
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Athens County Historical Society Director Ron Luce is trying a new strategy in an effort to save a historic Athens building. At the Athens City Planning Commission meeting… Read More

Ice Hockey: The Coach Dan Morris Show – Lindenwood
By: Justin Sampson
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@BobcatsHockey/@BobcatShowcase

Journalism Alumna Allie LaForce Among Cleveland’s ‘Most Interesting’
By: Erin Roberts
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Allie LaForce, a 2011 graduate of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism through the Honors Tutorial College at Ohio University, has been featured as one of the “Most Interesting People… Read More

Student-owned Business Joins Content From WOUB, The Post with Special QR Codes
By: Kelly Martin
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Beginning Wednesday, January 18, readers of Ohio University’s student newspaper, The Post, will find a custom QR code called a Flare Code. Viewers of WOUB-TV will soon see Flare Codes… Read More

Women’s basketball: Float like a butterfly, sting like a “T”
Ohio senior Tenishia Benson talks about her career, her teammates and how she is shaping her legacy. 14.4 points per game…seven rebounds per game…46 percent from the field… Senior guard/forward… Read More

Afternoon Audio Update January 18
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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A Parkersburg potato chip manufacturer will be producing the snack food soon. An Oregon, Ohio man plead not guilty to charges of kidnapping and robbery after allegedly abducting his girlfriend… Read More

Report Examines Why Craiglist Murder Suspect Was Released From Ohio Jail
By: Associated Press
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A new report says ambiguity over rules governing prisoner transfers helps explain why a Texas parolee now suspected in a deadly Craigslist robbery scheme was mistakenly released from Ohio custody… Read More

Developmental Courses Still Offered At OU
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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There is no final word whether Ohio University will be discontinuing five courses currently being offered to students. According to the Ohio Revised Code, beginning in the 2014-2015 academic school… Read More

Reward May Increase In Three Year Old Licking County Murder Case
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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On the three year anniversary of a Licking County murder, Heath Police Chief Tony Shepherd wants to increase the reward offered to anyone with information in the case. Dondi Hickman… Read More

Mister Bee Potato Chip Company To Produce Again Soon
By: Steffany Hiett
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A Parkersburg Potato Chip maker will begin producing the snack food again soon. Mister Bee Potato Chip Company President Douglas Klein announced the news on the company's facebook page this… Read More

Anti-Bullying Bill Awaits Kasich’s Signature
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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All that stands between an anti-bullying act becoming law is Ohio Governor John Kasich’s signature. House Bill 155, revised as House Bill 116, requires Ohio public schools to prohibit bullying… Read More

Prepare Yourself: OU School of Music Faculty Recital Holds Surprises
By: Amy Elyse Brighter
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The Ohio University School of Music is presenting a concert this Sunday, but those expecting to hear traditional classical music are in for a bit of a surprise. Three OU… Read More

Public Meetings To Be Held On FSA Closures
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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The Ohio Farm Service Agency plans to hold public meetings this month in counties affected by the state's proposed farm office closures. Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture… Read More

Romney Leads In Ohio
By: Cheri Russo
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A new poll has Mitt Romney jumping to the front of the Republican pack among GOP voters in the presidential battleground state of Ohio. The Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday… Read More

Thompson Appears To Have Planned Exotic Animal Release
By: Associated Press
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An Ohio sheriff's final report on the freeing of dozens of exotic, wild animals shows their owner told a caretaker he "had a plan" the night before the creatures were… Read More

ODOT Prepares To Start Morgan County Project
By: Taylor Pool
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A project to upgrade Township Road 209 to State Route 607 in Morgan County is scheduled to begin work this spring. Officials from the Ohio Department of Transportation says crews… Read More

Morning Audio Update for January 18
By: Taylor Pool
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Citizens from Athens County have presented their concerns with fracking to the Athens county commissioners. Plus, Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel says he reduced his office's budget by $1.2 after a… Read More

Food Stamp Fraud?
By: Associated Press
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State Auditor David Yost says a review by his office has found more than 17,000 participants in Ohio's food stamp program since 2006 have sought 10 or more replacement debit… Read More

Manchin Ready To File Re-Election Paperwork
By: Associated Press
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U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin is set to officially file his paperwork to seek re-election. The West Virginia State Democratic Party says Manchin is scheduled to file the paperwork on Wednesday… Read More

Citizens Present Fracking Report To Commissioners
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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A group of citizens from Athens County has given a presentation to the Athens county commissioners about the concerns they have with fracking. The group took a field trip last… Read More

Boys Basketball: Lancers can’t slow down Rebels
By: Ian McConville
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On most other nights, a 56 point performance by Federal Hocking would be more than enough for a victory. However, this was not one of those nights, as the Lancers… Read More

Boys Basketball: Alexander grabs victory over River Valley
By: Jerod Scheetz
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The Alexander Spartans picked up their second consecutive victory Tuesday night, defeating the River Valley Raiders 43-32. The Spartans (4-7, 2-2 TVC) used a strong defensive effort to get the… Read More