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Women’s basketball: Bobcats defeat Zips in last second of overtime
By: Kyrstin Ratliff
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Tenishia Benson sank a free throw with less than a second remaining in overtime and led the Ohio Bobcats to a 72-71 win over the Akron Zips on Thursday. “That was a miracle,” Benson said about the last second play that led to the game winning shot. “The Lord wrote that one.” With nearly identical… Read More
Kent Smith Named President Of Langston University
By: Cheri Russo
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Ohio University's Vice President of Student Affairs has been named the next president of Langston University. O.U. President Roderick McDavis sent an e-mail to the campus community making the announcement. "I extend heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Kent Smith on being named the next president of Langston University," says McDavis. Earlier this month, it was announced… Read More
Ironton-Russell Bridge Replacement Project Slated For Spring
The Ohio Department of Transportation has awarded a Pennsylvania company a bridge project to connect Ironton to Russell, Kentucky. ODOT announced today the Brayman Construction Corporation, of Saxonburg, won the bid with a figure of $81,266,742.05, below the state's final $84,555,000 estimate. The project will replace the existing bridge, relocating it to between Second… Read More
Muskingum County Exotic Animal Documents Detail Conditions
By: Associated Press
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Reports released today show that a caretaker had been buying 2,000 pounds of chicken weekly for exotic animals set free by their eastern Ohio owner this fall before he killed himself. In documents posted online by the Muskingum County Sheriff's Office, an investigator writes that the caretaker said "those cats were not starved" when Terry… Read More
Arranged Selves: Social Transformations Among Indian Women In Arranged Marriages
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, Kelee Riesbeck talks with Devika Chawla, associate professor in the Ohio University School of Communication Studies, about Chawla's research of role, identity and social transformations among Indian women in Hindu-arranged marriages.
Men’s basketball: Former Ohio coach talks about “Gary Trent Rule”
By: Grant Burkhardt
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Larry Hunter coached the Bobcats in one of the best eras ever for Ohio men's basketball. The 12-year head coach also coached Gary Trent, one of the most dominant players that Athens or the Mid-American Conference has ever seen. Trent, a nine-year NBA player and the only three-time MAC "Player of the Year," will see… Read More
Possible Human Remains Found In Vinton County
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Vinton County sheriff's deputies have found what are believed to be human remains next to a campsite in Londonderry. The discovery comes after six days of searching for 53-year-old Stephen Dempsey. Officers also found a gun possibly owned by Dempsey, who was reported missing Friday. Dempsey's family had not heard from him since… Read More
Southeast Ohio Astronomical Society
Maryann Hartwick, George Eberts and Tom O'Grady of the Southeast Ohio Astronomical Society talk about upcoming area events, such as star walks, public telescope viewings and a "camp-out" at the Athens Public Library. Visit www.athensastronomy.org or Facebook for more information.
Afternoon Audio Update January 19
By: Sara Nealeigh
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Volunteers are needed in Portsmouth to help count the area's homeless population. A 13-year-old boy is committed to a juvenile detention center after admitting to fatally shooting his mother's boyfriend. Details in your afternoon audio update.
US Senator Requests Inquiry In USDA Office Closings
By: Olivia Bevan
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United States Senator Sherrod Brown says he wants more explanation for why USDA offices in Ohio are on the chopping block. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced earlier this month, in an effort to save taxpayer dollars, 10 Farm Service Agency offices will close. The offices are located in Carroll, Clark, Coshocton, Franklin, Hamilton, Meigs,… Read More