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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
WOUB Sports Express: January 19
By: Jaush Huntsberger
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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 programs with a video update. The segment will be called the "WOUB Express," and it will take you around our coverage area. @BobcatShowcase
Spotty Fire Dept. Radio System To Be Upgraded
By: Sara Nealeigh
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The Athens Fire Department will be upgrading its radio system thanks to a federal grant. Fire Chief Bob Troxel received the news from Senator Rob Portman's office Wednesday morning. The approximately $150,000 grant will allow the fire department to upgrade to the statewide Multi-Agency Radio Communications System (MARCS), one that the Athens County Sheriff's… Read More
Q&A with Gary Trent
By: Grant Burkhardt
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Bobcat basketball great Gary Trent sat down with WOUB at the Ohio basketball alumni reunion on September 10. Trent, a nine-year NBA veteran, talked about his years in Athens and what he believes makes a great team. WOUB: Why did you originally choose to come to Ohio? Trent: "I was in a tight situation as… Read More
Athens Police Chief Says Officers Handled Mark Mathews Traffic Stop Correctly
By: Cheri Russo
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The Athens police chief says his officers handled a traffic stop involving the Ohio University Deputy Chief of Police correctly. "It was a run of the mill traffic stop for speed," says Tom Pyle. Mathews was pulled over in early December and was later placed on paid administrative leave by the university pending an investigation… Read More
Meigs County Man To Sell Homemade Liquor In Spring
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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A local beer brewmaster has his sights set on the liquor industry. Kelly Sauber started out working in the restaurant industry and quickly grew unhappy with it because he says he did not have passion for the business. He decided to go back to school to learn how to brew beer and began working for… Read More
Volunteers To Take Point In Time Count Of Homeless Population
By: Steffany Hiett
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Counseling Center volunteers in Portsmouth will spend next week recording the number of homeless people living in the surrounding areas. The Center will take the Point In Time count by asking the homeless to go to the Scioto County Homeless Shelter where they will receive blankets, hand-warmers, and other necessities. Colleen Eary works for the… Read More
O.U. Deputy Police Chief Placed On Leave Over DWI
By: Cheri Russo
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Ohio University's general counsel says the university's deputy chief of police was placed on paid administrative leave in December because of an after-hours, off-duty driving while intoxicated incident. John Biancamano says the incident happened in Athens, but Mark Mathews was not ticketed. Mathews was placed on paid administrative leave in early December pending the outcome… Read More
Business Booms During Dads Weekend At Ohio University
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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This weekend is Ohio University’s annual Dads Weekend and likely a boon for area businesses. Additionaly people in town for the weekend’s activity means more shoppers. College Bookstore Manager Gene Arms stated that the bookstore’s sales increase during family weekend events like Dads Weekend. “The kids will point out ‘I’d like this shirt or that… Read More
State Parks to Implement “Carry In, Carry Out” Trash Program
By: Pat Holmes
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Ohio’s state parks are cleaner. The perhaps-surprising reason? State parks now have fewer places where you can dump your garbage. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has removed 372 trash receptacles in the past three years, and park managers statewide say they are seeing less trash on trails. So the “Carry In, Carry Out” program… Read More
O.U. Professor Says Jobs Number One Concern Of Ohioans In Primary
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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An Ohio University professor and statehouse news reporter says jobs and the economy are the issues that will dictate who Ohio voters choose in the March Republican Presidential Primary. "Obviously in Ohio right now, the number one concern is employment security. Do I have a job? Can I find a job? Can my son, daughter,… Read More
Parkersburg Finance Director Resigns
By: Associated Press
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Parkersburg's finance director has resigned following his arrest on a drunken driving charge. Doug Life submitted his resignation Wednesday morning. Life's resignation letter says he doesn't want media controversy surrounding his position to endanger Parkersburg's financial progress. Mayor Bob Newell appointed assistant finance director Angie Smith to replace Life. Parkersburg police charged the 54-year-old Life… Read More
New Polls Shows How Ohioans Feel On Abortion Bill And Fracking
By: Associated Press
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A new poll shows Ohio voters are evenly split over a bill that would impose the nation's strictest abortion limit. The so-called heartbeat bill would outlaw abortions at the first detectable fetal heartbeat, sometimes as early as six weeks into pregnancy. It passed the Ohio House in June and has been pending in the Senate…. Read More
Student Trustees At OU Say They Don’t Need Voting Rights
By: Taylor Pool
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The Ohio University Student Trustees say it's not necessary that they be given voting privileges with the O.U. Board of Trustees. Juniors Dani Parker and Allison Arnold appeared at the student senate meeting Wednesday to explain their duties and share their stances on student trustee voting rights. In November, lawmakers introduced legislation that would grant… Read More
Morning Audio Update for January 19
By: Taylor Pool
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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. Plus, Governor John Kasich will deliver his State of the State speech at an elementary school in eastern Ohio instead of at the Statehouse. And, a new poll has Mitt Romney jumping to the… Read More
Kasich Takes State Of The State To Eastern Ohio
By: Associated Press
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Gov. John Kasich will deliver his State of the State speech at an award-winning public elementary school in eastern Ohio instead of at the Statehouse. Kasich said Wednesday he'll give the address Feb. 7 at Wells Academy in Steubenville. The traditional joint legislative session will be convened, requiring lawmakers, Supreme Court justices, Cabinet officials and… Read More