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Girls Basketball: Federal Hocking can’t match Waterford’s firepower
By: Ian McConville
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Despite more than doubling their scoring output from their previous meeting with the Waterford Lady Wildcats, the Federal Hocking Lady Lancers still found themselves on the losing end of a… Read More
Girls Basketball: Lady Tomcats take third win
By: Sara Vallone
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Trimble (3-13, 3-9) beat Wahama (6-14, 3-8) Monday night in a close game by the score of 65-61 for their third win in their last four games. “Everybody contributed in… Read More
Wrestling: Examining The Scoring System With Jeremy Johnson
By: Nick Hurst
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We sent our brave reporter, Nick Hurst, to the mats to learn the scoring system of wrestling. In the process, aided by Ohio's seventh-ranked heavyweight Jeremy Johnson, Nick learned a… Read More
Women’s Basketball: Former Waterford Star King Shines At Akron
By: Maddie Kuhn
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Sina King, the best girl's basketball player in the history of Waterford (OH) High School, plays division-1 college basketball at Akron for head coach Jodi Kest. King, as just a… Read More
WOUB Sports Express: January 23
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… Read More
Above The Net: Volleyball’s Warner Walks-On To Track Team
By: Mark Emery
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The Ohio track and field team recently received a boost to its lineup of high jumpers, but it didn’t come in the form of a five-star recruit or a junior-college… Read More
The Lee Boys At The Fur Peace Ranch Part 2
The Lee Boys are one of America's finest African-American sacred steel ensembles. This family group consists of three brothers, Alvin Lee (guitar), Derrick Lee and Keith Lee (vocals) along with… Read More
Man Sentenced On Child Pornography Charges
By: Graylyn Roose
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A Cincinnati man was sentenced today to 14 months house arrest after authorities say he used Ohio University internet resources to reproduce files of child pornography onto his computer. Michael… Read More
Chauncey Elementary Future Continues To Hang In The Balance
Parents, staff and students anxious for the Athens City School Board's decision whether to close Chauncey Elementary will have to wait a while longer. Superintendent Carl Martin says the board… Read More
Week Preview: Crucial Conference Battles Lie Ahead
With conference play in full swing, our reporters take a look at the week ahead for each team. BOYS: Athens Bulldogs On Tuesday, the Bulldogs are seeking a big win as… Read More
Nothing Found In Search For Human Remains Along US 35
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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The Kanawha County Sheriff's Office has called off its search for the remains of Carol Rhim. Investigators say Nathaniel Lawton killed his girlfriend, Carol, last Tuesday. Then, deputies say Lawton… Read More
Wrestling: Ohio fails to make right moves in loss to Bloomsburg
By: Brett Carroll
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Ohio lost their second straight dual meet to Bloomsburg University 25-6 Sunday night. The Bobcats fall to 2-5 in dual meets for the season and had multiple opportunities to score… Read More
Charges Against Kister Dropped
By: Cheri Russo
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Menacing charges against an Athens-area environmental activist have been dropped. In July, Chad Kister was accused of calling a radio program and threatening the host. Kister says the charges were… Read More
Craigslist Juvenile Due In Court This Afternoon
The juvenile suspect in a deadly Ohio Craigslist robbery scheme is due in juvenile court after his case was transferred out of the rural county where two killings took place… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update For January 23
By: Steffany Hiett
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A 19-year-old South Webster man is in custody accused of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. Listen to your afternoon audio update here.
OU Topples Miami in Dads Weekend Shootout
The Convocation Center roared last Saturday as more than 13,000 fans gathered to watch the Ohio men’s basketball team defeat archrival Miami on “Gary Trent Day.” This year’s addition of… Read More
Dads bring in Dollars for Local Businesses
Dads Weekend at Ohio University is a time for students and their fathers to bond on campus. There are basketball games, like this weekend’s game against Miami. One of the… Read More
Proposal Would Expand Ag-Link Program
By: Deanna Pan
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State Republicans say that new legislation would give more Ohio farmers an opportunity to receive reduced-interest loans to offset their operating expenses. The proposed legislation would expand the Agricultural Linked… Read More
South Webster Man In Custody Accused Of Sexual Contact With 15-year old
By: Cheri Russo
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A 19-year-old South Webster man is in custody accused of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. Scioto County Sheriff Marty Donini says Brandon Caldwell was arrested after children's services contacted… Read More
Morning Audio Update for January 23
By: Taylor Pool
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Ohio's top prison official has asked his department to investigate wheteher an increase in violence is linked to a tobacco ban. Plus, as the state waits on the US Supreme… Read More
Storms And High Winds Expected Today
By: Associated Press
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Unseasonably warm weather in Ohio won't last and will be ushered out by a cold front with storms and high winds. National Weather Service wind advisories covering most of Ohio… Read More
Roe V. Wade Anniversary March Today
By: Associated Press
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Abortion opponents are gathering in Washington for their annual rally and march to mark the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion. House Speaker John Boehner is scheduled… Read More
Vaccine Requirement Would Bar Students From Class
By: Associated Press
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A new West Virginia law requires all seventh and 12th graders to be vaccinated for tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis and meningitis before entering the 2012-13 school year. Under the law, students… Read More
Lawmakers Talking About Limiting Injection Wells
By: Associated Press
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The chairman of the Ohio House natural resources committee reviewing concerns about gas drilling says lawmakers will consider ways to limit the depth and pressure of wells used to inject… Read More