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Update: Police Believe Suspect No Longer In Athens Area
By: Alyssa Hansen, Cheri Russo
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Update 10:55 a.m Ohio University has notified staff and students via emergency text message they no longer believe bank robbery suspect Billy Caudill to be in the Athens area. "As of… Read More
Third Sentenced In Double Murder
A Scioto County man has been sentenced to life in prison today for his role in a double murder in Lucasville in January of 2010. Scioto County Common Pleas Court… Read More
Shanty Boat Restoration Nearing Completion
A historic shanty boat is one step closer to becoming a museum exhibit for the Ohio River Museum in Marietta. Crews from Dave's Landscaping in McConnelsville spent the last six… Read More
Ohio-Miami Rivalry Video
By: Tom Hodson
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Rivalries and competition are part of our daily existence and they certainly are part of university life. For the most part – rivalries are good things and are between entities… Read More
New Artists Invigorate Nelsonville Gallery
By: Bryan Gibson
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It turns out that reports of Majestic Galleries’ demise were greatly exaggerated. The public is invited to attend a show titled “The Majestic Lives,” highlighting the work of new gallery… Read More
Campus Crime Alert Issued At Ohio University
By: Cheri Russo
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Ohio University police officers are warning students about an attempted aggravated robbery that happened on campus in Athens. Police say it occurred in the early morning hours of January 18…. Read More
Afternoon Audio Update For January 26
By: Olivia Bevan
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A retired Vinton County judge will fill the 87th Ohio House District seat left vacant by Representative John Carey. A Zanesville Healthcare System is now a level three trauma center…. Read More
Gov. Kasich Says Administration Is Reviewing Best Practices For Fracking
By: Fred Kight
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Ohio Governor John Kasich is promising new legislation to protect the state from possible pollution related to fracking. Governor Kasich spoke to reporters in Columbus this morning and said "tough… Read More
Ice Hockey: Ohio Hosts Rival Penn State This Weekend
By: Justin Sampson
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Ohio House Speaker Confirms 87th District Interim Appointment
By: Fred Kight
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A retired Vinton County judge will fill the 87th Ohio House District seat left vacant by former Representative John Carey. Ohio House Speaker William Batchelder confirmed today Philip Rose, of… Read More
Genesis Gets Designation Of Level Three Trauma Center
By: Steffany Hiett
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A Zanesville Healthcare System is now a level three trauma center. Genesis Healthcare System received the official designation this month, which had been provisionally granted by the Ohio Department of… Read More
Animal Activist Group Calls For End Of Gassing
By: Keara Vickers
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Athens County’s process of euthanizing animals using carbon monoxide gas has come under fire from local activist groups. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals,… Read More
Parkersburg DMV Done By Late Summer
By: Associated Press
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Parkersburg will have a permanent Division of Motor Vehicles regional office by late summer. Driver's license renewals, vehicle titling and other services are currently offered at a temporary… Read More
Fracking Still A Hot Topic
By: Pat Chiesa
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While the county would make a healthy profit from prospective drilling companies, environmental concerns are keeping many residents from giving fracking the nod of approval. “Contamination is terrifying and oftentimes… Read More
WBB UPDATE: Ohio’s Harris, Three CMU Players Suspended For Wednesday Fight
Porsha Harris will be suspended for Ohio’s next two games following an altercation in Wednesday night’s contest at Central Michigan. About nine minutes into the game, heading into a routine… Read More
Carrie Rodriguez to Present “An Acoustic Cafe Evening” at Stuart’s
By: Mark Hellenberg
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Singer-songwriter Carrie Rodriguez came to national prominence after being discovered by Chip Taylor in her hometown of Austin, Texas, at the South by Southwest festival over a decade ago (Taylor… Read More
Fairfield County Deputies Looking For Bank Robbery Suspect
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Fairfield County sheriff's deputies are searching for a man who is suspected of robbing a bank. According to a press release from Fairfield County Sheriff Dave Phalen, a man entered… Read More
OU Professor Using Acid Mine Drainage
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Each year the Ohio University Foundation awards money to research and educational initiatives from the school’s 1804 fund. This year 19 projects were awarded a total of almost 300 thousand… Read More
Aluminum Stretcher Running At Ravenswood Plant
By: Associated Press
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A new $46 million aluminum stretcher is up and running at Constellium Rolled Products' plant in Ravenswood. Constellium commissioned the stretcher Wednesday. The Ravenswood plant produces… Read More
Athens Mayor Reacts To Logan Solid Waste Decision
By: Alyssa Hansen
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Athens Mayor Paul Wiehl says he's disappointed by the failure of a new management plan for the Athens Hocking Joint Solid Waste District. This is the third time Logan… Read More
Name Of Driver Released In Fatal Crash
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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The name of the driver of a semi who was killed in a crash in Athens County Wednesday morning has been released. Troopers say Philip Malott, 49, of Dayton was… Read More
Morning Audio Update for January 26
By: Taylor Pool
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Former Athens County Sheriff's deputy Jerry Hallowell will never be able to work as an officer in Ohio again. And, the Ohio House has approved changes made by the Senate… Read More
Ohio Governor Plans To Sign Anti-Bullying Law
By: Associated Press
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The Ohio House has approved changes made by the Senate to an anti-bullying bill, its last hurdle before it can go to the governor's desk. The House agreed… Read More
Tomblin Heads To Texas To Get Cracker Plant
By: Associated Press
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West Virginnia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is armed with a major tax break as he promotes West Virginia as the best site for a new multibillion-dollar chemical plant. … Read More
Former Athens Co. Sheriff’s Deputy Sentenced
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Former Athens County sheriff's deputy Jerry Hallowell will never be able to work as an officer in Ohio again. This is an outcome of Hallowell's sentencing Wednesday for misusing a… Read More