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Men’s Basketball: Ohio Downs Northern Illinois For Fifth Straight Win
By: George Peck
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Ohio continued its winning ways Wednesday night at Northern Illinois. The Bobcats downed the Huskies 67-58 in what was a back-and-forth contest. In the first half NIU, (2-18, 1-7 MAC)… Read More
Women’s Basketball: ‘Cats Fall Behind Early, Lose At Home
By: Kyrstin Ratliff
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The Ohio women’s basketball team lost a hard-fought battle, 63-53, at home against Eastern Michigan on Wednesday. In the words of head coach Semeka Randall, “We fought hard, but not… Read More
Athens County Prosecutor’s Office Has More Jail Restitution Money
By: Steffany Hiett
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The Athens County Prosecutor's Office has collected more jail restitution money in the last month than in the past year. Prosecutor Keller Blackburn says the reason for this increase is… Read More
Girls Basketball – Blog: Lady Buckeyes Experiencing a Tale of Two Seasons
By: Mike Bundt
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Nelsonville-York’s girls basketball program is in the middle of an amazing turnaround this year. Led by Coach Dalton, the Lady Buckeyes have transformed from a team that finished last in… Read More
Football: Ohio Lands 19 Commits on National Signing Day
By: Blake Brodie
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While all eyes on the football world are centered in Indianapolis this week–now just days away from professional football's biggest day of the year–it was the football teams who star… Read More
Athens Co. Engineer Presents Commissioners With Roadway Use Agreement
Fracking has environmental and economic concerns for Athens County and those have been thoroughly debated for weeks. Now, another issues has surfaced: road maintenance. With Athens County citizens leasing… Read More
Fairfield Co. Emergency Alerts Notify Houses In Tornado Warning Area
By: Sara Nealeigh
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The Fairfield County Emergency Management Agency will now send notifications to residents in the event of a tornado. EMA Director Jon Kochis says Alert-Fairfield County sends automated messages in… Read More
Number Of Remedial Ohio College Students Concerns Kasich
By: Fred Kight
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Governor John Kasich gives his State of the State address on Tuesday and no doubt will have something to say about education — both K-12 and higher education. Whether Kasich… Read More
A “Fireside” Chat with Angela Perley
By: Bryan Gibson
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Columbus, Ohio’s Angela Perley and The Howlin’ Moons return to Athens on Saturday, Feb. 4, opening for the Missouri-based Ha Ha Tonka at Casa Cantina. Since forming in 2009, Perley… Read More
Slavery By Another Name
Slavery By Another Name Monday, Feb. 13, 9 p.m. SLAVERY BY ANOTHER NAME challenges one of Americans’ most cherished assumptions: the belief that slavery in this country ended with… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update For February 1
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Tickets are available for the annual State of the State address. Listen to your audio update here.
Crackdown On Prescription Drugs Leading To Other Problems In SE Ohio
The crackdown on prescription drugs has resulted in the increased use of other illegal drugs in Ohio. Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine says more people are turning to heroin. "As… Read More
Jackie O’s To Expand Brewery Soon
By: Sara Salman
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Known for their locally-crafted beer in Athens, Jackie O’s Pub and Brewery will soon expand its brewery operations. The move comes after space limitations made it obvious expansion was necessary…. Read More
Meigs Elementary Under Lockdown
By: Cheri Russo
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Meigs Elementary School in Middleport is under lockdown. A superintendent's office spokeswoman says the school is on lockdown after a parent made a threat. Meigs County sheriff's deputies say they… Read More
OU Film Professor Wins Raindance Award
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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An Ohio University film professor has received worldwide acclaim for his latest feature film. Professor Rajko Grlic’s feature novelty film, Just Between Us, won Best International Feature at the Raindance… Read More
Retired Vinton County Judge Sworn Into Ohio House
By: Taylor Pool
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Judge Philip Rose has been sworn in as state representative of the 87th House District. The 87th House District includes all of Vinton, Jackson and Gallia counties as well as… Read More
Morning Audio Update for February 1
By: Taylor Pool
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An Ohio University film professor has received worldwide acclaim for his latest feature film. Plus, work will resume today at the Cincinnati casino construction site where a floor collapsed. And,… Read More
Tickets Available For State Of The State
By: Associated Press
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A block of tickets is available for the public to attend Gov. John Kasich's State of the State address at an eastern Ohio elementary school. The governor's office… Read More
West Virginia Digital Learning Day
By: Associated Press
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It's "Digital Learning Day" for thousands of West Virginia students and teachers. Wednesday marks the start of a year-round national awareness campaign to improve teaching and learning using… Read More
Kentucky Holding Pill Mill Summit
By: Associated Press
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Kentucky's fight against prescription pill abuse comes into focus during a daylong summit in Lexington that will draw political leaders and prosecutors. They'll join police and local prosecutors… Read More
New Album, New Approach For Mind Fish
By: Elliot Nicolson
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Athens, Ohio, indie-rock quartet Mind Fish have released WATCHOUT!, a new full-length CD, with the help of producer, engineer and Ohio University Assistant Professor Eddie Ashworth. The self-described "nerd pop"… Read More