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Girls Basketball: Waterford takes control early against Trimble
The Trimble Lady Tomcats suffered another crushing defeat at the hands of TVC Hocking powerhouse Waterford 87-21 Thursday night. It was a tough night for Trimble on both ends of… Read More
Girls Basketball: Nelsonville-York takes season ender against Alexander
By: Lucas Widman
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After a three game losing streak, the Nelsonville-York Lady Buckeyes (13-7, 4-5 in the Tri-Valley Conference) finished their regular season with a 44-21 victory over the Alexander Lady Spartans… Read More
Vinton County Fatal Fire Victim Identified
The Ohio State Fire Marshal's Office is seeking tips connected to a fatal fire in Vinton County Wednesday morning. Investigators have identified the victim as Thomas Hagerty, 59. Debris… Read More
Citizens Concerned With Fracking Prospects Meet With Commissioners
By: Amarens ten Bruggencate
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More than 200 residents of Athens and surrounding counties are concerned about the formation of a fracking advisory committee. The group expressed their concern today in a letter directed to… Read More
Former Zoo Director Upset Over Lack Of Exotic Animal Law
By: Associated Press
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TV personality Jack Hanna says he's shocked Ohio lawmakers have not yet passed a bill to regulate exotic animals, and he's asking what it will take to get it accomplished…. Read More
Truck Picture Released In Eramet Copper Theft Case
By: Sara Nealeigh
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The Washington County Sheriff's Department has released a picture from a security camera of the truck deputies think was involved in a copper theft at Eramet. Sheriff Larry Mincks says… Read More
Paint Valley ADAMH Puts Replacement Levy Before Voters
By: Steffany Hiett
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The Paint Valley Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board is asking for a one mil replacement levy to be passed in the March primary election. Executive Director Junie… Read More
Underclassmen Lead Charge In Tomcats’ Turnaround
By: Paul Meara
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The 2011/2012 Trimble Tomcats season is the classic example of the comeback. A surprising twist to the Tomcats’ season has a once deflated team believing again and the ones leading… Read More
Athens Foundation Hosts Grant Writing Workshop
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Applicants hoping to receive a grant from the Athens Foundation this spring will notice changes in the application. A workshop will be held today from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m…. Read More
Sullivan May Be Ordered Back To Jail
By: Cheri Russo
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A special prosecutor assigned to one of the criminal cases against Athens County Commissioner Mark Sullivan is asking the court to send him back to jail. Meigs County Prosecutor Colleen… Read More
Tuition Could Go Up At WVU Parkersburg
By: Associated Press
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The 2012-2013 academic year could be more expensive for students at West Virginia University at Parkersburg. The school's Board of Governors voted Wednesday to raise tuition by 10 percent. … Read More
Man Accused Of Putting Child In Dryer
By: Associated Press
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A man faces a court hearing today after police say he placed a 3-year-old son in a running clothes dryer as a punishment. Guernsey County sheriff's deputies did not see… Read More
Morning Audio Update for February 9
By: Taylor Pool
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Athens area photographer Kari Gunter-Seymour is using a famous doll to improve female body image. Plus, a new group has been formed in response to a proposal to close Chauncey… Read More
Pomeroy Man Gets the Blues
By: Mark Hellenberg
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Jackie Welker is the proprietor of the Court Street Grill, a historic tavern, restaurant and roots music venue in downtown Pomeroy, Ohio. He is also the founder and director of… Read More
African-American Inventors Museum Comes To Athens
Black History Month often looks at the struggles African-Americans have faced through the years, but a traveling museum is showcasing the ways African-Americans have changed every day life. The African-American… Read More
Dewine Wants Tougher Fracking Sanctions
By: Associated Press
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Ohio's top law enforcer is seeking tougher environmental sanctions on polluters in the oil and gas industry and full disclosure of the chemicals used in the drilling technique called fracking…. Read More
Pit Bulls No Longer To Be Considered Vicious
By: Associated Press
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Pit bulls in Ohio would no longer be labeled as "vicious" dogs under a bill that is headed to the governor's desk. The House voted 67-30 on Wednesday… Read More