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Women’s Basketball: Bobcats Upset Bowling Green On Benson’s Bucket
By: Kyrstin Ratliff
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Ohio stunned Bowling Green at home Wednesday night. The Bobcats (13-15, 6-8 MAC) beat the Falcons (22-5, 12-2 MAC) 60-56. In typical form, the Falcons went on a scoring drive… Read More
Trial Set For Juvenile Suspect In Craigslist Murder Case
By: Associated Press
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An Oct. 9 trial has been set for an Ohio teen charged with helping a man kill one victim and try to kill another in a deadly Craigslist robbery scheme…. Read More
Goodman Appointed To Ohio University Board of Trustees
By: Cheri Russo
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A new member has been appointed to the Ohio University Board of Trustees. Governor John Kasich appointed N. Victor Goodman of Columbus yesterday. Goodman previously served as a board member… Read More
Deputies Investigating Gallia County Death
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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A death investigation is underway in Gallia County. According to Sheriff Joe Browning, a call came in just before noon from a home on State Route 7 North just below… Read More
Boys Basketball-Playoff Preview: (7) Athens vs (2) Logan Elm
By: Nathan Takitch
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Athens’ draw of the seventh seed in Division-II Logan District playoff bracket pits the Bulldogs (11-9; 8-2) against the second-seeded Logan Elm Braves (16-5; 10-5) in the opening round of… Read More
Mild Winter Worries Students With Allergies
A warmer than usual winter is causing some concern for Ohio University students who are looking to the upcoming spring and allergy season. Evidence has shown that mild winters can… Read More
Test Waters Before Fracking Athens Resident Says
Tuesday marked an opportunity for Athenians to make county commissioners aware of potential health hazards that could result from hydraulic fracturing. Sonia Marcus, a longtime Athens resident and former Ohio… Read More
VIDEO: OU Photojournalist Documents Life In Afghanistan
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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While American marines are fighting on the front lines overseas, a group within their ranks is working to make positive contact with Afghan citizens, especially with the women. Female Engagement… Read More
Escaped Inmate From Lancaster May Have Been Spotted In Hocking County
By: Associated Press
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Authorities are continuing their search for an inmate who apparently escaped from a jail facility in Fairfield County after putting socks on his hands to protect himself as he climbed… Read More
Morning Audio Update for February 22
By: Taylor Pool
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Authorities are continuing their search for an inmate who apparently escaped from a jail facility in Lancaster. Plus, the five Democrats running for the Athens County Commission seat appealed for… Read More
West Virginia Senator Talks Higher Education
By: Associated Press
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U.S. Senator Joe Manchin will meet with higher education officials to discuss whether students are prepared for college, whether they can afford it, along with and job-placement and workforce issues…. Read More
Athens County Commissioner Candidates Face Off
By: Fred Kight
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Mark Sullivan, Mike O'Brien, Chris Chmeil, Robert Baughman and Paul Barrett talked about themselves and appealed for votes at a candidate forum in Athens last evening. They're all Democrats running… Read More
Dog Euthanization Methods Discussed At Athens Forum
By: Graylyn Roose
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Animal lovers and activists came together for a town hall meeting at Ohio University's Walter Hall in Athens last night, to discuss local euthanization procedures. Athens County euthanizes dogs through… Read More
Boys Basketball: Meigs Upsets Alexander in First Round
By: Seth Austin
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The Meigs Marauders picked up their second win of the season in a big way, knocking off the Alexander Spartans in the first round of the sectional playoffs 61-45. … Read More
Boys Basketball: Trimble Gets First Playoff Win Since 2004
The Trimble Tomcats earned their first playoff win since 2004 Tuesday night, with a 45-44 victory over Miller. After losses in both regular season meetings with Miller by a combined… Read More