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Athens Business Owners React To PUCO Rate Rejection
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Businesses in Ohio can expect to receive lower energy bills now that public utility regulators have rejected electric rate increases. The decision by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio today… Read More
Effects Of Childhood Experiences On Adult Health
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, Jackie Wolf speaks with Joseph Bianco, Ph.D, assistant professor in the Department of Social Medicine at the Ohio University Heritage College of… Read More
Girls Basketball: “Hero of the Week” Carly Tabler, Fed Hock
The Federal Hocking Lady Lancers have something that many teams in the Tri-Valley Conference only wish for: a full starting lineup from top to bottom returning for next season. Leading… Read More
Athens Losing Mail Operation
By: Fred Kight
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The U.S. Postal Service has decided to move mail processing operations from nine Ohio facilities to other sites, mostly in Cleveland or Columbus. It announced today that operations from Athens,… Read More
David Wax Museum At Stuart’s Opera House
By: Mark Hellenberg
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The David Wax Museum will be the opening act for The Carolina Chocolate Drops this Sunday at Stuart's Opera House in Nelsonville, Ohio. Formed in 2009, the Boston-based band is… Read More
Human Genome Project Pioneer Gives Lecture
By: Olivia Bevan
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A pioneer in the Human Genome Project shared with faculty, staff and students his views on science and laboratory advances during a visit on campus today. Dr. Leroy Hood, Ohio University's… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update For February 23
By: Olivia Bevan
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Investigators are offering reward money to anyone with information about a Vinton County fatal fire they have ruled an arson. Listen to your audio update here.
Afternoon Audio Update For February 23
By: Olivia Bevan
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Investigators are offering reward money to anyone with information about a Vinton County fatal fire they have ruled arson. Ohio public utility regulators have rejected electric rate increases criticized by schools and small businesses as burdensome at a time of… Read More
The Fracking Divide: Neighbor Vs. Neighbor
By: Morgan Lentes
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The debate over hydraulic fracturing is causing a group of people who are often on the same side to find themselves sitting on opposites sides of the table. Neighbors are… Read More
Ohio BWC Re-Working Claims Process
By: Steffany Hiett
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The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is working to curb the high cost of compensation in the state. BWC Administrator Steve Buehrer says the bureau is re-working the way it… Read More
PUCO Orders AEP To Lower Rates
By: Associated Press
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Ohio public utility regulators have rejected electric rate increases criticized by schools and small businesses as burdensome at a time of a weak economy and continued budget cuts. … Read More
Vinton County Fatal Fire Ruled Arson
Investigators are offering reward money to anyone with information about a Vinton County fatal fire they have ruled an arson. According to Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal spokesman Shane… Read More
Athens Parking Meters Generate Money, Change
By: Pat Chiesa
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Change in Athens might be made possible thanks to a different kind of change. Last year, the City of Athens collected over $386,000 in parking meter revenue from nearly 800… Read More
WOUB, Athens News, Marietta Times To Collaborate For Fracking Show
By: Kelly Martin
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WOUB Public Media, The Athens News and The Marietta Times will collaborate for a special news program "Newswatch In-Depth: Fracking Frenzy" set to air on Tuesday, Feb. 28 beginning at… Read More
Santorum To Visit Chillicothe
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Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum will make a return visit to southern Ohio as he crisscrosses the state the weekend before its primary. Party officials say the former Pennsylvania senator… Read More
Fracking Panel Discussion From November 2, 2011
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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A panel discussion on fracking was presented on November 2, 2011, by the Ohio University Institute for Applied and Professional Ethics (IAPE), with support from the OU Environmental Studies Program. … Read More
Athens Fire Sends Family Of Four To Hospital
By: Taylor Pool
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A family of four is being treated at O'Blenness Hospital for smoke inhalation after their house caught fire in Athens this morning. Firefighters say they got the call just after… Read More
Escaped Fairfield County Inmate Captured
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Authorities have captured an inmate who apparently escaped from a southeast Ohio jail facility by using socks to protect his hands as he climbed a barbed wire fence. … Read More
Morning Audio Update for February 23
By: Taylor Pool
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Authorities have captured an inmate who apparently escaped from a southeast Ohio jail facilty. Plus, the Athens Copunty Medical Services is asking for a one mil replacement levy in the… Read More
WV Launches Career Connection Website
By: Associated Press
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The West Virginia Department of Education has launched a website to help link career and technical students with potential employers. The website enables employers to explore lists of… Read More
Utility Regulators To Reconsider AEP Rate Hike
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Ohio public utility regulators are ready to reconsider electric rate increases criticized by schools and small businesses as burdensome at a time of a weak economy and continued budget cuts…. Read More
Athens Co. EMS Levy On March Ballot
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The Athens County Emergency Medical Services is asking for a one mil replacement levy in the upcoming primary election. Director of Athens County EMS Corey Lenigar says this additional money… Read More
Bobcats Bully the Bulls, Grab Huge Road Win
By: Blake Brodie
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Coming off back-to-back home wins, Ohio took its recent good play on the road–defeating the Buffalo Bulls Wednesday night, 88-77, at Alumni Arena. The win moves Ohio (22-6, 9-4) into… Read More