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Jackson County Unofficial Election Results
In Jackson County the race for County Commissioner was decided with a 446 vote difference. Out of the five Republican candidates, Paul Haller is the unofficial winner of the primary… Read More

Scioto County Unofficial Election Results
By: Amarens ten Bruggencate
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Scioto County primary election results show Democrat Donny Rachford as the unofficial winner of the County Commissioner primary. Rachford defeated his opponent, Democrat Cherice Kayser, by a ten percent margin…. Read More

Guernsey County Unofficial Election Results
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Cambridge school officials flunked the levy test today. Their tax proposal was turned down by about 250 votes. Guernsey County voters also decided two commissioner races. One of those goes… Read More

Athens County Unofficial Election Results
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The Athens County Engineer race between two Democrats was a blowout. Incumbent Archie Stanley lost to challenger Jeff Maiden, who garnered nearly 83 percent of the vote. There is no… Read More

WV Man Indicted For Allegedly Threatening Election Fraud Investigators
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A West Virginia man has been indicted after allegedly threatening election fraud investigators. James Matheny of Lincoln County faces two felony counts handed up Tuesday. Prosecutors say the 61-year-old… Read More

Unofficial Election Results for Lawrence County
In Lawrence County, unofficial election results show incumbent Kurt Hosmann won the Republican primary race with 54 percent of the vote. Rodolfo Canos received 27 percent of ballots cast and… Read More

Two multi-county issues show mixed results
By: Taylor Pool
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Tonight’s final count of two multi-county issues in Southeast Ohio is a close one. The Paint Valley Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board levy for 1 Mil, renewable… Read More

Monroe County Unofficial Election Results
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Results for Monroe County show a close race for County Recorder. Democrat Ann Block won today's primary election with 54 percent of the vote. Block beat opponent Shiela Stoller. There… Read More

OU Employees To Receive Layoff Notices
By: Fred Kight
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Ohio University announced tonight that it will provide immediate layoff notices to 20 dining hall employees. This came after a union rejected a memorandum of understanding that OU said would… Read More

Baseball: Ohio Wins Home Opener 12-3 In Convincing Fashion
By: Pat Moore
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Bob Wren Stadium opened its gates Tuesday afternoon to the tune of an Ohio Bobcats win, as the baseball team took down West Virginia State 12-3. Ohio picked up its… Read More

Washington County Unofficial Election Results
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Washington County has voted and the unofficial winner for County Commissioner is David White. White has received 2,760 votes, while Steven Weber followed with 2,507 and David Locker finished with… Read More

Ross County Unofficial Election Results
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Unofficial results for the Ross County Primary Election show close race for Clerk of Courts. Republican Todd Bennett took the nomination with 54 percent of the votes. Bennett beat opponent… Read More

Landslide wins in Vinton County
Vinton County candidates experienced landslide wins tonight. The first ten precincts predicted the winners for the night as candidates took immediate leads. Democrat Jerry Zinn got 73% of the vote… Read More

Gallia County Unofficial Election Results
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After a tight race, Gallia County unofficial election results show Republican Steve McGhee as the winner of County treasurer. McGhee narrowly defeated his opponent, Republican Tom Beaver, by a nearly… Read More

Noble County Unofficial Election Results
By: Sara Nealeigh
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In Noble County, election results show Republican Juanita Matheney as the unofficial winner of the recorder's race, with 59 percent of the vote. Opponent Scott Wiley earned 40 percent of… Read More

Athens County Unofficial Results
By: Olivia Bevan
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UPDATE 10:12 p.m. Unofficial results are in for Athens County commissioners' races, as well as the race for county engineer. The race between Democrats Charlie Adkins and Gary Edwards was a… Read More

15th Congressional District GOP Results
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Unofficial results are in for the 15th Congressional District Republican race, with Steve Stivers taking 89 percent of the vote. Stivers faced Charles Chope on the ticket. In the Democratic… Read More

US Senate Race Shows Mandel In The Lead
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UPDATE 9:35 p.m. Candidate Josh Mandel has taken the GOP nomination for the Ohio Senate race. In the GOP primary for candidate for US Senate, John Mandel has taken an… Read More

School Levies Dominate Washington Co. Ballot
Voters in Washington County cast their ballots to decide three levies affecting two different school districts. Marietta City Schools placed two renewal levies before voters: one for current expenses at… Read More

Athens County Voters Decide Hotly-Contested Races
Athens County voters decided a trio of contested primary races today. In the tense race for Athens County engineer, Democrats Jeff Maiden and Archie Stanley faced off. Stanley has held… Read More

Romney Takes GOP Nomination In Ohio
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UPDATE 12:35 a.m. Mitt Romney has outdueled Rick Santorum in Ohio, claiming the hotly contested, pivotal Super Tuesday state. Romney did best in Ohio metropolitan areas, as well as among voters… Read More

Afternoon Audio Update March 6
By: Kaity Conner
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A past union law issue is re-surfacing in some Ohio legislative primaries today. Details in your afternoon audio update.

Super Tuesday Not A Hot Topic Among International Students
By: Amarens ten Bruggencate
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International student Xiaoxu Wang did not know what to do with a flyer she received this morning, suggesting she vote for a candidate for Athens County commissioner. His name did… Read More

Some Candidates Tapping Into Lingering Anger Over SB 5
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Several candidates vying for seats in the Ohio Legislature are hoping to tap into lingering voter anger over the state's now-rejected collective bargaining law. Contenders in Tuesday's primary contests include… Read More

Jackson County Tree Farmers Named Outstanding
By: Sara Nealeigh
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Four tree farmers in Jackson County have received special recognition for their environmental work. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources named the owners of Deseret Tree Farm, Benita and Wayne… Read More