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Softball: Ohio Drops Two At Ohio State
Subpar pitching and defense cost the Bobcats on their road trip to Columbus Wednesday evening as Ohio dropped both games of a doubleheader with Ohio State; the ‘Cats lost the… Read More
Athens County Residents Seek Employment At Local Job Fair
By: Graylyn Roose
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Like many Athens County residents, Steven Secoy is looking for a job. The 20-year old father of two says he's been out of work for about eight months. "Unless you… Read More
EPA To Slash Air Pollution From Natural Gas Wells
By: Associated Press
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The Obama administration, for the first time, is issuing standards to control air pollution from gas wells that are drilled using the method known as fracking. Top EPA officials say… Read More
OhioHealth, OU-HCOM Sign Affiliation Agreement
By: Steffany Hiett
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A new affiliation between an Ohio medical network and Ohio University means more opportunities for an upcoming class of medical students. OhioHealth and Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine… Read More
Ohio Department of Aging Launches Facebook Campaign for Older Americans Month
By: Rachel Bailey
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The Ohio Department of Aging launched its third annual photo project on Facebook this week to celebrate “Older Americans Month” this May. Ohioans of all ages are encouraged to submit… Read More
Teen Craigslist Murder Suspect To Be Tried As Adult
By: Associated Press
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A 17-year-old boy will be tried as an adult in a deadly Craigslist robbery scheme. Brogan Rafferty of Stow waived his right Wednesday to a hearing. That means the juvenile… Read More
Program Helps Bobcats Explore New Home
By: Olivia Bevan
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The Athens County Convention and Visitors Bureau is launching a new program to help Ohio University students explore their new home. Bobcats in Athens offers suggestions to students on places… Read More
Ohio BMV, Athens Job and Family Services Team Up On Car Insurance Regulations
By: Taylor Pool
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Two Ohio organizations are taking creative measures to make sure state residents know about the need to have proper car insurance. The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles and the Athens… Read More
Ohio Has 1,500 Applicants For Special Needs Scholarship
By: Associated Press
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The Ohio Department of Education has received more than 1,500 applications for a new program that awards scholarships to students with special needs to help pay tuition at private or… Read More
Record Store Day to Feature In-store Show, Special Releases
By: Bryan Gibson
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It’s hard to say what Barry (Jack Black’s cantankerous character in High Fidelity) would think of The Ridges, but it’s a good bet he’d admire the band’s love of Record… Read More
OU’s Club Gymnastics Team Heads To Nationals
By: Bridget Stasenko
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The Ohio University Club Gymnastics Team is off to the National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs National Competition in Salt Lake City, UT. The team of twenty-two flew out today… Read More
Rockslide Closes US 52 In Lawrence County
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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A rockslide in Lawrence County Tuesday night has closed one of the westbound lanes of US 52 near the Ashland bridge. Coal Grove Police say about 30 feet of rock… Read More
Chemical Manufacturer Practices Worst Case Scenario Drills
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Preparing for the worst — that's the goal in the latest of a series of drills by Washington County chemical manufacturer Solvay Specialty Polymers. The Local Emergency Planning Committee requires… Read More
Changes Made To Exotic Animal Ownership Bill
By: Associated Press
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Ohio lawmakers considering regulations on exotic animals have eased proposed rules for snakes and decreased requirements for property warning signs as part of two dozen changes to the bill. Boa… Read More
OH House To Continue Women’s Health Program Hearings
By: Associated Press
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Ohio Democrats are blasting a proposed amendment to Gov. John Kasich's mid-biennium budget bill that would demote funding for Planned Parenthood. Some female lawmakers in the Democratic caucus said Wednesday… Read More
OU Geologist Uses Cave Research For Flood Prediction
By: Eleni Lazares
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An associate professor of geological sciences at Ohio University is using the caves of Appalachia to better map out Earth's flooding, droughts and climate changes. Geologist Gregory Springer is currently… Read More
Morning Audio Update for April 18
By: Taylor Pool
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Washington County chemical manufacturer Solvay Specialty Polymers is holding drills to prepare for the worst. Plus, Democrats in the Ohio legislature say Republicans are playing partisan politics. And, House Republicans… Read More