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Baseball: Ohio Beats Buffalo 6-4
Ohio baseball kicked off its weekend series against Buffalo with a win, taking down the Bulls 6-4. Brent Choban earned the win for the Bobcats with three strikeouts in seven… Read More
Local Pets Recipients Of Meals On Wheels
By: Steffany Hiett
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A multi-county organization is distributing pet food to Meals on Wheels clients with dogs and cats. Hocking Athens Perry Community Action received a $2,500 grant to create the program. The… Read More
Pleasantview Avenue To Close For Bypass Construction
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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The City of Nelsonville and the Ohio Department of Transportation say they will close Pleasantview Avenue in Nelsonville to thru traffic beginning on Monday. The street will be closed for… Read More
OU Trustees Give McDavis Authority To Pursue Mineral Rights Agreements
By: Fred Kight, Taylor Mirfendereski
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The Ohio University board of trustees authorized the university president today to enter into mineral rights agreements. The resolution gives OU President Roderick McDavis permission to sign agreements pending final… Read More
Perry County Commissioner Replacement Begins New Term
By: Michael Locklear
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It's the first day on the job for the newest Perry County Commissioner, Tim Green. "It's been a very long, hectic day," he said, "but it was enjoyable. It's a… Read More
OU Board Of Trustees Approve Tuition Increases
By: Taylor Mirfendereski
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The Ohio University board of trustees approved a 3.5 percent tuition and general fee increase Friday morning for students on the Athens campus. That's roughly a $345 increase that drives… Read More
Athens Farmers Market Celebrates Longevity, Popularity
By: Fred Kight
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If you're looking for fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods or specialty foods, many people will tell you the Athens Farmers Market is the place to go. Kip Parker, site… Read More
Athens Fracking Advisory Group Prepares To Produce Report In Six Months
By: Fred Kight
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A new committee appointed by the Athens County Commission is starting to learn about all things fracking. It's a process which will lead to a report about deep shale development… Read More
Lancaster Man Pleads Guilty To Bank Robbery
A Lancaster man will spend up to 11 years in prison for robbing a Fairfield County bank in January. Billy Caudill pleaded guilty and was sentenced Thursday to one count… Read More
Public Forum To Address Quality Of City Recreation Facilities And Programs
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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The City of Athens Arts, Parks and Recreation will host a public forum Wednesday evening to discuss the quality of the department's facilities and programs. Paul Logue, Athens city planner,… Read More
Federal Resources Assist Severe Storm Clean-up Efforts In Southeast Ohio
By: Taylor Mirfendereski
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New federal resources will help continuing clean-up efforts in 15 southeast Ohio counties following severe weather that struck the region last year. The U.S. Department of Labor awarded the third… Read More
Ohio Jobless Rate Decreases For 8th Month In A Row
By: Associated Press
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The unemployment rate in Ohio has dropped for the eighth straight month despite the non-farm payrolls decreasing by 9,500. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services said Friday that… Read More
Wellston Artist Carves Memories Into Ordinary Objects
A drill, time and a pair of hands that care are all it takes to turn plain objects into detailed works of art. It's the act of engraving, and Chris… Read More
Soul of Athens, Part One
By: Lauren Martinez
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On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, Nancy Sinning speaks with some of the key players in the sixth installment of Soul of Athens. Her guests include: Terry Eiler,… Read More
Stockport Mayor Held on $1 Million Bond
By: Associated Press
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A southeastern Ohio village mayor suspected of repeatedly raping a girl has pleaded not guilty and is being held on bond of $1 million. Stockport Mayor Michael Shane Shuster is… Read More
Washington County Health Council Says Survey Results Are Alarming
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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The majority of the information gathered in a survey of 800 people in Washington County is described as alarming. DeeAnn Gehlauf, Vice President of the Community Health Council, says the… Read More
Federal Grant Helps OU Train Unemployed Nurses
By: Michael Locklear
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Ohio University's School of Nursing wants to use federal money to train unemployed nurses and others who want to increase their credentials. The school has been awarded $4,989,080 in grant… Read More
Clinic Owner And Doctors Charged In Illegal Drug Distribution
By: Associated Press
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An owner of three medical clinics and six doctors who worked for him have been charged with illegal drug distribution related to the alleged improper dispensing of prescription painkillers. An… Read More
Morning Audio Update for April 20
By: Taylor Pool
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The majority of information gathered in a survey of 800 people in Washington county is described as alarming. Plus, two Southeast Ohio schools are receiving $10,000 grants to fund mobile… Read More
Soccer: Ohio Falls to Western Virginia Wesleyan
By: Jerod Scheetz
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Ohio fell 2-0 to the West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats on Thursday at Chessa Field. A second half goal from a controversial penalty kick and some missed chances for Ohio were… Read More