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Ohio Senate OKs Ban On Hidden Car Compartments
By: Associated Press
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Ohio lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban hidden compartments in vehicles in an effort to crack down on drug trafficking. The Senate passed the measure on a 30-2… Read More
Athens County Sheriff Deputies Investigate Assault Of Buchtel Man
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Athens County deputies are investigating the assault of a 20-year-old man who was found in critical condition at a Chauncey residence on Wednesday. Sheriff Patrick Kelly says deputies found Harley… Read More
More Low Income Ohio Residents Expected To Vote This Year
By: Graylyn Roose
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The director of Athens County Job and Family Services said more low income people than ever before are expected to vote in Ohio and other states in this year's general… Read More
Fraud Experts Warn Craigslist Users About Overpayment Scam
By: Michael Locklear
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Plenty of Ohio University students use the housing section of Athens Craigslist to locate roommates or find a place to live, but experts warn that students should be cautious when… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update For May 3
By: Steffany Hiett
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Athens Mayor Paul Wiehl says the city is planning no change in tactics for this weekend's block party. A person close to an Ohio woman whose suicidal husband released dozens… Read More
Texting Ban, Teen Restrictions Clears Ohio Senate
By: Associated Press
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The Ohio Senate has passed a bill that aims to keep cellphones, iPads or other electronic devices out of the hands of teen drivers when they are behind the wheel…. Read More
Five Exotic Animals To Return To Ohio Farm
By: Associated Press
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A person close to an Ohio woman whose suicidal husband released dozens of exotic creatures last fall says the five surviving animals will go back to the couple's farm. Cyndi… Read More
Trio Plead Not Guilty To Robbery Charges
By: Taylor Pool
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An Athens man and woman are under house arrest after allegedly providing false information to law enforcement. John Hawk Jr., 23, and Misty Worstell, 29, both of Athens, appeared before… Read More
Athens Student Wins State Google Contest
By: Kaity Conner
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Athens High School sophomore Emma McLaughlin is one of 50 students who will travel to New York City as part of Google's "Doodle 4 Google" contest. McLaughlin is one of… Read More
Town Hall Meeting To Address “Unacceptable” Fest Behavior
By: Michael Locklear
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Athens city and Ohio University leaders want community member and student feedback in light of recent illegal events surrounding the annual street party, Palmerfest. A town hall meeting has been… Read More
Athens High School Student Finalist For Google Doodle Contest
By: Michael Locklear
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An Athens High School student is headed to New York later this month as part of a Google contest. Some folks from the search engine visited AHS Wednesday to announce… Read More
Armed Clown Robs Rehab Center
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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A man dressed as a clown is being blamed for an armed robbery at a nursing home in Hurricane. Putnam County Sheriff's deputies say the robbery suspect was dressed from… Read More
Blennerhassett Island Opening Delayed
By: Associated Press
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Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park's opening is being pushed back while U.S. Coast Guard inspects repairs made to a sternwheeler. The Island Belle takes visitors to and from the Ohio… Read More
Ag Director Debates Fees For Exotic Animal Owners
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Ohio's agriculture director says the current fee structure wouldn't cover the cost of a proposal to regulate dangerous exotic wildlife in the state. Animal owners had complained that some proposed… Read More
Morning Audio Update for May 3
By: Taylor Pool
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Athens Mayor says there's no change for this weekend's block party. Plus, The state and the oil and gas industry are peddling radically different fiscal scenarios. And, Ohio lawmakers are… Read More