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Softball: Ohio Sweeps Doubleheader on Record-Setting Day
By: Brett Carroll
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On a historic two win day for Ohio, Coach Jodi Hermanek won her 200th game and freshman pitcher Lauren McClary broke the single season strikeout record. Game two of the Ohio’s doubleheader with Buffalo belonged to the bats of the Bobcats. Ohio routed Buffalo, winning 11-3 after the fifth inning. Ohio’s hitting started early… Read More
Forest Farming Reaps Large Profits
By: Fred Kight
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If you have land with a significant number of trees and want to make some money, you may want to give forest farming a try. It's a practice of agraforestry, which ranges from planting trees on crop fields to stewarding the forest and working with the species that are in the forest. "Forest farming is… Read More
Football: Ohio Undrafted Free Agents Realize Their Biggest Dreams
After playing an instrumental part in Ohio football's successful 2011-12 campaign, several Bobcats are now seeing their biggest dreams come true with a chance to play in the NFL. Wide receiver Lavon Brazill was the only Bobcat selected in this year's NFL Draft, but five players have been contacted with opportunities to sign or try out… Read More
Hex Net Looks to the Future with Debut Album
By: Emily Votaw
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Seth Riddlebarger and Tim Peacock are no strangers to the Athens music scene. Having played in a myriad of musical acts over the past decade, the pair recently joined forces under the name Hex Net. “Hex Net is basically made up of Tim and I, and a few other rotating characters,” said Riddlebarger, who serves… Read More
Public Safety Agencies And Ohio National Guard Prepare For Building Collapse
By: Fred Kight
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Ross County public safety agencies and the Ohio National Guard are preparing for a building to collapse today. It's not a real building, it's a structural collapse simulator. The three-day training exercise at Camp Sherman near Chillicothe will prepare them for the real thing. The exercise will simulate an explosion and partial structure collapse at… Read More
Regional Hospital Reports Increase In Births Of Drug-Addicted Babies
By: Sara Vallone
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The number of babies born to drug-addicted mothers is growing at an alarming rate, according to one Southeast Ohio hospital. Jackie Rebman, the director of Adena Health System's Women and Children's Center, calls it "an epidemic." Over the past seven months, 47 babies born in the center have tested positive for opiates, making up… Read More
Buchtel Man Dies Days After Beating
By: Taylor Mirfendereski
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A Buchtel man who was assaulted in Chauncey on Wednesday and left unconcious has died. Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly said Harley Aaron Pruitt, 20, died at approximately 1:45 p.m. Friday at Grant Hospital in Columbus. Gary Wooten, 20, of Glouster, who was arrested shortly after the assault and charged with felonious assault, has now… Read More
Octogenarian To Receive Diploma Saturday
By: Associated Press
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An Ohio man who started as a freshman at a university in southern Ohio more than 50 years ago is about to achieve his ambition of earning a college degree. Eighty-nine-year-old Clell Elliott of Franklin Furnace in Scioto County will join 398 other graduates Saturday to receive his diploma at the University of Rio Grande…. Read More
Resurfacing Project To Begin On Route 33 East Next Week
By: Steffany Hiett
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The Ohio Department of Transportation is expected to begin a road resurfacing project next week on U.S. Route 33 East. The project will create a change in traffic pattern when entering 33 East from East State Street. An ODOT spokesperson says traffic will be maintained, but warns residents to be prepared for traffic delays or… Read More
New Farmers Market Holds Two-Day Grand Opening
A new farmer's market is opening for the first time today at a Zanesville barn. Ten local vendors have signed up to participate in the two-day event, which is expected to eventually be open to the public six days per week for nine months out of the year. Andy Rittberger, president of Rittberger Meats, said… Read More
Ohio Surviving Exotic Animals Back On Farm
By: Associated Press
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UPDATE: 1:20 PM A woman whose husband released dozens of wild creatures last fall before he committed suicide has returned to her farm with the five animals that survived. The two leopards, two primates and a bear had been held at the Columbus zoo for six months, but were released to Marian Thompson Friday after… Read More
Ohio Disabled Artists Showcase Their Skills
By: Connor Briggs
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This month marks the 17th annual Accessible Expressions Ohio Exhibit, a chance for artists with disabilities to showcase their work. The exhibit is being displayed thanks to a partnership between the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities and VSA Ohio. VSA Ohio was founded in 1986 and aims to provide inclusive environments and opportunities for… Read More
Successful Collaboration Celebrated by Scripps College and Guyana Officials
By: Kelly Martin
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“With a little bit of money, you can change the world,” said Dr. Paloma Mohamed, director of the University of Guyana’s Center for Communication Studies. “I am deeply thankful from the bottom of my heart.” On Tuesday, May 1, Dr. Mohamed joined Scripps College of Communication staff and Guyana’s ambassador to the United States, Mr…. Read More
Sunpower Founder Honored With Patent Award
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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An award meant to honor an Ohioan who has significantly impacted the state of Ohio through positive changes is going to the man behind an Athens-based power company. This year's Ohio Patent Legacy Award was given to William Beale, the founder of Sunpower Incorporated of Athens. Sunpower Inc. focuses on energy-efficient, environmentally friendly machines for… Read More
Parkersburg Police Officer Pleads Guilty To Battery Charge
By: Associated Press
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A former Parkersburg police officer convicted of hitting a suspect faces up to a year in jail. 28-year-old Joshua Adam Vensel pleaded guilty to battery Thursday in Wood County Circuit Court. Sentencing is set for Aug. 23. Mayor Bob Newell says Vensel submitted his resignation Thursday morning. Under a plea agreement, Vensel must… Read More
Kent State Shooting Survivors Appeal To Congress
By: Associated Press
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Seven people wounded by Ohio National Guard gunfire at Kent State University 42 years ago Friday are appealing for answers to lingering questions about the shooting, such as whether an order to fire was given. The survivors are launching a campaign to persuade state and federal lawmakers and other officials to convene hearings to examine… Read More
OH-KY Bridge Project Gets Underway
By: Taylor Pool
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A bridge connecting two communities in two different states across the Ohio River is being replaced. The Ironton-Russell Bridge replacement project will relocate the bridge to between Second and Jefferson streets in downtown Ironton and the US 23 viaduct south of Russell. The project also includes demolition of the existing bridge upon completion of… Read More
Morning Audio Update for May 4
By: Taylor Pool
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A bridge connecting two communities in two different states across the Ohio River is being replaced. Plus, the Ohio Senate has approved a bill requiring violent crime victims and their families be notified when an offender is up for parole or is being released.