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Baseball: Bobcats Suffer Sixth Straight Loss
Five runs allowed in the first inning proved to be too much to overcome for Ohio against Xavier. Ohio starting pitcher Marck Paliotto allowed five runs on six hits in… Read More
New Ohio Bill Would Require Arsonist Registry
By: Olivia Bevan, Steffany Hiett
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A proposed state bill would require criminals charged with arson-related crimes to have their name put in a database that provides law enforcement officials with their information. Ohio Senate Bill… Read More
ODNR Hiring 70 Employees To Regulate Shale Wells
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says it is hiring 70 more employees to regulate an increase in oil and gas drilling. The additional field inspectors will make sure shale… Read More
Red Cross Reaches Out To Flood Victims
By: Taylor Pool
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The Red Cross is stepping in to help residents in Athens and Vinton County affected by heavy rains and flooding last week. A flood that rushed through the region last… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update for May 8
Ohio School districts that cancelled classes when exotic animals were loose might not be able to count them as calamity days. Also, Ohio lawmakers have approved an investment that will… Read More
City Council Looks To State Funds For New Bike Path Connector
By: Mike Bundt
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Athens-area cycling enthusiasts can look forward to traveling more pavement, as plans are being made to extend the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway onto Columbus Road. Athens City Council discussed on Monday… Read More
Mind Fish’s Farewell to Athens
By: Emily Votaw
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Big things are happening for Mind Fish, one of the most distinct indie-pop acts to spring from Athens’ pool of ever-changing indie-pop acts. Within weeks, the band will say goodbye… Read More
Exotic Animals Don’t Count As ‘Calamity Day’ For Ohio Schools
By: Associated Press
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Eastern Ohio districts that canceled classes when dozens of tigers, bears and other exotics animals were loose may have to make up an extra school day because the unusual circumstances… Read More
High Water Shuts Down Lawrence County Roads
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Three Lawrence County roads are closed Tuesdaydue to high standing water. The Ohio Department of Transportation has closed sections of State Routes 141, 217 and 650 until further notice. Authorities… Read More
Repeal Of Contentious Ohio Election Law Heads To Governor
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UPDATE: 12:50 PM A bill in Ohio to repeal a contentious new election law in the presidential battleground state is headed to the governor's desk. The Republican-controlled House… Read More
OU School of Theater’s “Awesome” Show
By: Anthony Kochensparger, Erin Peters
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The Vampire Cowboys Theater Company was born out of a chance meeting between former Ohio University students Robert Ross Parker and Qui Nguyen at Universe of Superheroes, a comic book… Read More
Bi-Weekly Marietta Newspaper Celebrates Success
At a time when print media is thought to be dying, The Anchor is now in its third year of publication. The Anchor is a bi-weekly tabloid in Marietta that… Read More
Athens City Council Passes Wellhead Protection Plan Ordinance
By: Kelsey Borza
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Environmental concerns dominated the Athens City Council meeting Monday night. One resolution passed requests the Wayne National Forest to conduct an environmental impact statement prior to the release of any… Read More
Funds Approved For Broadband Effort
By: Associated Press
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An Ohio legislative panel has approved a $3.1 million investment to help bring a faster broadband network to some educational institutions and cities around the state. About $1.9 million will… Read More
Morning Audio Update for May 8
By: Taylor Pool
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The Ohio Ethics Commission has warned a member of the state's oil and gas commission that his work could present a conflict of interest. Plus, the Division of State Fire… Read More
I-70 Near Cambridge Expected To Be Closed Through Midday Tuesday
By: Associated Press
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State troopers say three tractor-trailers crashed and significantly damaged a highway overpass in eastern Ohio, blocking westbound traffic near the intersection of two busy interstates. The collision happened late Monday… Read More