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Soul Of Athens, Part Two
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, host Nancy Sinning continues her inside look at Soul of Athens, this time talking with Chris Sinclair, Karen Kasmauski and Jim McAuley. Produced by students at Ohio University’s School of Visual Communication and E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Soul of Athens is an innovative online publication that… Read More
Baseball: Ohio’s Season Ends in Elimination Game
Both the Ohio and Buffalo baseball teams faced elimination from the Mid-American Conference tournament when they faced off Thursday afternoon. Yet, it was Buffalo who survived and advanced, and the Bulls did so in a 6-5 walk-off win. “I don’t know what else we could have done,” Ohio head coach Joe Carbone said. “We… Read More
Baseball: Ohio’s Season Ends in Elimination Game
Both the Ohio and Buffalo baseball teams faced elimination from the Mid-American Conference tournament when they faced off Thursday afternoon. Yet, it was Buffalo who survived and advanced, and the Bulls did so in a 6-5 walk-off win. “I don’t know what else we could have done,” Ohio head coach Joe Carbone said…. Read More
Summer Sandwich Program Fills School Food Assistance Void
By: Kelsey Borza
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As more than one thousand children in Athens County receive food assistance during the school year, an Athens County agency has a plan to ensure kids are well-fed during the summer, too. The peanut butter and jelly project, coordinated by the Athens County Children's Services, aims to give sandwiches to all area youth in need… Read More
Memorial Wall On Display In McConnelsville
After a stop in Zanesville, the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be on display during Memorial Day Weekend in McConnelsville. Pieces of the wall arrived at the Commons on State Route 66 Thursday afternoon. Through the sponsorship of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Morgan's County Veteran Administration, visitors can view the… Read More
The Life Of A Migrant Worker In Southeast Ohio
By: Pat Traylor
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"We do not want to cause or bring any kind of problems to the community," says Tom Witten, the production manager of Witten Farms. He runs a third-generation family farm along the Muskingum River in Washington County. "Our markets have never been busier; the community wants what we are trying to produce." When Witten… Read More
Ohio Troopers Train Truckers To See Signs Of Crime
By: Associated Press
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The State Highway Patrol is kicking off a new program to train truck drivers to watch for signs of potential crimes and safety threats while they're traveling Ohio roadways. A group of Wal-Mart truck drivers attending a Thursday training session at a distribution center in Grove City in suburban Columbus got tips on spotting and… Read More
First Trial Begins In Ohio Septic Tank Body Case
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Jury selection has begun for the trial of a southeast Ohio man charged in the slaying of his estranged wife, who was found strangled in a septic tank last year. More than 350 potential jurors were called to the Hocking County Common Pleas court Thursday morning. They were given questionnaires about their backgrounds, the death… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update For May 24
By: Steffany Hiett
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The Ohio State Highway Patrol is still seeking information on a vehicle that struck and killed a pedestrian in Athens County earlier this month. Rules regulating oil and gas well construction, water handling and chemical disclosure are ready to clear their final legislative hurdles and head to Governor John Kasich. Details in your afternoon audio… Read More
OU Professor Premieres Film, Looks to Next
By: Morgan Lentes
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A New York City movie premiere: that’s the latest accomplishment for one Ohio University professor turned filmmaker. Annie Howell recently released “Small, Beautifully Moving Parts.” That’s her most recent film and it tells the story of a woman who is going through a transitional time in life. “She loves machines. And as she’s on the… Read More