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Streich Drafted in Sixth Round of MLB Draft by Oakland
Seth Streich, Ohio’s aptly named right-handed ace, was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the sixth round (199 overall) of the 2012 Major League Baseball first-year player draft on Tuesday. … Read More
Witnesses Detail Screams In Ohio Septic Tank Case
Witnesses at the southeast Ohio trial of a man accused of killing his estranged wife have told a jury they heard a woman screaming and being shocked with a stun… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update For June 5
Columbus has started their first reisdential recycling program. West Virginia drivers now have to provide proof of insurance in a new way. Details in your afternoon audio update.
Exotic Animal Legislation Now Law
Ohio's governor has signed into law the state's widely watched new regulations on exotic animals. Gov. John Kasich signed the legislation at a Statehouse ceremony Tuesday afternoon. Celebrity zookeeper Jack… Read More
Lane Indicted In School Shooting
A 17-year-old has been indicted in Ohio in the school shooting deaths of three students and the wounding of three others. The indictment was returned Tuesday in Geauga County east… Read More
Lion Cubs Discovered In Fairfield County Home
Fairfield County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a pair of lion cubs possibly linked to the Zanesville exotic animal farm where a suicidal owner released dozens of animals before killing himself… Read More
WOUB Garners Two Ohio Associated Press Broadcasters Awards
The WOUB Public Media has won two second-place awards in the Ohio Associated Press Broadcasters radio and television contest. WOUB placed in both the Radio and Television Best Website (Small… Read More
Former HAPCAP Director Honored For Dedication To Region
Poverty in Southeast Ohio is not a new problem and the United Campus Ministries recognizes an individual each year who has served as an advocate for impoverished people in the… Read More
Hocking College To Confer 779 Honors
A new tradition will be established at Hocking College's graduation ceremony Sunday. Two students have been selected to deliver the honorable commencement speeches. Natural Resources Law Enforcement major Emily… Read More
Opening Statements Made In Inman Trial
A southeast Ohio prosecutor says evidence indicates a woman found dead in a septic tank was face-to-face with her killer when she was strangled with a plastic zip tie last… Read More
Morning Audio Update for June 5
ODOT is saving money and commercializing five of the state's non-interstate rest areas. Plus, Ohio's governor is ready to sign into law the anticipated exotic animal regulation bill. And, data… Read More