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Wayne National Forest Holds Open House
The Wayne National Forest’s open house on leasing land for drilling for oil and natural gas became a soap box for protestors against fracking. Officials from the Bureau of Land… Read More
Organizers Want To Spread 30 Mile Meal Concept
Although it started in Athens, the concept of the 30 Mile Meal is now spreading to other states. The project has been promoting local food within a 30-mile radius of… Read More
Ohio Valley Summer Theater Presents “Ragtime”
Ohio Valley Summer Theater (OVST) returns to the Baker Theater July 12 with the classic Broadway musical Ragtime. Ragtime marks the second show of OVST’s 2012 season, and will be… Read More
Grant Money Funding Water Improvements, Development Office Space
Three counties in Southeast Ohio have grant money totaling $730,000 coming their way from the Governor's Office of Appalachia. The Ohio Department of Development announced Wednesday the Ohio… Read More
Identity Of Dead Man Found In Street Released
Chillicothe police are now releasing the identity of a man found dead on Fourth Street Monday. Officer Bud Lytle says 58-year-old Lennie Steinbrook was found in front of 34 West… Read More
Judge Denies Inman II New Trial
A Hocking County judge has denied a new trial for a man who last month was convicted of murdering his wife. According to the Hocking County Sheriff's Office, Common Pleas… Read More
Judge Denies Inman II New Trial
A Hocking County judge has denied a new trial for a man who last month was convicted of murdering his wife. According to the Hocking County Sheriff's Office,… Read More
Second Newswatch Update For July 11
An update of state and regional news from the WOUB newsroom.
Afternoon Audio Update for July 11
Your state and regional news headlines in audio from WOUB News
Library Employees Give Strike Notice
Library employees in Guernsey County are preparing to strike. Guernsey County District Public Library officials say employees have given notice of their intent to strike beginning at 12:01 p.m. on… Read More
Residents Take Part In Archaeological Dig
Athens County area residents are getting the opportunity to get a little dirty as they participate in a real-life archaeological dig. Hocking College has paired up with the Athens County… Read More
First Newswatch Update For July 11
Your update of state and regional news from the WOUB newsroom.
Morning Audio Update For July 11
A fire official says a freight train carrying agricultural products has derailed and several cars burst into flames Columbus, Ohio, causing an explosion and injuring at least two people. Eleven… Read More
Power Restoration Efforts Continue In WV
Fewer than 16,000 West Virginia homes and businesses remain without power after a series of violent summer storms that began June 29. Appalachian Power said Wednesday morning it has about… Read More
AEP Power Restoration Complete In SE Ohio
Eleven days after a wind storm knocked out power to 660,000 American Electric Power customers in Ohio, crews finally finished repair work on Tuesday in the last areas without power… Read More
Two Injured In Train Derailment, Explosion
UPDATE 9:40 a.m. The blaze from a freight train derailment near the Ohio State Fairgrounds is now contained. Ohio Public Radio member station WOSU reporter Steve Brown reports the train… Read More