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Third-Grade Reading Policy Already In Place In Gallia County
By: Xueying Luo
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A bill recently signed by Gov. John Kasich will force third graders to be held back if they do not meet certain reading standards. Superintendent Charla Evans of Gallia County… Read More
First Newswatch Update For July 20
By: Jenn Halliday
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Your update of state and regional news from the WOUB Newsroom.
Motoplex Draws Riders Of All Ages
By: Fred Kight
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Saturdays and Sundays are race days at the Fast Traxx Motoplex north of Athens. But the track is open on Wednesdays, too, for practice. And that's when I paid a… Read More
Motocross Track Big Draw For Local Economy
By: Fred Kight
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Fast Traxx Motoplex is between Athens and Nelsonville along US 33. "When I was 16 years old, I started working here, at this track, weed eating and mowing grass and… Read More
Coal Company Announces Lay Offs In Belmont Co.
By: Fred Kight
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The Ohio Valley Coal Company says it's laying off 29 workers in Belmont County. The announcement Friday affects employees of the Powhatan Number 6 Mine. Ohio Valley General Manager… Read More
Marietta Man Now Faces Rape Charge
A Marietta man originally arrested on a charge of gross sexual imposition is now facing a charge of rape. Washington County Sheriff Larry Mincks says Wilburn Bever, 47, was arrested… Read More
Athens County History Comes Alive In Two New Books
By: Bryan Gibson
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Two new books about Athens County history will hit shelves this week.
Ron Luce, executive director of the Athens County Historical Society and Museum has written a brief history of the area, titled Athens County, Ohio, featuring a diverse collection of images and stories.
Local historian Cyrus Moore is also presenting a new book about the Ohio National Guard, titled The Athens Maneuvers: The Ohio National Guard Maneuvers in Athens County, August 17-23, 1904, and the Remaking of the Guard.
Copperheads Fall To Licking County Settlers
By: Sara Vallone
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In a struggle to get the bats going, the Southern Ohio Copperheads fell to the Licking County Settlers 5-2. With a wild throw from short stop to first base, the… Read More
Shawnee Prof. And Active Syrian Opposition Member Comments On Recent Events
By: Fred Kight
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Wednesday's bombing of Syria's National Security Building is "terminal" for President Bashar al-Assad, That's the assessment of Amr Al-Azm, of Athens, an active member of the Syrian opposition. The… Read More
Morning Audio Update For July 20
Two men are in custody in connection with a series of armed robberies in the Athens area. Bond has been set for a Morgan County man charged with murder. And… Read More
Tax Issues For Two Athens Co. Districts Going On Nov. Ballot
By: Fred Kight
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Athens is going after an operating levy, and Trimble is setting its sights on passage of a permanent improvements levy. The school boards of both districts voted in separate meetings… Read More
$1M Bond Set For Accused Morgan Co. Killer
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Bond has been set for a Morgan County man charged with murder. Timmy Stevens, 39, of has been charged in the slaying of John Davis III on June 12 in… Read More
Pair Confess To String Of Athens County Armed Robberies
UPDATE 1:15 p.m. An Athens municipal court judge set bond Friday morning for two men accused in a string of armed robberies in Athens County. James Whiteman and James Geer appeared… Read More
Gunman Opens Fire At Colorado Movie Theater
By: Associated Press
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UPDATE 1:50 p.m. A man who lives next door to the California family of a man suspected of shooting dozens of people at a Colorado movie theater says he was… Read More