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As the Dust Settles, the Bobcats Focus on Football
There has not been a more talked about college football team than the Penn State Nittany Lions in the past seven months. On Monday, NCAA President Mark Emmert announced the… Read More
WV Gov. Requests Federal Aid For Storm Victims
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West Virginia is seeking federal assistance to individuals and businesses to help them recover from recent severe storms that ripped across the state. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin on Thursday requested… Read More
Severe Thunderstorms Rip Across Ohio
A string of storms, including severe thunderstorms and damaging winds, passed through Ohio July 26. Several tens of thousands of power outages were reported as a result of the storms…. Read More
Weather Advisories Issued For SE Ohio
By: Fred Kight
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UPDATE 7:55 P.M. Several severe weather warning advisories have expired for the region, but much of Southeast Ohio remains under a severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m. Radar indicates the… Read More
AEP Says Power Out In Numerous Counties
By: Fred Kight, Tom Hodson
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UPDATE 9:00 P.M. According to outage maps from American Electric Power, the number of customers without electricity following severe evening storms is dwindling, though nearly 44,000 customers are still in the… Read More
Severe Weather Hits State Fair
By: Associated Press
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A powerful storm rolling through Ohio has shut down operations at the annual State Fair after a public announcement urged visitors to take nearby shelter. Spokeswoman Alicia Shoults says rides… Read More
New Weather Warnings Added
By: Fred Kight
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The National Weather Service now says Athens and Muskingum counties are under a severe thunderstorm WARNING. The warning area also includes Morgan, Perry, Hocking, Pike, Guernsey, Tuscarawas, Coshocton, Licking and… Read More
Pike Judge Retiring
By: Fred Kight
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A Pike County judge is wrapping up things after 17 years on the bench. County Court Judge Cassandra Bolt-Meredith will retire at the end of the month. Judge Bolt-Meredith served… Read More
New System Designed To Prevent Prescription Abuse
By: Cotrell Loftin
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The director of the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services announced a project Thursday designed to prevent narcotic painkiller abuse and diversion. "If you look at what's transpired… Read More
Green Local Hoping To Pass Levy
By: Fred Kight
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A special election will be held August 7 for one school district in our region to seek additional tax funds. The district is Green Local in Scioto County and Sandy… Read More
Artists Celebrate Obama Through Creations
By: Fred Kight
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Patty Mitchell of Athens is an Obama supporter. For some people, backing a candidate for president would mean donating money for the campaign or attending a rally or putting up… Read More
Pike Co. Judge Announces Retirement
By: Bret Crow
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Two judges, one from Logan County and one from Pike County, will retire at the end of the month. Logan County Family Court Judge C. Douglas Chamberlain and Pike County… Read More
First Newswatch Update For July 26
By: Jenn Halliday
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Your update of state and regional news from the WOUB Newsroom.
Authorities Looking For Vinton County Woman
By: Fred Kight
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Authorities are looking for a 97-year-old Vinton County woman who has dementia and may be trying to walk to West Virginia or Kentucky. An Endangered Missing Adult Alert was issued… Read More
The Devil Is In The Details: A Talk With Author Michael Poore
By: James Hill
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James Hill talks with author (and former Athenian) Michael Poore about his new book, Up Jumps the Devil, released earlier this month.
OU Opens the Road to Students Without Cars
By: Joe Jackson
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Ohio University is partnering with Enterprise Rent-A-Car to offer students without a car on campus a way to still get around town. WeCar by Enterprise is a membership-based, automated car… Read More
Copperheads Fall To Steam, Then Rebound In Doubleheader
By: Marlowe Alter, Michael Garr
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The Copperheads weren’t able to take advantage of their scoring opportunities in the first game of their doubleheader Wednesday against the Cincinnati Steam, falling 7-1. Lorenzo Papa didn’t need anyone… Read More
Athens Arts, Parks, And Recreation
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, host Joan Butcher talks with Rich Campitelli and Andrew Chiki, the Athens Community Director and Assistant Director of Arts, Park, and Recreation,… Read More
Car Sharing Program Opens The Road To OU Students
Ohio University is partnering with Enterprise Rent-A-Car to offer students without a car on campus a way to still get around town. WeCar by Enterprise is a membership-based,… Read More
OU-Lancaster Alumni Celebrate The Arts
By: Cheri Russo
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Alumni and friends of the Ohio University Lancaster Campus came together Wednesday night to celebrate a regional campus homecoming of sorts, while taking in theatre, arts and culture. The event… Read More
Music, Exhibitions At Nelsonville’s Monthly Arts Celebration
By: Elliot Nicolson
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Nelsonville's Final Fridays gallery hop takes place this Friday, July 27 on the historic Public Square, featuring art exhibitions, live music, children’s activities and even some arm mud wrestling.
Severe Weather Forecast For SE Ohio
UPDATE 1:33 P.M. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for much of Southeast Ohio. The watch is in effect until 10 p.m. Counties in the watch area… Read More
Morning Audio Update For July 26
A Caldwell man is indicted on one count of murder in the death of his wife. A southeastern Ohio health system is hoping a fingerprint collection program will help it… Read More
OU Leases Old Woolworth Building
Ohio University plans to use a vacant building on Court Street for office space and apartment rentals. According to a release, OU entered into a lease with property owner Carolyn… Read More