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Two Weekly Awards for Ohio Volleyball
The Ohio volleyball team went 1-2 over the weekend while hosting the Baymont Invitational, but two Bobcats stood out and swept the Mid-American Conference weekly awards. Serena Warner and Kelly Lamberti were named Defensive and Offensive MAC East Players of the week, respectively. Warner earns her first weekly award after recording 17 kills, hitting .400 and leading… Read More

Two More Arrests For Muskingum Death
By: Associated Press
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An Ohio sheriff has announced two additional arrests in the gruesome death of a woman found covered in burns and wailing in agony on the side of a rural road. A driver found 29-year-old Celeste Fronsman Aug. 26 on a road northeast of Zanesville. She had been raped and burned, and… Read More

WOUB Becomes More Mobile To Meet Needs
By: Tom Hodson
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Change is a cornerstone of any media enterprise today and WOUB Public Media is no exception. Sometimes, it's difficult for any of us to change routines or ways to which we are accustomed. However, over the past year, we have embraced change at WOUB and made it our friend. But it hasn’t been just change… Read More

Athens Restaurant Introduces No-Tip Policy
Teri Combs has been coming to Casa Nueva in Athens about three times a month for almost 10 years. But for the first time ever, she can't tip the staff who has become so familiar to her. Starting Saturday, the restaurant changed its original policy of pooling tips to not accepting any tips, in compliance with… Read More

Meigs Ushers In New Era
By: Steve Uhlmann
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The Meigs Marauders ushered in a new era in 2012, debuting a new coach, new uniforms and a new stadium. Despite an 0-2 start to the 2012 season, they are excited that better times for the program are around the corner. Sara Vallone talks with players, coaches and fans about all the exciting changes in… Read More

A Flag Display Is Preparing For The Yearly Tribute Of September 11th
By: Yingchi Wei
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Statehouse organizers are preparing to honor the victims of September 11th with a yearly tribute. On Thursday evening, volunteers will set up 2,999 small flags — each flag representing a life lost on 9/11. The flags are planted into the lawn in the shape of the World Trade Center Towers and the Pentagon. Each year,… Read More

Fairfield Co.Fair Takes Steps To Protect Against Swine Flu
The Fairfield County Fair is taking extra steps this year to warn visitors about swine flu. The precautions come just days after an Ohio woman died after coming in contact with a pig at the Ross County fair. Fair manager, Jim Marcinko, says that each week the fair board is in touch with Ohio Department… Read More

No Alcohol-Related Labor Day Weekend Arrests In Athens County
The Ohio State Highway Patrol Athens Post says there were no alcohol-related arrests over Labor Day weekend. Authorities say they believe more people were using designated drivers or staying at home this year. An officer at the Athens Post says there was one fatal crash, 12 non-injury crashes, and 4 injury crashes. They… Read More

Athens Boulder To Be Removed
By: Olivia Bevan
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The remaining boulder at an Athens site where another one fell, crushing a house and a car, is expected to be removed by October. After the Fort Street Rock Fall Emergency Project went to bid on Friday, a winning bid was announced for the removal. According to Blake Arthur, Abandoned Mine Lands Program in Ohio… Read More

EPA Taking Water Samples After Large-Scale Fish Kill
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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Officials in Tuscarawas County are investigating the cause of the second large-scale fish kill in the area in less than a month. According to reports, wildlife officers were called to a section of the Tuscarawas River near New Philadelphia early last week. A number of dead fish were discovered, covering a 13-mile stretch of… Read More

Morning Update for September 4
Six people are injured in a crash in Cabell County. Gas prices are rising again. Details in the morning audio update.

Muskingum Co. Investigators Looking Into Possible Homicide
By: Associated Press
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UPDATE 7:36 A.M. The sheriff's office in one eastern Ohio county is asking for help to solve the murder of a man whose body was found on the sidewalk in front of his house over the weekend. The death of Lance Hoopes was ruled a homicide after a weekend autopsy. It was initially thought… Read More

WV Red Cross Volunteers Help Isaac Victims
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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It's been almost a week since Isaac pounded the Gulf Coast, and Red Cross volunteers are still down south helping those devastated by the storm. Mike and Carol Kesterson are Parkersburg Red Cross volunteers. They're in Moss Point, Mississippi handing out supplies and equipment to people in need. They've been there for four days and… Read More