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Pawpaw Festival Celebrates 14th Year
By: Michael Locklear
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Organizers of the Pawpaw Festival say the fruit becomes more popular every year. "The Pawpaw Festival has really brought pawpaws to the people… pawpaw foods, pawpaw art, pawpaw cosmetics, pawpaw… Read More

Coach Close-Up: Meryl Weaver Makes a Seamless Transition
“There are over 400,000 NCAA student athletes, and just about all of us will be going pro in something other than sports.” That is the famous byline from the NCAA’s… Read More

Week 5 Standings
By: Steve Uhlmann
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With four weeks in the books and conference play heating up, teams will begin taking a hard look at the standings each week as they try to bring home their… Read More

Frank Solich Press Conference 9/17
By: Alex Marcheschi
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In his weekly press conference, Ohio head football coach Frank Solich spoke about the athleticism of FCS opponent Norfolk State, his players' injuries and the "one-game-at-a-time" approach his team is taking… Read More

Ryan Theis Press Conference 9/17
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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In his weekly press conference, Ohio Volleyball head coach Ryan Theis talks about the North Carolina trip, Mid-American Conference play, his players and his team's potential moving forward this season.

Athens County Organizations Receive Funds For Storm Cleanup
Government organizations have until Wednesday to apply for assistance for clean up efforts stemming from severe summer storms. A group of 16 Athens County towns, public utilities and universities so… Read More

Football: Tettleton and Weller Each Receive Weekly MAC East Awards
Ohio quarterback Tyler Tettleton and kicker Matt Weller were recognized today as the MAC East Offensive Player of the Week and the MAC East Special Teams Player of the Week,… Read More

Money Awarded For Storm Cleanup
By: Fred Kight
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The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $21,438,000 grant for Athens and 36 other counties "to assist with clean-up and recovery efforts" in the wake of severe storms in… Read More

“America’s Got Talent” Winner To Perform At OU
By: Bryan Gibson
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This Friday, Ohio University kicks off its 2012-2013 Performing Arts Series season with a vocalist who has regional roots.
Logan, W.Va., native Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. came to national attention after winning the sixth season of the popular NBC show.

REVIEW: Adam Remnant at The Front Room
By: Colin Roose
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WOUB's Colin Roose reviews the Southeast Engine frontman's solo performance at Ohio University's coffeehouse. (VIDEO)

Bobcat Abroad: Tommy Freeman (September 17)
By: Tommy Freeman
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As another September approached, my time to depart overseas did as well. In late July I had been offered a contract by SAM Basket Massagno of the LNA in Massagno,… Read More

Morning Update for September 17
A man died in Pickaway County after being thrown from his car. Two women were arrested for multiple drugs in their car. Details in your morning update.

Ohio University Student Unexpectedly Dies In Dorm
By: Tim Sharp
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An Ohio University freshman has unexpectedly died. Ohio University Interim Dean of Students Jenny Hall-Jones said in a news release that freshman Terrence Ambro died in Washington Hall Sunday in… Read More

Morning Audio Update for Monday August 17, 2012
By: Tim Sharp
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Cloudy this morning then a 20 percent chance of showers. Police are busy making drug arrests in our region; Contellium sets a contract vote. More in your morning audio update… Read More

Two Michigan Women Arrested On Felony Drug Charges Near Portsmouth
By: Tim Sharp
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Two Michigan woman are scheduled to appear in Portsmouth Municipal Court Monday morning after troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol found drugs in their car. Deidra Lucas, 45, and… Read More

Three Athens County Residents Charged With Trafficking
By: Tim Sharp
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Two Athens County residents and a Cincinnati man have been arrested for trafficking in drugs. Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly said Roy Kinnon, 37 years-old, of Cincinnati was caught selling… Read More

Vote Planned on Constellium Contract Offer
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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They will vote. Local 5668 union officials say they'll let their members vote this week on the most recent contract offer from Constellium. Union members say they're thankful for finally… Read More