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Video: Sit Down with Taylor Brown and Cathryn Altdoerffer
The Bobcat Sports Showcase sat down with Ohio field hockey players to learn just a little more about the girls who take the field for the 'Cats.
Video: Ryan Theis Hits the Century Mark
With a three set win over Montana State, Ohio head volleyball coach Ryan Theis earned his 100th win at Ohio. Yet, for Theis, wins for Ohio matter most.
High Schools Agree To Cooperate With Universities To Increase Number Of College Degrees
Teaching institutions across central Ohio are reaching back to a basic lesson of kindergarten: It's nice to share. After decades competing, area colleges and universities, public and private schools and… Read More
Ohio University Administrator Calls For Applications To Fill Interim Position
One of Ohio University's top administrators is calling for applications from current faculty members to fill the position of Interim Associate Provost for Faculty and Academic Planning. Ohio University Executive… Read More
Chillicothe Fire Chief Back On Job
The Chillicothe mayor's office has confirmed the city's fire chief has his job back after being previously terminated. 10TV News in Columbus reports Chief Bruce Vaughan was fired in April… Read More
Death Drug Running Low
Records show that Ohio has enough of its execution drug to complete seven of its 10 scheduled lethal injections. The expiration of the supply of pentobarbital in September 2013 will… Read More
Hundreds Of Miners Lose Jobs
Alpha Natural Resources reported Tuesday that it's eliminating 1,200 jobs company-wide, including 400 with the immediate closing of eight mines in West Virginia, Virginia and Pennsylvania. The decision comes as… Read More
WOUB Mourns The Death of Connie Stevens
Occasionally in life, you cross paths with someone who serendipitously makes a mark on your life, leaves a lasting impression and actually alters your future. Such was the case with… Read More
Washington State Community College Announces Layoffs
Washington State Community College has just announced a restructuring plan that includes laying off three employees. The plan was approved by the Board of Trustees Monday, "to manage the decline… Read More
Mistrial Declared For Former Noble Co. Teacher
A mistrial for a Noble County teacher accused of inappropriately touching students means he will be retried next month. Steven Wentworth, of Pleasant City, a former Shenandoah Middle School teacher,… Read More
Week 4 OHSAA Playoff Computer Rankings
Week 4 of the regular season is in the books, so that means the OHSAA has released their first playoff computer rankings. The top eight in each region at the… Read More
Brittany Walker Named MAC Defensive Player of the Week
Brittany Walker, Ohio’s sophomore goalkeeper, was named the Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Week by the league offices today. This marks the first time Walker has won the award,… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update For September 18
A Southeast Ohio college says it might be laying off workers. Former and current Ohio residents should expect mail encouraging them to update their voters registration information. More in your… Read More
Athens Co. Commissioners Propose City Partnership For Sewer Extension
Athens City Council members says they need more time to discuss the county commissioners' plans for a sewer system extension. The complete project will cost about $21 million. Council… Read More
Film DEATH BY CHINA Stirs Up Athens Audience
Athens welcomed a nationally-known author/screenwriter Monday evening for a film screening that spurred passionate reactions from audience members. Peter Navarro screened his film DEATH BY CHINA at the Athena Cinema… Read More
Geoff Muldaur At The Fur Peace Ranch
Geoff Muldaur is featured in performance at the Fur Peace Ranch from May of 2009. Plus, Dave Alvin.
OU Regional Campus Enrollment Up
Enrollment is on the rise for an Ohio University regional campus. The Ohio University Lancaster Campus has seen an increase in their enrollment for this year's fall term, totaling 2,586…. Read More
I’m In Love With My Crock Pot®
Ok, I must confess. For years I came home at 6 p.m. flung the freezer door open to search for something – anything – that I could cook for dinner. … Read More
Ohio Pet Cat Flies To Florida In Suitcase
An Ohio woman says the pet cat that sneaked into her luggage for a flight to Florida has returned home safely and seems relatively unaffected by his surprise vacation in… Read More
Secret Ballot Vote Schedule For Constellium Workers
Constellium Rolled Products Ravenswood is extending its contract offer to striking workers so they can vote on the proposal. United Steelworkers officials have scheduled a vote by secret ballot on… Read More
Morgan Co. Companies Hope Lodge Reopening Will Bring Business
Morgan County companies are hopeful the reopening of Burr Oak Lodge will have a ripple effect on their businesses. They held a tourism fair over the weekend to celebrate. Design… Read More
Ohio University’s WellWorks Offers Yoga
September is national yoga month and one area fitness program wants people to try the exercise discipline. Fall classes have started at Ohio University's Wellworks and yoga is on the… Read More
Athens Wood Sculptor Expands Business
Athens fine art wood sculptor Mamerto Tindongan, whose career began with a fallen tree, is branching out.
An exhibition featuring Tindongan's artwork is opening Friday, Sept. 21 at Fidel's Fine Arts Studio in Parkersburg, W.Va.
West Virginia Phone Scam Targets Hotel Guests
West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw is warning travelers about a telephone scam targeting travelers. McGraw said Monday that the scam reported across West Virginia and surrounding states targets guests… Read More
Car Deal May Help Byesville Police Department
Cambridge City Council's Finance Committee approved a deal that may help Byesville begin to put a police officer back on the village streets. Cambridge Police Chief Dick Wayt asked finance… Read More