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Watch Live Election Coverage Here
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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WOUB will provide website visitors with live election coverage through the PBS NewsHour stream, including presidential debates. Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill will anchor broadcast coverage and will be joined… Read More

New President, Chief Investment Officer Chosen To Lead JobsOhio
By: Taylor Pool
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A new president and chief investment officer have been chosen for JobsOhio, an organization developed by Governor John Kasich that works to create jobs in the state. The JobsOhio board… Read More

Step-Mother Changes Plea In Murder Of 4-Year-Old Girl
By: Taylor Mirfendereski
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An Athens County woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to murdering her 4-year-old step daughter. Ashley Young, 26, of The Plains, withdrew her formerly entered not guilty by reason of insanity plea…. Read More

Man Pleads Guilty To Planting Pipe Bombs At Athens County Post Offices
By: Taylor Mirfendereski
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A man accused of using pipe bombs while he robbed a Coolville bank last year has pleaded guilty to a multi-count indictment. Patrick Slider changed his plea to guilty Tuesday… Read More

“Scripps Innovation Challenge” Unveiled Tuesday
By: Tom Hodson
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The “Scripps Innovation Challenge” was unveiled Tuesday as part of the seventh annual Scripps Day – a dialogue between Scripps media employees, Ohio University faculty and students. The Challenge will… Read More

VIDEO: Blue Room Sessions With Jesse James Russell
By: Elliot Nicolson
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On Saturday, Sept. 22, local singer-songwriter Jesse James Russell performed two sets of original music at Insea Sound Shop in Nelsonville, Ohio, as part of the monthly Blue Room Sessions… Read More


Player Of The Year Snapshots: TVC-Hocking
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The Wahama White Falcons find themselves in the drivers seat of the TVC-Hocking yet again in 2012, but they aren't the only team with star-level players turning heads. The Trimble… Read More

Following Foster
Donte Foster is the natural leader of Ohio receiving core, because of his talent and his experience. The Bobcat receivers are a young group but quickly catching on thanks to… Read More

Field Hockey: Walker Named MAC Defensive Player of the Week
By: Alex Marcheschi
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Brittany Walker, Ohio’s reliable goalkeeper, was named the Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Week by the league offices today. This is the second time Walker has won the award… Read More

10/2 Playoff Rankings Update
The OHSAA has released updated playoff computer rankings. With only four weeks left until the playoffs, every game has added importance. The top eight in each region at the end… Read More

EPA Grant Means New Meigs Co. Pump Station
By: Sara Vallone
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A new pumping station will be constructed on State Route 681 in Meigs County to help improve water service in that area. US Senator Sherrod Brown announced the project will… Read More

Wren Fest
Ohio baseball's fall scrimmage transformed into a fun fan event fit for the whole family. There was food, games, prizes, hair cuts and manicures and of course baseball.

Vick Does the Trick
By: Pat Chiesa
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Tyler Tettleton has been the face of the Ohio football franchise for the past two season, but when Tettleton had to sit out due to injury, Derrius Vick stepped into… Read More

No Charges In Car Surfing Death
A Chillicothe man will not face charges after a car-surfing incident ended in the death of a teenager. Ross County Prosecutor Matt Schmidt says felony charges will not be filed,… Read More

Football Brings Healing To Bolen Family
By: Seth Austin
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For most football players, the best part of playing the game comes from the thrill of victory and the chase of a league or state championship. This is not the… Read More

OU School Of Theater Presents “Mr. Marmalade”
By: Taylor Evans
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A child’s imaginary friend is one of the most innocent things in the world, usually seen as a creative outlet by parents. Starting Oct. 3, the Ohio University School of… Read More

The Model of Consistency
By: Tyler Rosten
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Stacy Strauss has led the Ohio soccer team for 13 seasons and posts one of the best records in conference history. Yet, Strauss enjoys the impact she makes on the… Read More

Ohio’s RedHawk Domination
Ohio Volleyball has now defeated Miami six time in a row and have swept the RedHawks in each of those six victories. Yet, the rivalry was something that the incoming… Read More

It’s a Bobcat Corner
By: Sara Nealeigh
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Corners are an important component to the game of field hockey. Sara Nealeigh talked to some of the players to learn the ins and outs of a Bobcat Corner.

Athens County Commissioner Candidate Withdraws
By: Regina Donizetti, Yingchi Wei
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An Athens County Commissioner candidate is no longer in the running. The Board of Elections confirms Anne Cornwell, an independent, withdrew her name from the race yesterday. Cornwell failed to… Read More

DAR Chapter Donates Reference Books
Muskingum University can now count a set of valuable reference books among their collection. The donation comes from the Cambridge chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The… Read More

City Council Considers Domestic Partner Benefits
By: Olivia Bevan
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Athens City Council members are mulling over a proposed ordinance that would establish a domestic partner benefits policy for city employees. Council members listened to a first reading of the… Read More

Future Shock: Preparing Today’s Students For Tomorrow’s Media
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, Tom Hodson talks with Andy Alexander, a visiting professional at the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, and Mike Philipps, president and CEO… Read More

Pair In Car Wash Body Case Waive Preliminary Hearings
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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The two men involved in the death of a Parkersburg woman found in a the trunk of a car two weeks ago appeared in court for the first time Monday…. Read More