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A Talk With Ohio’s 30th District Senator Lou Gentile
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, host Ron Luce talks with Ohio’s 30th District Senator Lou Gentile. Lou Gentile, a democrat, was appointed to serve Southeastern Ohio in the 30th Senate District in December 2011. The 30th Senate District includes Columbiana, Tuscarawas, Belmont, Harrison and Jefferson Counties. Gentile previously served in the Ohio… Read More
Man Who Killed Girlfriend In 1992 Expected To Be Denied Parole
By: Taylor Mirfendereski
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A 41-year-old Athens County man who has spent nearly 20 years in prison for the 1992 murder of his girlfriend is expected to be denied parole, following his most recent parole hearing on Thursday. Michael Eckels was 22 years old when he pleaded to a charge of murder in March 1993 in the Athens County… Read More
Ohio Building a Brand Through Recruiting
Sitting at 5-0, the Ohio Bobcats are off to their best start since 1968, but that isn’t going to stop head coach Frank Solich from focusing on the future by continuing to build a strong recruiting class for next season. While the official signing day when players can sign the binding National Letter of Intent… Read More
Ohio Has No Cases In Deadly Meningitis Outbreak
By: Associated Press
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Health officials say Ohio received shipments of the type of steroid suspected in a deadly outbreak of meningitis, but no cases of that illness have been reported in the state. A spokeswoman for the Ohio Department of Health says it has notified local health departments, which are supposed to alert clinics that received the steroid… Read More
W.Va. Regulators Outline Century Power Rate Plan
By: Associated Press
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A West Virginia aluminum plant would pay a special rate for electricity if it re-opens, but any savings would be short-lived. That's the decision Thursday from the state Public Service Commission. The utility regulator's 70-page order sets out a plan meant to help Century Aluminum restart its smelter. The Jackson County plant closed… Read More
State Auditor Looks Into School Attendance Irregularities
By: Michael Locklear
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Southeast Ohio is "clean" so far in the school attendance audit, according to an interim report released by the state auditor Thursday morning. Dave Yost said five school systems in Ohio, including Columbus, Cleveland and Toledo have shown evidence of "scrubbing." This refers to removing students from enrollment without lawful reason. When this happens, Yost… Read More
Ohio General Election Features 172 Judicial Seats
By: Court News Ohio
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Ohio voters will elect 172 judges to courts at every level across the state in the November 6 general election. Twice as many candidates (115) are unopposed on the ballot compared to those (57) that have an opponent. Court News Ohio will post results from all judicial races as soon as they become available…. Read More
Plenty On The Line In Battle For Parkersburg
By: Seth Austin
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Parkersburg will be divided Friday night as Parkersburg and Parkersburg South meet up to crown a king of the city. “Everybody gets so excited for this game,” Parkersburg head coach Don Reeves said. “Every senior will remember this game.” As of late, Reeves has his Big Reds squad on a roll winning two straight games…. Read More
Ohio Helping Relocate Exotics Affected By Law
By: Associated Press
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The state of Ohio is helping a woman find a new out-of-state home for eight exotic animals because she can't meet the requirements of the new law that sets stricter guidelines for keeping them. State agriculture department spokeswoman Erica Pitchford Hawkins said the state is assisting the unnamed Perry County woman with relocating the four… Read More
Ohio Helping Relocate Exotics Affected By Law
By: Associated Press
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The state of Ohio is helping a woman find a new out-of-state home for eight exotic animals because she can't meet the requirements of the new law that sets stricter guidelines for keeping them. State agriculture department spokeswoman Erica Pitchford Hawkins said the state is assisting the unnamed Perry County woman with relocating… Read More
Ohio Helping Relocate Exotics Affected By Law
By: Associated Press
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The state of Ohio is helping a woman find a new out-of-state home for eight exotic animals because she can't meet the requirements of the new law that sets stricter guidelines for keeping them. State agriculture department spokeswoman Erica Pitchford Hawkins said the state is assisting the unnamed Perry County woman with relocating… Read More
WOUB To Stream Ohio University Homecoming Parade Online Live
By: Kelly Martin
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Watch the Ohio University Homecoming parade live on woub.org! Join the Athens and Ohio University community for the annual Homecoming Parade Saturday, October 13. WOUB will be broadcasting from in front of Baker Center and will begin coverage around 10 a.m. Student, staff and community groups will showcase a creative array of banners and floats… Read More
Despite Struggles, Logan And Jackson Ready To Rumble In SEOAL Tilt
If I told you at the beginning of the season that the game featuring the winners of the past eight SEOAL titles would be going into a game with a combined record of 4-8, you’d look at me like I was crazy. Yet, those are the records of the Jackson Ironmen (3-3) and the Logan… Read More
Lancaster Festival, OU-L Announce First Music Act of New Partnership
By: Cheri Russo
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Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit will be the first act to play at Ohio University Lancaster’s Wagner Theatre as part of an expanded relationship between the Lancaster Festival and the Lancaster Campus. “We are pleased to have Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit as the first artist presented in this new collaboration with the… Read More
Name Game: Two Prices Running For Monroe Co. Commissioner
By: Regina Donizetti
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It could be a case of mistaken identity if Monroe County voters aren't careful when they go to the polls in November. Voters will see the same name twice on the ballot in the race for county commissioner. Incumbent Democratic Commissioner Tim Price is running for re-election and he faces Independent challenger Timothy Price…. Read More
Herman, Offensive Line Gluing Everything Together
It takes a tough, physical mentality to play on the line of scrimmage in college football. A strong line is the glue to a successful offense. Without stout blocking, the offense’s production would be extremely limited. Ohio, thanks to the play of its line, has had a strong rushing attack to start the season. The… Read More
Afternoon Update For October 4
By: Zainab Kandeh
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A 70-year-old man is charged with assaulting a police officer. Troubled teens in Athens have a new place to go for help. More information in your afternoon update.
Alexander Hopes To Contain Athens Air Assault
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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The Athens Bulldogs and their "Air Raid" offense have shown no signs of slowing down in recent weeks. Behind the arm of Joey Burrow, the team has turned heads with their ability to put points on the board with ease. With the end of the schedule looming, there is no room for error if they… Read More
Mark Chrisler And “The Art Of Painting”
By: Amy Elyse Brighter
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We'll never know what Johannes Vermeer would have made of The Big Apple, but New York City theater critics are certainly fond of a play named after one of the Dutch artist's famous works. Ohio University graduate student Mark Chrisler’s play The Art of Painting was featured this past summer as part of the New… Read More
Trimble And Eastern To Duel With Playoff Seeding On The Line
Ultimately, Week 7 will determine crucial standings in the TVC Hocking for the rest of the season. This Trimble at Eastern game is a gigantic matchup between two teams looking to maintain playoff possibilities. At this point the chance for a TVC Hocking crown has dwindled, but both teams have a shot of making… Read More
Sports Medicine Experts: Concussions Hard To Prevent
By: Taylor Pool
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With recent evidence to prove former NFL players are dying from brain disease and with at least two million concussions happening per year in the United States, a national conversation between experts, researchers and coaches is occuring to discuss what players can do to avoid concussions, and how treatment can be more effective. The helmet-to-helmet… Read More
Ohio Men’s Basketball Receives Verbal Commitment from DJ Wingfield
By: Alex Marcheschi
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Ohio men’s basketball has received a verbal commitment from 6-foot-5 shooting guard/small forward DJ Wingfield, according to Cincinnati.com. Wingfield is a senior at Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati. He averaged 17.8 points, 8.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists as a junior at Lockland High School in Lockland, Ohio before transferring to Walnut Hills this year…. Read More
West Virginia Playoff Breakdown
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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With the finish line for the 2012 regular season looming over the horizon, the playoff push for high school football teams in West Virginia is on. After six weeks of play, here are the latest playoff rankings for Parkersburg, Parkersburg South and Williamstown. West Virginia Class AAA (Rank, Team, Record, Score, Change) 16. Parkersburg… Read More
Sheridan’s Season on Life Support Heading Into Game Against Philo
Trying to avoid an unheard of third loss in a row, the Sheridan Generals will host the Philo Electrics on Friday night in Thornville. After losing to Cambridge, 40-20, in Week 5 and being blanked last week, 28-0, by John Glenn, the Generals are in uncharted waters. The last time that Sheridan lost two games… Read More
Coffee Shop Named As Newest Athens Safe Place Site
By: Olivia Bevan
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Troubled teens in Athens have a new place to go for help. Donkey Coffee and Espresso on Washington Street is the newest Sojourners Care Network Safe Place site. Safe Place sites provide teens somewhere to go if they run away from home. Shelly Horvath, Sojourners' director of communications, says Donkey is an ideal… Read More