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Football: Ohio vs Akron Preview Podcast Featuring Rob Guliano
By: Pat Chiesa, Rob Guliano
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The Ohio Bobcats will look to improve to 7-0 and crack the AP top 25 for the first time in 44 years as they take on the Akron Zips on… Read More

Ohio Football Recruiting Podcast Featuring Justin Wyatt
Justin Wyatt became the fourteenth member of Ohio's 2013 recruiting class when the WR/DB from Suwanee, Georgia verbally committed to the 'Cats on Sunday. Showcase football reporters Pat Chiesa and… Read More

Trombone Group Gets A Kick Start
By: Emily Votaw
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Tromboteam!, a group made up of music educators, is using the Kickstarter funding platform to commission original pieces for trombone.
Emily Votaw talked with Sarah Paradis, visiting assistant professor of trombone at Ohio University, about the quintet's future plans.

The Persuasions At The Fur Peace Ranch
Legendary a cappella group The Persausions recorded in performance at the Fur Peace Ranch on August 11, 2012.

MAC Honors for Chelsea Bilger
Ohio volleyball is on a five game winning streak, thanks in part to the help of Chelsea Bilger. For her performance over the weekend, Chelsea Bilger was named MAC East… Read More

Chillicothe Officials Attempt To End Car Surfing Following Deadly Accident
By: Michael Locklear
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Chillicothe officials are searching for a way to curb the dangerous fad of car surfing, just weeks after two separate incidents where one teen died and another boy was seriously… Read More

Ohio Auditor Says State Needs Access To Student IDs
By: Associated Press
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Auditor Dave Yost says an Ohio law that prevents the state education department from accessing students' personal information is hampering district tracking efforts and wasting money. Yost recommended Monday that… Read More

Party Legal
Ahead of a weekend full of celebration and activity, Ohio University leaders launched a campaign known as "Party Legal". The program was launched on October 1st and aims to reduce… Read More

Athens Middle School Gets Ready For Science Fair
By: Sara Vallone
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Two award-winning Athens Middle School science teachers are gearing up their students for this year's science fair later this year. Mary Ann Hopple and Stephanie List both received the Governor's… Read More

New Way To Draw Ohio Political Maps On Fall Ballot
By: Associated Press
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One of the ballot issues before Ohio voters next month is a proposal to change the process for redrawing the state's political districts. Issue 2 proposes a 12-member commission of… Read More

Zane Trace School District Looking For Levy Renewal
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Voters in the Zane Trace School District will decide on a renewal levy in November. Superintendent Richard Spindler says if passed, the 1.4 mill levy will provide funds for current… Read More

Solich has Faith in Ohio’s Unity Council to Lead Despite Injuries
By: Alex Marcheschi
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The Ohio Bobcats have been hit with a slew of injuries this year. All four team captains have been injured at some point during this season. Senior safety Gerald Moore… Read More

Astronomy From Studio B
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, Maryann Hartwick, George Eberts and Tom O'Grady discuss current astrological events, including the changing of the seasons. The Studio B astronomers also… Read More

Patterson Earns Player of the Week Honors
Ohio’s Daz’ Patterson has been named MAC East Special Teams Player of the Week. It is the first time Patterson has won the award. Patterson had 126 kick-return yards in… Read More

10/8 Standings Update
By: Steve Uhlmann
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With seven weeks in the books, the finish line for the 2012 regular season is in sight. With that, the standings from around the area have seen some separation. In… Read More

Justin Wyatt Orally Commits to Ohio
Ohio Football landed another promising oral commitment late Sunday night, in 6-foot-2-inch, 188-pound wide receiver/defensive back Justin Wyatt from Collins Hill High School in Suwanee, Ga. “Me and The Lord… Read More

Sheriff To Speak On Anniversary Of Zanesville Exotic Animal Escape
Muskingum County Sheriff Matt Lutz will spend the anniversary of the escape of more than 50 exotic animals speaking at Ohio University-Lancaster. Lutz is schedule to speak on October 19,… Read More

Alleged Scioto Co. Burglar Found In Mattress
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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A Wheelersburg man wanted for a string of burglaries is in jail after Scioto County sheriff's deputies find him hiding in a mattress. Officers say Matthew Dawson, 34, is responsible… Read More

State’s Largest Casino Opens In Columbus
By: Associated Press
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UPDATE 12:22 P.M. Ohio's newest and largest casino is open. The first visitors clapped and cheered as the $400 million Hollywood Casino opened to the public Monday amid growing competition…. Read More

Report Examines Use Of Federal Tax Dollars In Athens County
By: Regina Donizetti
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A popular topic recently in the presidential campaign is how federal tax dollars are being spent. Athens County Job and Family Services released a report last week looking at how… Read More

Morning Update For October 8
A burglar is found hiding in a mattress. A new survey finds out how much natural gas the Utica Shale formation holds. Details in your morning update.

Former Byrd, Burrito Brother Coming To Marietta
By: Mark Hellenberg
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Chris Hillman will be joined by fellow Desert Rose band alumnus Herb Pedersen at The Adelphia Music Hall on Thursday, Oct. 11.
Listen to a three-part interview with WOUB's Mark Hellenberg. (AUDIO)