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Tettleton Named Unitas Golden Arm Award Finalist
Ohio quarterback Tyler Tettleton has been named a finalist for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. The official press release states that the award goes to the quarterback who "encapsulates… Read More
Leah Petrovich Thrives Off Leading Ohio Volleyball
For some people being a leader is a struggle, for others, it’s as normal as breathing. In Ohio Volleyball senior setter Leah Petrovich’s case, it’s the latter. “I’ve always just… Read More
Program Allows Washington County High School Students To Staff Election Precincts
By: Seaira Christian-Daniels
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Washington County voters can expect to see a large number of newly eligible voters working the polls this November, thanks to a program directed at getting young people more involved… Read More
Ohio Ice Cream Maker Recalls Some Products
By: Associated Press
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An Ohio ice cream maker is voluntarily recalling some of its peanut-butter flavored products because of suspected salmonella contamination. Velvet Ice Cream said Thursday that some of the peanut products… Read More
Court Upholds Provisional Ballots Decision
By: Associated Press
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An appeals court has substantially upheld a federal judge's order that called for more Ohio provisional ballots to be counted in the upcoming presidential election. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court… Read More
Fed Hock Regroups For Matchup Against Miller
By: Michael Bundt
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Kyle Jackson and the Federal Hocking Lancers have been having a wonderful 2012 season. Despite losing 24-6 to Wahama last Friday night, the Lancers have been the talk of… Read More
Homecoming 2012: Inside the Marching 110
It's the billed as the most exciting band in the land. Ohio University's Marching 110 has been one of the major attraction at the school's events through the years,… Read More
Sheridan Wants To Play Spoiler Against Maysville
What was thought to be impossible became the truth last Friday in Thornville as the Sheridan Generals lost their third consecutive game. Friday night in Maysville, the Generals will… Read More
Ohio University Releases Sustainability Progress Report
By: Zainab Kandeh
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Ohio University released its first sustainability report this month and while work is on-going many areas, "significant progress" has been made in others. According to the report, the university has… Read More
Gallia Academy Looks To Avoid Letdown Against Warren
After two weeks of league games we have a tale of two fates in the SEOAL Conference. On one side of the spectrum we have a Gallia Academy team… Read More
News From Around The City Of Athens
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, host Joan Butcher talks with Ron Lucas, the Athens Deputy Service Safety Director. Butcher and Lucas discuss a host of Athens-centric topics,… Read More
Refocused Williamstown Ready To Make Run At Playoff Appearance
By: Ian McConville
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The Williamstown Yellow Jackets are in unfamiliar territory. The Jackets, a team that has been a perennial playoff powerhouse in West Virginia, are in serious danger of missing the… Read More
Refocused Williamstown Ready To Make Run At Playoff Appearance
By: Ian McConville
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The Williamstown Yellow Jackets are in unfamiliar territory. The Jackets, a team that has been a perennial playoff powerhouse in West Virginia, are in serious danger of missing the… Read More
Beau Blankenship Named to 2012 Phil Steele Midseason All-America Team
By: Alex Marcheschi
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Ohio redshirt junior Beau Blankenship was named to the 2012 Phil Steele Midseason All-America Team on Wednesday. One of only two players from the MAC to be named to the… Read More
Athens Historic Preservation Board Under Consideration
By: Yingchi Wei
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The future of a possible Athens Historic Preservation Board is now in the hands of the city's law director. The Athens City Council is considering establishing a board to look… Read More
Ohio’s Young, Progressing Secondary Faces Tough Test in Akron
Heading into this season, Ohio’s strength was its experience in the secondary, but what a difference a few games make. Now, the Bobcats sport one of the youngest secondaries in… Read More
Ohio University Students Face Tough Voting Decisions
Early voting is underway and many Ohio University students face a tough decision. The students are forced to decide if they want to vote absentee for their hometown candidates and… Read More
Mitt Romney Will Visit Scioto County
By: Olivia Bevan
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Republican Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney is heading to Scioto County this weekend. Bryan Davis, the Communications Co-chair with the Scioto County Republican party, said Romney will be at Shawnee State University Saturday. "One… Read More
WOUB Alumni Invited To Reception During Homecoming Weekend
Alumni are invited to return to WOUB Public Media during Ohio University's homecoming weekend. The reception will be held in RTV Room 309, Friday. Oct. 12 from 5:30 – 8… Read More
Cleveland Punk Pioneers Rocket Into Athens This Weekend
By: Bryan Gibson
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For years, Cleveland's Rocket From The Tombs was a rock history footnote. Few people had actually seen the band, which was known mainly for spawning two other legendary acts. Lasting… Read More
Judge Asks Board To Dismiss Conduct Charges
By: Associated Press
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A Putnam County family court judge is denying charges that he violated the Judicial Code of Conduct. William Watkins admits in a response to the charges that he cursed and… Read More
WV Workers Eligible For Storm Benefits
By: Associated Press
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West Virginia workers who lost jobs or paychecks as a result of a destructive summer windstorm could be eligible for federal benefits. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is urging residents of… Read More
Two SE Ohio Visits Slated For Romney
By: Olivia Bevan, WOUB Contributing Writer
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UPDATE 10:53 A.M. Republican Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney is heading to Scioto County this weekend. Bryan Davis, the Communications Co-chair with the Scioto County Republican party, said Romney will be at Shawnee State… Read More
Athens Co. Deputies Find Pot, OU Chemicals And Keys
Athens law enforcement found chemicals believed to be Ohio University property and 20 pounds of marijuana in the search of a man's Bean Hollow home Wednesday. Athens County Sheriff Pat… Read More
Miners Rescued After Roof Collapse
By: Associated Press
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Two men have been rescued from an eastern Ohio coal mine where a roof collapsed and trapped them for nine hours. Officials at the Hopedale Mine said the miners were… Read More