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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 all that is positive in college sports by going beyond completion percentage and touchdowns to also value character, citizenship, integrity, and those who honor the… 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 been told it’s a natural characteristic of me,” Petrovich said about her role as a leader. As one of only two seniors on this… 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 with the voting process. “Youth at the booth" is a program initiated by former Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner that allows high school students… 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 bought from Sunland Inc. for use in the ice cream flavors could be contaminated. The recalled Velvet products are mostly sold at convenience stores, ice… 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 of Appeals ruled Thursday in an ongoing lawsuit that included an appeal by Republican Secretary of State Jon Husted. The court affirmed most of… 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 the TVC-Hocking with how they’ve come out of nowhere to become one of the top teams in the conference. This Friday, the Lancers take on… 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, and they make it look easy. But the fun on the field comes only after lots of hard work. Recently the already acclaimed Marching 110… 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 look to turn their luck around and bring home a win as they take on the Maysville Panthers. This will be no easy task for… 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 made significant progress in four areas. Undergraduate students will now be able to obtain a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies. Beginning in 2013, the Honors… 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 that is now 2-0 in conference play. And on the opposite side of the spectrum we have a Warren Warriors squad winless at 0-2. Although… 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, including the completion of the N. Court St. renovation, the new Homecoming parade route, and preparations for the Halloween block party. For more up-to-date news… 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 postseason for the first time in over eight years. Williamstown is currently on the outside looking in in the latest WVSSAC ranking, which has 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 postseason for the first time in over eight years. Williamstown is currently on the outside looking in in the latest WVSSAC ranking, which has 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 All-America team, Blankenship was selected to the publication’s Fourth Team. Blankenship is currently ranked third in the nation in total rushing yards with 843… 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 at the issue of creating a historic preservation district. City Planner Paul Louge addressed the necessity of creating a historic preservation district at a city… 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 the MAC. Travis Carrie’s season ending shoulder injury presented a case of Déjà vu for Ohio head coach Frank Solich. It was a mere… 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 issues – or vote in Athens where they live the majority of the year. Athens County Republican Party Chair Pete Couladis says he encourages younger… 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 of the reasons I believe he's coming to Scioto County is because of the economically depressed area that we're in. We have an 11.2 percent… 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 p.m. There will be a special photo memorial for Brian McIntire, a WOUB alumni who lost his battle with cancer this year, and Connie Stevens,… 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 only eight months from 1974 to 1975, the group went through three different drummers, never recorded in a studio and tended to alternately frighten and… 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 shouted at people from the bench. But he says his behavior doesn't show a pattern of failing to uphold high standards of conduct and integrity…. 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 Fayette, Kanawha, Nicholas or Raleigh counties to apply for the disaster unemployment assistance. Applicants should contact their local Workforce West Virginia One Stop office… 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 University Saturday. "One of the reasons I believe he's coming to Scioto County is because of the economically depressed area that we're in. We have… 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 Kelly says his officers were acting on a tip someone at the home might be growing marijuana. He says deputies did a drive-by and saw… 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 bolting the roof Wednesday morning when it collapsed, trapping them inside the mine. The roof had to be stabilized before they could be rescued. The… Read More