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Third Weekly Award for One Bobcat
Ohio field hockey goal keeper Brittany Walker is only in her first season as a starter for the Bobcats, but the sophomore is getting plenty of conference recognition in her… Read More

Something About Serena
Volleyball is a game where the scoring happens quick. Loud cheering is common to all sports, but when points could happen in a matter of minutes, it isn't strange to… Read More

Ohio University Football Player Mike Lucas Arrested For Assault
A football player for Ohio University has been arrested after police say he and four other men attacked a freshman who had been sitting on a bench. Nineteen-year-old Mike Lucas… Read More

Ohio Soccer Takes Moral Victory From Cancelled Western Michigan Game
Ohio soccer knows the importance of teamwork. It’s evident in their play on the field and attitude off of it. From their detailed formation to their common Twitter hash tags… Read More

Groups Want Full Court Review Of Ohio Abortion Law
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Planned Parenthoods in Ohio are asking a federal appeals court to reconsider a recent ruling that upheld a state law limiting the distribution of an abortion pill. The groups filed… Read More

W.Va. Reaches Voter Registration Deadline
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The deadline has arrived for eligible West Virginians to make sure they can vote this year. New voters had to register by Tuesday to cast ballots in the Nov. 6… Read More

Vinton Co. Man Accused In Deputy Attack Changes Plea To Guilty
By: Olivia Bevan
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A Vinton County man accused of attacking a sheriff's deputy while being transported to jail changed his plea of not guilty to guilty Monday and was sentenced to nine years… Read More

Early Voting Hours In Ohio Set For Disputed Three Days
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Ohio's election chief has set hours for the final three days of early voting that were subject to a legal dispute in the battleground state. Secretary of State Jon Husted… Read More

Voter Rights Groups Concerned Over Ohio Absentee Ballot Order
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Voter rights groups in Ohio are raising questions about an order from the state's elections chief that bans local election boards from calling or emailing people about errors on their… Read More

W.Va. Governor Seeks More Individual Storm Aid
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Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is seeking more federal assistance for residents who sustained property losses during a fierce June windstorm. Tomblin's office announced Tuesday that he has asked the Federal… Read More

WOUB Streaming President Barack Obama’s Speech Online Live
WOUB Public Media will stream President Barack Obama's speech Wednesday, Oct. 17 at Ohio University live on woub.org. The campaign event begins at 5 p.m. and the speech is expected… Read More

Watch Archive Of Ohio University’s Homecoming Parade
Archive video of the Ohio University 2012 Homecoming parade from Oct. 13, 2012.

10/16 Playoff Update
There are only two weeks left in the regular season and the OHSAA has released updated playoff computer rankings. Tri-Valley and Trimble remain the only teams to have clinched… Read More

Mental Health And Recovery Services seeking Tax Levy Renewal
By: Yingchi Wei
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Muskingum county Mental Health and Recovery Services Board is seeking a renewal of the one mill tax levy. The new levy will be run for 10 years and it has… Read More

Play Contemplates Impact of “Fracking” on Family
By: Taylor Evans
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Jeremy Sony, a third-year M.F.A student at Ohio University, examines the topic of natural gas extraction in his new play Frackture.

Ohio School Report Cards To Be Released Wednesday
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Officials have rescheduled the release of Ohio school and district ratings that have been delayed amid a statewide review of student-attendance data. The Ohio Department of Education now tentatively plans… Read More

OU Releases Info For Obama Visit
Despite tightened security and road closures around Ohio University for President Obama's visit Wednesday, the campus will remain open and classes will still be held. In a message to OU… Read More

October 16 Morning Audio Update
First Lady Michelle Obama speaks to voters in Cleveland. Republican Party making progress on Ohio Issue 2. Details in your morning audio update

VIDEO: McGuffey Lane At Appalachian Color In The Hills Festival
By: Elliot Nicolson
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The audience at this year's Appalachian Color in the Hills Festival was treated to an acoustic performance by Columbus band McGuffey Lane on Saturday, Oct. 13.

New Lexington Police Investigate Suspicious Death
Authorities are working to learn more information about a suspicious death in Perry County. An unidentified 39-year-old woman was found dead on Lincoln Park Drive in New Lexington early Monday… Read More

Parkersburg Child Death Case Goes To Grand Jury
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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The case of a man accused in the death of a Parkersburg boy will go to a grand jury. Matthew Lamp appeared in court Monday and waived his right to… Read More

Morning Update for October 16
Paul Ryan spoke to people ijn Cincinnati yesterday. Republican Josh Mandel made clear he would not have supported the auto bailout. Details in your morning update.