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Ohio Court Halts Expanded Ballot Counting Ruling
By: Associated Press
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A federal appeals court has temporarily halted an attempt by voter advocates to expand the conditions under which provisional ballots are counted in Ohio. The 6th U.S. Court of Appeals… Read More

West Virginia Regulators Approve Rate Increase For Gas Company
By: Associated Press
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West Virginia regulators have approved a nearly $6.3 million rate increase for Mountaineer Gas. The 2.54 percent increase approved by the Public Service Commission was a little more than half… Read More

Kellogg Leads on and off the Court
By: Sarah Rachul
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Some athletes are just called to lead. They may not be the strongest or the fastest but they have an innate quality that just draws people to them. Nick Kellogg… Read More

Designing Healthy Communities
Dr. Richard Jackson explains the link between our health and the way our communities — especially our suburbs — are designed. Obesity, asthma, diabetes and heart disease are all aggravated… Read More

An Enlightening View On Food With Chef AJ
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, host Kim Valentour talks with the Los Angeles based health food specialist and author, Chef AJ. Chef AJ talks with Valentour about… Read More

WOUB Equipment Fund Set Up In Honor Of Connie Stevens
The Connie Stevens Memorial Equipment Fund has been established in memory of former WOUB staff member, Constance Gay Miller Halbe Stevens, who passed away on September 13. Connie was an… Read More

Glouster Man Arrested For Sexual Contact With Minor
A Glouster man is in jail facing a sexual assault charge involving a minor. Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn says officers arrested 39-year-old James Dawson Wednesday in The Plains. The… Read More

Altdoerffer Selected to NFHCA Senior Game
Ohio Field Hockey's Cathryn Altdoerffer has been selected to play in the 2012 NFHCA Division I Senior Game on Nov. 17. She is the only representative from the Mid-American Conference… Read More

Project Green Light Raises Awareness Of Homeless Youth
By: Atish Baidya
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Dozens of people are expected to sport bright green socks Thursday in a show of support for the 2.8 million teens that run away from home every year. Last… Read More

Meigs Co. Native Weathers Sandy’s Storm In NYC
As recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy are beginning in New York City, one Ohio University student and current Manhattan resident recounts her experience with the superstorm. Morgan… Read More

Board of Elections Open Sunday For Early Voting For The First Time
By: Rose Troyer
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Voters will be able to cast their ballots on the Sunday before Election Day for the first time in Athens County. The Athens County Board of Elections Director Debbie Quivey… Read More

Suspects In Standoff May Be Linked To Robbery Spree
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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Two suspects arrested following an eight hour standoff with Guernsey County authorities in Cambridge on Tuesday may be involved in more than just the early morning robbery of a Franklin… Read More

Clinton Campaigning In Chillicothe Thursday
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President Barack Obama is resuming his storm-delayed chase to win Ohio with help from former President Bill Clinton, while Republicans are putting together a huge rally for Friday evening. The… Read More

Ohio Women’s Basketball Picked Fourth in MAC East Preseason Poll
After finishing 6-10 in conference play last season and advancing to the second round of the MAC Tournament, Ohio women's basketball is selected to finish fourth in the eastern division… Read More

Exotic Animal Advisory Board Establishes Temp. Housing Rules
By: Associated Press
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UPDATE 1:28 P.M. A newly formed board created by Ohio's law on exotic animals has set temporary rules for cage sizes and caretaking of the dangerous wildlife. The Dangerous and… Read More

One County Left Without Power
By: Associated Press
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Just one Southeast Ohio county has customers without power more than 24 hours after heavy winds and rainfall passed through the region. According to American Electric Power's outage map, Gallia… Read More

Morning Update For October 31
Nearly 150,000 homes are still without power in northern Ohio. Utility crews are trying to restore power to over 200,000 homes in West Virginia. Details in your morning update.

Ohio vs Eastern Michigan Video Preview
By: Pat Chiesa
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The Ohio Bobcats play host to conference foe Eastern Michigan this Thursday at Peden Stadium. The 'Cats are looking to rebound from a heartbreaking, 23-20 defeat at the hands of… Read More