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Ohio Survives St. Bonaventure 69-64
St. Bonaventure put Ohio to the test, forcing the Bobcats to win in the dying minutes of the game. Ohio eeked out a 69-54 victory to keep its record pristine… Read More

Instant Reaction: Ohio Survives Test from St. Bonaventure
In a battle of defending conference champions, Ohio kept its perfect record alive in dramatic fashion Wednesday night with a 69-64 win over Atlantic-10 opponent St. Bonaventure. Ohio head coach… Read More

Construction Worker Injured At Schoonover Center Site
By: Taylor Mirfendereski
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UPDATE 11/29/12 @ 10:25 a.m. The Athens Fire Department has released the name of the man who was injured Wednesday around 5 p.m. at the Ohio University Schoonover Center for Communication… Read More

Protesters Kicked Out Of Public Forum On Injection Wells
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UPDATE: 9:00 a.m. Around 100 protesters were escorted from a public forum over injection gas drilling in Athens County Wednesday night. Members of the group Appalachia Resist, who are against… Read More

Better Than The Best Ever: Ohio University’s Marching 110
Ohio University’s marching band, known as the Marching 110, isn’t your normal marching band. They are known for their interesting cadence, marching steps and dance moves. The band has an… Read More

Suspect on the Loose in Guernsey County Found
The suspect involved in a morning high speed chase in Guernsey County has been located. Dispatchers say officers located the suspect but offered no details of the exact location. Deputies… Read More

Suspect on the Loose in Guernsey County Found
The suspect involved in a morning high speed chase in Guernsey County has been located. Dispatchers say officers located the suspect but offered no details of the exact location. Deputies… Read More

Evening Audio Update For November 28
Federal workplace saftey officials have cited a chemical company for dozens of violations. Ohio authorities plan to share the results of a month-long investigation into alleged unlawful conduct at a… Read More

Faber To Take Over As Ohio Senate President
By: Associated Press
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Republicans in the Ohio Senate have picked a new leader to replace their term-limited president. State Sen. Keith Faber will take over in January for… Read More

Ohio Chemical Company Cited After Vapor Release
By: Associated Press
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Federal workplace safety officials have cited a chemical company for dozens of violations and propose $545,000 in fines after a vapor release temporarily closed a northeast Ohio plant and a… Read More

W.Va. Airport Sees Surge In Passengers
By: Associated Press
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Passenger traffic at the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport is soaring this month. Terry Moore, airport manager, said the airport has seen 594 passengers in November, as of this past weekend…. Read More

Documenting The African Diaspora
Dr. Reginald L. Jackson, an international expert in visual communication and visual anthropology, met with Tom Hodson, director of WOUB Public Media, and granted an interview for Conversations from Studio… Read More

Conservative Group President Wants To Force “Heartbeat Bill” Vote
By: Associated Press
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The chief advocate of a blocked Ohio bill that would impose the tightest abortion restriction in the nation vowed Wednesday to use a legislative maneuver to try to force a… Read More

Powerball Jackpot Drives Many To Lottery Outlets
Clerks and managers at convenience stores are seeing more foot traffic in their stores as the Powerball lottery jackpot soars. The current estimated value of the jackpot is $550 million… Read More

ODOT Adds Lights To Improve Snow Plow Visability
By: Rose Troyer
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The Ohio Department of Transportation is currently adding green strobe lights to snow plows. Public Information Officer David Rose says the goal is to make the plows more visable for… Read More

Six Bobcats Earn MAC Football Postseason Awards
By: Eric Singer
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The Mid-American Conference released its All-Conference roster and named postseason award winners Wednesday, and six Bobcats found their names on the list. Junior running back Beau Blankenship and senior kicker… Read More

Public Fracking Forum Planned In Lieu Of Hearing
By: Associated Press
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The state is holding an open-house style forum instead of the formal public hearing that southeastern Ohio gas-drilling opponents had wanted. Opponents of… Read More

Venomous Snake Endangered In Ohio
By: Joe Jackson
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The Hocking Woods Nature Center is working to preserve endangered species found in Ohio, including the Eastern Timber rattlesnake. It is one of three venomous snakes found in Ohio. Dave… Read More

Morning Update for November 28
A man pleads guilty to helping rob and beat an elderly Athens woman. Gas prices are on the rise in West Virginia this week. Details in your morning update.

Woman Allegedly Robs Blind Elderly Woman
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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A woman faces several charges after admitting to West Virginia State Police that she stole from a 94-year-old blind woman she used to work for as a nurse. 26-year-old Sarah… Read More

Man Pleads Guilty To Helping Rob and Beat Elderly Athens Woman
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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One of the four alleged attackers of an 81-year-old Coolville woman could spend almost a decade in prison. Cody Stout was sentenced Tuesday to nine years and nine months in… Read More

West Virginia Regional Jail Suspends 15 Guards
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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West Virginia Regional Jail officials have suspended 15 guards at the Western Regional Jail. Executive director of the Regional Jail Authority Joe DeLong says the guards are accused of everything… Read More

Preview: A-10 Champs Visit Athens, Ohio Faces First Road Test
By: Pat Chiesa
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Fresh off a 25-point victory over Richmond Spiders Saturday, Ohio men’s basketball is rolling. The ‘Cats are 5-0 for the first time in 43 seasons and are climbing in the… Read More