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Bobcat Women Get Back In The Win Column
By: Colin Hanner
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The Bobcats regained their sense of fight on Thursday night, as they took down Eastern Kentucky (5-4) by a score of 69-58. Down by as much as 12 early, a first-half resurgence led by Erin Bailes and Symone Lyles carried the Green and White into the second half, where they never trailed. Ohio (2-5) looked… Read More
Turnovers Fuel Lady Bulldogs’ Latest Victory
By: Rusty Brumbaugh
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The Lady Bulldogs of Athens defeated Meigs 64-35 behind a strong defensive effort that forced 35 Lady Marauder turnovers. The Bulldogs were led by Dominique Doseck with 18 points and six steals. She kept the team together and focused on passing well for the whole game despite not playing the fourth quarter. Another… Read More
Lady Buckeyes’ Balanced Attack Too Much For Wellston
One thing was certain tonight; the Nelsonville-York Lady Buckeyes prepared for their game against the Wellston Lady Golden Rockets extensively, which showed in a 65-51 win. After gaining confidence in their first win over Sheridan, the team was ready to take on their rival opponent in the Lady Golden Rockets. Aggressive play and an effective… Read More
Fundamentals Give Lady Tomcats Another Win
By: Sarah Rachul
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The Trimble Lady Tomcats and Southern Lady Tornadoes squared off in an exciting game Thursday night with the Lady Tomcats picking up a 42-37 victory. Trimble always had the lead in the contest, however the Tornadoes were able to keep the game close throughout. Twenty nine was the key number of this game. Trimble… Read More
Evening Audio Update For December 6
About 14,000 customers in Ohio who've been taken to court for not paying thier debts are expected get some money back. A Marietta City School District employee faces theft charges after being indicted by a Washington County grand jury. Details in your evening audio update.
High Speed Putnam Co. Crash Ends In Man’s Death
By: Associated Press
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A man is dead following a wreck during a high-speed police chase in Putnam County. The accident occurred around 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards tells media outlets that the victim was suspected of taking items from a store in Hurricane. Hurricane police saw the man and pursued him onto I-64. Edwards says the… Read More
Golden Buckeye Helping Ohioans Be Savvy Holiday Shoppers On Facebook
By: Yingchi Wei
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While the holiday is approaching, tips for holiday shopping are now at Ohioans’ fingertips. The Golden Buckeye program offers a daily tip on its page on Facebook through December. It offers not only daily advice about comparison shopping and finding discounts, but also things consumers can do to keep themselves and their money safe, whether they… Read More
Chris Hillman And Herb Pedersen At The Fur Peace Ranch
The duo of Chris Hillman and Herb Pedersen in performance at the Fur Peace Ranch from October 13, 2012. Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen pt 1 Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen pt 2 Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen pt 3
West Virginia Can Do More To Entice Retirees
By: Associated Press
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A recent study says West Virginia is an attractive place for retirees and more could be done to entice them to live in the state. Expanding efforts to attract retirees is among the top strategies recommended by the West Virginia Ten Year Tourism Plan. Arlington, Va.-based AECOM Technical Services Inc. conducted the study for the… Read More
Report Finds West Virginia Needs To IncreaseTobacco Prevention Efforts
By: Associated Press
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A new report says West Virginia isn't investing enough in its efforts to help smokers quit and prevent kids from smoking. The report released Thursday by a coalition of public health groups says West Virginia has the second highest rate of adults who smoke in the nation at 28.6 percent. About 19 percent of high… Read More
Ohio Women’s Hoops Takes on Eastern Kentucky
By: Colin Hanner
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Coming off their fifth straight loss, the Bobcats look to end a slump that has lasted since Nov. 17, when they lost against Minnesota in the Subway Classic. With only two more home games in 2012 (Eastern Kentucky and Morehead State), Ohio looks to pick up a victory before going on a three-game road trip… Read More
Former School Asst. Treasurer Indicted On Theft In Office Charge
By: Jordan Brogley Webb
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A former Marietta City School District employee faces charges of theft in office after being indicted by a Washington County grand jury. Barbara Mincks was an education management information systems coordinator. The state auditor's office says Mincks manipulated and falsified financial records for the purpose of committing theft and stole more than $145,000 over a… Read More
Project Aims To Preserve History Of The Silver Bridge Collapse
By: Olivia Bevan
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The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College are working on a project that will preserve the history of the Silver Bridge Collapse. When the Silver Bridge near Gallipolis collapsed on Dec. 15, 1967, more than 30 cars were sent into the cold Ohio River, killing 46 people. Director of Cultural Advancement Gregory… Read More
A “White Christmas” At Chillicothe’s Majestic Theater
By: Jack Jeffery
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Allen Richmond, an adjunct music faculty member at Ohio University-Chillicothe, is conducting the orchestra for the Chillicothe Civic Theater’s production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at the Majestic Theater. Richmond, who joined the OU-C faculty in 2009, earned his bachelor’s degree of music in theory/composition, cum laude, from Ohio University and his master’s degree in… Read More
Morning Update For December 6
Police are still searching for a missing 14-year-old girl in Ironton. One person is dead in a car crash in Jackson County. Details in your morning update.
Missing Teen Found Safe
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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UPDATE: 10:23 a.m. The 14-year-old Ironton girl that went missing Wednesday night has been found alive and well in the woods. According to the Ironton Mayor, Amber Farmer has been found alive and well in the woods behind an apartment complex. Emergency crews are taking ATVs into the woods to bring Farmer out of the woods…. Read More
Ohio Senate Clears Bill On Asbestos Lawsuits
By: Associated Press
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A bill aimed at curbing duplicate lawsuits over on-the-job asbestos exposure in a state with one of the nation's largest backlogs of such cases has cleared the Ohio Senate. Senators approved the divisive legislation Wednesday. It would require workers to divulge all asbestos claims filed by or for them or face perjury charges. Proponents say… Read More