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Buckeyes Thwart Spartans Upset Attempt
Tonight was a close call for the Nelsonville-York Buckeyes against Alexander, but the Bucks defeated the Spartans at The Alley, 48-40. After coming off a loss to Amanda-Clearcreek, they were… Read More

Fed Hock Buries Eastern
An early Eastern scoring drought boosted Federal Hocking to a 27-13 lead in the first quarter, and they rode this advantage to a 71-42 victory in front of their home… Read More

Ohio Indoor Track Takes Five Top Ten Finishes On Day One
By: Erick Starkey
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The Bobcat women's indoor track and field team snagged five top 10 finishes after the first day of the Golden Flash Gala meet at Kent State. This is a strong… Read More

Southeast Ohio Residents File Lawsuits Against W.Va. Plant
Residents in three Southeast Ohio counties have filed a series of lawsuits against a West Virginia plant. Athens, Meigs and Washington County residents are included in the 22 lawsuits that… Read More

Police Search For Suspect In West Portsmouth Bank Robbery
By: Taylor Mirfendereski
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Scioto County Sheriff deputies are searching for a male who allegedly robbed a West Portsmouth bank and stole a car Friday morning. Sheriff Marty V. Donini said his office received… Read More

Police Arrest Fifth Suspect In November Senecaville Robbery
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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A Cambridge man suspected of being a part of a November armed robbery in Senecaville has been taken into custody and is awaiting charges. Guernsey County sheriff's detectives arrested the… Read More

‘Bait Cars’ Help Officers Catch Holiday Thieves
'Tis the season for holiday heists and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is loaning out specially equipped cars to help police catch present pilferers. The bait cars are designed… Read More

Senator Manchin Calling For MTV To Cancel Reality Show
By: Associated Press
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Sen. Joe Manchin is asking MTV to cancel the West Virginia-based reality show "Buck Wild" that's set to air next year. Manchin's office said Friday that he sent a letter… Read More

City Engages Notification Systems To Alert Residents
By: Fred Kight
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We here at WOUB think we do a pretty good job of keeping Athens residents informed about what's going on in the city, but if you're looking for even more… Read More

Welcome To The Club
By: Nick Hart
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Throughout high school, elite student athletes work their absolute hardest in hopes of catching the eye of a collegiate scout. These scouts, the universities involved and NCAA athletics in general,… Read More

Particle Research Helping Advance Technology
By: Taylor Pool
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Faster and more efficient technology is on its way and it could be thanks to the research of the smallest particles in the universe going on at Ohio University. OU… Read More

Todd Burge: My Top Tunes of ’12
By: Todd Burge
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Parkersburg, W.Va., singer-songwriter Todd Burge shares his top music picks of the year, including selections from Tim O'Brien, Pete Seeger and The Black Keys.

Ohio AG Appealing Declaration Of Former Murder Suspect’s Innocence
By: Associated Press
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The Ohio Attorney General's Office is appealing a court's ruling that cleared the name of a man who spent more than five years on death row for a pair of… Read More

Study Aims To Understand Effects of ADHD
By: Katlyn Patton
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The Ohio University Psychology Department is looking for volunteers in a study on children with ADHD. Volunteers will participate in activities that will gauge their reactions to emotion. Verenea Serrano,… Read More

Public Employees Health Insurance Premiums Capped For 2013
By: Associated Press
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Those in West Virginia insured by the Public Employees Insurance Agency won't pay higher health insurance premiums and won't have any reductions in benefits in 2013. The PEIA Finance Board… Read More

Ohio State Law On Excessive Profits Upheld
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The Ohio Supreme Court has upheld a state law that keeps a utility from earning excessive profits. The state's high court on Thursday rejected an argument by American Electric Power… Read More

Morning Update for December 7
A sheriff's cruiser was involved in a three car crash because it was chasing a suspect. All U.S. and West Virginia state flags are half-staff today. Details in your morning… Read More

Morning Update for December 7
A sheriff's cruiser was involved in a three car crash because it was chasing a suspect. All U.S. and West Virginia state flags are half-staff today. Details in… Read More