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Several Arrests Made In Two-State Sex Offender Sweep
By: Associated Press
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More than two dozen people have been arrested as part of a two-day sweep to ensure that sex offenders in West Virginia and Kentucky are complying with registration laws. Federal… Read More
Judge Admits Nelsonville Man To Behavioral Hospital
By: Taylor Mirfendereski
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An Athens County man accused of entering a Nelsonville apartment without permission in April has been admitted to a behavioral hospital until he is deemed competent to stand trial. Athens… Read More
Threat Prompts School Lockdown In Wirt County
By: Atish Baidya
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UPDATE 2:55 P.M. Wirt County High School students are returning to classes at this hour following a lockdown. According to the emergency services director, K-9 units with the West Virginia… Read More
Parents React In Days Following Sandy Hook Shootings
By: Fred Kight
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The drop-off area for students at The Plains Elementary School looked as it usually does Monday morning, but the rampage shooting last week prompted strong emotions and concern for parents…. Read More
Character Study: A Talk With Todd Burge
By: Bryan Gibson
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WOUB's Bryan Gibson talks with Parkersburg, W.Va., singer-songwriter Todd Burge about his new album, Building Characters, and the inspiration for his unique songs.
Recent Study Finds Groundwater Quality In West Virginia Good; Some Areas Of Concern
By: Associated Press
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A recent study says groundwater in West Virginia is generally of good quality. But iron, manganese and radon levels are potential concerns. The 10-year study by the U.S. Geological Survey… Read More
Jim Petro Announced Retirement
By: Associated Press
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Chancellor Jim Petro, whose long career in public service has included 12 years as Ohio's auditor and attorney general, is retiring. The 64-year-old Petro on Monday announced he'll end his… Read More
Police Arrest Alleged Nutcracker Vandals
By: Associated Press
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Police in southern Ohio say they've cracked a case involving two large nutcracker statues that were found smashed to pieces. Nelsonville police say they've arrested three young men in connection… Read More
Emily Votaw: My Top Tunes of ’12
By: Emily Votaw
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2012 was quite a year, but I can’t say it was great for music (four words: Daniel Johnston, Space Ducks). However, I did discover a number of incredible albums, contemporary… Read More
Investigation Being Conducted In Inmate Death
By: Atish Baidya
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UPDATE 2:35 P.M. The body of a Lawrence County jail inmate who died over the weekend is in Franklin County for an autopsy. Sheriff Jeff Lawless says 23-year-old Steven Conley,… Read More
OU Employee Arrested For Alleged Threats
UPDATE 1:20 P.M. An Ohio University employee accused of making threatening remarks about bringing a gun to work will undergo a psychological evaluation. According to a court clerk, Stacy Gorham, 53,… Read More
Morning Update For December 17
By: Atish Baidya
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A Meigs County man shoots two people and himself. Nelsonville Police crack the case of a pair of damaged nutcrakers. Details in your morning update.
Meigs County Man Shoots Two People And Himself
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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UPDATE: 11:13 a.m. A Meigs County man shot and killed himself after shooting his ex-girlfriend and her daughter at their home in Chester. The Meigs County Sheriff's Office identified the shooter… Read More
Cody Walters Remains Unblemished In Reno
On Sunday morning redshirt freshman Cody Walters began the day with a 13-0 record. The Ohio 174-pounder finished the day with a still unblemished 18-0 record on his way to… Read More