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Lady Tomcats Hold Off Belpre
The Trimble Lady Tomcats kicked off the new year on the right foot getting a thrilling 48-46 victory over the Belpre Lady Golden Eagles Thursday night. After being all… Read More

Woman Killed, Two Injured In Pike County Crash
By: Taylor Mirfendereski
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A 44-year-old woman is dead and two others are hopitalized after a two vehicle crash in Pike County on Thursday. The Chillicothe Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol said… Read More

Preview: Ohio Begins 2013 With Marshall At Home
What has happened to the Ohio men’s basketball team? They’ve lost five of their last seven, have yet to win a game on the road, and haven’t beaten a highly… Read More

Fred Kight Retires After Three Decades At WOUB
By: Tom Hodson
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As faithful listeners to WOUB radio over the years, you have become used to hearing a calm and deliberate voice saying: "This is Fred Kight, WOUB News." When you heard… Read More

Tony Trischka, Barry Mitterhoff, Beppe Gambetta At The Fur Peace Ranch
Banjo master Tony Trischka is joined by mandolinist Barry Mitterhoff and guitarist Beppe Gambetta from October of 2006. Trischka Mitterhoff Gambetta pt 1 Trischka Mitterhoff Gambetta pt 2 Trischka Mitterhoff… Read More

Chris Smither At The Fur Peace Ranch
Chris Smither is featured in performance at the Fur Peace Ranch from September 10, 2011. Chris Smither pt 1 Chris Smither pt 2 Chris Smither pt 3 … Read More

Ohio To See Unemployment Compensation Change
By: Associated Press
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The state's declining unemployment rate will soon trigger a decrease in the amount of federal unemployment compensation available to Ohioans. The number of weeks of unemployment compensation available depends on… Read More

Electric Hot Tuna with Bill Kirchen at Fur Peace Ranch
Electric Hot Tuna is joined by guitarist Bill Kirchen in this performance, recorded on Nov. 10, 2012 at the Fur Peace Ranch in Pomeroy, Ohio. Live from Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur… Read More

Retired Athens Co. Judge To Fill Own Vacancy
By: Taylor Mirfendereski
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An Athens County Common Pleas Court judge retired after 20 years is filling his own vacancy. Judge Michael Ward said he will serve a three-month term until his replacement is… Read More

W.Va. Judge Accused Of Misconduct Seeks Disability
By: Associated Press
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A Putnam County Family Court judge accused of judicial misconduct has lost a bid to delay disciplinary proceedings against him. The state Supreme Court denied Family Court Judge William Watkins'… Read More

Number Of West Virginia Workers Killed On The Job Down
By: Associated Press
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said on-the-job incidents killed 43 workers in West Virginia in 2011. The preliminary 2011 total released Thursday is 54.7% lower than the total in… Read More

Teens Charged In Old School Building Theft
Three teenage boys from the Chauncey area are accused of entering the old Chauncey Elementary School and stealing electronic equipment. Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly says his deputies received a… Read More

Hacker Group Leaks Video Related To Alleged Rape Case
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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A video connected to the case of an alleged rape of a teenage girl in Steubenville has surfaced on the Internet. The video, posted on YouTube on Wednesday by a… Read More

Rockefeller: Majority Of WV Residents Benefit From Fiscal Cliff Deal
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U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller says most West Virginians will benefit from the fiscal cliff deal approved by Congress. The legislation raises the top income tax rate on families earning over… Read More

Educators Express Interest In Gun Training Course
Hundreds of Ohio educators are interested in a firearms training program offered by a gun rights group in the wake of a deadly Connecticut school shooting. The Buckeye Firearms Association… Read More

Proposed Law Would Raise High School Drop Out Age
By: Associated Press
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Students wouldn't be permitted to drop out of high school until they're legally adults under a proposal that Gov. Steve Beshear hopes to get approved by the Legislature after they… Read More

West Liberty Alum Donates Million Dollar Building
By: Associated Press
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A West Liberty University graduate has donated a former restaurant valued at $1.6 million to his alma mater. West Liberty President Robin Capehart announced Gary West's donation of the former… Read More

Dance, Poetry, Music on Tap for Weekend Show
By: Bryan Gibson
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Those wishing to sample the best of the Athens arts scene could do worse than attending this weekend’s Community Dance Performance at ARTS/West. Consider it a one-stop shopping excursion for… Read More

Warrants Issued For Suspects In Cabell County Shooting
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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UPDATE: 1/4/13 @ 10:15 a.m. West Virginia State Police have issued warrants for the arrest of two men wanted in connection with the death of a Huntington man. Christopher Carter, 25,… Read More

Morning Audio Update For January 3
By: Atish Baidya
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The Ohio Division of Forestry is seeking public input for their Hocking Hills area managment plan. West Virginia state government revenues are higher than expected for December. Gas price in… Read More

State Budget Stable Halfway Through Fiscal Year
By: Associated Press
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West Virginia state government revenues remain stable halfway through its budget year. December's general tax collections hit $363 million, outperforming the month's estimate by close to $2 million. That's the… Read More

Division Of Forestry Seeking Public Opinion On Management Plan
By: Fred Kight
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The Ohio Division of Forestry is asking the public to take a look at a woodland plan for the Hocking Hills area and provide their feedback. The proposed plan is… Read More

Ohio Wrestling Wraps Up Competition At Southern Scuffle
Going into the second day of the Southern Scuffle, the Bobcats already had something to be proud of: with five wrestlers competing on Wednesday, Ohio was guaranteed to have all… Read More

Ohio Wrestling Wraps Up Competition At Southern Scuffle
Going into the second day of the Southern Scuffle, the Bobcats already had something to be proud of: with five wrestlers competing on Wednesday, Ohio was guaranteed to have all… Read More