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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 tied up at 10 to end the first quarter, Trimble began to get physical. With Tia Altier and freshman Nicole Kish hitting the boards hard,… 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 the crash occurred at 3:24 p.m. on State Route 124. A spokesperson for the patrol said Miriah Daniel, 18, of Peebles traveled left of center… 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 respected opponent this year. Okay, 10-5 Richmond was a worthy opponent, but they weren’t a Memphis. The one statistical category that the Bobcats have obviously… 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 that voice, you were reassured that you were getting accurate and dependable information from a professional newsman who understood your situation, your issues, and this… 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 Gambetta pt 3
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
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 the state's unemployment rate, which averaged less than 7 percent in September, October and November. That means the maximum amount of compensation available, including state… 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 Peace Ranch airs Fridays at 7 p.m. on WOUB FM. To hear other programs in the series, visit this link.
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 named. "I indicated that when I retired that I was going to take assigned cases, and of course, there was a vacancy here," said Ward…. Read More
W.Va. Judge Accused Of Misconduct Seeks Disability
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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' request on Thursday. The justices will hear Watkins' case Feb. 5. Watkins' lawyer, Robert Martin, filed a motion earlier this week asking the court to… Read More
Number Of West Virginia Workers Killed On The Job Down
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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 2010, when 95 workers were killed on the job. The 2010 total includes 29 miners who were killed in an explosion at the Upper Big… 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 complaint Wednesday that the Athens Meigs Educational Service, which is housed in the old school building, had been entered. Several laptop computers and a number… 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 hacker group calling itself “Knight Sec” supposedly shows an uncharged juvenile joking about the alleged assault. Two Steubenville High School football players face charges they… 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 $450,000 a year. It also includes $12 billion in spending cuts. Rockefeller said Thursday that the bill extends tax cuts for 99.7 percent of Mountain… 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 says 24 spots were available for a free, three-day class to train teachers to use firearms at the Tactical Defense Institute of West Union, Ohio…. Read More
Proposed Law Would Raise High School Drop Out Age
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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 convene next week. The second-term Democrat who has been pushing for years to gradually raise the dropout age from 16 to 18 said he's hopeful… Read More
West Liberty Alum Donates Million Dollar Building
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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 Roadworthy Tavern on Wednesday. The building has been renamed as the Gary E. West Events Center. Capehart says the building will be used for campus… 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 local dance, music and spoken word, performed by some of the best artists in the region. Saturday’s show, which gets underway at 7 p.m., is… 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, died Wednesday night in the hospital after suffering three gunshot wounds. Troopers said Carter was shot inside the apartment of an acquaintance at the Forest… 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 West Virginia are going up. Details in your morning update.
State Budget Stable Halfway Through Fiscal Year
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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 fourth consecutive month of better-than-expected revenues. The state has projected that revenues will total $4.1 billion this budget year. It has collected $1.9 billion since… 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 designed to assist woodland owners in an area along US 33 that includes Logan, Berne Township and Sugar Grove. “We want to give landowners options… 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 five place in the top eight – its best performance at the Scuffle in school history. As a team, the Bobcats finished with 64.5 points,… 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 five place in the top eight – its best ever performance at the Scuffle. As a team, the Bobcats finished with 64.5 points, which was… Read More