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Warren Pulls Out Late Win Over Athens
By: Morgan Eastman
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An intense game between the Athens Bulldogs and the Warren Warriors on Tuesday night proved to be one well worth the entrance fee for the hundreds of fans adorned in green or blue at McAfee Gymnasium. Sophomore Ryan Luehrman was out again due to a back injury. According to coach Jeff Skinner, he is getting… Read More
Preview: Ohio Begins MAC Play This Week
The Ohio Bobcats will start Mid-American Conference play this week, coming off a 94-57 victory over Marshall on Saturday. Against the Thundering Herd, the Bobcats could do no wrong. They were shooting lights out, with season-highs in field goal percentage and three-point percentage. They also had season-highs in points scored and assists. The one key… Read More
W.Va. Veteran Health Raises Flags In New Survey
By: Associated Press
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A new survey finds one in five West Virginia veterans at risk for suicide. Research commissioned by the Legislature also found half of veterans surveyed showing signs of post-traumatic-stress disorder, depression or both. West Virginia University psychology professor Joseph Scotti presented the findings Tuesday. He and other researchers analyzed responses from more than 1,200 veterans…. Read More
Community Members Rally To Keep Jesus Portrait
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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A Southeast Ohio city is rallying around its school district after an out-of-state group demanded the superintendent remove a portrait of Jesus hanging in the middle school. A Facebook group started Friday supporting Jackson City School District now has about 11,000 members. The portrait has hung in the building since 1947 and was donated by… Read More
Herman Invited To NFL Combine
By: Pat Chiesa
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Former Ohio right guard Eric Herman started 51 consecutive games in the trenches for the Bobcats through four seasons. Now, the Oregon, Ohio native who has earned the nickname “Iron Man” has been given a golden opportunity to showcase his talents in front of representatives from all 32 NFL teams. Herman attached an invitation to… Read More
The Science Of The Solstice
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, the Studio B Astronomers talk about current astronomical events and a few celestial based functions happening in our area. Maryann Hartwick and George Eberts discuss the recent fire on the roof of the Research and Technology Center at Ohio University where the universities telescope shed was housed,… Read More
Youngstown Veteran’s Court: Judge Robert Milich
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, host Tom Walker talks with Youngstown Municipal Court Judge Robert Milich. Judge Milich founded the Youngstown, Ohio Veteran’s Court, which oversees cases of veteran offenders. These courts are designed as a type of mediation for veteran offenders and helps veterans find support programs within their community. For… Read More
Accessibility In The City Of Athens
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, Carolyn Lewis and Mike Patterson examine issues of accessibility within the City of Athens. Lewis and Patterson discuss some common issues a disabled person may encounter during day-to-day life, and what the community at large can do to keep these considerations in mind during civic life.
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On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, Carolyn Lewis and Mike Patterson examine issues of accessibility within the City of Athens. Lewis and Patterson discuss some common issues a disabled person may encounter during day-to-day life, and what the community at large can do to keep these considerations in mind during civic life.
Historical Ohio: Levi Tucker Scofield
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, host Ron Luce talks with local stargazer and historian Tom O’Grady. Some listeners may recognize O’Grady as a regular voice on Conversations from Studio B as a member of the Southeast Ohio Astronomical Society. O’Grady and Luce discuss the architect of the “Athens Lunatic Asylum”, Levi Tucker… Read More
HAPCAP
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, host Kim Valentour talks with Tracy Galway the Director of Food and Nutrition Programs at Hocking, Athens, Perry County Action Program (HAPCAP). Valentour and Galway discuss a number of food and nutrition services provided by HAPCAP, including Meals On Wheels and The Southeast Ohio Food Bank. Galway… Read More
Hardwood Heroes Season Premiere Set For January 13
Hardwood Heroes, your home for Athens County high school basketball coverage, is back for a new season and will be featured on a new channel in 2013. The first episode will air at 11:00 p.m. on Sunday Jan. 13 on WOUB. The show will then reair on Monday, Jan. 14 at 6:00 p.m. on WOUB…. Read More
Hardwood Heroes Season Premiere Set For January 13
By: Steve Uhlmann
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Hardwood Heroes, your home for Athens County high school basketball coverage, is back for a new season and will be featured on a new channel in 2013. The first episode will air at 11:00 p.m. on Sunday Jan. 13 on WOUB. The show will then reair on Monday, Jan. 14 at 6:00 p.m. on WOUB…. Read More
Accused Bank Robber Changes Plea
The Albany man accused of robbing a Nelsonville bank will appear for sentencing later this week after entering a change of plea Thursday. According to the Athens County prosecutor's office, 30-year-old Jason Johnson pleaded guilty in Athens County Common Pleas court last week. Johnson is charged with one count of aggravated robbery and one count… Read More
State Legislators Representing SE Ohio Take Oath Of Office
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Three state legislators representing Southeast Ohio took the oath of office Tuesday. Republican Tim Schaffer released a statement after taking the oath of office Monday as state senator for the 31st district, which encompasses Coshocton, Licking, Perry and Tuscarawas counties as well as portions of Holmes County. “Many of my legislative initiatives are inspired by… Read More
Fatal Accident In Perry County
By: Atish Baidya
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One person is dead and four others taken to the hospital after a crash on State Route 93 in Perry County. The accident happened just before 5:30 p.m. Monday. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said Gary Vore, 41, died at the scene after his car went left of the center line on southbound 93 and… Read More
Strickland Will Not Run For Another Term
Former Democratic Ohio Governor Ted Strickland is not seeking another term in the office he held from 2007 to 2011. Strickland made the announcement in a statement issued Tuesday by the Ohio Democratic Party. In the statement, he said the decision was a difficult one and he looked back "fondly" on his time as Ohio's… Read More
Morning Update For January 8
By: Atish Baidya
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Ohio Supreme Court scheduled to hear arguments in death penalty case. Four West Virginia counties get federal money to help get children to school safely. A survey of West Virginia military personnel and veterans will be released today. Details in your morning update.
Parents Claim Teacher Humiliated Son With Special Needs
By: Associated Press
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The parents of a Parkersburg High School student said a teacher put their son in a box labeled "Bad Kid Fort" because of his behavior in the classroom. Beth Dean and Jeff Richards said their 15-year-old son has Asperger's Syndrome. They said the teacher humiliated him. Dean said the teacher placed the cardboard box around… Read More
West Virginia Veterans Survey To Be Released
By: Associated Press
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West Virginia lawmakers are awaiting results from an effort to survey the state's military and veterans. Organizers say more than 1,200 people answered questions about such topics as health, work, education, retirement and family. The Legislature commissioned the study, enlisting psychologists and counselors from West Virginia University. The House-Senate Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs will… Read More
Federal Grants To Help Kids Get To School Safely
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Safe schools projects in four West Virginia counties have received federal grants. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin presented nearly $825,000 in Federal Highway Administration funds Monday for projects in Barbour, Greenbrier, Kanawha and Wood counties. The program is aimed at improving the safety of children as they walk or ride bicycles to school. Projects include upgrading… Read More
Ironladies Edge Pesky Lady Bulldogs
By: Steve Uhlmann
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The Athens Lady Bulldogs gave the undefeated Jackson Ironladies quite a run Monday night, however Jackson would keep their goal of perfect season alive with a 56-51 win. Athens got another stellar effort from sophomore Dominique Dosek who scored 24 points and nailed four three pointers. She would be the only Lady Bulldog to reach… Read More