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Ohio Routs Northern Illinois, 81-63
Ohio University welcomed back students and school bells rang once again starting Monday, Jan. 14. The Bobcats rang in the new semester with an 81-63 victory over the Northern Illinois Huskies Wednesday in front of a raucous home crowd, effectively welcoming students back to the Convocation Center as well. Walter Offutt led the way for… Read More
Instant Reaction: Ohio Defeats Northern Illinois 81-63
Ohio (12-5, 3-0 MAC) added another win to their perfect 3-0 MAC record by defeating Northern Illinois (3-15, 1-2 MAC) 81–63 in the Convocation Center Wednesday night. The run: Ohio’s start to the game gave indication to a long first half for Jim Christian’s crew – down 12-9 at one point – but that quickly… Read More
Ohio Warns Of Potential Fraud In Use Of Mobile App
By: Associated Press
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State officials are warning Ohioans about the potential for fraud and identity theft from smartphone applications that claim to offer access to account balances for cash and food assistance programs. The mobile apps costing less than $2 require users to provide confidential financial information. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services said Wednesday the… Read More
Athens Co. Agency Adopts Electronic Filing System
A new partnership is bringing an Athens County agency into the 21st century of data managment. Athens County Children Services recently announced a new partnership with Northwoods, a software company specializing in data management for various state and county agencies. The partnership allows the agency to scan and electronically save client case files instead of… Read More
Ohio Women’s Basketball Prepares For Tough Weekend
By: Colin Hanner
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After a 0-2 start in conference play and four losses in five games, the Bobcats look to rebound while dealing with a series of injuries. Dropping its past two games by a total of 64 points to fellow MAC foes, Akron and Buffalo, Ohio will take what remains of its roster to Oxford on Thursday… Read More
Residents Questioning Legitimacy Of Tax Collection Letters
Many Athens taxpayers are in disbelief after recently receiving a tax audit notice in the mail. The notices have been sent to all Athens taxpayers but officials say only some of the residents are complaining. The letters came from the Cleveland Collection Agency, in an effort to make sure taxpayers have been properly filing and… Read More
“Hodge Podge” Series Returns to ARTS/West
Ivars Balkits’ new play, Spirit Band on Mount Nebo, is part of the 2nd Annual Hodge Podge Reading Series, being held at ARTS/West on Sunday, Jan. 27 and Sunday, Feb. 17. The play tells the tale of farmer Jonathan Koons’ log “spirit-house” during the 1850s. “[The Spirit-House] attracted national attention in its time,” said Balkits…. Read More
Ohio Health’s HomeReach
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, host Milena Miller talks with Joe Pietrusik, Vice President of HomeReach. Recently, Ohio Health's HomeReach entered into an agreement with the O'Bleness Health System to manage the Appalachian Community Visiting Nurse Association, Hospice and Health Services. Miller and Pietrusik discuss what this new agreement will entail, as… Read More
Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend Celebration
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, host George Mauzy talks with John Schmieding and Terence Robertson about Ohio University’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend Celebration, happening January 19 – 22. Mauzy, Schmieding, and Robertson discuss the full schedule of events for this year's celebration, as well as what King’s message means to them… Read More
The Rebirth Of Journalism: A Talk With Brett Pulley
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, WOUB’s General Manager and Director Tom Hodson talks with Brett Pulley, the new Dean of the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications at Hampton University. Pulley has had a long and prosperous career in the field of journalism – some positions held throughout Pulley’s career include… Read More
Cars Broken Into In The Athens Area
Athens police are asking residents to keep an eye out for suspicious behavior after a string of car burglaries. At least three car owners are without a stereo system after break-ins Tuesday night. Captain Ralph Harvey of the Athens Police Department said all the cars had windows that were smashed in. The cars were… Read More
Coaches Corner: Wayne Horsley
Ever wonder about what life is like off the court for your favorite head coach? Question no more, as Hardwood Heroes introduces Coaches Corner. In this web series, reporter Morgan Eastman will sit down with coaches from boys and girls teams in Athens County to find out more about the person behind the clipboard. This… Read More
Ohio Liquor Sales Up For 2012
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The state says total liquor sales in Ohio climbed to a record $849 million in 2012, up 7 percent from the previous year. The Ohio Division of Liquor Control said Wednesday that wholesale sales of spirits to restaurants, bars and clubs increased by more than 5 percent to $257.8 million. The state noted there was… Read More
Entrepreneurs Get A Chance To Develop Business Ideas
By: Olivia Bevan
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Aspiring entrepreneurs will have the chance to make their business dreams a reality. The second annual Startup Weekend Athens is being held Jan. 25-27. At Startup, participants can pitch their business ideas then all the participants vote on their favorites. Teams then form around the top ideas and have 54 hours to work with professionals… Read More
Former ODNR Contractor Awarded $500K For Age Discrimination
By: Court News Ohio
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Previously finding that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources discriminated against a former employee because of his age, the Court of Claims of Ohio on January 15 awarded Richard W. Warden more than $500,000 in damages. Warden worked as a professional engineer for ODNR for nearly 30 years and retired in 2006, according to the… Read More
Richland Avenue Project Moving Forward; City Still Needs About $2 Million In Funding
By: Atish Baidya
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The city of Athens plans to apply for federal funds to pay for some if not all of the remaining costs for significant improvements to the southern stretch of Richland Avenue. “The city is really good at chasing these grant opportunities,” Transportation Committee Chair Elalu Gosney said. The city already has $1 million of the… Read More
Preview: Ohio Hosts Two MAC Foes This Week
Ohio has started Mid-American Conference play undefeated at 2-0 by defeating Buffalo and Western Michigan last week. The Bobcats also earned their first road victory of the season in Kalamazoo, Mi. Their two wins were far different production-wise, though. The Bobcats shot 50.8% from the field and beat the Bulls in an 86-68 clobbering. Ohio… Read More
Man Charged With Rape Of Three Sisters
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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UPDATE 4:13 P.M. A Scioto County man accused of raping three young girls pleaded not guilty to each of the three felony counts against him. Michael Lockheart, 51, appeared in Portsmouth Municipal Court Wednesday. Lockheart was arrested Tuesday by New Boston police for allegedly raping three sisters, ages 5, 6 and 8. … Read More
Farmers Asked To Help Reduce Nutrient Runoff To Avoid Regulation
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Groups hoping to avert stricter regulations are encouraging Ohio farmers to voluntarily reduce nutrient runoff that's been partly blamed for algae hurting water quality in several lakes. The Ohio Farm Bureau is among 20 groups that sent letters urging thousands of farmers to take proactive steps and warning that the government might create new regulations… Read More
Winter Music Fest Returns To Stuart’s
By: Elliot Nicolson
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Feeling stir-crazy? Looking to get out of the house this weekend? Stuart's Opera House might have the cure for what ails you. The fourth annual Cabin Fever Festival returns this Saturday with an impressive lineup of bands and solo performers, as well as an assortment of vinyl LPs, posters and local artwork. This year's headliner… Read More
Illegal Dumping Sends WV Man To Prison
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A Mason County man will spend a year and a half in prison for dumping raw sewage on land and in waterways that feed the Ohio River. Sixty-one-year-old Frank Zuspan pleaded guilty last fall to dumping a pollutant into waters without a permit. He was sentenced Tuesday in Huntington by U.S. District Judge Robert Chambers…. Read More
West Virginia Supreme Court Won’t Consider Lawsuit
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The West Virginia Supreme Court won't consider a petition that challenged the firing of former state Schools Superintendent Jorea Marple. The justices voted unanimously last Friday to refuse to hear the petition filed by Mountain State Justice on behalf of the parents of a special-needs child. The petition claimed the state Board of Education violated… Read More
Morning Update for January 16
Nelsonville-York schools may have an armed officer in their schools. A well-respected Wood County Fire Chief died Tuesday morning. Details in your morning update.
Morning Update for January 16
Nelsonville-York schools may have an armed officer in their schools. A well-respected Wood County Fire Chief died Tuesday morning. Details in your morning update.
Athens Shows Toughness In Win Over Jackson
Athens’ boys picked up their first home victory of the season in convincing fashion Tuesday. Ibi Watson led all scorers with 13 points as the Bulldogs never trailed in a 52-22 rout of Jackson. “I was very excited with the way we shared the basketball,” Athens head coach Jeff Skinner said after the game. “I… Read More