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Ohio Indoor Track Wins Six Events At Tom Wright Classic
By: Cody Linn
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The Ohio Bobcats indoor track and field team competed in the Tom Wright Classic in Bowling Green, Ohio, their fourth tournament of the year. It was a big day for the Bobcats who won six events at the meet. Sophomore Chanda Cuckler took first place in the High Jump, clearing 1.65m, and freshman Kristen Winkel… Read More

Bobcats Complete Comeback vs. Oakland
By: Nick Hart
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Despite being down by two goals halfway through the game, the Ohio club hockey team was able to stage a dramatic comeback for its fourth consecutive win. The No. 5 ranked Bobcats scored in the dying seconds of the third period to lift themselves to a 4-3 win over the No. 11 Oakland Grizzlies at… Read More

Athens Co. Elementary Students ‘Erase Meanness’ With YouTube Video
By: Morgan Lentes
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A group of Athens County elementary school students have found a creative way to tackle the issue of bullying in schools. Fifth grade students at Alexander Elementary School in Albany recently created a four and a half minute video called "Alexander Elementary Erases Meanness," in which the students are shown ripping up pieces of paper… Read More

Jury Selected In Inman Case
By: Associated Press
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A jury has been chosen in the trial of a southeast Ohio man charged with aggravated murder in the death of his daughter-in-law who was strangled with a zip tie and dumped in a septic tank. A court official said the jury selected Friday will hear opening statements Monday in 48-year-old William Inman's trial. The… Read More

Kadeem Green: Overcoming Adversity
The “Achilles’ heel,” named after the great warrior Achilles in Greek mythology, is metaphor widely used throughout society to refer to someone’s mortal weakness—a “chink in the armor” so to speak that, if exploited, can destroy someone or something instantly. It was said that Achilles was invulnerable, except for a small spot on the back… Read More

Crime Stoppers Searching For Group Who Killed Columbus Man
Central Ohio police are reaching out to Southeast Ohio residents in the hopes of finding a group of men they believe killed a man during a home invasion. According to the Southern Ohio Crime Stoppers, three to five masked and armed men forced their way into the home on Loretta Avenue in Columbus around 1:30… Read More

Judge Considers Closing Steubenville Rape Trial
By: Associated Press, WOUB Contributing Writer
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UPDATE 2:47 P.M. An attorney for one of two Ohio high school football players charged with raping a 16-year-old girl has withdrawn his motion to close the trial. The attorney didn't explain why Friday during a hearing in Steubenville. He previously raised concerns that an open trial could lead to potential witnesses on the… Read More

Gas Company Gets Approval For Pipeline Improvements
By: Associated Press
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The parent of Columbia Gas Transmission said it's won federal approval for a plan to spend $300 million a year through 2017 on improvements to its Appalachian pipeline system. Indiana-based NiSource Inc. announced Friday the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved the plan for Columbia Gas Transmission's lines in West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland and… Read More

Jim Christian Facing Old Program, Friends At Kent
Jim Christian saw this day coming. Since the moment he was named head coach of the Ohio men’s basketball team, Christian knew he’d find himself walking the sidelines where his coaching career began in Kent, Oh. From 2002-2008, Christian made a name for himself in Kent State and Mid-American Conference basketball history. He was the… Read More

Beyond Borders: OU Music and Dance Fest Celebrates Diversity
By: Ashleigh Mavros
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The 3rd Annual World Music and Dance Festival kicked off Jan. 23 at Ohio University, celebrating arts and cultures from around the world.
The festival concludes on Feb. 2 with the Global Excursions Concert at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.

Lady Bulldogs Handle Nelsonville-York
The Athens Lady Bulldogs moved one step closer to a TVC-Ohio championship Thursday night, taking down third-place Nelsonville-York, 57-32. Dominique Doseck led all scorers with 21 points to push Athens to 15-2 on the season (8-0 TVC-Ohio). Athens established a high level of intensity on both ends of the floor early on, jumping out to… Read More

The Super Bowl – Isn’t It All About The Food?
By: Kelly Martin
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It is popular belief that Super Bowl Sunday is the second biggest food consumption day of the year – second only to the holy grail of food holidays – Thanksgiving. For many, the Super Bowl is a religious experience. It is the finale after many months of football – one final game to crown the… Read More

Lawmaker Mileage Reports Under Scrutiny Following Sentencing
By: Associated Press
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A former Ohio state lawmaker sought $1,490 in mileage reimbursement from the state while under criminal investigation and not making use of his assigned parking pass in Columbus. Four-term Dayton Democrat Clayton Luckie was sentenced Tuesday to three years in prison for falsified campaign reports and misspending. Ohio House officials are withholding mileage payments Luckie… Read More

Coaches Corner: Howie Caldwell
There is no denying that Federal Hocking head coach Howie Caldwell is a legend in the history of Southeast Ohio sports. With over 400 wins in his career, he has touched many players over the years with his tough, no-nonsense style of coaching and his desire to win. Caldwell recently stopped by the Hardwood Heroes… Read More

Community Groups Shares Tips For Winter Gardening
In the frigid winter months, it might seem difficult to focus on gardening, but the Athens County Community Food Initiatives (CFI) said planning a garden now may save you some money come spring. Mary Nally is the director of the Athens CFI, a group that in 2012 hosted 32 workshops related to gardening and food… Read More

Lady Spartans Show Improvement
The Lady Spartans broke a five game losing streak tonight and made a significant transformation since their game against Oak Hill last Saturday, coming out more focused to defeat the Meigs Lady Marauders, 49-40. It was back-and-forth for most of the first half. Meigs kept the pressure on Alexander, trailing them 10-7 at the end… Read More

Lady Lancers Stumble Against South Gallia
After an aggressive second half, The Federal Hocking Lady Lancers fell short to the South Gallia Rebels at home, 56-36. Both teams started off sluggish in the first half. The Lady Lancers shot 0-for-11 to end the first quarter and they did not make their first field goal until 5:47 left in the second… Read More

Lady Lancers Stumble Against South Gallia
After an aggressive second half, The Federal Hocking Lady Lancers fell short to the South Gallia Rebels at home, 56-36. Both teams started off sluggish in the first half. The Lady Lancers shot 0-for-11 to end the first quarter and they did not make their first field goal until 5:47 left in the… Read More

Fire, Ice (And Snow) On Tap For Nelsonville’s Final Fridays
By: Elliot Nicolson
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Final Fridays returns to Nelsonville’s historic Public Square tonight from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with fire, ice…and probably a little snow. This evening's Fire & Ice celebration will feature the Hocking College Culinary Arts program with a presentation by master ice carver Paul Ahrens of Precise Ice Creations. Ahrens and the Culinary Arts students… Read More

Summit Aims At Getting More Children In Summer Food Program
By: Associated Press
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Anti-poverty groups, policymakers and school administrators are gathering to explore ways to get more Ohio children to participate in summer food programs. It's happening at the Summer Food Service Summit in Columbus on Friday. Some 45% of school-aged children in Ohio receive free or reduced-price meals during the school year. But when summer comes, participation… Read More

WV Regional Jail Authority Plans On Hiring 100 New Employees
By: Associated Press
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Members of the state Regional Jail Authority have endorsed a plan to hire 100 new full-time employees. The plan must be approved by the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety and the Division of Personnel. Executive director Joe DeLong told the authority that hiring the workers will cost about $2.4 million a year but… Read More

Water Main Break Causes Residents To Go Without Running Water For Almost A Week
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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The water is expected to be flowing again for hundreds of people who have been without it for nearly a week in Carter County Kentucky. A water main break happened Saturday morning which caused close to 400 customers to be without water. The utility company said water should be restored sometime Friday. Crews have been… Read More

Infant Killed In Rollover Accident
By: Associated Press
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Authorities said the victim of a single-car rollover accident in central Ohio was a 1-year-old girl. The Pickaway County Sheriff's Office said A'laija King was killed Thursday morning near Circleville when her grandmother's SUV struck a guardrail and rolled several times. The grandmother, Deanna King, 37, of Columbus, and her daughters, ages 12 and 18,… Read More

Morning Update For January 25
A small child is dead after a car accident in Pickaway County. Hundreds of people are without water in Carter County, Kentucky. Details in your morning update.