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Penn State Topples Ohio In Packed Arena
By: Nick Hart
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In the opening game of a two-game series between bitter rivals, a capacity crowd witnessed a lopsided hockey game. The Ohio University club hockey team fell to Penn State’s NCAA… Read More
Ohio Swimming And Diving Extends Dual Meet Win Streak To Four
Taking first place in 15 out of the 16 events, Ohio University swimming dominated in a sprint-heavy meet, downing Xavier 137.5-113.5. From the first event, the 200-yard medley relay, the… Read More
Reggie Keely: A Model Of Consistency
By: Pat Chiesa
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This season has had its fair share of ups and downs for the Ohio Bobcats (15-5, 6-0 MAC). Despite some rocky play at times throughout the year and a difficult… Read More
D.J. Cooper Named “Distributor of the Month” By ESPN
By: Pat Chiesa
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Just days after being named the top passer in college basketball by ESPN analyst Jay Bilas, Ohio point guard D.J. Cooper has been recognized as "Distributor of the Month" in… Read More
Free Tax Filing Assistance Offered To Some Ohioans
By: Associated Press
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Ohioans looking for free tax filing assistance can find help at sites around the state on Saturday as part of an effort called Free My Refund Day. The statewide initiative… Read More
Closing Arguments Expected Monday In Inman Trial
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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Closing arguments are expected Monday morning in the trial of a Southeast Ohio man accused of strangling his daughter-in-law with a zip tie and dumping her body in a septic… Read More
Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Region Starting Saturday
By: Atish Baidya, Taylor Mirfendereski
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UPDATE 12:30 p.m. All of Southeast Ohio and parts of West Virginia are under a winter weather advisory until 10 a.m. Sunday. According to the National Weather Service the advisory includes Athens, Morgan,… Read More
Muskingum Co. School Board To Pursue Emergency Levy
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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A Muskingum County School Board has decided to pursue an emergency levy in order to sustain high quality education. The West Muskingum School District's Board of Education met Tuesday to… Read More
Show To Give Inside Look At Ohio Men’s Basketball
Ohio Bobcat Basketball fans: you’ll get a special inside look at Ohio men’s basketball with a new sports documentary series Attack U: An inside look at Ohio men’s basketball. The… Read More
Some School Leaders Waiting For More Details On School Funding Plan
By: Atish Baidya
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One local school district superintendent in Southeast Ohio says he's waiting to hear more details about Governor John Kasich's plan to overhaul the state's school funding model. Federal Hocking Local… Read More
Lady Rockets Emerge Victorious In Defensive Struggle
The Alexander Lady Spartans traveled to Wellston to take on the Lady Rockets Thursday night. The Lady Rockets led the game the entire night and ended it with a 57-46… Read More
West Muskingum Board of Education Request Emergency Levy
The West Muskingum Board of Education is seeking to put a five-year, $5.8 million emergency levy on the ballot this May The board made the decision after parents and other… Read More
Working Families Can Get Free Tax Help This Weekend
By: Caroline Glaser
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A program geared at providing free tax filing for working families will hold its first weekend event on Saturday. According to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS)… Read More
Preview: Ohio Prepares For MAC Rival, Akron
The script is set. Ohio is riding a seven-game winning streak. They’re a perfect 6-0 in the Mid-American Conference. The Bobcats’ 6-foot point guard D.J. Cooper is having a career-year… Read More
Vagabond Opera: Neo-Cabaret Comes To Marietta
By: Mark Hellenberg
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Portland, Oregon's Vagabond Opera will roll into Marietta's Adelphia Music Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 5, performing a lively mix of Balkan music, Klezmer and Parisian hot club jazz.
Mark Hellenberg talked with the group's leader, Eric Stern, about the ensemble's unique approach to music. (AUDIO)
OU Professor Comments On New Education Plan
An Ohio University economics professor says Governor John Kasich’s plan to reform school funding in the state fails to address student outcomes. "It doesn't deal with outcomes of students and… Read More
Woman Recounts Rescuing Dog From Well
By: Taylor Mirfendereski, WOUB Contributing Writer
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UPDATE 6:10 PM An Ohio University professor who became trapped inside a well after attempting to rescue a dog Thursday says she does not regret her decision to rapell into… Read More
Morning Update For February 1
An Athens County woman is charged with aggravated vehicular assault. A Steubenville teen is accused of a double murder. Details in your morning update.
Thousands In WV Without Electricity
By: Associated Press, Atish Baidya
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Thousands of Appalachian Power customers in West Virginia are without electricity as a winter storm dumps up to 8 inches of snow on parts of the state. According to the… Read More
Lady Bulldogs Clinch TVC-Ohio
The Athens Lady Bulldogs defeated Vinton County in McArthur Thursday, 63-42. Dominique Doseck led the Green and Gold with 14 points and eight assists on the way to an outright… Read More
Belpre Handles Youthful Lady Tomcats
By: David Holman
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The Belpre Lady Eagles defeated the Trimble Lady Tomcats soundly Tuesday night with a 66-44 victory. Sierra Barker led the Belpre charge with a game-high 20 points along with five… Read More