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Athens Council Votes to Improve Wastewater Treatment Plant
Athens City Council voted Monday evening to move forward with plans to improve the Athens Wastewater Treatment Plant. Building Crafts Inc. was awarded the contract to complete renovations to the… Read More
Boil Order Issued on Columbus Road
A boil order has been issued for several Athens citizens after a water main break on Columbus road. Residents of odd numbered houses on the 185 – 235 block… Read More
City Council Votes to Improve Wastewater Treatment Plant
City council members voted Monday evening to move forward with plans to improve the Athens wastewater treatment plant. Members voted to award a construction contract to Building Crafts… Read More
Podcast: Ohio Looks To Rebound From Akron Loss
By: Pat Chiesa
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The Bobcats lost their first Mid-American Conference matchup on the road to the Akron Zips, 86-72. The Bobcats’ big men got destroyed inside, being outrebounded, 39-21. Akron also received strong… Read More
Politicans React To New Education Plan
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Southeast Ohio politicians are reacting to a new state education funding plan that largely aims to level the playing field for Ohio school districts by boosting funding across the board. … Read More
Ohio To Play Belmont In BracketBusters
ESPN announced Monday that the Ohio men’s basketball team will be playing at Belmont in the 11th annual BracketBusters. The game will be televised on ESPN2 on Feb. 23 at… Read More
Girls Basketball Playoff Draws Announced
By: Steve Uhlmann
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The road to The Convo for area high school girls basketball teams was paved Sunday afternoon with the announcement of seedings for sectional tournaments. In Division II, the Athens Lady… Read More
Judge Rejects Bid To Move Chardon School Shooting Trial
By: Associated Press
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A judge in Ohio has rejected a renewed defense bid to move the aggravated murder trial of an 18-year-old charged in the high school shooting deaths of three students. In… Read More
Third Suspect In Coolville Home Invasion Robbery Pleads Guilty
By: Atish Baidya
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The third of four alleged attackers of an 81-year old Coolville woman will be spending the next 15 years in prison. According to the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office, Colin Wayne… Read More
Kasich Unveils State Budget
By: Associated Press
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UPDATE 4:04 P.M. Governor John Kasich unveiled his biennium budget Monday, focusing on areas he says will drive job creation in the Buckeye State. In an afternoon address to news media,… Read More
Jury Finds William Inman Guilty Of Aggravated Murder
By: Associated Press, Atish Baidya, WOUB Contributing Writer
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UPDATE 2/5/13 7:30 a.m. The parents of the woman whose body was dumped in a septic tank after being killed by her estranged husband and in-laws says life will go… Read More
Snowfall Amounts Already Top Last Year
By: Associated Press
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Areas of central and southern Ohio have gotten more snow already this winter than all of last season. That's making a lot of kids and ski-resort operators happy, but not… Read More
Ohio Adds Another Defensive Lineman Recruit
National Signing Day, the day when high school kids can make their verbal commitments official, is Wednesday, but that hasn’t stopped Ohio from still trying to add a few more… Read More
Ohio Largest Cities Enjoying Downtown Booms
By: Associated Press
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After many years and a combined investment of about $10 billion, Ohio's three largest cities – Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati – are enjoying downtown booms. All three cities have added… Read More
Nelsonville Police Officer Faces Felony Charge
By: Atish Baidya
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A Nelsonville police officer is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday in Hocking County. Josh Braglin faces a felony charge of tampering with evidence. According to Hocking County Sheriff’s Chief… Read More
Movie Review: “Amour”
By: Scott Pfeiffer
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Scott Pfeiffer reviews Michael Haneke's Amour, a powerful film that explores the universal themes of love, aging and dying.
Amour has received several Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Leading Actress, Best Original Screenplay and Best Foreign Language Film.
Morning Update For February 4
The case against the bridge-plotting bomb suspects in Akron is going back to court. U.S. Senator Jay Rockefeller is proud of of his creation of the Children's Health Insurance Program…. Read More
Gas Prices Continue To Rise In Ohio
By: Associated Press
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Prices at Ohio gas pumps are higher this week. The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Ohio was $3.52 in Monday's survey from auto club… Read More
Closing Arguments Scheduled For Monday In Inman Trial
By: Associated Press
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Closing arguments are scheduled for Monday in the Ohio trial of a man charged with aggravated murder and other crimes in the slaying of his daughter-in-law, who was strangled with… Read More
Snow Emergencies Dropped But More Snow Coming
By: Tim Sharp
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Most counties in Southeast Ohio lifted their snow emergency levels Monday morning but many schools delayed the start of classes. Those counties closing schools Monday morning included: Athens City Schools… Read More