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Lady ‘Cats Drop Ninth Straight
By: Colin Hanner
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The worst losing streak under head coach Semeka Randall continues after Wednesday night, as Ohio (5-16, 0-9) dropped its ninth straight contest, all of which have come from conference play…. Read More
Ohio Gets Energized Victory Over Ball State
After putting Reggie Keely into the starting lineup at the beginning of January, the Bobcats went 7-0 before losing to Akron last Saturday. Coach Jim Christian decided to change things… Read More
Ohio Football Recruiting Podcast With OT Tate Leavitt and DE Casey Sayles
By: Pat Chiesa, Seth Austin
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Offensive tackle Tate Leavitt and defensive end Casey Sayles talked with Showcase reporters Pat Chiesa, Seth Austin and Bryan Vance in the newest recruiting podcast. Leavitt and Sayles both signed… Read More
Ohio Football Announces 2013 Recruiting Class
By: Seth Austin
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The Ohio Bobcats football team announced the addition of 22 new players to the 2013 squad Wednesday on National Signing Day. Bobcats head coach Frank Solich and recruiting coordinator Brian… Read More
‘Super’ Charging Stations Installed In OU’s Baker Center
New charging stations at Ohio University's Baker Center promise to decrease the amount of time it takes to charge a mobile device from hours to just minutes. There are now… Read More
Delinquent Lunch Accounts May Have Repurcussions
Students in one Southeast Ohio school district may not be able to participate in extra-curricular activities now that there's a new pay-to-play policy for those who have outstanding lunch bills…. Read More
Number of Ohio Students On Free Or Reduced Lunch Decreases
By: Olivia Bevan
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For the first time in six years, the number of school children receiving free or reduced-price lunch has decreased. According to the Ohio Department of Education, 44.4 percent were enrolled… Read More
Boy Scouts Push Back Decision On Gay Scouts And Leaders
By: Associated Press
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The Boy Scouts of America's national executive board has delayed a decision on whether to lift its longstanding ban on gay scouts and leaders. BSA says the organization will take… Read More
Ohio Alum Is A Super Bowl Champion
By: Pat Chiesa
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Thirty-nine months ago, Garrett Downing was wrapping up his second and final season as host of WOUB's award-winning high school football show, "Gridiron Glory." Now Downing can say he's the… Read More
Zanesville Man Sentenced For Vehicular Homicide
By: Olivia Bevan
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A Zanesville man will spend 90 days in jail in connection with vehicular homicide last spring. According to police, Joshua Sheets, 19, struck and killed John Briggs, 53, of Zanesville… Read More
Alleged Nutcracker Vandals Appear Before Judges
By: Lindsey Zimmerman
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Two men accused of damaging Christmas decorations in Nelsonville will have their days in court in May. Taylor D. Whitehill, 23, and Justin R. Huling, 24, entered pleas of not guilty… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update For February 6
By: Lindsey Zimmerman
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A Scioto man is in critical condition following a three-car accident Tuesday morning in Pike County. Attorney General Mike Dewine has commented on a November incident in which 60 members… Read More
Postal Employees React To Five-Day Delivery Plan
By: Associated Press
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The head of the letter carriers union says it's a "disastrous idea." Fredric Rolando is reacting to the announcement that Saturday mail delivery will come to an end in August…. Read More
Protect Your Memory with Dr. Neal Barnard
Monday, March 4, 9:30 p.m. Nothing is more important than your health, family and loved ones. Your connections with other people, entire relationships, and everything your loved ones have ever… Read More
Athens Applies For Safe Routes Grants
Athens City Council revealed this week that the city has applied again for federal funds to improve sidewalks and roads as a part of the Safe Routes to Schools program…. Read More
Thanks To Those Who Contributed To The WOUB Radio Network Radio Campaign
Thanks to those who contributed during the winter radio membership campaign! If you didn't get the chance to make your pledge of support, please take the time now! We thank… Read More
Three-Car Accident Sends Scioto Co. Man To Hospital
A Scioto County man is in critical condition following a three-vehicle accident early Tuesday morning in Pike County. According to the Chillicothe Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 43-year-old… Read More
PBS To Air Week Of Special Programming Focusing On The Newtown Tragedy
In the wake of the Newtown tragedy, PBS will broadcast a series of specials that continue the public conversation on gun laws, mental illness and school security. The “After Newtown”… Read More
Photographer Expands Beleaguered Barbie Series
By: Bryan Gibson
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Last year, Athens artist Kari Gunter-Seymour debuted her photo exhibit Barbie Falls on Hard Times, which featured the well-known Mattel doll in unusual, occasionally shocking, situations.
Now the series has expanded with Barbie Falls on Hard Times: More Mayhem From the Malibu Beach House, opening Friday at UnionArts Gallery.
Inman Sentenced To Life In Prison Without Parole
By: Atish Baidya, Taylor Mirfendereski
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UPDATE 4:16 PM A Southeast Ohio man accused of strangling his daughter-in-law with a zip tie and dumping her body in a septic tank will spend life in prison without… Read More
National Signing Day: Live Blog
Keep up with all of Ohio Football's 2013 signings on Twitter, via @BobcatShowcase and @BryanMVance. 9 a.m. – Ohio started bright and early today with a surprise signing of 6-foot-4, 240-pound… Read More
West Virginia Hosting Safe Schools Summit
By: Associated Press
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U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin is hosting a summit to discuss preventing and preparing for school violence. Wednesday's summit will take place at the state Culture Center in Charleston. Attendees are… Read More
Man Sentenced For Torching Police Vehicles
By: Associated Press
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A Fayette County man faces up to 105 years in prison for torching several vehicles at a West Virginia State Police barracks. State Police spokesman Sgt. Michael Baylous said a… Read More
Columbus Tops State For Worst Traffic
By: Associated Press
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A national study says Columbus has the worst traffic in Ohio. The annual Urban Mobility Report by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute calculated that the typical Columbus-area rush-hour commuter spends… Read More
Fugitive Wanted In Virginia Captured In Wood County
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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A Virginia fugitive wanted on nearly 70 charges is in custody in Wood County. Jamie Friend is wanted out of Shenandoah County. Deputies said they caught him when responding to… Read More