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Ohio Finishes Last In Wexford Plantation Intercollegiate
By: Rusty Brumbaugh
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The Ohio men's golf team finished the Wexford Plantation Intercollegiate Tuesday finishing, as the team in last place out of 18 teams. The Bobcats shot 942 as a team, shooting… Read More
Governor Highlights Proposals In State Of The State Speech
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In his hour-long annual State of the State address Tuesday night, Republican Ohio Governor John Kasich highlighted job creation efforts around the state, his education funding reform proposal, new tax… Read More
Dawn Of Mourning: Civil Disobedience At Ohio University
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, host Danielle Echols talks with photographer Ken Steinhoff about the opening of his new photo exhibit Dawn of Mourning. On April 7,… Read More
WV Bill Proposes Drug Tests For Driver’s License
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A bill proposed in the West Virginia House of Delegates would require three separate drug tests before teenagers could get a driver's license. It is the latest in a string… Read More
Softball: Savannah Jo Dorsey Receives MAC Accolade
The Mid-American Conference announced Tuesday that Ohio softball’s Savannah Jo Dorsey was named MAC East Division Pitcher of the Week, marking the second time this season that a Bobcat player… Read More
Anti-Fracking Protesters Disrupt Washington Co. Waste Storage Facility
A group of anti-fracking activists is claiming responsibility for disrupting operations at a Washington County waste storage facility. According to a press release from the group Appalachia Resist, more than… Read More
Bill Banning Sale Of Soft Drinks In School Loses GOP Sponsors
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A bipartisan bill that would ban the sale of sweetened soft drinks in West Virginia public schools has lost its two Republican co-sponsors. Senate Minority Leader Mike Hall and Sen…. Read More
Ironton Woman Sentenced In Murder Case
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An Ironton woman who shot and killed a man when she was seven months pregnant will spend the next 20 years in prison. Lawrence County Common Pleas Court Judge Charles… Read More
ODOT To Permanently Close US 33 Intersection
Motorists driving near The Plains on US Route 33 will soon see a major change at the Johnson Road intersection as the Ohio Department of Transportation announced plans Tuesday to… Read More
Jury Selection For Alleged Craigslist Killer Begins
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Jury selection has begun in the Ohio trial of the alleged mastermind of a deadly plot to lure robbery victims with phony Craigslist job offers, killing three men and wounding… Read More
Athens Council Votes To Approve Far East Side Rezoning
By: Atish Baidya
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The Athens City Council approved the re-zoning of part of the Far East side. Members voted 6-1 Monday night to change the zoning of the area between East State Street… Read More
State Of The State Airing Tonight On WOUB-TV; WOUB-FM
Governor John Kasich's State of the State address will be carried on WOUB-TV channels 20.2 and 44.2. WOUB-FM will also carry the live audio feed. You can listen online at… Read More
Suspect Shot By Gallia County Sheriff’s Deputy
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A suspect is recovering after getting shot in the arm by a Gallia County Sheriff's deputy. Sheriff Joe Browning says Ranon Brock, 36, led the deputy on a high-speed chase… Read More
Caldwell Woman Found Less Than A Mile From Car
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Family and friends are mourning a young southeast Ohio woman who apparently died while trying to walk to a friend's house after a weekend car crash. The Noble County Sheriff's… Read More
Washington County Woman Recalls Cruise Ship Ordeal
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A Washington County woman says she would go on another cruise despite being one of the 4,100 people stranded on the Carnival cruise ship Triumph. Barlow-Vincent Elementary Assistant Principal Rebecca… Read More
Police Chase Ends In Crash
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A Portsmouth man was taken to the hospital after leading troopers on a chase Monday night. The Ohio State Highway Patrol says Rocky Newman, 38, sped away after being pulled… Read More
Morning Update For February 19
A Portsmouth man led police on a high-speed chase Monday night. Police believe a woman who died Sunday night died from the cold. Details in your morning update.
Twin City Opera House Hosts Comedian Drew Hastings
By: Adam Shriver
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The auditorium of the Twin City Opera House will be filled with laughter when comedians Drew Hastings and Jeff Bodart take the stage on Friday, March 8 at 8 p.m…. Read More
Mediterranean Restaurant Opens at Familiar Athens Location
An Athens restaurant is hoping to bring a new flavor to a Court Street location that has cycled through five business changes in the last two years. The building at… Read More
N-Y Ends Regular Season With Strong Showing
The Nelsonville-York Buckeyes traveled to Vinton County take on the Vikings and defeated them in a rigorous battle, 64-60. N-Y was able to put up 37 points in the second… Read More
Men’s Golf: Ohio Stands In Ninth After Round One
By: Rusty Brumbaugh
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The Ohio men's golf team opened the Wexford Plantation Intercollegiate tournament Monday by shooting 304 as a team and ended 16 strokes over par. This landed the team tied for… Read More