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Akron Slides By Ohio Again In OT, 88-81
The Akron Zips earned their first win in the Convocation Center since 2008, outlasting the Ohio Bobcats 88-81 in overtime. Akron (23-4, 13-0) is now two games clear of Ohio… Read More

Instant Reaction: Akron Outlasts Ohio In OT, 88-81
Wednesday’s game versus No. 24 Akron marked the second time this season the two squads met, last time out Akron beat Ohio 86-72 in the James A. Rhodes Arena. It was… Read More

Marietta Woman Admits To Social Sec. Fraud
A Marietta woman faces up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to social security fraud in U.S. District Court Wednesday. Patricia Hodges, 65, admitted to concealing her mother's… Read More

Dozens Of Witnesses Called For Steubenville Rape Trial
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A court official says at least 40 witnesses could testify at the upcoming trial of two high school football players charged with raping a 16-year-old girl in eastern Ohio last… Read More

Parkersburg Stadium Overhaul
The Wood County Board of Education approved Parkersburg High School Stadium Committee's request for funding on repairing Stadium Field. PHS will receive $700,000 to get the project rolling. Students, coaches,… Read More

Watergate Reporter To Deliver Marietta Commencement Address
One half of the journalism team that uncovered the Watergate scandal which forced the resignation of President Richard Nixon will deliver the 2013 commencement address at Marietta College. Award-winning investigative… Read More

Wheelersburg Couple Charged With Drug Trafficking
By: Olivia Bevan
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A Wheelersburg couple face felony drug charges following an arraignment Wednesday morning. The Southern Ohio Drug Task Force searched the home of 33-year-old Robert D. Lawson and 30-year-old Patricia J…. Read More

Proposed Legislation Would Require Online Retailers To Collect Sales Tax
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Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin wants online retailers to start collecting West Virginia's sales tax on purchases by state residents. Legislation introduced Wednesday follows the lead of several other states as… Read More

Dept. Of Ed To Release Final Elements For School Report Cards
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Ohio's latest ratings of public school performance will land with more of a thud than a bang this year. That's because the full release of the 2011-2012 report cards for… Read More

Rural Action Plans To Make A Switch
The Kuhre Center for Rural Renewal is making a move to The Plains. Over the last few years, the Rural Action organization has significantly grown and the Board of Directors… Read More

Unique Spring Break Opportunity Lets Students Give Back
By: Lindsey Zimmerman
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Ohio University's Campus Involvement Center is offering students the opportunity to spend their spring break helping the less fortunate in Appalachia. The seven students currently registered, and anyone else who… Read More

Multimedia Storytelling In The Digital Age
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, WOUB’s Director and General Manager Tom Hodson talks with Keith Jenkins and Kainaz Amaria of NPR, as well as Meghan Louttit of… Read More

Athens Water Line Break Update
By: Olivia Bevan
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All repairs to a water line break that left much of Ohio University and parts of the city of Athens without water Tuesday have been completed. The Athens City Engineering… Read More

Afternoon Audio Update For February 27
By: Lindsey Zimmerman
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Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism hosted its annual Schuneman Symposium this week. An Ohio man could face the death penalty if he is convicted of killing three men… Read More

Lady Bulldogs Capture District Title
By: Rusty Brumbaugh
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The Athens Lady Bulldogs defeated the Jackson Ironladies 45-44 in a thriller to capture a district title. The victory marks the 22nd for the Athens on the year, the best season… Read More

Retired Veterinarian Protects Tigers With Non-Profit
A retired Ohio veterinarian is dedicating his time to saving tiger species that run the risk of becoming extinct. Dr. Jim Galvin runs the non-profit Midwest Big Cat Care. He… Read More

Craiglist Killer Trial Continues With Third Day Of Testimony
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A trial continues Wednesday in the case of an Ohio man accused of killing three men and wounding a fourth after they replied to phony Craigslist job ads. Suspect Richard… Read More

OU-L Film Fest Focuses On Developmental Disabilities
By: Cheri Russo
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The Ohio University Lancaster Cultural Events Committee and Fairfield County Developmental Disabilities will host the 2013 Sprout Touring Film Festival on Wednesday, March 13. The festival features short films by… Read More

Point Pleasant HS Teacher Facing Child Abuse Charge
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A Point Pleasant teacher faces a felony child abuse charge stemming from an altercation with a student. Media outlets report that 52-year-old James E. Jones II also is charged with… Read More

Voters Approve Sunday Alcohol Sales
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Voters have approved the sale of alcohol on Sundays in Ashland Kentucky. Voters in two of the city's districts approved the change 159 to 50. The City Commission will have… Read More

Athens Police Searching For Two Robbery Suspects
Police are searching for two men in connection with an armed robbery in Athens. Athens Police Department Lieutenant Anthony Fish says two men forced their way into a house with… Read More

Morning Update For February 27
A Point Pleasant high school teacher faces felony child abuse charges. Voters approve Sunday alcohol sales in Ashland, Kentucky. Details in your morning update.

Trimble’s Playoff Run Ends
By: Michael Gallo
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The Trimble Tomcats' season came to an end Tuesday night, as they fell to the Miller Falcons, 65-54, in the Sectional Finals. It was a heartbreaking end to the season… Read More