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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 (20-8, 11-2) atop the Mid-American Conference. The Zips won the game by taking control of the second half at its onset and holding Ohio down… 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 a battle all night between two teams who refused to give up. Akron beat Ohio 88-81 in overtime to improve their winning streak to 19… 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 death in order to continue receiving the deceased woman's Social Security benefits. Hodges told inspectors during a November 2011 interview her mother was on a… 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 year. Fred Abdalla Jr., chief probation officer for Jefferson County Juvenile Court, says the March 13 trial will likely last three or more days and… 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, faculty and the community of Parkersburg High School got the decision they hoped for at the Wood County Board of Education meeting Tuesday (last) night…. 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 reporter and author Carl Bernstein will be the college's keynote speaker at the May 12 ceremony. “As an investigative reporter in the Watergate era, Carl… 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. Dixon Tuesday afternoon. Task Force officers seized Oxycodone, Hyrocodone, Suboxone and Xanax pills in the search. Property suspected to be purchased with drug trafficking money… 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 brick-and-mortar businesses complain of an unfair tax burden. Tomblin proposes requiring retailers located out-of-state to start applying the sales tax if they or a subsidiary… 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 614 traditional public school districts has been delayed for months because of a statewide attendance tampering investigation. Many elements of the report cards already are… 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 have been searching for a new building. The current building in Trimble does not allow the group a large enough conference facility to handle the… 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 would like to sign up, will spend the week giving back to the local community through a series of service projects having to do with… 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 The New York Times. All three were in Athens to speak at the 5th annual Schuneman Symposium. Hodson, Jenkins, Amaria, and Louttit discuss the multimedia… 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 and Public Works Department says they are now slowly refilling the Highland Water Tank. This process should take most of the day. Public works officials… 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 who replied to fake Craigslist job ads. The Ohio Supreme Court will hear the case of a public school teacher fired on accusations that he… 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 in Lady Bulldogs history. Dominique Doseck led the way for Athens with 19 points and four steals. Emma Stanley also helped lead the way… 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 says many tigers are not getting the care that they need to survive, especially those privately owned. Big Cat Care currently houses four large tigers… 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 Beasley faces the death penalty if convicted of the killings that began last August. The trial enters its third day Wednesday following jury selection that… 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 and about people with developmental disabilities. "The films are artistically made," said Festival Founder Anthony Di Salvo. "They are personal, touching and memorable. They are… 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 misdemeanor battery. According to a criminal complaint, Jones wrestled with a student in a classroom at Point Pleasant Junior/Senior High on Feb. 13. The complaint… 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 two readings of the ordinance before official approval. Ashland Mayor Chuck Charles says the city commissioners will set the hours of the sales. Charles says… 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 a small gun and stole several items and money. The robbery happened at 11 p.m. Tuesday at 73 Franklin St. Fish says one of the… 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 for the Tomcats, as they played three tough quarters before falling apart in the fourth. After only trailing 49-45 after the third quarter, the… Read More