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James Ward Joins Ohio Football Coaching Staff
Ohio football announced the newest member of its coaching staff Wednesday with the signing of former University of Nevada defensive backs coach James Ward. Ward was signed just two days… Read More
Lilly Ledbetter To Speak In Athens Thursday
Ohio University is recognizing International Women's History month by welcoming one of the country's most influential women's rights activists. Lilly Ledbetter is scheduled to speak in Athens Thursday evening about… Read More
OU Catholic Students Reflect On New Pope
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Just hours after the cardinals elected a new pope, Ohio University Catholic students are reflecting on what the new leadership means for their generation. Sarah Nimeth is president of the… Read More
Athens And OU Officials Prepare For Unsanctioned Street Fests
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Ohio University and Athens officials are stepping up safety and security measures as the first of several unsanctioned street festivals in Athens is expected to take place this weekend. Athens… Read More
Ohio Elections Officials Offer Early Voting Changes
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Local elections officials in Ohio are recommending expanded weekend hours during presidential and gubernatorial election years. The Ohio Association of Election Officials suggested the changes to legislative leaders and the… Read More
Jackson Jesus Picture Moves To High School
By: Megan Moseley
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The Jackson Middle School controversial Jesus portrait has been moved, but not too far. Jackson City Schools Superintendent Phil Howard confirmed Wednesday that the picture has been moved to the… Read More
Cardinals Choose New Pope
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UPDATE 3:30 PM Argentine Jorge Bergoglio has been elected pope, the first ever from the Americas and the first from outside Europe in more than a millennium. He chose the… Read More
NPR Music: Dave Grohl Keynote At SXSW
For the second straight year, public radio will partner with South by Southwest to present the music festival's annual keynote address — this time featuring an exclusive speaking engagement from… Read More
CNN’s Candy Crowley To Speak At Communication Week 2013
By: Olivia Bevan
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Ohio University alum Leon Harris will lead a discussion about television journalism with CNN's Candy Crowley on Monday, March 18. This event kicks off Communication Week 2013, which is a… Read More
Attorneys Give Opening Statements In Steubenville Rape Trial
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The prosecutor in the Ohio trial of two high school football players accused of raping a 16-year-old girl after an alcohol-fueled party says the girl was "substantially impaired," unable to… Read More
Police Raid Home In Chillicothe
Three women face drug charges after Chillicothe Police raid a home on east Main Street. Police found drug paraphernalia and signs of heroin abuse and drug trafficking inside the home… Read More
Secretary of State to Hold Open Office Hours
By: Jeff Kassouf
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Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted is sending representatives to Scioto and Gallia counties later this month as part of an effort to better connect Ohioans with his office in… Read More
OU Ceramics Program Ranked Fifth in Nation
Ohio University’s Master of Fine Arts in Ceramics ranks fifth in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report. The program secured its place in the Specialties section of… Read More
Closing Arguements Set For Wednesday In Shifflet Trial
By: Megan Moseley
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The defense rested its case Wednesday morning without any character witness testimonies in the trial of a Glouster man accused of sexually molesting five girls. Thomas Shifflet, 76, is facing… Read More
The Savvy Traveler: A Talk With Rudy Maxa
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, WOUB’s Director and General Manager Tom Hodson talks with the syndicated “travel guru”, Rudy Maxa. Maxa is the host of Rudy Maxa’s… Read More
Climate Change: The Role Of Expertise In Environmental Policymaking
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, WOUB’s Director and General Manager Tom Hodson talks with Dr. Stacy VanDeVeer, associate professor of Political Science and co-director of the Masters… Read More
Ohio’s D.J. Cooper Wins MAC Player Of The Year
The Mid-American Conference announced Wednesday that Ohio guard D.J. Cooper has been named the conference’s Player of the Year for the 2012-13 season. It is the senior’s first time receiving… Read More
NPR Music: Live At SXSW
Not able to make it to Austin for South by Southwest? Fear not, we can bring the sounds of SXSW to you with this NPR Music Live Event! The music… Read More
Groups Criticize Kentucky Governor Over Controversial Religious Bill
Gov. Steve Beshear is being pressured from both sides of a controversial bill that would strengthen legal protections for religious freedom in Kentucky. Civil rights groups, including the American… Read More
Missing Girls Found Safe
By: Atish Baidya, WOUB Contributing Writer
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UPDATE 10:44 a.m. Two missing West Virginia girls allegedly abducted by a family member have been found safe and sound. An Amber Alert issued in West Virginia and Ohio was cancelled… Read More
Morning Update For March 13
An Amber Alert has been issued in the state of Ohio. Gas prices dropped this week in West Virginia. Details in your morning update.