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Podcast: Ohio Prepares For Eastern Michigan, Xavier
By: Eric Singer
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The Bobcats went 1-3 since the last time the On Deck crew discussed the team's prospects, with their one win coming against Toledo. The Bobcats dropped the other two in their three-game series at home and one on the road to Cincinnati. Ohio now sits at 4-19 overall and 1-2 in the Mid-American Conference, and… Read More
Hocking College Kicks Off Annual Glass Invitational
By: Su Kim
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The Hocking College Art, Design and Marketing program kicked off its eighth annual Glass Invitational Thursday, showcasing work by glass blowing artists from Southeast Ohio. Robin and Julia Rogers, keynote speakers for the two-day event, shared their passion for the glass blowing profession with attendees. "Glass is just molten. It's fire and it's intense and… Read More
Boldon Takes Over Ohio Women’s Basketball
Ohio Athletics announced that Bob Boldon is the new head coach of the women's basketball team in a press conference Thursday. Boldon is the 10th head coach in school history. "This is indeed a great time to be a Bobcat," Ohio athletic director Jim Schaus said. "It's a great time to usher in a new… Read More
March Melodies: Final Fridays Celebrating Regional Music, Artists
By: Elliot Nicolson
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Final Fridays will celebrate regional music when the monthly event returns to Nelsonville’s historic Public Square on March 29 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Traditional Appalachian, indie-folk and even karaoke will be heard around the Square at this Friday’s gala art-hop, along with gallery openings and exhibits. Here's a look at what's going on… Read More
Chillicothe Police Alleged Burglar Inside Home
By: Atish Baidya
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A Chillicothe man faces a burglary charge after police arrested him inside a home. Officers discovered Steven Burns, 40, inside the home at 616 Commanche Road around 6 a.m. Wednesday. Police said Burns broke a window to get into the home.
Man Sentenced In Shaken Baby Case
By: Associated Press
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A 44-year-old man has been sentenced to nearly two decades in prison in the shaking death of his girlfriend's 10-month-old baby in central Ohio. Prosecutors say Wayne Martin Walker caused the death of the infant in November at her home in Laurelville. As part of a plea bargain, he pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and… Read More
Parkersburg Teacher Not Rehired After Box Incident
By: Associated Press
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The Wood County Board of Education won't renew the contract of a teacher who put a box labeled "bad kid fort" around a special-needs student. Assistant superintendent Bob Harris tells the Parkersburg News and Sentinel that Parkersburg High School teacher Amanda Terrell wasn't on a list of probationary and continuing contracts approved by the board… Read More
More Officers Training To Be Meth Lab Technicians
By: Associated Press
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More than 30 police officers from across West Virginia are learning how to detect and dismantle methamphetamine labs. Media outlets report that Network Environmental Systems, Inc. of California is conducting a training session on meth this week at the West Virginia State Police Academy in Institute. Officers will take a certification examination to become meth… Read More
MAC Preview: Offensive Output Carries Ohio Softball Into Conference Play
By: Brad Friedman
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During their 2012 campaign, the Ohio Bobcats posted a 14-21 record against non-conference opponents. When the Bobcats took the field against their familiar foes from the Mid-American Conference, it was an entirely different story; Coach Jodi Hermanek’s squad rolled through their conference, finishing with a record of 14-8. A key part of their success was… Read More
Circleville Woman Dies After Beating In Street
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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UPDATE 5:51 PM Police say a 21-year-old central Ohio woman was badly beaten during what they describe as a neighborhood brawl in Circleville. Grant Medical Center in Columbus said Brittany Jeffers was declared dead early Thursday, but her mother told The Columbus Dispatch she was being kept on life support later Thursday so that her… Read More
W.Va. Search Seeks Remains Of 2002 Slaying Victim
By: Associated Press
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Investigators are in Wayne County searching for the remains of a Marshall University student who was slain more than 10 years ago. Media reports say West Virginia State Police and the FBI searched Wednesday for the remains of Samantha Burns on land near train tracks and an intersection near WV-75. Burns was last seen Nov…. Read More
Ohio State’s Gee Plans To Recommend Tuition Freeze
By: Associated Press
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The president of Ohio State University says it's not possible to freeze tuition for out-of-state students at the moment but the university can help those students with scholarships. Gordon Gee says in-state students are Ohio State's first priority because the university belongs to the state. Gee also says Ohio State is doing all it can… Read More
Man Dies After Shootout With Coshocton County Sheriff’s Deputies
By: Associated Press
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Authorities say a 20-year-old man shot during a confrontation with central Ohio sheriff's deputies has died. The coroner's office identified the man shot by a Coshocton deputy Tuesday night as David Stahl. He died at a Columbus hospital Wednesday. Police said the incident started when an officer in Muskingum County tried to stop Stahl's truck… Read More
“Lonesome” Athens Musician Publishes Debut Novel
By: Taylor Evans
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Athens musician Bram Riddlebarger can officially add "novelist" to his resume. In his debut novel Earplugs, a man searches for a pair of earplugs while his small town undergoes big changes. The novel, Riddlebarger’s first attempt at a long work, has a surreal bent.
Steubenville Teens Deny Charges For Twitter Threats
By: Associated Press
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Two Ohio teens accused of making online threats against a rape victim have denied the charges and been released on house arrest. The two 16-year-old Jefferson County girls had been held in juvenile detention in Steubenville since their arrest last week. The girls entered the juvenile court equivalent of a not guilty plea Wednesday before… Read More
Former Gallia County Pastor Pleads Guilty
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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A former Gallia County pastor will be behind bars for 15 years after pleading guilty to multiple counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. David Young, former pastor of the Simpson United Methodist Church, pleaded guilty Wednesday to 15 counts of a 20-count indictment. Prosecutors say the teenage victim knew Young through a class… Read More
Morning Update For March 28
A former Gallia County pastor pleaded guilty to having sex with a teenager. Five feet of snow this month is extending the season at Snowshoe Mountain ski resort through the first week of April. Details in your morning update.