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Softball: Ohio Gets Swept By Ohio State
Game one: Ohio 2, Ohio State 4 Ohio softball fell to the Ohio State Buckeyes in game one of a doubleheader, 4-2. The Bobcats lost despite stellar performances pitcher Savannah… Read More
Environmentalists Say Coal Employment Still Strong
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An environmental group says coal mining employment in 2011 and 2012 was the highest in 15 years, despite claims that President Barack Obama is waging war on the industry. Appalachian… Read More
VIDEO: Nelsonville Police Search For Armed Robbery Suspect
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Police officers are searching for a suspect who allegedly robbed a Nelsonville pharmacy last week. The Nelsonville Police Department says the unknown suspect walked into the Fruth Pharmacy on Friday… Read More
Portion Of Kasich’s Proposed Income Tax Cut Survives House Budget Plan
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The Ohio House has preserved a portion of the statewide income-tax cut proposed by Gov. John Kasich in its version of the state operating budget, marking a partial victory for… Read More
Softball: Dorsey Earns Second MAC Weekly Award
Ohio freshman Savannah Jo Dorsey was named MAC East Pitcher of the Week by league offices Tuesday. It is the second time Dorsey has earned the honor this season. In… Read More
Campground Reservations Go Online
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Those looking to stay at Beech Fork State Park's campgrounds can now make reservations online. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources says many of the Wayne County parks 275… Read More
Navy Diver From Caldwell Death Rule Accidental
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The Maryland medical examiner's office says two Navy divers who died in a test pond at Aberdeen Proving Ground in February accidentally drowned. Spokesman Bruce Goldfarb said Monday that the… Read More
Ohio Softball Making Noise On And Off The Field
By: Kaleb Carter
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“If I don’t lose my voice by the end of the weekend, I’m not doing my job.” This sentiment expressed by senior Biz Eyrise is quite indicative of how the… Read More
West Virginia State Troopers Crack Down On Distracted Driving
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The West Virginia State Police officials are kicking off an enforcement initiative to cut down on distracted driving. Officials said Monday afternoon that Operation Chain Reaction is in full swing…. Read More
Same Suspect Named In Proctorville And Wheelersburg Bank Robberies
By: Atish Baidya, WOUB Contributing Writer
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UPDATE: 3:05 PM Lawrence County Sheriff's deputies believe a suspect in the robbery of a Wheelersburg bank is also connected to the Monday robbery of a Proctorville bank. The Scioto… Read More
Fmr. Stockport Mayor Found Guilty Of Rape
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Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine says a former southeast Ohio mayor accused of raping a child has been found guilty of rape and other charges. DeWine says a Morgan County… Read More
Fmr. Marietta City Schools Employee Pleads Guilty To Theft
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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A former Marietta City Schools employee could face jail time for stealing more than $145,000 from the school district. Former Assistant Treasurer Barbara Mincks changed her plea to guilty to… Read More
Missing Man’s Body Found In Huntington
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Police say a body found along railroad tracks has been identified as that of a missing Huntington man. Family members reported 55-year-old Kenneth Nash missing on April 2. Huntington Police… Read More
Woman Fatally Beaten After Joining Fight
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A central Ohio police chief says a 21-year-old woman was beaten to death in a neighborhood brawl last month when she jumped in after two teens had already started fighting… Read More
Peter Case At The Fur Peace Ranch
Singer-songwriter Peter Case featured in performance at the Fur Peace Station concert hall at the ranch from 2009.
Literary Festival Returns To OU This Week
By: Megan Moseley
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Tomorrow marks the 28th Ohio University Spring Literary Festival, and fest coordinator David Wanczyk says it’s not just for the bookworms. According to Wanczyk, the visiting authors, who are scheduled to speak on subjects ranging from animals to health and healing, will give appealing and entertaining lectures and readings.
Man Sentenced To 20 Years For Stabbing Elderly Woman
By: Todd Ward
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The last of four men to be sentenced for brutally beating an elderly Athens County woman will serve 20 years in prison. Judge Michael Ward sentenced Brandon Baker, 20, yesterday…. Read More
Morning Update For April 9
A former Marietta City Schools employee could face jail time for stealing money. The suspect in the killing of Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum is expected to survive his gunshot… Read More