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Ohio Baseball Gains Momentum In Eastern Kentucky Win
Everything seemed to click for the Bobcats (7-24) Wednesday night, as the team downed Eastern Kentucky, 10-3, on the night. Ohio’s offense exploded to the tune of 10 runs on… Read More

A Night At The Opera, OU Style
By: Claire Berlin
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The Ohio University School of Music will present the annual Opera Theater Scenes concert this Friday, April 12, featuring a variety of operatic highlights and scenes from lyric theater. Titled… Read More

West Virginia Senate Prioritizes Broadband Access Over Speed
By: Associated Press
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A rare floor debate broke out in the West Virginia Senate over how a state committee should mete out future grants to improve broadband access. The Senate adopted an amendment… Read More

OU Police Search For Brown Hall Burglary Suspect
By: Taylor Mirfendereski
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Ohio University police officers are searching for a college-aged male who could be connected to a breaking and entering incident at an OU dorm early Wednesday morning. According to an… Read More

Three Ohio Track & Field Athletes Earn All-Academic Honors
By: Eric Singer
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Three members of the women’s indoor track & field team were recognized for their efforts in the classroom, being named to the Academic All-MAC team for the season on Wednesday…. Read More

Three Ohio Track & Field Athletes Earn All-Academic Honors
By: Eric Singer
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Three members of the women’s indoor track & field team were recognized for their efforts in the classroom, being named to the Academic All-MAC team for the season on… Read More

Gov. Signs WV Education Bill
By: Associated Press
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Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's attempt to improve West Virginia public schools is becoming law. The governor signed his wide-ranging education measure Wednesday. The Capitol ceremony attracted lawmakers from both parties… Read More

WV House Adds Gun Language To ‘Home Rule’ Bill
By: Associated Press
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A bid to grant more local control to West Virginia cities and towns now targets some gun ordinances. The House of Delegates on Wednesday amended a proposal to continue an… Read More

U.S. Postal Service Delays Plan To End Saturday Delivery
By: Associated Press
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The U.S. Postal Service says it will delay plans to cut Saturday mail delivery because Congress isn't allowing the change. The Postal Service said in February that it planned to… Read More

30 Bands, Three Nights, One Good Time: Blackoutfest Returns to The Union
By: Emily Votaw
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This weekend The Union Bar & Grill will host the 18th annual Blackoutfest, a yearly celebration of underground punk/garage music, presented by Athens’ own Blackout Booking. “It’s a weekend that’s… Read More

Ohio Launches Project To Help Former Foster Kids
By: Associated Press
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Ohio is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters to launch a new initiative to help foster children who "age out" of the system. Ohio Job and Family Services and the… Read More

Last Dance: OU Seniors’ Work Showcased at Annual Concert
By: Earlyn Whitehead
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This weekend, Ohio University School of Dance seniors will showcase their work during the annual Senior Dance Concert, taking place Saturday at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Shirley Wimmer Theater.

Parkersburg Man Sentenced for Child Porn
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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A Parkersburg man is sentenced to six and a half years in federal prison for possession of child pornography. Terry David McVey,60, was sentenced Monday in Huntington. McVey admitted he… Read More

Police Search For Missing Scioto County Woman
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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Police say a missing Scioto County woman is believed to be in extreme danger. The Portsmouth Police Department says 25-year-old Megan Lancaster of New Boston has been missing since last… Read More

Parkersburg City Employees Get A Raise
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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Parkersburg city employees will be getting a pay raise. Parkersburg City Council members approved the raise in an 8-1 vote yesterday. Base pay will increase two dollars an hour for… Read More

Morning Update For April 10
Scioto County Sheriff's deputies are searching for two men that robbed a convenience store. A missing Scioto County woman is believed to be in extreme danger. Details in your morning… Read More

Gov. Fills WVU Parkersburg Board Position
By: Associated Press
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Jeffrey Matheny has been appointed to the West Virginia University at Parkersburg Board of Governors. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced the Parkersburg resident's appointment Tuesday. Matheny fills the seat vacated… Read More

Huntington Hosts Job Fair For Veterans
By: Associated Press
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The Huntington regional office for the Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting its fourth annual job fair. The VetSuccess Employment Expo is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to… Read More