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Council Announces New Fundraiser For Food Bank
By: Lindsey Zimmerman
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Athens residents will be able to help feed the hungry while enjoying local foods at a brand new fundraiser this summer. City council member Steve Patterson announced the first annual… Read More
Like Father, Like Sons: Nick And Nate Squires Follow In Their Dad’s Footsteps
There has always been a connection between Nick and Nate Squires. The identical twins grew up doing everything together, with similar interests in nearly everything. They formed a passion for… Read More
Ohio Softball Sweeps MAC Weekly Awards
One day after completing a sweep of four weekend games, Ohio Softball swept the MAC East weekly awards, the league office announced Monday. Freshman pitcher Savannah Jo Dorsey was named… Read More
Ohio Women’s Hooper Byard Named To Academic All-MAC Team
The MAC league office announced Monday that Ohio University women’s basketball player Mariah Byard earned a spot on the 2012-13 Mid-American Conference Academic Team with a GPA of 3.843. This… Read More
The Tony Rice Unit At The Fur Peace Ranch
The Tony Rice Unit in performance at the Fur Peace Ranch from April 4, 2009.
Surviving Boston Bombing Suspect Formally Charged
By: Associated Press
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UPDATE 3:15 p.m. Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was charged by federal prosecutors in his hospital room Monday with using a weapon of mass destruction to kill – a crime… Read More
Man Found Dead After Shooting
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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A man is dead after a shooting in Huntington. Cabell County 911 dispatchers say the shooting was called in a little before 11:30 Sunday night. Huntington Police say the case… Read More
Former Athens Band Represents Ohio in National Contest
By: Bryan Gibson
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The Burning River Ramblers, a Cleveland-based rock/funk band with Ohio University roots, have steadily built a following since 2010. After making it through the first four rounds of the Hard Rock Rising Global Battle of the Bands, the group is now representing Ohio in the nationwide voting round, which starts on April 22.
Ohio Department Of Health No Longer Testing Mosquitos For West Nile
By: Associated Press, Atish Baidya
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The Ohio Department of Health will no longer test mosquitoes for West Nile virus. A spokeswoman said the testing program had a yearly budget of about $265,000, but Ohio is… Read More
Community Waste Disposal Day Announced
By: Brad Friedman
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Lancaster area community members will have the chance to dispose of confidential documents and expired prescription pills. Community Disposal and Drug Drop off day will take place in the north… Read More
Historic WV Park Opens In May
By: Associated Press
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Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park is preparing to open for the 2013 season. Late spring rains and the June derecho reduced attendance in 2012. But park superintendent Matt Baker says… Read More
Police Charge Two After Human Remains Found
By: Associated Press
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Police have charged two men after finding human remains in eastern Kentucky while investigating a report of a missing person. Police say Carlton Gallman, 36, is charged with murder and… Read More
WVU Hosting Forum On Gas Drilling Policies, Prices
By: Associated Press
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The West Virginia University law school is hosting a free conference on policies that could stimulate demand for natural gas and stabilize domestic prices. The event begins 8:30 a.m. Wednesday… Read More
New President At Ohio’s Franciscan University
By: Associated Press
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A priest originally trained as a pharmacist and attorney has been appointed president of Franciscan University of Steubenville in eastern Ohio. Trustees announced the appointment of Rev. Sean Sheridan on… Read More
Morning Update For April 22
27 people were arrested during Palmer Fest in Athens on Saturday. Ohio gas prices have risen significantly in the last week. Details in your morning update.
Judge Calls Hearing In Racetrack Embezzlement Case
By: Associated Press
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A federal judge is hearing final motions from both sides before starting the trial of a Virginia woman charged with embezzling more than $1 million in horse racing funds from… Read More
Mobile Food Pantry To Serve Six Counties
By: Associated Press
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Catholic Charities West Virginia is launching a new Mobile Outreach and Wellness Works Food Pantry this week to serve six eastern counties. Bishop Michael Bransfield is holding a dedication ceremony… Read More