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Pitchers Own Day Three Of MAC Tournament
After offense dominated the first day of the Mid-American Conference Tournament, rain washed away all production on that side of the plate. 75 runs were scored on the first day… Read More
Accurso, Geiger Struggle At NCAA East Regional
By: Cody Linn
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After qualifying for the NCAA East Regional, Juli Accurso did not finish the 10,000m semifinal and Alexis Geiger did not qualify for the long jump final. First team All-MAC selection… Read More
VIDEO: WOUB NewsWrap – 5/24/13
A proposed constitutional amendment legalizing medical marijuana and certain uses of hemp has cleared Ohio's ballot board. Plus, Ohio's Republican U.S. Senator is demanding to know if any disciplinary action… Read More
The Shadow of the Wall: Leipzig
Monday, June 10 • 9 p.m. The Shadow of the Wall: Leipzig is a documentary that examines the challenges facing the former East Germany after the fall of the Berlin… Read More
Logan Man Crashes Motorcycle Into Horse Trailer
By: Megan Moseley
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A Logan man was flown to Huntington Hospital early Thursday morning after crashing his motorcycle into a large truck. The Athens Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol says motorcyclist… Read More
Bikes, Barbeque On Tap For Meigs County Fest
By: Bryan Gibson
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Meigs County will host a weekend of motorcycles, live entertainment and barbeque during the 10th Annual Gold Wings & Ribs Festival, being held June 7-8 in Pomeroy, Ohio. Located on… Read More
Bridge Repairs Will Change Traffic Pattern
By: Atish Baidya
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Motorists in Athens who frequently use the State Route 682 bridge over U.S. Route 33 should expect delays in the coming weeks. According to a news release by the Ohio… Read More
WV Joins Fight To EPA Greenhouse Gas Rules
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West Virginia is joining two other states that are seeking to challenge federal rules governing greenhouse gas emmissions. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Friday the… Read More
WOUB Receives Grant For Emergency TV Generators
WOUB Public Media has received a $229,000 grant to purchase emergency power generators that will enable WOUB-TV to stay on the air when commercial power is interrupted. The grant is… Read More
Balloon Release Honors Ohio’s 690 Missing Children
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State Attorney General Mike DeWine says Ohio has 690 cases of missing children on record. DeWine joined children at Columbus Preparatory Academy on Friday to release 690 balloons representing the… Read More
Ohio Senator Demands Answers In IRS Targeting
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Ohio's Republican U.S. senator is demanding to know if any disciplinary action has been taken against IRS employees at the agency's Cincinnati office for targeting conservative groups. Sen. Rob Portman… Read More
Rain Dampens Day Two Of MAC Tournament
Mother Nature cut short day two at the Mid-American Conference Tournament. The Miami RedHawks and the Central Michigan Chippewas made it to the bottom of the sixth inning before driving… Read More
Bridge From Ohio To Kentucky Closed
By: Megan Moseley
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A bridge from Ohio to Kentucky is closed. The Ohio Department of Transportation says damage after a crash has caused the Kentucky Tranportation Cabinet to close the 12th Street bridge… Read More
OU Alums Have Big Plans For Old School Building
By: Atish Baidya
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Ohio University alum and Cardinal Health founder Robert Walter and his wife want to convert an old school into the second-largest home in Columbus. The Columbus Dispatch reports the plan… Read More
Hodson Thrilled To Fill In As Common Pleas Judge
By: Joe Higgins | Athens Messenger
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Sitting behind the judge’s desk in Athens County Common Pleas Court this week was a member of the media, and he felt right at home. But going from asking questions… Read More
Morning Update For May 24
By: Megan Moseley
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A Fairfield County attorney died yesterday after unexpectedly falling through the roof. The UCLA is challenging an Ohio school district for teaching creationism in the classroom.
Medical Marijuana Issue Clears Ohio Ballot Board
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A proposed constitutional amendment legalizing medical marijuana and certain uses of hemp has cleared Ohio's ballot board. The panel's approval Thursday sends the issue into its signature-gathering phase, with a… Read More
Frost Advisory Issued Portions Of Southeast Ohio
By: Megan Moseley
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Athens residents are advised to prepare for chilly weather Friday night. The National Weather Service in Charleston issued a frost advisory that will be in effect from 2 a.m. to… Read More
18 Indicted In Alleged Heroin Ring
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A federal grand jury has indicted 18 people in an alleged two-year conspiracy to distribute heroin in southern Ohio. The panel charged eight people from the Dayton area,… Read More
Huntington Man Sentenced To Prison For Heroin Charges
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Two men who tried to flee police during a traffic stop in Charleston have been sentenced to federal prison on heroin-related charges. U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin says Stephen Michael Hopkins,… Read More