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Treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, host Tom Walker talks with Radio News Anchor Jeff Bell of KCBS in San Francisco. An author as well as a radio… Read More
Academic Accommodations At Ohio University
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, host Joan Butcher talks with Mary Kate Gallagher, Grant Thompson, Paige Ludwin and Christy Jenkins about issues of accessibility at Ohio University…. Read More
VIDEO: WOUB NewsWrap – 5/28/13
A Naval officer from Gallipolis is found dead in his apartment. Plus, six people involved in a boating accident are out of the hospital. These headlines and more in today's… Read More
UnitedHealthcare Offers Grants For Children’s Medical Expenses
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The UnitedhHealthcare Children’s Foundation is offering grants for families who need assistance paying for their children’s medical expenses. The Logan Daily News reports The Children’s Medical Grant is offering families… Read More
Student Voter Provision Removed From Ohio Budget
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Ohio senators have removed from the state budget a proposal forcing universities to offer in-state tuition to out-of-state students who request the documents necessary to vote in the state. It… Read More
Spider Monkeys Allowed Under Ohio Budget Change
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Spider monkeys would be free from Ohio's new regulations on dangerous wild animals under a proposed change made to the state budget in the Senate. Senators want to remove spider… Read More
Additional Money Allotted To Continue Derecho Cleanup In Ohio
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The U.S. Department of Labor announced Tuesday a $15,438,000 National Emergency Grant increment to create 1,191 temporary jobs for eligible workers to continue cleanup and recovery efforts following the widespread… Read More
Lane Reductions On Athens’ East State and West Union Streets
By: Megan Moseley
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Drivers on East State Street in Athens should expect some delays Wednesday morning. The City of Athens will be reducing traffic to one lane as they perform asphalt repairs. Also,… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update for Tuesday May 28, 2013
By: Megan Moseley
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A man is in custody for allegedly shooting his girlfriend's husband in Washington County Sunday. U.S. Route 33 will be temporarily closed Thursday. All this and more in your afternoon… Read More
Supreme Court Adopts Standardized Domestic Relations Forms
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The Ohio Supreme Court has adopted 23 standardized forms designed to increase access to justice in family-law related proceedings in domestic relations and juvenile courts. Henry County Family Court Judge… Read More
14 Die On Ohio Roads Over Holiday Weekend
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The Ohio State High Patrol reports that 14 people lost their lives on the state's roads during the Memorial Day weekend – one more than during the four-day period last… Read More
Commissioners Name Interim 911 Director
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Athens County Commissioners selected Dan Pfeiffer to serve as interim director of the county’s 911 center. The Athens Messenger reports Pfeiffer, who is currently the assistant chief of the Athens… Read More
Man Charged With Attempted Murder For Shooting His Girlfriend’s Husband
By: Megan Moseley, WOUB Contributing Writer
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A man is in custody after allegedly trying to murder his girlfriend's husband near Marietta Sunday night. WTAP reports Amanda Carter and her husband Richard Carter were fishing on the… Read More
Housing Prices Drive Wall Street Rally but One Ohio City Follows the Pack
By: Tim Sharp
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While key American cities appear to have overcome the housing slump, Ohio’s single entry on the roster appears to be behind the trend. The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller home-price index released… Read More
Route 33 in Hocking County Will Not Close Thursday
By: Megan Moseley
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UPDATE 12:00 p.m. The demolition of the U.S. 33 westbound bridge in Hocking County will not occur Thursday. Originally, The Ohio Department of Transportation District 10 office said it would… Read More
Rio Women’s Hoops Adds Point Guard Baines
Point guard Sharday Baines recently signed with Rio Grande and head coach David Smalley for the 2013-14 season. Baines comes to Rio Grande from Lake Ridge Academy, a team that… Read More
Officials Target Ohio Streams For Toxic Algae Blooms
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Ohio environmental officials are focusing on six major streams as they try to cut pollutants that help toxic algae thrive in the state's lakes and other waterways. The Ohio Environmental… Read More
Athens’ Keifer Signs With Marietta
Former Athens High School two-way lineman John Keifer signed Monday to play football for the Marietta Pioneers next season according to The Athens Messenger. Keifer was a standout offensive guard… Read More
Rio Grande Nets Four Volleyball Recruits
Head coach Billina Donaldson announced the signings of four new recruits for the 2013 season. Miranda Clark, Chandler Brown, Sarah Martin, and Caitlyn Owings all signed their letters of intent… Read More
Former Ohio Football Coach Lichtenberg Dies
Former Ohio University head football coach Tom Lichtenberg died of cancer Sunday, May 26 at the age of 72, according to WNDU.com. Lichtenberg coached Ohio from 1990-1994 amassing a record… Read More
Changes To Ohio’s Budget To Be Released
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The state Senate is preparing to release its changes to Ohio's sweeping two-year budget. Senators on a budget-writing committee planned to meet Tuesday afternoon to introduce an overhaul of the… Read More
Morning Audio Update for Tuesday May 28, 2013
By: Tim Sharp
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Ohio River boating accident injures six; Sailor on leave found dead in Gallia County apartment; Gas prices down.
Gas Prices Down Following Memorial Day Weekend
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Don't like the price of gas in Ohio? Give it a day and it will probably change again. This week, it happens to be down again. A gallon of regular… Read More
Gallipolis Sailor Found Dead While Home On Leave
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A death investigation is underway in Gallipolis after a sailor was found dead in an apartment. Gallipolis Police responded to a call Sunday on Upper River Road. When they got… Read More
Memorial Day Boating Accident Injuries Six
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All six people involved in a boating accident on the Ohio river near Ravenswood have been released from the hospital. The accident happened Sunday near the Portland docks. There were… Read More