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Forward Owens Commits To Ohio
Jim Christian landed his first recruit for the 2014 class Monday in 6-foot-9, 180-pound forward Tariq Owens. Owens verbally committed after visiting Ohio University Sunday, according to Evan Daniels of… Read More
VIDEO: WOUB NewsWrap – 6/3/13
A man suspected of robbing a Meigs County bank last week is now in custody. Plus, an Athens woman was arrested last week and charged with assaulting a man with… Read More
Column: Kidd’s Retirement Could Benefit Cooper
Jason Kidd announced his retirement on Monday, solidifying his legacy as one of the top passing and rebounding point guards in his 19 seasons in the NBA. Kidd’s retirement leaves… Read More
WV Man Charged With Threatening Obama
By: Associated Press
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A Marshall County man faces federal charges of threatening President Barack Obama and the president's family in a letter filled with profanity and racial slurs. Federal court records say Ryan… Read More
Change Of Plea Hearing For Ohio Pain Clinic Owner
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A hearing that usually indicates a guilty plea has been scheduled for the owner of three Ohio medical clinics charged with illegal drug distribution. Tracy Bias of West Portsmouth was… Read More
Medicaid Expansion Would Increase Eligibility For Veterans
By: Associated Press
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Advocates for Ohio's veterans say expanding Medicaid in the state would make 26,000 Ohio veterans eligible for the health care program. The head of the Ohio National Guard is among… Read More
Victims Of Double Murder In Pickaway Co. Identified
By: Trish Bennett | Circleville Herald
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An Orient couple have been identified as the victims of a double murder Saturday night on state Route 762 near the state prison complex. Harry K. Butler, 68, and Eugenia… Read More
US Air Force Vet, Farmer Makes Bid For Congress
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A pilot and farmer from south of Columbus says he'll try again next year to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers. Democrat Scott Wharton, of Amanda, says he's better organized… Read More
Fmr. WV House Speaker Returning To Government Service
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A former speaker of West Virginia's House of Delegates is returning to government service. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin named Bob Kiss on Monday as his new Department of Revenue secretary…. Read More
Commission Studying WV Highways To Tour State
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A commission studying West Virginia's highways will visit six cities this month to gather public input on how to address the system's needs. West Virginia Blue Ribbon Highways Commission chairman… Read More
Morning Update For June 3
By: Megan Moseley
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A moonshine distillery has dropped its plans for a Ravenswood location. Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly has asked county commissioners for funding to hire an outside attorney. An Athens woman… Read More
Ad-Vance Carefully: Playoff (False) Hopes
Ad-Vance Carefully is a weekly column by Ohio Football beat writer and Managing Editor Bryan M. Vance exploring the issues surrounding Ohio Football and the rest of the college football landscape…. Read More
Moonshine Distillery Relinquishes Ravenswood Business Plan
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A company has dropped its plan to open a moonshine distillery in Ravenswood. Media outlets report that Appalachian Mountain Distillery decided to look for another site in Jackson County following… Read More
Rio Women’s Soccer Inks Amstutz
Rio Grande Women’s Soccer recently signed Laurel Amstutz for the 2013 season. Amstutz comes to Rio Grande from Xenia high school where she was a four-year letter winner and four-year starter…. Read More
Sheriff Asks County Commissioners For Attorney Funds In Records Dispute
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly has asked the county commissioners for funding to hire an outside attorney in the dispute over missing county records. However, it appears it might not… Read More
Meigs Bank Robber Found
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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An accused bank robber from Meigs County, OH was captured in Jackson County, WV. Chad Rennicker was arrested in connection with the robbery of the Farmers Bank branch in Tuppers… Read More
Athens Woman Attacks Ex With Machete
By: Associated Press, Megan Moseley
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A southeastern Ohio woman was jailed and charged with assaulting a man with a machete. April Murphy, 33, of Athens, was arrested Friday and charged with felonious assault. Responding to… Read More
Columbus Food Truck Regulations Irritate Owners
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Unhappiness by food truck owners over proposed rules may thwart efforts by Columbus to regulate the fast-growing industry. The city is trying to develop guidelines for the times and places… Read More