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Rio Grande Softball Signs Milford’s Noll
The University of Rio Grande announced a new addition to its softball team Thursday evening. Katie Noll of Milford High School (Ohio) signed as a member of the RedStorm’s 2013… Read More

Board Looks To Vote On Guaranteed Tuition Implementation
By: Megan Moseley
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Annual tuition increases may end soon for future Bobcat students as Ohio University’s Board of Trustees look into guaranteed tuition. If the university adopts such a change, students entering under… Read More

OU Trustees Discuss $100 Million Debt
By: Megan Moseley
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Ohio University may be taking on an additional $100 million in debt to pay for deferred maintenance projects. During the Board of Trustees meeting Thursday on the Athens campus, OU's… Read More

Cochran Appointed To Fill Remainder Of Gosney’s Council Term
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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Jennifer Cochran, one of the Democratic nominees for three at-large seats on Athens City Council on the November ballot, has been selected to fill the vacancy created by Elahu Gosney's… Read More

VIDEO: WOUB NewsWrap 6/20/13
Charges have been dropped against four people accused of aggravated rioting that led to the death of 21-year-old Brittany Jeffers. Plus, a Wheelersburg woman is behind bards and faces… Read More

Republican Leaders Agree To Larger Income Tax Cut
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Ohio Republican leaders have agreed to a larger statewide income tax cut as part of a package of changes to be included in the budget. Senate President Keith Faber said… Read More

May 4, 1970: From Kent To Athens
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, host Doug McCabe talks with Valaria McCabe about her experience on the campus of Kent State University during the protests and shootings… Read More

Man Killed In Alleged Botched Burglary Attempt
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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A Glouster man was killed Thursday afternoon after what law enforcement believe was a botched burglary attempt. Keith "P.J." Rutter, 34, of Taylor Ridge Road was found dead in the… Read More

Creating a More Inclusive Campus
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, host Joan Butcher talks with Darrell Purdy, assistant director of Employee Accommodation and Campus Accessibility at Ohio University, and Raymond Rood, president… Read More

Special Concert Under The Elms Slated For July 3
By: Atish Baidya
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Athen's annual summertime concert series will be a booming affair during the next performance on the eve of Independence Day. The Concert Under the Elms on July 3rd will feature… Read More

West Virginia Radio Corp. Sues Over Media Rights Contract
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Radio Corp. wants a judge to stop two companies from participating in West Virginia University's attempt to award a new contract for multimedia rights… Read More

Report Ranks WV Poorly In Bridge Quality
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A new report says that West Virginia has some of the nation's worst bridges. The report from Transportation for America ranks West Virginia as having the 14th worst rate of… Read More

WV Libraries Assist With Energy Use Initiative
By: Associated Press
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Appalachian Power is teaming up with West Virginia libraries to teach customers about energy efficiency. Twenty-six libraries are loaning meters to customers that measure the amount of electricity… Read More

WV Libraries Assist With Energy Use Initiative
By: Associated Press
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Appalachian Power is teaming up with West Virginia libraries to teach customers about energy efficiency. Twenty-six libraries are loaning meters to customers that measure the amount of electricity… Read More

Ohio Airport Conducts Emergency Exercise
By: Associated Press
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A central Ohio airport plans a mandatory emergency preparedness exercise that will bring together dozens of police officers, doctors and rescue workers. The exercise planned Thursday at Rickenbacker International Airport… Read More

Lawmakers Look To Limit Indoor Tanning
By: Associated Press
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Ohio lawmakers are again taking on the issue of kids using indoor tanning beds. A proposed bill would ban anyone under 18 from tanning in a salon unless a doctor… Read More

Rioting Charges Dropped In Ohio Fatal Beating
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Some charges have been dropped against four people accused in a central Ohio neighborhood riot that left a 21-year-old woman dead. But a prosecutor said they could face more serious… Read More