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VIDEO: Flooding Causes Road And Park Closures In Northern Athens County
By: Gabe Ross
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For the last two weeks, heavy rains have pelted Southeast Ohio, causing excessive ground saturation and flash flooding. Roads have seemingly turned into rivers, while parks have turned into lakes…. Read More
The History of the Constellations
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, George Eberts, Tom O’Grady and Bob Eichenberg discuss a host of astronomical items and events. Eberts, O’Grady and Eichenberg discuss the history… Read More
Learning Through Experience
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, host Milena Miller talks with Appalachian Community Visiting Nurses, Hospice and Health Services interns Corey Perez, Kiefer Gorton and Joel Glenn. Miller,… Read More
The Essence of Athens
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, host Joan Butcher talks with Paul Logue, Athens city planner, and Andy Stone, Athens city engineer and director of public works. Butcher,… Read More
VIDEO: WOUB NewsWrap 7/9/13
By: Su Kim
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Heavy rains have caused concerns in various parts of the region today. Plus, a Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department official says thest have found the West Nile virus in some mosquitoes… Read More
Afternoon Audio Update for July 9
Heavy rain has caused some problems throughout the region today. City of Athens police have identified a person of interest in connection with yesterday's robbery of the Peoples Bank in… Read More
Flooding Forces Evacuations Of Homes In Perry County
By: Atish Baidya
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Emergency officials in Perry County are shifting into recovery mode after flood waters forced some residents to evacuate their homes. The county declared an emergency Tuesday morning because of flooding… Read More
30 Arrested During WV Patriot Coal Protest
By: Associated Press
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Thirty people have been arrested during a United Mine Workers of America protest against Patriot Coal in West Virginia. UMWA President Cecil Roberts and AFL-CIO Vice President Arlene Holt-Baker are… Read More
United Nations Of Journalism Professors Arrives In Athens
By: Tim Sharp
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E.W. Scripps Professor Mary Rogus steps onto the elevator at Court Yard Apartments in Athens carrying a load of supplies to one of four apartments upstairs. She's been washing towels… Read More
Juvenile Pleads To Misdemeanor In Beating Death Riot
By: Kristi Murphy | Circleville Herald
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The boy accused of striking Brittany Jeffers during the March riot that took her life pleaded to a misdemeanor rioting charge Monday in Pickaway County Juvenile Court. Prosecutor Matt Tootle… Read More
Flowers, Arts, Music On Tap For 22nd Annual LilyFest
By: Bryan Gibson
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The 22nd annual LilyFest is scheduled to kick off Friday, July 12 at Bishop Educational Gardens in Rockbridge, Ohio. In addition to gardens full of daylilies, hostas, perennials and annuals,… Read More
Portsmouth Man Charged With Rape
By: Atish Baidya
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Scioto County Sheriff deputies have charged a Portsmouth man with at least one count of rape. Investigators say 50-year-old Anselmo Soria could face more charges at a later date. Deputies… Read More
Book Details History Of South Perry, Ohio
By: Morgan Sigrist | The Logan Daily News intern
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Three years ago, Eva Tatman began the long and tedious process of compiling her book Memories of South Perry for the Hocking County Historical Society. Tatman has lived in South… Read More
West Nile Detected In Mid-Ohio Valley Mosquitoes
By: Associated Press
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A Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department official says tests have found the West Nile virus in some mosquitoes in the area. Interim regional epidemiologist Jessica Woods says there have been no… Read More
Morning Update For July 9
By: Megan Moseley
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Perry County is under a flood emergency. The United Mine Workers of America is holding its 14th protest in West Virginia over bankrupt Patriot Coal's plan to cut benefits. More… Read More
Ohio University Players Perform “The King And I” For OU Alumni, Guests
The Monomoy Theatre was abuzz for the Chatham, Mass., venue's 56th season opening weekend on June 28-30. The season opened with the Theatre's production of The King and I, performed… Read More
Region Under A Flash Flood Watch
By: Associated Press, Atish Baidya, Megan Moseley
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UPDATE 7:54 a.m. Several counties in the region are without power after heavy rain and storms moved through the area Tuesday. According to American Electric Power's outage map, 231 customers… Read More
High Water Emergency In Central Ohio County
By: Associated Press
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At least one county has declared a flood emergency as days of rain have left some central Ohio roads under water and impassable. The emergency management director in Perry County … Read More
Patriot Bankruptcy Protest Comes To West Virginia
By: Associated Press
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The United Mine Workers of America is bringing thousands of coal miners and their families to West Virginia for what will be the union's 14th protest over bankrupt Patriot Coal's… Read More
New Hospital Burn Unit Opens In West Virginia
By: Associated Press
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Cabell Huntington Hospital's new burn unit has been completed. The hospital says its burn intensive care unit is the only one in West Virginia for the treatment of serious burn… Read More